Dixit said that he appreciated the Foundation's current role but that he felt there was a need to explore the issues in greater depth.
"I would like to challenge the Foundation to think of culture more deeply, look into other aspects besides just Cultural Rhythms, and begin dialogue between certain groups about differences and similarities," Dixit said.
"In Cultural Rhythms there's no dialogue, we can't ask questions and learn something I think more profound about each other and where we come from," he added.
Counter described guest speakers and panel discussions as the educational arm of the Foundation.
"Professors join to make an academic atmosphere...but students run the panel," Counter said.
"Whatever we do we want to be educational," he added. "I'm here to help students produce these programs."
James, the SAC co-chair, agreed with Counter.
"I see both events like Cultural Rhythms and panel discussions about political issues as part of the Foundation's role," she said. "I don't think you can exclude one from the other.