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USGA still has problems reaching the students they represent
Anthony Cesarini
Issue date: 5/16/08 Section: Ed-Op
This leads to a belief across the student body that the USGA and the administration are the same entity. When someone is "shafted," they normally just complain about administrators. They either don't realize that the USGA wants to hear about their problem so that they can address it, or they don't trust the USGA to seriously address their concern.
Hopefully the new USGA president will be able to address some of my concerns. It is part of her responsibility to ensure that all students are represented by the student government, and that is not possible unless the entire student body is involved. Students cannot get involved in something that they do not understand or do not respect.
If you want to see an example of a visible student government, take a walk to 34th and Walnut streets in the spring. Hundreds of posters and banners line Penn's campus during student government elections. Here's something new the USGA can work on: making their organization visible so that everyone gets involved in making Drexel a better campus.
Anthony Cesarini is a senior majoring in computer engineering and a former editor of The Triangle. He can be reached at anthony@thetriangle.org.
Hopefully the new USGA president will be able to address some of my concerns. It is part of her responsibility to ensure that all students are represented by the student government, and that is not possible unless the entire student body is involved. Students cannot get involved in something that they do not understand or do not respect.
If you want to see an example of a visible student government, take a walk to 34th and Walnut streets in the spring. Hundreds of posters and banners line Penn's campus during student government elections. Here's something new the USGA can work on: making their organization visible so that everyone gets involved in making Drexel a better campus.
Anthony Cesarini is a senior majoring in computer engineering and a former editor of The Triangle. He can be reached at anthony@thetriangle.org.
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kagedmunky
Andy
posted 5/16/08 @ 5:07 PM EST
I agree! I think it would help if the USGA set up tables around campus from time to time (i.e. in the quad, student center, dormitories and other popular areas) and talk to students passing by and accept input to discover the key issues and concerns. (Continued…)
kagedmunky
Andy
posted 5/16/08 @ 5:12 PM EST
And another thing...'activities unlimited' is great but you shouldn't stop there. In reality everyday should be 'activities unlimited' on campus. You need to constantly promote (and not just for freshman involvement) so the motivation/membership doesn't fizzle out. (Continued…)
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