Student leaders sworn in

Two top Student Government offices were sworn in during Wednesday’s final meeting of the Student Senate of the school year. After running unopposed, both Kelli Rogers and Elmo Lamm claimed their positions last week and will take office effective today.

 Kelli Rogers

 Kelli Rogers, a junior in political science, was sworn in Wednesday night to preside as senate president over the 89th session of the Student Senate.

 Rogers said her goals as Senate president will focus on making sure the student body has an active voice in the happenings of the Student Senate.

 ”As co-chair of the fee committee with Vice Chancellor [Tom] Stafford, we’ll look closely at organizations’ budgets to makes sure they need it,” Rogers said. “We’ll make sure students’ voices are heard.”

 Rogers also said she’ll try to increase Student Government’s visibility on campus by having days on the Brickyard where members speak to students and listen to their ideas.

 ”I want to focus on giving back to students,” Rogers said.

 She plans to give back in tangible ways, as well, hinting that she’d like to give away free blue books, food, pens and other school necessities for students.

 Elmo Lamm

 Elmo Lamm, a freshman in management, took the oath of office as Student Body Treasurer Wednesday night.

 Lamm fills an office that has been abdicated in January by his two predecessors, but plans to serve his entire term while increasing student respect for the position.

 ”I want to restore integrity to the office,” Lamm said. “I also want to find ways the treasurer can become directly involved with students.”

 Lamm said he’ll be the first treasurer to hold office hours so students with questions about funding can find him.

 ”Student organizations have come in the past with questions about finances and the treasurer couldn’t be found,” Lamm said.

 Lamm also said he has a plan to prevent him from succumbing to the burnout and disinterest that has plagued the past two treasurers.

 ”I have resigned all my other leadership roles to focus on this,” Lamm said. “I’m also seeking a comptroller to assist me and hold me accountable and keep me engaged. I also hope student feedback will keep me engaged.”

 Following through with regulations will also be a big part of Lamm’s term, he said.

 ”It’s not that rules aren’t in place,” Lamm said. “It’s that they’re not enforced.”