Andrew Brashier: A Student of Action, Acting for You!
"Not everything faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until
it is faced" -James Baldwin
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Platform for Andrew's Campaign:
Platform: "FUEL"
F-ill up the USGA Senate and
U-nite the Undergraduate body by assimilating the School of Nursing and SHRP E-nergize an effective USGA that is proactive and has better communication
with the students
L-oud and proud undergraduate body that supports UAB and her athletics
I will also have an open door policy to all students if I am elected.
How do I want to implement my platform?
FILL: The voice of the students' will never be heard unless we have a Senate the is full. As the current Internship Coordinator, I know that the system is broke and how it should be fixed. If elected, the Intern Coordinator will work with the Publicity Coordinator to create a new Publicity Committee that will make sure students know how to get involved.
UNITE: All undergraduates that pay a student service fee deserve to be
represented. This means that I will meet with all the undergraduate deans
to plan out how to get every school represented in the USGA- including the
School of Nursing and School of Health Related Professions (SHRP).
Also, I will require all senators to sponsor student forums that will open up communication lines
between administration and the students.
Students deserve a better place to hang out that the HUC. I promise to lobby for a Student Union Building and for a redesign of the HUC as a place for students to hang out.
ENERGIZE: I will personally visit all student organizations that welcome me to speak to them and to encourage their members to get involved in the USGA. Also, the new Publicity Committee will develop better communication b/t us
and the students.
Finally, my record of having more legislation than all other senators combined and my action regarding the Meal Plan show that I
envision the USGA being a proactive group that is effective and makes a
difference at UAB.
LOUD: UAB is the university where we go and we should support her since the better she is, the better the quality of our education and the better our colliegiate experiences will be. Students should be proud to be a Blazer but they can't do that until they come to the games. I authored and passed a resolution stating that UAB should learn from MSU and develop a shuttle system that will take students in dorms and commuter parking lots to and from Bartow Arena and Legion Field. Also, these shuttles could be used by students during the day to get from class to class. As President, I will look into getting the administration active in creating our own shuttle service.
Some students may want an incentive to come to UAB games and I believe that 'rewards program' that involves giving out hats and t-shirts for every so many games attended will get students clothed in Blazer apparrel and out to the games.
If elected, I will create a Freshman "exchange" program that will encourage Freshman to bring all their non-UAB gear (AU, UA, etc) and turn it in for UAB gear during their orientations. This will ensure that the student body will be less apathetic in athletics, issues affecting UAB, getting involved in the USGA, etc. Finally, I will open up communication lines with the SGA at Memphis to start a tradition of trading a trophy for the UAB-Memphis Game, which will become known as the Barbeque Bowl. This will start a new tradition that students can look forward to each fall.
Qualifications:
USGA Internship Coordinator
Executive Cabinet member
SBS Senator (three semesters)
Freshman Forum Senator (Univ. Montevallo)
High School SGA President (3 years)
High School SGS Vice-Pres. (1 year)
-Helped fellow SBS senators organize the most successful SBS Forum
-Written the most resolutions of any Senator
-Took action in finding out the details about the Meal Plan
I endorse.
I stand behind him also. He was one of the few Sen. and students who took the effort to fight the meal plan issue.
Thank you both for your support!
USGA freakin blows. second most pointless organization behind ambassadors.
dfarr Wrote:USGA freakin blows. second most pointless organization behind ambassadors.
That's why I'm running. Ever thought about running and trying to make a difference?
braish Wrote:dfarr Wrote:USGA freakin blows. second most pointless organization behind ambassadors.
That's why I'm running. Ever thought about running and trying to make a difference?
i had more than enough on my plate when i was still in undergrad. fraternity president, LSC, ITS, blah blah blah.
dfarr Wrote:braish Wrote:dfarr Wrote:USGA freakin blows. second most pointless organization behind ambassadors.
That's why I'm running. Ever thought about running and trying to make a difference?
i had more than enough on my plate when i was still in undergrad. fraternity president, LSC, ITS, blah blah blah.
Hey, I was in "blah blah blah"! When did you graduate? Those were some awesome years, man! Remember our chant?
Blah blah blah
We something something something...
Well, I don't really remember but it was pretty cool! Were you there when we all decided to walk down to the Pi Kapp house and steal their trophies? Yeah, we got halfway there and decided we really didn't feel like it, but that would have been so cool!
First off, Don't try and take credit for programs in the work!
Nursing school being brought under USGA was started by the current VP. You shouldn't use that as part of your platform, very unethical.
There are already awards programs created by the university to encourage athletic support. It is called Gang Green. Maybe you should talk to them and become involved with their leadership if you want to better support.
There is already an escort service students can use. We have shuttles to Football games and shuttles to bartow wastes money and encourages laziness.
Sorry to attack your platform, but I get annoyed when people try and take credit for programs that are in the development process.
BTW, do you do anything outside of USGA?
uab278 Wrote:There is already an escort service students can use.
Damn! Now I
really wish I had been born later! Do alumni get a discount? Gotta admit, though, you can't compete with that, braish...
uab278 Wrote:First off, Don't try and take credit for programs in the work!
Nursing school being brought under USGA was started by the current VP. You shouldn't use that as part of your platform, very unethical.
There are already awards programs created by the university to encourage athletic support. It is called Gang Green. Maybe you should talk to them and become involved with their leadership if you want to better support.
There is already an escort service students can use. We have shuttles to Football games and shuttles to bartow wastes money and encourages laziness.
Sorry to attack your platform, but I get annoyed when people try and take credit for programs that are in the development process.
BTW, do you do anything outside of USGA?
Some of Andrew's platform goals are shared among many others. The deal with bringing Nursing and SHRP under the USGA was a goal of Shulman (and possibly others before him). It also part of the other presidential candidate's (Lizzie Pham) platform, so I dont think that's unethical.
Point being, I dont think he's taking ideas and claiming them as his own. As a matter of fact, he'd be the type to give credit to where the ideas came from. But he is being the flag-bearer so to speak and actually trying to carry out these ideas, both new and old.
lizzie is running for president? is there anything that she doesnt try to do?
uab278 Wrote:First off, Don't try and take credit for programs in the work!
Nursing school being brought under USGA was started by the current VP. You shouldn't use that as part of your platform, very unethical.
There are already awards programs created by the university to encourage athletic support. It is called Gang Green. Maybe you should talk to them and become involved with their leadership if you want to better support.
There is already an escort service students can use. We have shuttles to Football games and shuttles to bartow wastes money and encourages laziness.
