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Show SpecialFeatures Page 6 -Have easy accessibility to the USU website and drop boxes for students to have a chance to speak up. 3. Create a personal bond with the students of USU to make them feel comfortable and open with me and those who can help them. 4. Do everything in my power to keep student fees reasonable and as low as possible amidst budget cuts. "I am here for you. Students need the opportunity for their voices to be acknowledged and that is what I will do. USU is my passion and I want to help every student the best experience they can." ASUSU: Primary elections loom El continued from page 5 Students Services Office, International Students Office (ISC), Multicultural Recruitment Council, GLBT Office, Veterans and Women's Office, and students from all backgrounds to create a more unified and collaborative effort to promote diversity on campus. 3. Create a more diverse campus by working with the ISC and the newly formed Access Center to help the different cultural organizations promote and display their cultural art throughout campus. 4. Plan and implement activities that give students the opportunity to learn and to experience different cultures and ways of life. 5. Get students involved so they can make Utah State University a place they can all their own. "Student involvement is crucial in creating a successful and enjoyable college experience. We must apply our knowledge and involve ourselves at USU. It's about time we do something more!" Tasha Jorgensen Service VP Class Rank: Sophomore Home town: Provo, Utah Major: Psychology Years at USU: Two Qualifications: • A director of United Campus Volunteers in the Val R. Christensen Service Center • Chair for Utah State's Activities SLASH Committee • Organized USU Hope for Haiti "Dare to Care" event • Started a ASUSUELECTIONS Community Hotline to help Service VP those in need in Cache Valley • Resident Assistant • Member of LDSSA Service Committee • Member of Activities Committee • Volunteer for the HOWL, Mardi Gras, and End of Year Bash • Member of United Campus Volunteers • Volunteer for Special Olympics • Volunteer at Utah State Development Center Goals &I or plans for office: 1.Organize a monthly service project for the students of Utah State 2. Improve the Val R. Christensen Service Center's relationship with other organizations on campus by serving and working with them on a regular basis 3. Send out "Service Presentation Groups" that will present Val R. Christensen Service Center service opportunities as well as provide and/ or lead service projects 4. Have service projects readily available in the service center for people to work on there or take and return 5. Have a service center information board at every event with sign-up sheet. "My ultimate goal is for each student to have a quality experience with the Service Center that will lead to a commitment to participate in a lifetime of service." Matthew Kennedy Service V.P. Class Rank: Senior Hometown: Brigham City, UT Major: International Business and Economics Years at USU: Three Qualifications: I have been involved in the Service Center for the last three years. First as a council member for Spanish Ambassadors, then as director of the Spanish Ambassadors Program, and am currently serving on the Service Center Core Council as secretary. I have been involved with Spanish Ambassadors, Habitat for Humanity, Special Olympic Games and other Service Center programs for years. I am also a sitting member of the Huntsman Scholar Service Committee and have worked with Adopt-a-Highway and numerous other Service and Charity organizations since I've been a student at USU. These positions both within the Service Center and in other settings has helped me to understand how our many programs benefit the community and the University and have driven my goals to make the Service Center even better next year. Goals and plans for Office: 1)Continue to improving on the amazing, one-time events, the Service Center is known for; such as Stuff-a-bus and Blood Battles. 2) Focus on improving individual Program participation: smaller programs with ongoing service opportunities such as STAR, STICKS, and Storytellers are where our service most immediately impacts the local community and where we can make the biggest difference to Cache Valley residents. 3) Work with College Senators to improve individual college participation with out programs. Some programs and Colleges are made for each other, such as Aggie Recyclers and the College of Natural Resources. Some Colleges, like the Huntsman School of Business, already have their own service committees; a collabora- tion would improve our service efforts on campus and in the community, improve our programs, and involve more students on campus in service. 4) Increase total service hours of our programs by 30% from 5,986 hours to over 8,000 hours with these new initiatives. 