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2014 Associated Students candidates

April 7, 2014

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President

“My goal is to not only show up and represent these students, but truly being able to speak to any issue or concern that affects students.”

A senior animal science major
Herren is running for a second term as AS President
During her term as president, Herren served on over 30 university councils and committees

Watch Herren at The Orion’s candidate forum.

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“I’m excited to highlight student success and foster unity throughout the campus.”

A junior agriculture science major and transfer student
Executed “Transfermation,” an event for transfer students
Wants to recognize students and let them know they have a place to fit in at Chico State

Watch Pellegri at The Orion’s candidate forum.

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Executive Vice President

“Having that previous experience allows me to be more a teacher than a learner.”

Wants to create a transfer student leadership program
Current Vice President of Facilities and Services, former intern at the Gender & Sexuality Equity Center
No. 1 priority is respect

Watch Masen at The Orion’s candidate forum.

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“I’m running for this position because the last EVPs have done a wonderful job, and I want to make sure that continues.”

Third year psychology major and women’s studies minor
Has worked in the Government Affairs Council office for two years part of Freshman Leadership Opportunities program and Alpha Omicron Pi member
Knows more will be needed from the position to assist with the student senator position’s assimilation

Watch Simon at The Orion’s candidate forum.

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Vice President of Business and Finance

“As students we should be getting the most out of the money we pay into Associated Students.”

Third year honor student, double major in finance and management information systems
Reduced debt by 40 percent and increased revenue by 20 percent as the treasurer for his fraternity, Alpha Sigma Phi
Has served as the treasurer/fundraising director for seven different organizations

Watch Guillen at The Orion’s candidate forum.

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“I currently work in Student Life and Leadership as a student peer professional and it has really allowed me to hear the voices of students.”

Advocates for faculty to make sure their wants and needs are met
Wants to make the Wildcat Store profitable
Supports partnering with AS Dining to have marketplace fundraisers in support of student clubs.

Watch Lung at The Orion’s candidate forum.

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“Monthly newsletter to all the students talking about where the money is going, because it is their money”

Fourth year accounting major
Increase environmental investments such as solar panels on top of the Bell Memorial Union
Wants to get the WildCat Store back on budget

Watch Weiner at The Orion’s candidate forum.

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Director of University Affairs

Campaign for administrative-wide support of new student organizations to help build momentum and encourage student involvement
Addressing the widespread alcohol abuse problem on campus by introducing meaningful policies that can gain the support and trust of the student-body and the wider community
Pushing for the “Aim 4 Four” initiative and asking the academic affairs to make it one of its top priorities

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“Main focus will be to secure the continual viability of the student academic senate”

Double major in legal studies and public administration
Former senator at Shasta College, knows difficulties in what it takes to make it run smoothly
Strengthen the shared governance process by training the student representatives

Watch Pratt at The Orion’s candidate forum.

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Vice President of Facilities and Services

“Make the BMU feel like home”

Junior public administration major, current AS Outreach Coordinator
Wants BMU to feel less like a mall, place of business or study hall and more like a hub of student involvement
Wants to move CAVE and GSEC to second floor to increase exposure.

Watch Smith at The Orion’s candidate forum.

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Director of Legislative Affairs

“My goals are to educate the student body, advocate on behave of them and empower students to get involved.”

Has been involved in the Associated Students for the past three years
Plans to implement polling, focus groups and other opportunities for students to share their opinions
Thinks there needs to be accountability with the $2 Voluntary Statewide Student Involvement and Representation Fee that the California State Student Association is considering

Watch Johnston at The Orion’s candidate forum.

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Commissioner of Community Affairs

“I had a really positive and memorable experience as a freshman, and I want to make sure everyone gets that experience as by getting involved with the campus and the community.”

Involved in Freshman Leadership Opportunity, speech and debate team, CAVE, Christian Challenge, Democratic Club
Wants to be a link between student life and the Chico community
Safety, advocacy and collaboration with focus on bike safety, safety walks and increasing community service

Watch Bednarski at The Orion’s candidate forum.

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Commissioner of Sustainability Affairs

“It’s not just about being environmentally sustainable. It’s about being economically sustainable.”

Hopes to include more voices in next year’s This Way to Sustainability Conference
Believes Chico should implement policies from other countries such as New Zealand that surpass in sustainability
Wants to strive to improve campus’ gold STARS by collaborative effort, starting with water waste

Watch Keller at The Orion’s candidate forum.

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Commissioner of Student Organizations and Programs

“I am a very personal person.”

Involved with Greek life, CAVE, EFAC
Wants to get more people out to campus events through websites, social media
A lot of people are missing out on great information

Watch Zamora at The Orion’s candidate forum.

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Commissioner of Diversity Affairs

“I believe that diversity is a huge part of being here at Chico State.”

Wants to continue programs and events centered on diversity
Wants more panels and guest speakers to educate the public on issues of diversity
Wants to increase communication between campus diversity organizations and ethnic sorority and fraternity chapters

Watch Pope at The Orion’s candidate forum.

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“I hope to serve as a resource to students who want to create change on campus.”

Informing student organizations about changes from the multicultural affairs council to diversity affairs council
Spreading awareness of diversity and inclusion on campus
Sits on both Multicultural Affairs Council and the Event Funding Allocation Committee

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Communication and Education Senator

“I want to represent the voices of my fellow student body and ensure that their needs and their wants to not go unanswered.”

Sophomore double major in journalism and public relations
Thinks that student’s aren’t well-enough informed of internships because they don’t go online enough
Prior experience in CAVE and her sorority

Watch Calderon at The Orion’s candidate forum.

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Behavioral and Social Sciences Senator

“I like to engage with the students around me, I present myself as a person that people feel eager to come up to and ask for help in class.”

Connect students to the faculty, administration and to the majors in this college
Political science major, familiar with organizational structure of businesses
One of the most pressing issues in this college is communication between students and the administration.

Watch Johnson at The Orion’s candidate forum.

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“I am eager to explore the potential of this position and enthusiastic about representing my college.”

Four years participation in various organizations including studying abroad and the Health Professionals Association
Promote and encourage weekly office hours to connect students with faculty
Acting on behalf of the students as accurately as possible by reaching out to everyone involved in this college

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“Close the gap between the students and the college”

Educating students and helping them build a voice in their college
Develop workshops and seminars to connect students and faculty
Wants to make the Student Academic Senate a center of involvement

Watch Zelaya at The Orion’s candidate forum.

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Business Senator

“I’m very enthusiastic. I will put in a lot of ground work.”

Business Administration Finance major
Member of Kappa Sigma
Diversity Coordinator in his dorm

Watch Sand at The Orion’s candidate form.

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“I want students to be able to voice their opinion to someone they know can get things done.”

Increase course sections and tutoring sessions across the college of business
More simulation workshops to prepare business students for the professional arena
Member of Women of Excellence, Jack and Jill of America Inc. volunteered for CAVE

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Click here for description of all Associated Students elected positions.

Designed by Ernesto Rivera, produced by The Orion Editorial Board
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