Committees

The International Education Exchange Council (IEEC) has nine committees that run the organization. The committee members are IEEC officers, who are involved in the leadership and planning aspects of the many IEEC-hosted events on and off campus. IEEC officers are both international and domestic students who voluntarily sign up for the responsibility of running the organization.

By being an officer, you gain real, hands-on job skills within areas of planning, communication, marketing, public relations, event management, design, finance, leadership, networking, administration etc. and you get involved with people of diverse backgrounds who have the same interests as you.

We are the administration backbone of the organization. We are responsible for running the International Education Exchange Council (IEEC) office and supporting the various committees. We communicate with the committee chairs regularly and support the presidents of the organization in the smooth and successful running of the IEEC. Within this committee, you will gain a high level of leadership and administrative experience, as well as being aware of and involved in everything that IEEC has to offer. You will have the opportunity to learn how to manage people and their projects swiftly. 

Resources:

  • The two IEEC Presidents work closely with the IEEC staff advisors each week.
  • The Executive Committee supports the presidents. 

We are responsible for International Education Exchange Council's (IEEC) regular social gatherings. You will seek out the best deals for members at local venues and plan events that allow IEEC members to connect and build lasting friendships. As a member of the Social Events Committee, you will be the first to know about social gatherings and what's new and exciting in San Francisco. You will also learn how to negotiate with businesses and plan large events. 

Examples of Past Events:

  • Thank God It's Thursday (Thirsty Thursdays)
  • See You Saturday
  • Spark Social Meetup
  • Picnic in Dolores Park or Golden Gate Park
  • Bonfire on the beach
  • Ice skating at Union Square
  • Roller skating
  • Golden Gate Bridge Walk
  • Big Bus Tour
  • Friendsgiving
  • Coffee Crawl
  • Boba Tea Crawl
  • Yerba Buena Festivals
  • Undiscovered SF

Each semester, the Special Events Committee organizes one to two large events for all of the International Education Exchange Council (IEEC). We aim to provide exciting and unforgettable events that showcase all that San Francisco and the rest of Northern California has to offer. There really is no limit to what you can do. The more creative, exciting and original the event is, the better. You will plan each event down to the last detail. You will also aim to raise money for the scholarship fund and to create even bigger and better events. 

Examples of Past Events:

  • End of the year Gala
  • Group trip to Yosemite
  • Escape Room
  • Alcatraz
  • Friendsgiving
  • American grill out
  • Camping

We unite people through sports. Whether this is watching a game in good company, hosting competitions or testing out a new trampoline park, we will organize it. Reach out to fellow sports enthusiasts and businesses and create events. You will be inspired to keep active and promote health at SF State. With us, you will be able to organize events that bring out regional pride in people. 

Examples of Past Events:

  • Yoga class in Golden Gate Park
  • Mashouf 
    • Rock climbing wall
    • Baseball game
    • Tennis matches
    • Badminton tournament
    • Dodgeball
  • Intramural sports
  • Giants game
  • Warrior's game
  • Mini golf
  • Bike around SF
  • March Madness
  • Boathouse at Lake Merced
    • Kayaking
    • Rowing
    • Paddleboarding

Resources:

 

    We manage the financial assets and ensure the growth of the International Education Exchange Council (IEEC). We raise money for Study Abroad Scholarships, allocate money for IEEC events and safeguard the resources of the organization. You will plan fundraising activities and keep records of money raised and financial requests from other committees. Additionally, you will record and safeguard IEEC's income and expenditures, which makes it a very important committee within IEEC. With this committee, you will gain valuable experience in handling money responsibility and planning for the financial growth of a large organization. This will be particularly useful for everyone, but especially those interested in a career in management, finance or accounting. 

    Examples of Past Events:

    • Pie in the face
    • Work with organizations or companies for donations
    • IEEC Study Abroad Scholarship

    We aim to internationalize SF State through artistic projects among the International Education Exchange Council (IEEC) members using photos, videos, art, music and/or dance. We are also the committee that creates videos about IEEC to showcase the semester and memorialize the IEEC experience. Utilize your specific creative talents to help promote events, document experiences and inspire creativity among fellow members. You can diversify your portfolio and sharpen your creative skills in this new environment. 

    Examples of Past Events:

    • IEEC promo videos
    • Movie nights
      • Go to the movie theater together
      • Show a video on campus
    • Open mics
    • IEEC band
    • Instagram reels

      We publicize International Education Exchange Council (IEEC) events and promote the organization on campus. This team is responsible for the social media content, including Facebook and Instagram (@sfsuieec). We coordinate and distribute flyers and banners for specific events. We also collaborate with all committees to produce promotional materials. In this team, you will have the chance to work creatively and strategically. You will have a vast amount of opportunities to gain valuable experiences in marketing and public relations. 

      Examples of Past Events:

      • Instagram takeovers
      • IEEC promo videos

        We highlight the best international events locally, discover international food establishments and create exchange opportunities. Share your own culture through events or utilize the rich variety of international cultural events that take place in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Keep members up to date with cultural happenings locally and make them available to International Education Exchange Council (IEEC) members. 

        Examples of Past Events:

        • Food exchanges/potluck
        • Trivia games
        • Multicultural nights/festivals
        • Monthly or weekly country themes

        Resources:

        Explore the many San Francisco Instagram pages that have activities and events in the city.

        • IG: onlyinSF
        • IG: secret_sanfrancisco
        • IG: sfist

        We coordinate academic events, including trips to businesses, museums and universities. We also take groups of students to see visiting lectures. We aim to involve people so they can continue learning outside of the classroom. This includes negotiating with businesses and venues and discovering creative ways to enhance members' education. You can gain leadership and organization skills as well as explore and share one of the United States' most historical cities. You will get to know the cultural heartbeat of the wildly diverse city.  

        Examples of Past Events:

        • Free museum days or discounted tickets:

          • DeYong Museum 
          • Legion of Honor Museum
          • Asian Art Museum 
          • Cable Car Museum
        • Stanford campus visit
        • UC Berkeley campus visit
        • Tour Google

        Resources: 

        Explore the many San Francisco Instagram pages that have activities and events in the city.

        • IG: onlyinSF
        • IG: secret_sanfrancisco
        • IG: sfist