Aaron Baker & Co. centers around three things: We are serious about academics, down to business, and all about campus-wide community.
This post may appear to be lengthy, but contains a comprehensive plan that my cabinet and I will work toward.
Academics
Our school should become better known for our academic capabilities, but to do this Indiana Wesleyan should facilitate the following changes in regards to academics:
Jackson Library research databases must be expanded
If we want students and faculty to be known for scholarship, larger databases must be made available. In comparison with Ball State or Purdue, our library is woefully unequipped.
On-line class registration should be facilitated by the administration for increased efficiency and ease of student use.
Student Government should help the administration to better communicate with students
As SGO president, I would begin a new tradition of submitting a comprehensive report on the incoming freshman class worldview. An analysis of the culture from which new students are coming would help faculty to understand the cutting-edge culture aid professors to better relate a Biblical worldview to students.
Academic Free Night
The concept of an Academic Free Night includes eliminating all evening classes on one night and freeing the evening for academic opportunities such as guest lectures, presentations, and academic activities for all students. SGO has a legacy of working with administration for an academic free night.
May Term housing for athletes
Athletes receive free May Term housing under one condition- if they do not take classes. Athletes who already have to stay for the duration of May Term should not be penalized for taking classes. SGO is working to change this
Working with Katie Manning, the 2005-2006 Vice-President of Academic Affairs and Dr. Burton Webb, I have already begun to work for these changes. These ideas are feasible, but they require persistent student input, a trait that as Vice-President of Academic Affairs, Eric Bussis, is well equipped.
Down to Business
My cabinet brings 13 years of combined experience! This is a monumental number and represents countless connections that will be beneficial to connecting students to the administration. Thirteen years of experience is an impossible number for my opposition to overcome. We also bring three years of cabinet-level experience and this will enableenabling a smooth, professional transition of SGO leadership. I feel comfortable saying that experience is an area in which we far outpace our opponents.
My cabinet is well-connected and well-known. They are a valuable resource for all students: fFull of hop-skip connections to faculty, staff, and peers alike., in that members of my cabinet know unlikely people, this is a valuable resource for all students.
We have a legacy to fulfill. The traditions started by the Ashley Humphries Administration must be continued. This year has been a building year for SGO with new traditions, such as School Spirit Week and the Christmas Tree Lighting occurring for the first time. Building on these concepts will create a larger sense of continuity for our campus environment. We are committed to building upon ideas and objectives already that are still in progress, in order to create a larger sense of continuity for our campus environment.
Campus-wide Community
Revitalization of Homecoming
If we expect to be proud of our university and return in the future as proud alumni, we must be proud of the memories we create, and this largely includes homecoming. Homecoming means little to current students and this creation of future problems must be stemmed now.
I have already begun working on this by requested funding to reinvigorate the torch run, a long-standing Indiana Wesleyan tradition. And I have also requested funding for a new tradition- a homecoming concert venue.
Dr. Henry Smith has tapped me to serve as the student representative on his Inaugural Committee.
Inauguration will coincide with next year’s homecoming on the first weekend of October. SGO must be on their feet to present a unified expression of school spirit and tradition. Working with Dr. and Mrs. Smith, plans have begun on activities that will link the student body with our administration.
School Spirit
School Spirit on the athletic front must be better engaged. Working with SAC, concerned athletes, and SGO, I took a central role in the leadership of School Spirit Week during the end of January. This level of team work proves SGO’s ability to work with other organizations not even under SGO direction. During School Spirit Week, we were able to work with administrators to publicize school spirit day to the faculty as well as students. Giving away 70 tickets during the girl’s game against Taylor for the guy’s game at Taylor led school spirit to a new high as students showed tremendous school spirit at such a pivotal game. Not only that, but students were at Taylor as the track team ran next door, giving both teams support. Building on the momentum of school spirit must be an SGO focus.
Fostering New School Spirit
Working with Jade Williams and Myca Brusco, two outstanding athletic leaders, I plan to develop a new organization for next year that will encompass all sports and will facilitate a growing student movement to support our athletes.
