Statistics aside, several council members said they feel the group is very diverse in opinion. With a progressive caucus, a conservative caucus and now a women's caucus, Nehal S. Patel '02 said "everyone is represented."

Patel, vice chair of the Campus Life Committee, is the only other woman who may serve on the executive board besides Redmond. As a vice chair, however, she is not allowed a vote unless the chair of her committee is absent.

"Men don't dominate," she said, "and women aren't overshadowed." Still, Patel said she agreed that the council should make a concerted effort to address the concerns of women and minority students.