5) Increase training for Program directors so they can more effectively guide their programs, reach their service goals, and be successful. "With increased accountability and specifics, measurable goals we will improve the quality and the quantity of service provided to our volunteers, to USU, and to Cache Valley as a whole." Kayla Harris Student Advocate Daniel Ricks Student Advocate Karson Kalian Athletics and Campus Recreation V.P. Class Rank: Sophomore Hometown: Sandy, UT Major: Nutrition Food Science Premed emphasis Years at USU: 2 Qualifications: • Athletic team experience - 5 years Lacrosse, 7 years Soccer, 4 years ASUSUELECTIONS Baseball, 2 years Basketball Athletics VP • Leadership, 111■111■.. Service, and public relations - 2 year mission, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints • Supervisor - Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort Goals and/or plans for office: 1. Increase benefits for HURD members 2. Improve student involvement for ALL athletics and Intramurals 3. Better announcement system for all Athletic and Campus Rec. Activities 4. Organized and exciting Pre- / Post- / Away game activities 5. Garner Alumni support and involvement at Athletic Events " I promise to build unity for ALL athletics with student support. I will serve and inform the student body. I will build upon the tradition that is USU Athletics." Varuna Ponnamperuma Service VP Class Rank: Junior Hometown: Colombo, Sri Lanka Major: International Studies/ Management Information Systems Qualifications: • Assistant Director, Val R. Christensen Service Center (2009 - Present) • Athletics Committee, ASUSUSG (20092010) • Co-Founder, SNAC - Student Nutrition Access Center (Spring 2010) • Programming Board, Val R. Christensen Service Center (2008-2009) • Director, United Campus Volunteers, Val R. Christensen Service Center (2007 - 2008) • Unified Sports Partner, Special Olympics, Val R. Christensen Service Center (2007Present) • Volunteer, STAB - Student Traditions and Activities Board, ASUSU (2008 - Present) • Diversity Director, ASUSUSG (2006 2007) • District Rotaract Representative, Rotary International District 5420 (2007 - 2008) Goals: 1.Creating a feeling of unity across campus by including other campus organizations in projects, goals, and the vision of the Val R. Christensen Service Center. Such organizations would include various student councils, the Greek community, religious organizations, and any other organization or individual interested in this endeavor. My hope is that this will create new opportunities and foster a sense of community as we plan and work together. 2. Introducing a new range of service opportunities with short and long term service projects so that students and faculty have a variety of options to choose from for class required service and other extra-curricular activities. 3. Utilizing resources to improve the Val R. Christensen Service Center website, enabling easy access to service opportunities online, and implementing a system for the recognition of students who complete a specified number of service hours. 4. Collaborating with the service partners in the community and other USU organizations to find ongoing service projects to have available at the 'Service Station' that is currently located in the Val R. Christensen Service Center. 5. Provide effective training that will give program directors a quality experience that will enable them to magnify their program to continue to build the Val R. Christensen Service Center's credibility as a nationally recognized service organization. "I will fulfill the Val R. Christensen Service Center mission statement and build the center by collaborating with entities both on the main campus as well as extension campuses to reach out to communities, build relationships, and bring recognition to USU." Alex Putnam Athletics VP Class Rank: Senior Hometown: Bunkerville, NV Major: Management Information Systems Years at USU: Four Qualifications: • Executive Vice President - Business Council (Sept. 2009-Current) • Chapter President - Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity (SigEp) (Nov. 2008-Nov. 2009) • 4-year front row Aggie fan • Student Athlete - Golf (2 years) Goals: 1.Increase attendance for all athletic events 2. Provide more opportunity for Students to get to know our Student Athletes 3. Continue work on the decibel meter for the Spectrum 4. Further National attention of USU sports 5. Continued growth of the Hurd "My goal as Athletics Vice President would be to grow student involvement with USU athletics, which would support the National growth of our athletic programs." Joe Watson V.P. of Athletics Class Rank: Junior Years at USU: Three Major: Biochemistry Hometown: South Jordan, UT Qualifications: • Athletics Committee Service Chair: fall `08-spring '09 • Served on USU Athletics Fee Board • Peer Mentor and Leadership Trainer Goals &/or plans for office: • Get into the Spectrum faster and earlier • Introduce League Sports and Tournaments • Student Recreation Facility • Create an athletic Freshman Interest Group • Better student experience through athletics and recreation "As Athletics V.P., I intend to be a strong advocate for the students, to ensure their representation during Aggie Athletics, and to improve their quality of life at USU." Matt Wright Service VP Megan Allen Student Advocate VP Class Rank: Sophomore Major: Public Relations & Journalism Years at USU: 2 Hometown: Tucson, AZ Qualifications: I have been very involved during my time at USU. I know the ins and outs of the university on many different levels through working on the A-Team, with various ASUSU committees, President's Cabinet and Student Alumni. I love ASUSUELECTIONS Utah State more than anything. I Student Advocate am very driven 1111■It and want to see things grow and progress into the best that they can be. Goals and/or plans for office: 1.Be a constant place of support for students. If they have questions, problems, or things they want changed, I will be there. 