Enhancing the Experience - University Partnerships

Next year's GSB executives must work to maintain two-way communication between students, GSB, and university administration. In the face of budget cuts and trying financial times, it is important that the needs of the student body are communicated to our university leaders so essential services are not removed from our student experience. Nate and I are committed to working with students across campus to determine exactly what areas should be identified as critical areas for student success.

As a member of University Affairs Committee, I have begun work to promote openness between the university and the student body. Many students have felt that the course evaluation work they complete at the end of each semester is not fully utilized by departments. We are not only working to help the university explain to students the policies associated with course evaluation data, but are asking faculty to consider making hard data public for students to examine. Projects such as this that benefit students are central to our campaign.

Nate and I also want to improve the voice of the student body in the affairs of Faculty Senate. Students are currently represented on various committees, but the direct voice of students directly to Faculty Senate could certainly be improved. Nate and I will commit to working with the Senate to open up two-way communication between faculty and student governments for the benefit of both groups.

Finally, it is important that we note the importance of two-way dialogue in conversations with university administration. Many issues students have with university decisions often stem from a lack of information passed directly to the student body. Students are often confused about policies on many different levels (such as the course evaluation policies). Nate and I will commit not only to representing the student voice, but also to educating students about the decisions and methods of our university leadership.