Student Life and Experience Conference (SLEC)

What is the SLEC?

The Associated Students of the California Institute of Technology Board of Directors established the Student Life and Experience Conference (SLEC) in the spring of 2024. This ongoing initiative aims to bring together students, faculty, and administrative staff to discuss all aspects of the student experience at Caltech.

The SLEC is designed to extend the focus of the established Student Faculty Conference (SFC) to include important non-academic aspects of student life. While the SFC will continue to address academic issues, the SLEC will include administrative staff to ensure a holistic approach to enhancing the student experience. The goal of SLEC is to foster open and constructive dialogue, develop actionable recommendations, and create a more supportive and unified Caltech community.

Conference Dates:

• Student Life and Experience Conference: Friday, April 17, 2026
• Location: TBD
• Student Faculty Conference: TBD, Spring 2027

How You Can Get Involved:

• Join a Committee: Undergraduates can sign up to participate on a committee via this form. Interested staff should email Hillary Tribbs. This year there are six committees:
  • alumni and community engagement
  • athletics and recreation
  • health and wellbeing
  • housing and residential life
  • inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility
  • transition to Caltech and first-year experience.
• Participate in Surveys: Your feedback is crucial. Surveys will be distributed in December and January to gather insights from undergraduate students and staff.
• Attend the Conference: Save the date - Friday, April 17, 2026! Your participation in the conference will be key to its success.

Student Contact Information:

• Elisa Grillo (Fleming BioE 26'): SLEC Chair; IHC Chair; Email: [email protected]
• Ashlyn Roice (Lloyd CS/IDS/Eng 26'): ASCIT President; Email: [email protected]

Staff Contact Information:

• Hillary Tribbs : SLEC Lead Advisor, Director of Inclusion and Belonging; Email: [email protected]
• Stephanie Long : SLEC Advisor, Medical Director for Student Wellness Services; Email: [email protected]
• Jasmine Bryant : SLEC Advisor, Director of the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Outreach; Email: [email protected]
• Claire Ralph : SLEC Advisor, Director of Career Achievement, Leadership, and Exploration; Email: [email protected]
• Joe Ramirez : SLEC Advisor, Institutional Research and Assessment Associate ; Email: [email protected]
• Joseph Greenwell : SLEC Advisor, Associate Vice President for Student Life and Chief Student Affairs Officer
• Lindsey Malcom-Piqueux : SLEC Advisor, Associate Vice President for Campus Climate, Engagement, and Success and Chief Institutional Research Officer