Sorry to attack your platform, but I get annoyed when people try and take credit for programs that are in the development process.
BTW, do you do anything outside of USGA?
UAB 278,
Thanks for you comments. Blazer85 correctly addressed my position on the SON and SHRP assimilation. This is not my idea, this is the sentiment of the SON (we've conducted a petition) and it's my ambition to see the assimilation carried through and then focus on getting SHRP in. Since the USGA Presidency is one year and you rarely have a two term President, these ideas have been carried down from President to President. Each year we get a little closer (we are EXTREMELY close to getting SON finished) and we build upon the previous year.
Much of my platform has been inspired or derived from other students and their concerns or ideas. I do not want to take for credit what is not mine. However, I do want to take the excellant ideas floating around and execute them. I'm sick and tired of hearing 'what ought to be done' instead of seeing people go out and do it. I hope to serve as a conduit of service towards for our university.
Gang Green and the USGA definately needs a better relationship (I don't even think we really have one, which is ridiculou). Everything in my platform about athletics involves Gang Green's rowdiness plus USGA's support through publicity and money plus the Athletic Department's backing.
The shuttle service we currently have is a bunch of old, rented out cheesewagons. Not something students really wanna go to the game in and they are only used for football games. I envision buying our own shuttles that will be used at both football and basketball games. I'm sure that many students would go to basketball games but who wants to walk from your dorm to the Arena when it's raining, dark, etc. and if you're a girl? Also, since UAB is building parking decks on the perimeter around campus and moving all parking lots to the outskirts, students can't park right outside of their classroom. These shuttles can be doubled over for moving students around campus. We can also make a profit off of these shuttles by renting them out over the summer. This is based off of a plan from MSU.
Non-USGA activities I'm in are:
Work at UAB (I prefer not to tell where)
Columnist for Kaleidoscope
UAB ROTC
UAB Mentor Program
UAB ACCR
UAB Colliegiate Legislature
Pre-law Society
Mock Trial Team
Colliegiate Summit 2006
The above are only UAB activities I'm involved with, there's more I do off-campus but I think you meant UAB-only activities. UAB278, thanks for your good questions, let me know if you have any others and I hope that together we can make UAB better and the USGA effective.
Blazer85 Wrote:uab278 Wrote:First off, Don't try and take credit for programs in the work!
Nursing school being brought under USGA was started by the current VP. You shouldn't use that as part of your platform, very unethical.
There are already awards programs created by the university to encourage athletic support. It is called Gang Green. Maybe you should talk to them and become involved with their leadership if you want to better support.
There is already an escort service students can use. We have shuttles to Football games and shuttles to bartow wastes money and encourages laziness.
Sorry to attack your platform, but I get annoyed when people try and take credit for programs that are in the development process.
BTW, do you do anything outside of USGA?
Some of Andrew's platform goals are shared among many others. The deal with bringing Nursing and SHRP under the USGA was a goal of Shulman (and possibly others before him). It also part of the other presidential candidate's (Lizzie Pham) platform, so I dont think that's unethical.
Point being, I dont think he's taking ideas and claiming them as his own. As a matter of fact, he'd be the type to give credit to where the ideas came from. But he is being the flag-bearer so to speak and actually trying to carry out these ideas, both new and old.
Point is:
Wording.
Politics is all about wording. Where Braish says he wants to conslidate (taking credit) the other candidate says she wants to continue the efforts of USGA to Bring in all undergraduates under the USGA.
braish Wrote:uab278 Wrote:First off, Don't try and take credit for programs in the work!
Nursing school being brought under USGA was started by the current VP. You shouldn't use that as part of your platform, very unethical.
There are already awards programs created by the university to encourage athletic support. It is called Gang Green. Maybe you should talk to them and become involved with their leadership if you want to better support.
There is already an escort service students can use. We have shuttles to Football games and shuttles to bartow wastes money and encourages laziness.
Sorry to attack your platform, but I get annoyed when people try and take credit for programs that are in the development process.
BTW, do you do anything outside of USGA?
UAB 278,
Thanks for you comments. Blazer85 correctly addressed my position on the SON and SHRP assimilation. This is not my idea, this is the sentiment of the SON (we've conducted a petition) and it's my ambition to see the assimilation carried through and then focus on getting SHRP in. Since the USGA Presidency is one year and you rarely have a two term President, these ideas have been carried down from President to President. Each year we get a little closer (we are EXTREMELY close to getting SON finished) and we build upon the previous year.
Much of my platform has been inspired or derived from other students and their concerns or ideas. I do not want to take for credit what is not mine. However, I do want to take the excellant ideas floating around and execute them. I'm sick and tired of hearing 'what ought to be done' instead of seeing people go out and do it. I hope to serve as a conduit of service towards for our university.
Gang Green and the USGA definately needs a better relationship (I don't even think we really have one, which is ridiculou). Everything in my platform about athletics involves Gang Green's rowdiness plus USGA's support through publicity and money plus the Athletic Department's backing.
The shuttle service we currently have is a bunch of old, rented out cheesewagons. Not something students really wanna go to the game in and they are only used for football games. I envision buying our own shuttles that will be used at both football and basketball games. I'm sure that many students would go to basketball games but who wants to walk from your dorm to the Arena when it's raining, dark, etc. and if you're a girl? Also, since UAB is building parking decks on the perimeter around campus and moving all parking lots to the outskirts, students can't park right outside of their classroom. These shuttles can be doubled over for moving students around campus. We can also make a profit off of these shuttles by renting them out over the summer. This is based off of a plan from MSU.
Non-USGA activities I'm in are:
Work at UAB (I prefer not to tell where)
Columnist for Kaleidoscope
UAB ROTC
UAB Mentor Program
UAB ACCR
UAB Colliegiate Legislature
Pre-law Society
Mock Trial Team
Colliegiate Summit 2006
The above are only UAB activities I'm involved with, there's more I do off-campus but I think you meant UAB-only activities. UAB278, thanks for your good questions, let me know if you have any others and I hope that together we can make UAB better and the USGA effective.
1.) Glad you clarified.
3.) Do you know the reason why Gang Green and USGA do not have a closer relationship? If you did, then you would not be making this statement.
4.) If you got all in a frenzy about the universtiy having to charge more money to have a quality dining service why is this apart of your platform? For the school to be able to buy these shuttles, then the students will be paying for the service. We currently have an escort service that will take students to class or other areas on campus currently. There is a phone near all entrances to building on campus. I understand the dislike of the cheesewagons, but that is the cheapest means that does not drain the student service fees budget.
