Layla Alhussainy (she/her) is your 2024-25 Vice President Academic. Layla recently completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Religious Studies and is now currently an Open Studies student. Layla was previously the Vice President Internal for her faculty association, the Organization for Arts Students and Interdisciplinary Studies (OASIS), where she sat on the Council of Faculty Associations (CoFA) and also represented her Arts faculty as a General Faculties Council (GFC) member.

Layla is devoted to enhancing accessibility for every student across all three campuses, ensuring they can reach their full potential and thrive academically. She is committed to pushing for an increased culture of inclusivity and dismantling barriers to learning. Layla is working on promoting the integration of mandatory Indigenous course content, advocating for the expansion of online learning options, and starting dialogue around the establishment of clear guidelines for the use of AI in education as a tool. Additionally, she will push for improvements to the exam deferral process and will uphold affordability by expanding the Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) initiative. Moreover, Layla prioritizes transparency and open communication between student representatives and the student community, as she values the importance of fostering an environment conducive to student awareness and academic success for all.

Outside of governance, Layla loves spending time with her family and friends, reading, and eating fried chicken. If you have any questions, or would just like to say hi, please feel free to email vp.academic@uasu.ca.