Candidates present plans at town hall
Natalie Tosh
Issue date: 5/9/08 Section: News
The Triangle hosted a town hall meeting May 6 for students to learn about USGA candidates' platforms and plans for the 2008-2009 school year.
One of the major themes of the town hall was communication, ranging from students' experiences with co-op, to messaging and publicity on campus.
Jason Hollenstein, a candidate for co-op representative said he would like to create more communication between students and co-op advisors.
"It took me two years to be able to upload word documents for resumes. Students should be able to tell advisors exactly what they want to do and refine their search. I would also work on getting more employee feedback," Hollenstein said.
Kristen Smith, the presumptive USGA president also stressed the need for better communication on campus between students and advisors.
"The Drexel student isn't your average student. They are busy and need instant communication. An instant messaging system between advisors and students could help this," Smith said.
Smith also discussed improving financial aid problems, food vendors, quality of life and increasing the number and visibility of student events.
Nicholas Ruiz, candidate for media and marketing director focused on communication around events; he said the USGA has not always utilized efficiency and he would like to make events increase publicity for events.
After the USGA candidates presented their platforms, students had a chance to pose questions.
A student in attendance said she would like a better connection with the athletics department and Drexel students.
Ruiz said Drexel has successfully hosted recent events like the health fair, and would like to do individual college nights at men's basketball games. Jarrett Shapiro and Brian Leung, both candidates for athletics representative debated over the idea of gym courses for credit being put into action.
Matt Emma, a junior majoring in information systems, asked if anything could be put into action without significant funding, to which Romano responded that Drexel is unique because you can join an organization and actually have an effect in areas such as finances.
One of the major themes of the town hall was communication, ranging from students' experiences with co-op, to messaging and publicity on campus.
Jason Hollenstein, a candidate for co-op representative said he would like to create more communication between students and co-op advisors.
"It took me two years to be able to upload word documents for resumes. Students should be able to tell advisors exactly what they want to do and refine their search. I would also work on getting more employee feedback," Hollenstein said.
Kristen Smith, the presumptive USGA president also stressed the need for better communication on campus between students and advisors.
"The Drexel student isn't your average student. They are busy and need instant communication. An instant messaging system between advisors and students could help this," Smith said.
Smith also discussed improving financial aid problems, food vendors, quality of life and increasing the number and visibility of student events.
Nicholas Ruiz, candidate for media and marketing director focused on communication around events; he said the USGA has not always utilized efficiency and he would like to make events increase publicity for events.
After the USGA candidates presented their platforms, students had a chance to pose questions.
A student in attendance said she would like a better connection with the athletics department and Drexel students.
Ruiz said Drexel has successfully hosted recent events like the health fair, and would like to do individual college nights at men's basketball games. Jarrett Shapiro and Brian Leung, both candidates for athletics representative debated over the idea of gym courses for credit being put into action.
Matt Emma, a junior majoring in information systems, asked if anything could be put into action without significant funding, to which Romano responded that Drexel is unique because you can join an organization and actually have an effect in areas such as finances.
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