5.) Not very many student life activities there. Most seem political.
uab278 Wrote:braish Wrote:uab278 Wrote:First off, Don't try and take credit for programs in the work!
Nursing school being brought under USGA was started by the current VP. You shouldn't use that as part of your platform, very unethical.
There are already awards programs created by the university to encourage athletic support. It is called Gang Green. Maybe you should talk to them and become involved with their leadership if you want to better support.
There is already an escort service students can use. We have shuttles to Football games and shuttles to bartow wastes money and encourages laziness.
Sorry to attack your platform, but I get annoyed when people try and take credit for programs that are in the development process.
BTW, do you do anything outside of USGA?
UAB 278,
Thanks for you comments. Blazer85 correctly addressed my position on the SON and SHRP assimilation. This is not my idea, this is the sentiment of the SON (we've conducted a petition) and it's my ambition to see the assimilation carried through and then focus on getting SHRP in. Since the USGA Presidency is one year and you rarely have a two term President, these ideas have been carried down from President to President. Each year we get a little closer (we are EXTREMELY close to getting SON finished) and we build upon the previous year.
Much of my platform has been inspired or derived from other students and their concerns or ideas. I do not want to take for credit what is not mine. However, I do want to take the excellant ideas floating around and execute them. I'm sick and tired of hearing 'what ought to be done' instead of seeing people go out and do it. I hope to serve as a conduit of service towards for our university.
Gang Green and the USGA definately needs a better relationship (I don't even think we really have one, which is ridiculou). Everything in my platform about athletics involves Gang Green's rowdiness plus USGA's support through publicity and money plus the Athletic Department's backing.
The shuttle service we currently have is a bunch of old, rented out cheesewagons. Not something students really wanna go to the game in and they are only used for football games. I envision buying our own shuttles that will be used at both football and basketball games. I'm sure that many students would go to basketball games but who wants to walk from your dorm to the Arena when it's raining, dark, etc. and if you're a girl? Also, since UAB is building parking decks on the perimeter around campus and moving all parking lots to the outskirts, students can't park right outside of their classroom. These shuttles can be doubled over for moving students around campus. We can also make a profit off of these shuttles by renting them out over the summer. This is based off of a plan from MSU.
Non-USGA activities I'm in are:
Work at UAB (I prefer not to tell where)
Columnist for Kaleidoscope
UAB ROTC
UAB Mentor Program
UAB ACCR
UAB Colliegiate Legislature
Pre-law Society
Mock Trial Team
Colliegiate Summit 2006
The above are only UAB activities I'm involved with, there's more I do off-campus but I think you meant UAB-only activities. UAB278, thanks for your good questions, let me know if you have any others and I hope that together we can make UAB better and the USGA effective.
1.) Glad you clarified.
3.) Do you know the reason why Gang Green and USGA do not have a closer relationship? If you did, then you would not be making this statement.
4.) If you got all in a frenzy about the universtiy having to charge more money to have a quality dining service why is this apart of your platform? For the school to be able to buy these shuttles, then the students will be paying for the service. We currently have an escort service that will take students to class or other areas on campus currently. There is a phone near all entrances to building on campus. I understand the dislike of the cheesewagons, but that is the cheapest means that does not drain the student service fees budget.
5.) Not very many student life activities there. Most seem political.
Since the USGA has a failure in communicating with students and getting involved, the only real relationship between Gang Green and the USGA is splitting the money for tailgates during football season. It's great to have those tailgates but there is much much more that can be done, as I outlined in my platform. No, I don't have any secret knowledge just like I'm not trying to claim credit for anything. Please reread my third post where I explained that I'm not 'stealing' ideas. I always wish to give credit where it is due. I believe in 'trust but verify' but you're quite pessimistic about me, or so it seems.
Once again, please reread my previous post. The shuttle system (which is a long term plan; administration doesn't approve anything, especially a suggestion from the students overnight) would pay for itself, just like Miss State's system. I've had talks with Dr. Gauld about such a system and she's even urged me to talk with people in administration about this.
I'm a political science major, I'm going to be in 'political' groups although I don't see what's political about working in the Student Leadership office, writing for K-scope, being in ROTC, working in the Mentor Program, competing for UAB on the Mock Trial team, etc.
braish Wrote:The shuttle service we currently have is a bunch of old, rented out cheesewagons.
you've obviously actually seen the shuttles... unlike uab278 lmfao
I have to agree with braish, shuttles are needed. Campus escort doesn't run,for students, until after 5. It was raining the other day, shuttles would have been perfect. Alabama A&M also has a similar shuttle system, since students can't drive to/from classes. UAB needs to start keeping up with the Jones'.
If you knew what you were talking about when it came to Gang Green, then you would know that they do not like to combine with the SGA because of budget reasons. Gang Green has a seperate budget from student service fees. People last tried to get USGA and Gang Green to Co-Sponsor certain perks, but could not be done because of Gang Green's seperate budget. Keeping Gang Green seperate ensures adequate funding of Gang Green.
You never answered the question about why you support a shuttle system that will most defianetly cost more than the meal plans to students. You support one thing but not another.
Everything that you do at UAB (with the exception of ROTC and Mentor Program) is political. The K-scope has politics associated with the writing for that papter and the UAB Mock Trial team is defiantly political because of the people involved love law and politics (not knocking it just proving a point). I would much rather trust the USGA to a person who has served UAB in other means besides political organizations.
Look, the only reason I am jumping all over your platform is because I have not heard of you before this campaign, and I am in 440 serving the University in multiple ways. I have developed a passion for getting students more involved and making UAB the premeir University in the state of Alabama. I do not feel what you have done at justifies your supposed intentions to run for president.
both yours and lizzies platforms sound exactly the same.
dfarr Wrote:both yours and lizzies platforms sound exactly the same.
Some aspects, but Lizzie doesnt appear to have as much of a committment to athletics. Sure she's part of Gang Green and comes to some games, but I saw nothing in her platform about that really gave me any strong indication that she'd be doing much for athletics and/or increasing student involvement. As for some of their other stances, they sound similar because they've both been involved in USGA prior to this election run and have actually discussed a number of these issues (some of which they're just finally trying to get passed through).
Blazer85 Wrote:dfarr Wrote:both yours and lizzies platforms sound exactly the same.
Some aspects, but Lizzie doesnt appear to have as much of a committment to athletics. Sure she's part of Gang Green and comes to some games, but I saw nothing in her platform about that really gave me any strong indication that she'd be doing much for athletics and/or increasing student involvement. As for some of their other stances, they sound similar because they've both been involved in USGA prior to this election run and have actually discussed a number of these issues (some of which they're just finally trying to get passed through).
lmfao lmfao lmfao lmfao lmfao lmfao lmfao
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT???? lmfao
Do you know what she does?