2. Create opportunities for students to have their voices heard -Consistent office hours -Open meetings every other month for students to voice their concerns. -Conduct surveys and polls as a way for students to bring things up I Todd Redmon Academic Senate Presiddent Class Rank: Senior Hometown: Lyman, Wyoming Major: Biology Years at USU: Three Qualifications: 09-10 Served as College of Science Senator and member of the ASUSU ASUSUELECTIONS Academic Senate, in Academic Senate Pres. that capacity served on several boards and committees including Faculty Evaluation Committee, Classroom Improvement Fund Committee, Academic Opportunity Fund Committee, Library Advisory Council, Bookstore Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010 Advisory Council, Research Council, Student Health Advisory Board, Tier Two Tuition Committee, Student Computer Administrative Fee Committee Goals/plans for Office: 1)Lead the Senators to become an effective legislative body focusing on student concerns and issues. Legislation will be presented to President Albrecht on a semester basis. 2) Communicate with the Executive Council to understand the voice and opinion of the student body to effectively represent them as I am an active member and chair of numerable councils, committees, and boards throughout the University. 3) Form an Academic Council that will represent every college to address current and upcoming academic issues. 4) Increase student awareness of the roles, responsibilities, and capabilities of The Academic Senate. 5) Build upon experiences and successes gained while serving on the Academic Senate to lead the Academic Senate to a successful year. "Serve USU, represent USU, and enhance the quality of Academic Life of USU!" Tanner Wright Academic Senate President Class Rank: Sophomore Home Town: Detroit, Michigan Major: International Business Years at USU: Two Qualifications: • Co-Chair of Civic Awareness Week Helped Organize Civic Awareness Week • Co-Chair of Homecoming Royalty Helped Organize and choose homecoming royalty • LDV Choir Vice President Goals for office: • Act as the liaison between students and faculty. • Represent student opinions when meeting with Deans • Help students have a greater understanding of what their college senators do. • Help better the sophomore scholarship by increasing the amount received in order to increase student retention. • Improve advertisement of open access to Mac computers on campus. "As academic senator I will strive to improve what has already been done thus far in the senate, by representing the student's opinions and being their connection to the faculties." Jen Major Agriculture Senator Class Rank: Senior Hometown: Avon, UT Major: Agribusiness Years at USU: Three Qualifications: • College of Agriculture Student Ambassador, 2009-2010: With the Ag Council, Ag Senator, and other Ambassadors I actively promoted and supported the College of Agriculture at university functions and throughout ASUSUELECTIONS high schools in Utah. Ag Senator • Ag Council Secretary, 2008-2009: I was an integral part of planning and executing activities specifically for the students of the College of Agriculture. I worked consistently with the current Ag Senator to retain students and address their concerns. I love the Ag Council! Goals &/or plans for office: 1.Use Amy's Ag Council Structure to continue to enhance department representation and participation through the various clubs. 2. Plan to have one fundraiser per year specifically for student scholarships. Lay the foundation for one scholarship fundraiser per semester. 3. Increase student involvement in the college during the spring semester by providing at least one college sponsored activity per month. 4. Continue to build on Craig Aston Park so it can be used for college and club events. 5. Rework Ag Week to provide equal department representation and establish long-term cooperation with facilities to allow animals on campus. "As the Ag Senator I will increase student involvement and cooperation, provide equal department representation, and ensure due recognition to the achievements of the college of agriculture and its students." Jarvis T. Pace Agriculture Senator Class Rank: Sophomore Hometown: Spanish Fork, UT Major: Agricultural Education Years at USU: Two Qualifications: • 2009-2010 Collegiate FFA Vice President • 2009-2010 Collegiate Young Farmers and Ranchers Treasurer • 2006-2007 Utah FFA Association Treasurer Goals &/or Plans for Office: 1. Unify the different Clubs in the College of Agriculture by increased communication I See VOTE, page 7 |