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Show ty THE THUNDERBIRD SUSC THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1989 Departing leaders advise successors In leaving, ASSUSC leaders emphasize importance of quality student representation BY JODI REINARD Members of the current, and soon to be past, student government expressed an overall positive view of their year spent serving students at SUSC. We fulfilled all our campaign promises within the first quarter, said ASSUSC President Darin Bird. Among the partys stated accomplishments were acquired funds to renovate the Library, Science Center, and the Academic Service Center. Other accomplishments include computer centers and the addition of the fitness center. We were accountable for everything we did, and I feel good about that, said Bird. After a year in office, ASSUSC leaders still point out areas they would like to have paid more attention to. The vice presidents fulfilled their obligations, and left me I feel open to deal with off campus things, said Bird. our next president needs to focus more on SUSC, and less on state issues. Academic goals set by Vice President Mami Madsen were also accomplished this year. Madsen wanted to strengthen communications between student government officials and the deans. Madsen said the deans were concerned with how students felt. Other goals included the improvement of the Convocations program. Every speaker has done an additional master class, said Madsen. In addition, Madsen said the improved communication between the executive council and the senate helps us keep aware of what goes on in both branches. Administrative Vice President Tad Brinkerhoff outlined improved dances and on campus activities as particularly successful this year. We instituted different types of activities like STAB, and tried to get new things going, said Brinkerhoff. An increase in concerts and extra Starlight Clubs added to the activities all ready implemented. Most note that student motivation was one of the main frustrations felt by Brinkerhoff. He said it was hard to motivate people to do (their jobs). Brinkerhoff suggests that his successor reorganize and restructure the executive council. I would eliminate special events, and move it under arts. The directors would select their own assisstants. The clubs person would be more involved with dances, and the selection of clubs sponsoring the dances, said Brinkerhoff. He also encouraged communication with other schools in getting ideas for activities. This years ASSUSC also experienced increased financial success. We reached our projected revenue last week. Last year we didnt reach it until summer break, said Brinkerhoff. An increased voter registration of 1,400, along with the sound defeat of the proposed tax initiatives, hjghlighted a year of added student awareness, according to ASSUSC officials. We were thrust into things beyond our control, and we survived. The students actually came out ahead, said Bird. Bird touted his annual report as one of ASSUSCs greatest accomplishments In a nutshell, it says everything weve done this year, said Bird. It gives credit where credit is due, and shows what people in student government have done. Its the first time everything has been documented. In leaving, ASSUSC officials Bird, Madsen and Brinkerhoff point out the importance of quality student representation. "Most importantly, I learned how important communication is. If you can get your point across, your expectations, and follow up, then everything will run smoothly, said Madsen. Ive learned managing skills. The hardest and most rewarding thing is that 80 percent of my time is spent reacting, answering, and making split decisions. Thats what Ive enjoyed the most; also interaction, with people, and the give and take process, said Bird. Brinkerhoff pointed out the effects of active ASSUSC leaders not only on the student body, but on the institution as a whole. I have an investment now in this college: time. It will affect how I support this institution after I graduate. accomplished. Classified T hunderbird Classifieds must be submitted to our offices in Library 103. The cost is 50 cents and they must be paid for in advance. Deadline is noon Friday for Monday issue; noon Wednesday for Thursday issue. Those who submit ads are reminded that no ad may be placed on behalf of another without that individuals consent or the advertisement and payment will be forfeited. The Thunderbird prohibits discrimination in race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or handicap. 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