Maybe if you actually read her platform you would realize that her entire platform is about student involvement across the board. That is where the platforms vary.
uab278 Wrote:If you knew what you were talking about when it came to Gang Green, then you would know that they do not like to combine with the SGA because of budget reasons. Gang Green has a seperate budget from student service fees. People last tried to get USGA and Gang Green to Co-Sponsor certain perks, but could not be done because of Gang Green's seperate budget. Keeping Gang Green seperate ensures adequate funding of Gang Green.
You never answered the question about why you support a shuttle system that will most defianetly cost more than the meal plans to students. You support one thing but not another.
Everything that you do at UAB (with the exception of ROTC and Mentor Program) is political. The K-scope has politics associated with the writing for that papter and the UAB Mock Trial team is defiantly political because of the people involved love law and politics (not knocking it just proving a point). I would much rather trust the USGA to a person who has served UAB in other means besides political organizations.
Look, the only reason I am jumping all over your platform is because I have not heard of you before this campaign, and I am in 440 serving the University in multiple ways. I have developed a passion for getting students more involved and making UAB the premeir University in the state of Alabama. I do not feel what you have done at justifies your supposed intentions to run for president.
Already answered your question about the shuttle system. It WON'T cost the students a dime because it will make money to support itself by renting them out in the summer. By the way, I authored a resolution in the fall calling on the administration to examine a shuttle system that will be profitable like Ms. State's.
I find it odd that you've never run into me before if you are in 440. I am in there all week long and am definately there Thursdays 430-6 and Fridays 230-5 doing office hours. Just because 'you haven't heard of me' shouldn't discourage you from getting to know me. I'm available in HUC 440 at those hours and I look forward to meeting with you. Let me know if you can or cannot.
Your statement, "Keeping Gang Green seperate ensures adequate funding of Gang Green." is illogical. The USGA and Gang Green shares tailgates and that means that they put in money and we put in money. Both of our money comes from student service fees. I'm not trying to take over Gang Green's budget, nor do I want the USGA and Gang Green to combine; I'm trying to get two organizations that are for the students to work together more and therefore have more resources to effectively get students out to games. United we stand, divided we fall. Let's unite our efforts.
I'm in 'political' organizations. If that's how you want to label my involvment then that's fine, but I'm a poly sci student who's interested in the law therefore I go to those organizations that are geared towards that. Regardless what I am or am not in, I'm still involved unlike how many other UAB students (unfortunately). I go to every game. I (along with my junior SBS senator) restared the SBS school forum and had a bigger turnout than ever. Currently we're the only school that has had school forums to get students and faculty together for the past several semesters. As president, I will place forth legislation requiring ALL senators to have school forums for their students. And these forums do work. Our SBS dean hired a new advisor after last fall's.
(For dfarr's accurate comment)
As to Lizzie's platform being similar to mine, it surprised me too. You can ask Blazer85 and others and they will verify that my platform was up first.
I don't think that Lizzie copied- she's not that kind of person. I think it's a humorous coincidence and shows that we agree on some issues. Make your decision on how we wish to implement them or however you want to make your decision.
When you start a new program at a University it costs the students money, unless you get somebody else to pay for it. Examples, THE DINING HALL and THE REC CENTER, both will end up being worthwhile and can even end up paying for themselves (especially the REC CENTER with faculty and alum memberships). Who is going to buy the shuttles? Where are you going to get the money up front? DING DING DING STUDENT SERVICE FEES.
Students will have to pay up front before anything happens. If you thought the dining hall was a bad idea then you should think this is just horrible.
I think both ideas are great and I do not care if I have to pay for it, but when someone is a hipocrit is when I have a problem.
I question your involvement because there is no service or other activities besides your political activities.
I am a LSC Co-Chair and I am an Ambassador. I have served SGA before as a member of the finance committe and I have served the school on the Approbations Committee that splits up the student service fees. I have dedicated most of my collegiate carreer to getting more students involved at UAB.
No one said Lizzie copied anything, that would be your statement. Dfarr was just pointing out something that is obvious. For those of you that have not taken time to read Lizzie's you should take that time because her platform covers more issues.
uab278 Wrote:When you start a new program at a University it costs the students money, unless you get somebody else to pay for it. Examples, THE DINING HALL and THE REC CENTER, both will end up being worthwhile and can even end up paying for themselves (especially the REC CENTER with faculty and alum memberships). Who is going to buy the shuttles? Where are you going to get the money up front? DING DING DING STUDENT SERVICE FEES.
Students will have to pay up front before anything happens. If you thought the dining hall was a bad idea then you should think this is just horrible.
I think both ideas are great and I do not care if I have to pay for it, but when someone is a hipocrit is when I have a problem.
I question your involvement because there is no service or other activities besides your political activities.
I am a LSC Co-Chair and I am an Ambassador. I have served SGA before as a member of the finance committe and I have served the school on the Approbations Committee that splits up the student service fees. I have dedicated most of my collegiate carreer to getting more students involved at UAB.
No one said Lizzie copied anything, that would be your statement. Dfarr was just pointing out something that is obvious. For those of you that have not taken time to read Lizzie's you should take that time because her platform covers more issues.
According to MSU's development of their shuttle service they never bought their shuttles through student service fees. So no, I'm not a hypocrite.
My platform, in my opinion, covers a lot- student awareness of the USGA (else how will it fill up and have the capability to do any of the rest of my platform), effective communication b/t students and the USGA so the students know what is going on, uniting the undergraduate body so that the USGA can really be the voice of the undergrads, establishing a Publicity Committe and student forums across each school to keep students and the administration on the same page, looking into a shuttle system, a redesign of the HUC or student union, and more. That's pretty ambitious as is and I'm realistic: most of what I propose are items that can only be developed in the planning stages. However, I hope to set a precedent that the USGA president is to be someone of action that can pass the torch of his/her efforts down to the next class.
Keep in mind that my platform builds upon itself. You can't have a glorious UAB with all the bells and whistles until you have a student population that cares about UAB. You can't have a UAB student that gives a rip about UAB until they see something is in it for them. If they feel like their form of representation: USGA, is ineffective then where's the motivation to care? That's why I want to motivate UAB students by filling up the USGA and getting it out to the students, not confining it to givng away money to student org's and that's it. Hence the idea to do thing's such a Freshman exchange program, a reward program for students attending games, a publicity committee to keep students informed, etc.
