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Abbey Spencer / The Avion
Junior, BS Computer Science
"Since I arrived at Embry-Riddle, I've been actively involved in campus life, particularly within the international community. I'm proud to have served as an international ambassador and event coordinator for the International Students Organisation, where I had the opportunity to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. I truly enjoy working with others and believe that the best outcomes are achieved through teamwork. In my experience, collaborating with others leads to better ideas and, ultimately, more successful projects. I believe this approach can also be applied to improving the college of engineering. I'm running for student senator because I'm passionate about fostering a tight-knit community among engineering students. I believe that having a strong sense of community is key to students' satisfaction and success in college. As a senator, I'm committed to bringing students together, creating meaningful interactions and engagement opportunities, and promoting a more inclusive campus environment. I'm excited about working with my fellow students to create positive change on campus and enhance the overall student experience."
What makes you a qualified candidate for this position?
"I am confident that my experience and skills make me well-suited for the role of a student senator. Since starting at Embry-Riddle in the Spring of 2021, I have been actively involved in campus life as an international ambassador and event coordinator for the International Students Organisation. These experiences have provided me with a unique perspective on the needs of students from diverse backgrounds and cultures and honed my collaboration and communication skills. As an extroverted person, I am passionate about fostering a tight-knit community among engineering students, and I am committed to creating opportunities for meaningful interactions and engagement and promoting a more inclusive campus environment. I believe that my experience, skills, and passion for the student body make me an ideal candidate for the role of a student senator. I am confident that I can represent the needs and interests of my constituents effectively and work collaboratively with others to create positive change on campus."
What is the purpose of the SGA Student Senate?
"The purpose of a student government senate is to represent the interests of the student body at Emory-Riddle. The Senate should be making decisions on behalf of the student body, from allocating funds to student organizations and initiatives, developing and enforcing policies related to campus life, and organizing events and activities that promote student engagement and involvement. In addition, the student government senate should serve as a platform for student voices to be heard and for issues affecting students to be addressed. Senators should be working closely with university administrators and faculty members to ensure that the concerns and opinions of students are taken into account in decision-making processes that affect campus life. Overall, the purpose of a student government senate is to empower students and to provide a means for them to make their voices heard, advocate for their interests, and to work collaboratively with other stakeholders to create a better campus community for all.
How do you plan to elevate and communicate issues that your constituents are concerned about to the Senate?
"I plan to effectively communicate the concerns and issues of my constituents to the senate by taking a strategic and proactive approach. Firstly, I will actively listen to my constituents by hosting meetings and forums where they can voice their opinions and concerns. Additionally, I will create channels for feedback, such as an email address or social media account, to make it easy for students to reach out to me. Once I have gathered feedback, I plan to identify common themes or issues that are affecting multiple students and prioritize the most pressing matters. Then I will collaborate with other senators to build support on these issues, working together to propose actionable solutions and advocate for change. supporting my arguments with the research, I've conducted. Communication will be a key component of this process, and I will ensure that my constituents are regularly updated on the progress being made and any developments on the issues that they care about."
How will you improve the ERAU experience for your constituents?
"I plan on improving the Embry-Riddle experience by mainly focusing on improving a sense of community within the College of Engineering, especially between different departments. I am passionate about fostering a closer relationship among engineering students and helping them feel more connected to their peers and the university. I plan to do this by creating opportunities for meaningful interactions and engagement. From organizing social events, activities, and programs that allow students to connect with each other outside of the classroom. and see their peers and faculty in a less intimidating environment than the classroom. I am also focused on promoting a more inclusive campus environment by advocating and implementing policies and programs that support diversity, equity, and inclusion within the college of Engineering, encouraging students to communicate more frequently with people of varied backgrounds leading to a stronger student body and ensuring that all students feel welcome and valued on campus."
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