by Erin Turner | Apr 4, 2015 | Opinion
Open Letter to the Student Body: My name is Margaret Rox, and I’m running for President of SGA for the 2015-2016 school year. I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Qualifications: I have been on Student Government Association since my freshman year. Three years of being on SGA has taught me a lot about how this organization works and how the school’s administration runs. I also feel like I really understand the needs of the student body and how I can improve communication between us and the administration. A few things I have accomplished during my time on SGA include getting straws in the cafeteria and helping to get a printer in Ezell. This year on the academic committee, I have been working with other members on potentially making internships free for students during the summer (no tuition required), organizing the SGA blood drive and installing more water bottle refilling stations, like the ones in Swang and the SAC. If Elected: I’m not going to make any promises I can’t keep. For example, parking is not something SGA or the student body can control. I can’t promise more parking spots. I can promise communication about the students’ need for parking (as always). This year, Drew has worked a lot with the administration on getting us a sand volleyball court. This is the kind of action a president can take, and should take. If elected, I promise to strive for more developments on campus like this. The student body needs someone advocating for them who is not just interested in donor funding, but also interested in what’s...
by Erin Turner | Apr 4, 2015 | Opinion
Open Letter to the Student Body: My name is Julia Allen, and I am excited to be running for President of Student Government Association 2015-2016. I am from Albany, New York and majoring in Social Entrepreneurship. If elected, my mission is to use your resources responsibly, communicate your ideas effectively and continue to make Lipscomb’s environment more of one that pushes you to be the best you can be. I will: Push for the ability to apply summer tuition costs to fall or spring semester. Work toward more and better meal plan options. I am particularly passionate about more off-campus options and Cookout milkshakes. Reduce food waste. Encourage and facilitate students supporting other students (athletic events, productions, other events). Student Government President has been one of my main goals since freshman year, and I have been preparing myself for the potential of an executive position since. I have been a senator on SGA since my sophomore year and have grown to love serving the campus in this way. I have also worked in the office of Student Life for over two years, which has allowed me to build relationships with various clubs, organizations, faculty and staff. My friendships are diverse, and I am confident that I can represent the student body well. I love our university, and ultimately, my desire is for you to have the greatest opportunities that will set you up for success here and further in our world. I want to meet you and work with you to make your college experience unforgettable. Vote Julia Allen for SGA President this...
by Erin Turner | Apr 4, 2015 | Opinion
Open Letter to the Student Body: My name is Jordan Beale, and I am a presidential candidate for Lipscomb’s Student Government Association for the 2015-2016 school year. I grew up in a small town in Western Kentucky on a farm. I am majoring in biochemistry, with hopes of one day moving on to medical school. My story at Lipscomb: I came to Lipscomb without knowing anyone, and I intentionally searched for ways to change that as quickly as possible. When I heard about SGA, it sounded like a golden opportunity to get involved. During my freshman year and fall semester of my sophomore year, I served as a senator on SGA. I quickly learned the pace of meetings, proposals and voting, but more than anything, I experienced the amount of time and compassion these procedures required. I gained a huge respect for the organization as well as the individual leaders. A large part of my involvement, though, was on the spiritual life committee. We wanted to see a greater community growing, specifically through intentional conversations and small reminders. We planned many daily events as well as late-night devotionals. I gained a lot of experience by seeing passion come to fruition through hard work and camaraderie. I specifically met with the chapel office to discuss ideas and give them student feedback. In my opinion, the only way to be an effective leader is to understand the people you are serving. One of the best ways for me is to be involved in many facets of campus. Throughout the past three years, I have been a part of Greek life, campus...
by Cory Woodroof | Apr 6, 2014 | Opinion
Open Letter to the Student Body: My name is Drew Watson and I am running for President of the Student Government Association 2014-2015. I am a Junior Business Management major from Loganville, Georgia. Qualifications: Last year I was elected Vice President of the Student Body. In this position, I have learned a lot about what is required of a SGA executive. Working along side the standing president, Andrew Hunt, has been a great experience. I have been on SGA for two years and my experience will help me tremendously if elected. Rather than learning about my duties and learning about the system, my experience will allow me to hit the ground running. I have sought to serve the students for years. I have been a part of both the Student Activities Board and Student Government for two years. The President of the student body should be a means of service. During my service to these organizations my goal has been simple: give an incredible and unforgettable college experience to those around me. I am a motivated individual. Since I was young, I have had a competitive drive. I’ve recently constructed official proposals that directly affect student as well as the internal functions of SGA. I drafted a proposal concerning mandatory night classes for certain majors that resulted in a productive conversation with the Provost. I promise, that if elected, I will continue to actively seek ways to better the student experience at this institution. If Elected: Communication between the SGA and the Student Body is an issue brought up during every election, but I have concrete ideas for how...
by Cory Woodroof | Apr 6, 2014 | Opinion
Taylor Cao For SGA President Experience—that is the first word that pops in my mind. It is the first word I think of when I ask myself why I want to run for President of Lipscomb’s Student Government Association. I acknowledge that I have not been a part of the organization for as long as others; however, Lipscomb is huge part of who I am and has helped me grow into the leader I am today. Being a tour guide for admissions since my freshmen year and a resident assistant in High Rise for the past two years have cultivated my skills as a leader to the student body here at Lipscomb. Communing with the students here is a passion of mine, and I want nothing more than to serve you all this coming year as SGA President. I promise that I will serve you to the best of my ability if elected. I am not here to make any unattainable promises or create unrealistic goals. However, I am here to be an advocate. If I am elected as President of the Student Government Association, I promise that I will be a voice for students. When I mean students, I do not mean just the ones a part of one specific area of campus. I mean everyone from those involved in Greek life, to athletes, to theatre performers, to minority students and everywhere in between. I want to be a voice to the student who works several jobs just so they can afford to be a part of this community. I want to help foster an environment here that...