When barely 1100 students out of 9000 who could (according to Johnny Tooson, USGA advisor) in the last election, it sounds to me that the students don't care about UAB as much as they should (understatement of the year). I don't care if I don't get elected, I'm not in it for the position, I'm in it to make changes. And if I do get elected, I'm going to limit and quit my roles in organizations and take less courses to dedicate as my full-time job being USGA president. I want to get the job done. If I lose the election but 2000 students vote this time around then at least I accomplished part of my platform; getting more students to care.
"Not everything faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced" -James Baldwin
Braish: What is suppose to be done with the old cafeteria once the new one is finished? Is there a possibility that it could be turned into a lounge, something similar to the one on the 4th floor?
StunnerJR Wrote:Braish: What is suppose to be done with the old cafeteria once the new one is finished? Is there a possibility that it could be turned into a lounge, something similar to the one on the 4th floor?
The old cafeteria will be kept, but i believe it will have different food services. Dr. Gauld was explaining to me how a Taco Bell and another fast food service is coming in. I know that Chic-fil-a is expanding to full service more than likely. However, good suggestion on turning it into a lounge.
I've heard rumors that Dr. Garrison thinks that a student union is 'old-fashioned'. Why- I dunno, after all this was a rumor. If it proves to be true then I'd like to redesign the HUC- if possible- and add more student lounging areas since it's mostly office space.
What would be great is to get the last building to be built on the outskirts of the quad to be designated as the student union building (currently there's no designation of use for the building). It would be an ideal place to have the union right there on the quad. But we shall have to see!
braish Wrote:StunnerJR Wrote:Braish: What is suppose to be done with the old cafeteria once the new one is finished? Is there a possibility that it could be turned into a lounge, something similar to the one on the 4th floor?
The old cafeteria will be kept, but i believe it will have different food services. Dr. Gauld was explaining to me how a Taco Bell and another fast food service is coming in. I know that Chic-fil-a is expanding to full service more than likely. However, good suggestion on turning it into a lounge.
I've heard rumors that Dr. Garrison thinks that a student union is 'old-fashioned'. Why- I dunno, after all this was a rumor. If it proves to be true then I'd like to redesign the HUC- if possible- and add more student lounging areas since it's mostly office space.
What would be great is to get the last building to be built on the outskirts of the quad to be designated as the student union building (currently there's no designation of use for the building). It would be an ideal place to have the union right there on the quad. But we shall have to see!
Are there plans for other buildings to be built on the quad? When is the expected completion date for the quad?
If MSU did not make students pay for it then who did?
Why are you so concerned with USGA? The last two presidents focused their efforts on things outside of USGA. Examples, the dead days, the new food service, and I know for a fact that student union and library hour changes are on their way. To me your platform does not cover topics outside of USGA besides topics that are hot currently in USGA. There are other concerns associated with student involvement that do not involve the USGA as a whole, but the President would have the power to tackle such issues. Ask the past two, the forementioned accomplishments were their doings, not the USGA senators.
I never knocked your freshman exchange program. Just argued trying to relate Gang Green and USGA more closely when in all reality, Gang Green operates without a lot of red tape because of its current status.
NEWS FLASH:
None of the elections were contested. Why would you vote in an election that is just a formality?
In all reality, I expect more students to vote this year because there are contested elections.
uab278 Wrote:NEWS FLASH:
None of the elections were contested.
And?
StunnerJR Wrote:braish Wrote:StunnerJR Wrote:Braish: What is suppose to be done with the old cafeteria once the new one is finished? Is there a possibility that it could be turned into a lounge, something similar to the one on the 4th floor?
The old cafeteria will be kept, but i believe it will have different food services. Dr. Gauld was explaining to me how a Taco Bell and another fast food service is coming in. I know that Chic-fil-a is expanding to full service more than likely. However, good suggestion on turning it into a lounge.
I've heard rumors that Dr. Garrison thinks that a student union is 'old-fashioned'. Why- I dunno, after all this was a rumor. If it proves to be true then I'd like to redesign the HUC- if possible- and add more student lounging areas since it's mostly office space.
What would be great is to get the last building to be built on the outskirts of the quad to be designated as the student union building (currently there's no designation of use for the building). It would be an ideal place to have the union right there on the quad. But we shall have to see!
Are there plans for other buildings to be built on the quad? When is the expected completion date for the quad?
I'm talking outside my area of expertise but let's go on what i do know... The SBS is getting a new building on the quad the semester after I graduate. That means in the fall of 2007 the SBS will have a new home on the outside of the quad... so either the quad is a done deal or the quad will begin to be landscaped.
braish Wrote:StunnerJR Wrote:Braish: What is suppose to be done with the old cafeteria once the new one is finished? Is there a possibility that it could be turned into a lounge, something similar to the one on the 4th floor?
The old cafeteria will be kept, but i believe it will have different food services. Dr. Gauld was explaining to me how a Taco Bell and another fast food service is coming in. I know that Chic-fil-a is expanding to full service more than likely. However, good suggestion on turning it into a lounge.
I've heard rumors that Dr. Garrison thinks that a student union is 'old-fashioned'. Why- I dunno, after all this was a rumor. If it proves to be true then I'd like to redesign the HUC- if possible- and add more student lounging areas since it's mostly office space.
What would be great is to get the last building to be built on the outskirts of the quad to be designated as the student union building (currently there's no designation of use for the building). It would be an ideal place to have the union right there on the quad. But we shall have to see!
WOW again just regurgitating information from Shulman and what he has done for the University. Of course, the president should want to continue these efforts. When the idea is original please take credit, but when it is not please give credit to the current president.
Just to show that braish doesn't know all:
HUC can be expanded above the blazer bookstore. That is where a student union could go.
The place on the quad, in Shulman's mind, where the student union would be where that house sculpture across the street from blount.
Last time I checked, the information about the expanded food services has been kept tight lipped, so braish maybe you should stop using information that is supposed to be kept confidential quiet.
BTW, a Taco Bell franchise is one of the most expensive franchise licenses to buy. Maybe that is a reason for the food plan?
StunnerJR Wrote:uab278 Wrote:NEWS FLASH:
None of the elections were contested.
And?
Answered your question in a previous post.
uab278 Wrote:NEWS FLASH:
None of the elections were contested.
