As a student in CALS and PAMS, I understand the needs of both large and small colleges within this remarkable University. My overarching goal for this presidency is to provide clarity, transparency, accountability, and accessibility.
One of the ways this can be accomplished is through “Dinner with the Executive Cabinet.” Every Tuesday night from 7 to 8 p.m., my cabinet and I will be in Fountain Dining Hall; we will be available for people to come talk about anything and everything. I believe it will provide an atmosphere where people will feel comfortable approaching SG with new ideas, issues and any concerns.
One of the main issues on campus is transportation. I will help University Transportation look at bus routes to make sure that they are being used to their full potential. Additionally, I will make sure that all the bus stops around campus are covered.
With Centennial Campus developing at an unprecedented rate; more and more departments moving across Western; and so much graduate research work being conducted on campus, current parking options are not satisfactory for the average student. I will work to develop a dual-campus parking permit for those students who travel to Centennial.
Right now, there seems to be a lack of unity within the campus. Some of this division can be traced back to the way orientation is currently conducted. I will work with the First Year Transition board to ensure orientation benefits students. Something to consider would be a luncheon with N.C. State professors. Since many professors continue research and teach courses over summer, there are many professors available to meet with incoming freshmen.
There are a lot of great things already being done at the University. I will provide any necessary support for the Inter-Residence Council’s work on a 24-hour visitation policy and will provide support to the Inter-Fraternity Council’s work on an all-Greek tailgating section at football games.
We are all students at NCSU. Therefore, every decision, program or change should support academics or personal development. Establishing a dual-campus permit and changing bus routes will help students arrive to classes on time. More professor involvement with orientation will allow freshmen to connect to this campus on an academic level before even arriving at the University. My experience outside of Student Government gives me a variety of viewpoints on student life around campus and I will continue to be involved in IRC, the Board of Directors, the Honors Program and Greek Life to ensure that students receive the best possible, well-rounded education.
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