1100 is the "around or about the average" according to Johnny Tooson. The year before he didn't have the numbers right in front but he thought it was no more than 1500. Let's say that he was mistaken and it was 2000. That's still 7000 students not voting in CONTESTED elections including a presidential election with three candidates and controversy over the qualification of one candidate.
uab278, MSU either borrowed money, sold bonds, got state legislative approval, federal grant money, ...... the list goes on. I don't know where they got it from but it wasn't student service fees unless the transportation department at MSU was just blowing my off. When I talked with Dr. Gauld about creating one, she never once mentioned putting the shuttle service into effect by tacking on a student service fee.
If the HUC is expanded up, what's going to happen to Undergrad Admissions on the 2nd floor? The bookstore's ceiling are not that high to do something like that.
Where is the house sculpture across the street from blount.
Quote: ? Are you talking about somewhere near the Chem. parking lot 'aka' beside Camp?
Quote:the old cafeteria
-sigh- I remember when "the old cafeteria" was brand new.
uab278 Wrote:braish Wrote:StunnerJR Wrote:Braish: What is suppose to be done with the old cafeteria once the new one is finished? Is there a possibility that it could be turned into a lounge, something similar to the one on the 4th floor?
The old cafeteria will be kept, but i believe it will have different food services. Dr. Gauld was explaining to me how a Taco Bell and another fast food service is coming in. I know that Chic-fil-a is expanding to full service more than likely. However, good suggestion on turning it into a lounge.
I've heard rumors that Dr. Garrison thinks that a student union is 'old-fashioned'. Why- I dunno, after all this was a rumor. If it proves to be true then I'd like to redesign the HUC- if possible- and add more student lounging areas since it's mostly office space.
What would be great is to get the last building to be built on the outskirts of the quad to be designated as the student union building (currently there's no designation of use for the building). It would be an ideal place to have the union right there on the quad. But we shall have to see!
WOW again just regurgitating information from Shulman and what he has done for the University. Of course, the president should want to continue these efforts. When the idea is original please take credit, but when it is not please give credit to the current president.
Just to show that braish doesn't know all:
HUC can be expanded above the blazer bookstore. That is where a student union could go.
The place on the quad, in Shulman's mind, where the student union would be where that house sculpture across the street from blount.
Last time I checked, the information about the expanded food services has been kept tight lipped, so braish maybe you should stop using information that is supposed to be kept confidential quiet.
BTW, a Taco Bell franchise is one of the most expensive franchise licenses to buy. Maybe that is a reason for the food plan?
UAB278, how about you just run for office? You sound like you've decided to oppose any of my comments, criticize the very involvement I have at UAB, and be downright rude in your attitude when I'm trying to help.
It seems like you want to pin me as an "idea thief" when I'm not claiming any of my information as my own wonderful ideas, I'm simply answering Stunner's question with the information that I've been told. I've never said, look at me and vote for me cause I've got the greatest ideas in the world I'm such a genius. Where do my ideas come from? Students. They complain, so I take action. Hence my campaign motto per se of "A student of action, acting for you".
Quote:HUC can be expanded above the blazer bookstore. That is where a student union could go.
I'm not an engineer so I have freely admitted that I don't know if that can be done, hence I mentioned looking into a redesigning of the HUC to look into how we could put some more student lounge areas. Think it could be done Attalla? You would know how to do that better than anyone else.
As to the expanded food service being tight lipped and your suggestion that I should keep it quiet, how about asking the operators in HUC dining about what's gonna happen to the HUC cafeteria? They'll openly tell you that they will still be there. There are items discussed with Dr. Gauld that I cannot speak about, but I think it's okay to post on this board what the employees of the HUC cafeteria tell me.[/quote]
I would run, but I am a senior that will be in graduate school come fall semester.
I don't like a person who is only involved in politics. You are only taking action on topics that other students have already made steps to fixing certain problems.
Where were you when Mr. UAB applications came out???? Mr. UAB and Ms. UAB titles/jobs are given to the students that display the greatest dedication and commitment to the University. Why didn't you apply if you care so much about this University?
Why aren't you on the Student Alumni Leadership Committee?
Why haven't you tried for LSC, the organization that is full of students trying to make student involvement better at UAB????
I am just pointing out that you are a politician and you are running against a girl who does nothing but dedicate her life to the University (Made obvious by her Ms. UAB title).
The information I got about the HUC came for the current president when I asked him about his work for the student union.
You said Dr. Gauld told you there was going to be a Taco Bell. Now you say the HUC staff told you. Do I smell a liar?
When you say I want to do this or that when someone else has already started that process then you are an idea stealer. I gave you credit for your idea about freshman exchange program and that is a good idea. I just want to see you be honest when you talk about ideas that have already been put into motion.
BTW, please find out the exact means that Mississippi State paid for that shuttle system. I find it sad that you cannot answer such a question.
uab278 Wrote:I would run, but I am a senior that will be in graduate school come fall semester.
I don't like a person who is only involved in politics. You are only taking action on topics that other students have already made steps to fixing certain problems.
Where were you when Mr. UAB applications came out???? Mr. UAB and Ms. UAB titles/jobs are given to the students that display the greatest dedication and commitment to the University. Why didn't you apply if you care so much about this University?
Why aren't you on the Student Alumni Leadership Committee?
Why haven't you tried for LSC, the organization that is full of students trying to make student involvement better at UAB????
I am just pointing out that you are a politician and you are running against a girl who does nothing but dedicate her life to the University (Made obvious by her Ms. UAB title).
The information I got about the HUC came for the current president when I asked him about his work for the student union.
You said Dr. Gauld told you there was going to be a Taco Bell. Now you say the HUC staff told you. Do I smell a liar?
When you say I want to do this or that when someone else has already started that process then you are an idea stealer. I gave you credit for your idea about freshman exchange program and that is a good idea. I just want to see you be honest when you talk about ideas that have already been put into motion.
BTW, please find out the exact means that Mississippi State paid for that shuttle system. I find it sad that you cannot answer such a question.
Learn how to read:
1)HUC staff said that the cafeteria there will remain. I DID NOT SAY THAT THE HUC STATED THAT TACO BELL WAS COMING. Want to call me a liar? How about doing so to my face. I've told you my office hours before and offered to meet with you to discuss anything you wish. Instead, you continue to insult me by dismissing my involvement at UAB and labeling me as a "politician". UAB278, I want to serve the students. Frankly, I'm pissed off at how students complain and don't do a darn thing. That's why I'm running. Because I'm willing to try to make a difference or go down trying.
2) Why am I not involved in all those organizations? 1)Never wanted the role of Mr. UAB, I think there are better people for the job. 2) When I transfered here I thought that the role of a senator could get ideas for a better UAB done, I didn't know that I had to be on every committee that you just listed be declared 'bonafide'. 3) Since I never came to UAB or joined the USGA seeking to look 'well-rounded' in all the ways of UAB leadership so that I could position myself for a run for the presidency, I simply got involved in organizations that relate to what interests me. You seem like you have a paranoia of political science majors; I wonder if you'd have a problem if I was a math major with nothing but math clubs on my resume.
3) You find it sad that I can't answer such a question yet you don't question how Lizzie wishes to accomplish the same goal of a shuttle service or her research upon establishing one. Plus, my hope for a shuttle system is a proposal that would take reseach and scholarship beyond my capabilities however, that's why it is a PROPOSAL that I will send and push to the proper administrators if elected.
No, I'm not an ambassador, not a trailblazer, never lived on-campus, didn't go all four years, etc. But I'm a Blazer. And I don't care who you are or where you are from; if you go to UAB then you are a Blazer and I want to better this school for you and for all of us. I've gone from an Alabama fan to UAB. I support us in everyway and spend more time oncampus than at my home. I've made a lot of sacrifices just to get to college and yet at the end of the day I stay oncampus a little bit longer to give back and try to do something more than the average UAB student. Am I perfect? No. Could I do more? I am glad to say that there is nothing more that I could do. I nearly wear myself out from doing so much but I love doing what I can for UAB. I'm running to give the student's a "people's president" -a president who will act for the students and get them to start acting for themselves. That is why I took action against the meal plan- because others would not stand up and fight for what they believed in or wanted.
It's clear that you've made up your mind, which is fine, please vote and support the USGA. I'm glad that win or lose there's no wrong choice for president. Lizzie has the qualifications no doubt and is dedicated, I respect her and am glad to call her my friend. So once again I ask you to refrain from calling me a liar and insulting my intelligence. I have nothing against you and would be more than happy to meet with you and discuss your differences of opinion as I have offered before. It is silly and impersonal to continue this discussion online when we can clearly meet. If you wish to do so then pm me or come during my office hours.
Go Blazers!
First off, I called you a liar because of this statement by you and then your statement about the HUC people telling you that they will still be there.
Quote:The old cafeteria will be kept, but i believe it will have different food services. Dr. Gauld was explaining to me how a Taco Bell and another fast food service is coming in. I know that Chic-fil-a is expanding to full service more than likely. However, good suggestion on turning it into a lounge.
So A.) you either admit you probably shouldn't be talking about what is coming into the old cafetaria or B.) The HUC Cafetaria people told you but you wanted it to seem like Dr. Gauld told you. Just confusing answers.
Secondly, I am glad you admit you are not well-rounded. FYI the last two presidents have been well rounded and both were candidates for Mr. UAB with the current being a former Mr. UAB.
If you did any research about the USGA when you came here you would have realized that USGA does not get much done and would have gotten involved in other leadership organizations. I applaud you for trying to change that though.
I would still have a problem if you had another major and still only did major related activities and USGA.
IMO, The Shuttle system is more of a waiste of money than the meal plans. That is why I have jumped all over you for not supporting the meal plans. The food service at UAB has been horrible and students were complaining about the food service. The administration listens and gets us a new cafeteria. To pay for it, students have to buy a cheap meal plan that they can use at any time. Now of course some students who do not do all their research about how a business runs and cry foul. In all actuality, students are just paying for the building, just like we are paying for the rec center. This is how UAB has operated over its recent history, what makes you think things will change for the shuttle?
I just don't want a politician winning when there is another candidate that is not a politician. You will be a great politician when you graduate and move on in the future. I can tell that by how you answered my questions.
The only reason I argue is because I have been overly involved in all aspects of student life and I would feel nervous about anybody who only participates in USGA in the office of student leadership. People before who have confirmed my fears. An example is the VP that was elected two elections ago. She lasted only until the summer when the current VP took over. That girl ran against a person that was well-rounded and basically beat him on looks (NOW I KNOW THAT IS NOT AN ISSUE HERE). You have good ideas and both candidates have similar platforms. I just have no track record to have any idea of how you will perform as president.
BTW, did you know LSC members go to a leadership seminar that trains them how to tackle huge issues? Maybe you should look into applying. If you are as passionate as you say, then you would honestly be a good fit for LSC. You can get an application from HUC 440 and if you want more information talk to sherrod.
who gives a rats nuts? their platforms are almost identical. the USGA is a halfass organization anyway. i dont know why either of yall are wasting your time beating this dead horse.
Ganggreen and USGA work together. hahahahahahahahaha.
Do you know do anything but sit on this board all day?
I know first hand that they did work together this year and that it was a sticky situation. Instead of assuming something talk to the people in charge and get the facts.
USGA and ganggreen will never have a huge role together for a few simple facts that I cannot disclose.
As the face of ganggreen is my brother and every president since its conception I have know extremly well, and current one. I am sure I know more than you could ever try to. So don't say I am wrong, cuase you just sticking your foot in your mouth.
As for invovlment, hahaha, if you think you have anything on Lizze your insane. Wow, nongreeks just have no clue how much greeks are invovled on campus.
Here are some quick facts off the top of my head.
2 years USGA pres
2 years running both 1st and 2nd in MR. UAB
3years 1st Mrs UAB
4 years president of Ganggreen
The face of ganggreen
the only people that painted up during the murray years
started and run alot of the student org on campus
My personal fav 10years running presidents trophy in athletics (WEll that is just my fraterinty, don't know how far back it goes after us, much less on the ladies side)
I give up I don't know all of them, there are way to many to know.
LIZZIE for USGA PRES!
what i would like is for a bigger push to get nongreeks to be involved on campus.
EGRBlazergal Wrote:what i would like is for a bigger push to get nongreeks to be involved on campus.
that has to be done at orientation, not something that the USGA should be in charge of.
Quote:Ganggreen and USGA work together. hahahahahahahahaha.
Do you know do anything but sit on this board all day?
I know first hand that they did work together this year and that it was a sticky situation. Instead of assuming something talk to the people in charge and get the facts.
Never said USGA and GangGreen didn't work together, I actually said the opposite. We worked together with the football tailgates. I'd like to see more work together, perhaps with the freshman orientation idea. One of my keys is uniting undergraduates. The USGA needs more involvement and is there to help UAB students get involved on campus. GangGreen wants students to be involved in supporting athletics; why not work together and unite in efforts? Combining resources for the common goal always makes the goal come easier and quicker.
Quote:USGA and ganggreen will never have a huge role together for a few simple facts that I cannot disclose.
Will never? I hope that isn't so but if that is the way it must be then the least that could be done is the USGA communicate athletic events to the students. That would be indirectly supporting GangGreen's efforts. It is a part of my platform to create a Publicity Committee to give the Publicity Coordinator and Internship Coordinator the capabilities to get the word out across campus through more than flyers. The Publicity Committee could use K-scope, Blazeradio, and speak to student organizations. Go to wear the people are, instead of waiting for the people to come.
Quote:As for invovlment, hahaha, if you think you have anything on Lizze your insane.
I don't wish to compare my involvment to that of Lizzie's. As a friend of Lizzie's I respect her involvement and am glad that she exceeds the average involvement of UAB's students. It is my wish that every student breaks the mold of the average UAB student, that is zero involvement and support of UAB. Many students state that work or commuting to/from campus means that they can't get involved. However, I serve as an example to them (the vast majority of UAB students live off-campus); my example is that yes, they can get involved and be proud to be a Blazer!
Quote:Wow, nongreeks just have no clue how much greeks are invovled on campus.
I spoke last night to several sororities and the first thing I did was to sincerely thank them for their support for UAB. As a matter of fact, I mentioned GangGreen and expressed thanks to all Greeks for giving students an outlet to becoming diehard Blazer fans.
But the truth of the matter is, it doesn't matter if you are Greek, independent, upperclassman, lowerclassman, in-state, out-of-state, commuter, or resident, we are all BLAZERS and that is all that matters to me. Either we unite as Blazers or we fall as a bunch of silly factions and outsiders will always look to us as "UAwannabe" and their other deragortory comments. Why, if we fight amongst each other, UAT and API can just set back and laugh.
A house divided cannot stand; neither will UAB stand unless we unite-as Blazers.[/quote]
Quote: It is a part of my platform to create a Publicity Committee to give the Publicity Coordinator and Internship Coordinator the capabilities to get the word out across campus through more than flyers. The Publicity Committee could use K-scope, Blazeradio, and speak to student organizations
Isn't there already a publicity committee??? Don't they already use those methods??? Why make the internship coordinator more powerful??? That doesn't make any sense.
BTW, PiKappBlazer is the Gang Green President. Why argue with him when he knows the details? I was trying to tell you this earlier. USGA is not the avenue when it comes to supporting the blazers. Gang Green is the way to go with support.
Quote: I don't wish to compare my involvment to that of Lizzie's. As a friend of Lizzie's I respect her involvement and am glad that she exceeds the average involvement of UAB's students. It is my wish that every student breaks the mold of the average UAB student, that is zero involvement and support of UAB. Many students state that work or commuting to/from campus means that they can't get involved. However, I serve as an example to them (the vast majority of UAB students live off-campus); my example is that yes, they can get involved and be proud to be a Blazer!
You do not want to compare with Lizzie because she has done a lot for this university.
Please do not enforce stereotypes. The average UAB student is not zero involvement and support of UAB.
If you serve as an example about involvement then that is sad with involvement only in political organizations. Most students that are involved live off campus and they serve the university through leadership foundations, LSC, Ambassadors, Trail Blazers, International Mentors, USGA, Habitat for Humanity, Gang Green Executive Council, Student Alumni Leadership Committee, and Greek Life. I just named almost every major campus organization that serves the university and not self interest and each of these organizations are well known among the students at UAB. You only have one of these organizations.
Please do not label yourself as an example of a student being involved on campus when you are running against Ms. UAB.
uab278 Wrote:Quote: It is a part of my platform to create a Publicity Committee to give the Publicity Coordinator and Internship Coordinator the capabilities to get the word out across campus through more than flyers. The Publicity Committee could use K-scope, Blazeradio, and speak to student organizations
Isn't there already a publicity committee??? Don't they already use those methods??? Why make the internship coordinator more powerful??? That doesn't make any sense.
BTW, PiKappBlazer is the Gang Green President. Why argue with him when he knows the details? I was trying to tell you this earlier. USGA is not the avenue when it comes to supporting the blazers. Gang Green is the way to go with support.
There is a Publicity Coordinator, but no committee as described in the constitution and bylaws. The "What's Ablaze" column is used for publicity but ads have not been take out this past year. (You will see ads for the election but this is done by the Election Commission and hasn't been done for USGA programs. The USGA rarely runs ads in the k-scope, I really can't remember when we have). I'd like to see Blazeradio used, the creation of an on-campus tv station that all organizations could use, and for the Publicity Committee to go around organizations to get students involved in USGA programs and such. The USGA has not made it a mission to go to student organizations to advertize what programs are going on and how to get involved.
As to giving the Internship Coordinator more power, that's a laugh. The IC already has to belong to a committee. By assigning the IC to a committe that relates to his/her job, I'm simply using logic. The IC's job is to get students involved in the USGA. Since the Publicity Committee will publicize how to get involved plus events the USGA is hosting, the IC should work with this committee.
Yes, I know that PiKappBlazer is GangGreen President. They've done a great job on campus and I hope they continue to do so. I don't see where I've argued with him about any 'details'. However, after speaking with David Shulman, he has confirmed that the USGA and GangGreen have worked together before. It's unfortunate that I cannot know these 'details' that prevent us from working together, else I would hope to rectify whatever problems have been going on in the past.
EGRBlazergal, I want every student to know how to get involved regardless if its as a senator in the USGA, on one of our committees, or joining other student organizations. So how do we get every student to know about what's going on? That goes back to developing a Publicity Committee that goes out to the students and let them know what's happening. Communication is the key. Also, I would hope that the Freshman Exchange Program (swapping Freshman's other colliegiate gear with UAB apparel) would plant a seed of UAB pride. At orientation, while students are swapping their stuff out the USGA will be there to tell students how to get involved. As president, I would enlist the help of the IC and the Publicity Committee to go out and about and try to talk with classes, organizations, put flyers on cars, etc. to let all students know who to get in contact with to get involved. Thanks for your input and please vote!
braish Wrote:Also, I would hope that the Freshman Exchange Program (swapping Freshman's other colliegiate gear with UAB apparel) would plant a seed of UAB pride. At orientation, while students are swapping their stuff out the USGA will be there to tell students how to get involved.
UAB pride? To hear some fans, as long as they pay their tuition and give money, let them wear whatever they want. I agree.
When I was on orientation staff (a long time ago), I bought (with my own money) UAB car decals for everyone in my orientation group. I agree with you, we need to work on promoting UAB and not be ashamed of doing so or worried that someone isn't going to give us some money because of it.