School spirit is commonly defined by athletics, and SGO should foster school spirit by developing a bi-annual school spirit week in the spring and fall.
Campus-Wide ID Cards
As Vice-President of Student Development, Courtney Redman will be working with the administration to develop a new ID card for the students that would serve as a normal debit card, food-service card, and serve to do normal tasks in the dorm, such as compatibility with washers and dryers, which would eliminate any need for change machines around campus. This is feasible, but requires persistence and student perspective.
Campus Security
With a recent rash of car break-ins, Student Government has been working with administration in installing security cameras around campus. There is no price too high for student security and we pledge to work toward this end.
I have not only met with the administration, I have already begun working with them! For me to propose ideas that have not already been pursued would be ludicrous because of my current cabinet-level in SGO. My cabinet and I seek to continue this endeavor.
Thank you considering for your support for this clearof Aaron Baker & Co. and our agenda on March 27,
Aaron
This post may appear to be lengthy, but contains a comprehensive plan that my cabinet and I will work toward.
Academics
Our school should become better known for our academic capabilities, but to do this Indiana Wesleyan should facilitate the following changes in regards to academics:
Jackson Library research databases must be expanded
If we want students and faculty to be known for scholarship, larger databases must be made available. In comparison with Ball State or Purdue, our library is woefully unequipped.
On-line class registration should be facilitated by the administration for increased efficiency and ease of student use.
Student Government should help the administration to better communicate with students
As SGO president, I would begin a new tradition of submitting a comprehensive report on the incoming freshman class worldview. An analysis of the culture from which new students are coming would help faculty to understand the cutting-edge culture aid professors to better relate a Biblical worldview to students.
Academic Free Night
The concept of an Academic Free Night includes eliminating all evening classes on one night and freeing the evening for academic opportunities such as guest lectures, presentations, and academic activities for all students. SGO has a legacy of working with administration for an academic free night.
May Term housing for athletes
Athletes receive free May Term housing under one condition- if they do not take classes. Athletes who already have to stay for the duration of May Term should not be penalized for taking classes. SGO is working to change this
Working with Katie Manning, the 2005-2006 Vice-President of Academic Affairs and Dr. Burton Webb, I have already begun to work for these changes. These ideas are feasible, but they require persistent student input, a trait that as Vice-President of Academic Affairs, Eric Bussis, is well equipped.
Down to Business
My cabinet brings 13 years of combined experience! This is a monumental number and represents countless connections that will be beneficial to connecting students to the administration. Thirteen years of experience is an impossible number for my opposition to overcome. We also bring three years of cabinet-level experience and this will enableenabling a smooth, professional transition of SGO leadership. I feel comfortable saying that experience is an area in which we far outpace our opponents.
My cabinet is well-connected and well-known. They are a valuable resource for all students: fFull of hop-skip connections to faculty, staff, and peers alike., in that members of my cabinet know unlikely people, this is a valuable resource for all students.
We have a legacy to fulfill. The traditions started by the Ashley Humphries Administration must be continued. This year has been a building year for SGO with new traditions, such as School Spirit Week and the Christmas Tree Lighting occurring for the first time. Building on these concepts will create a larger sense of continuity for our campus environment. We are committed to building upon ideas and objectives already that are still in progress, in order to create a larger sense of continuity for our campus environment.
Campus-wide Community
Revitalization of Homecoming
If we expect to be proud of our university and return in the future as proud alumni, we must be proud of the memories we create, and this largely includes homecoming. Homecoming means little to current students and this creation of future problems must be stemmed now.
I have already begun working on this by requested funding to reinvigorate the torch run, a long-standing Indiana Wesleyan tradition. And I have also requested funding for a new tradition- a homecoming concert venue.
Dr. Henry Smith has tapped me to serve as the student representative on his Inaugural Committee.
Inauguration will coincide with next year’s homecoming on the first weekend of October. SGO must be on their feet to present a unified expression of school spirit and tradition. Working with Dr. and Mrs. Smith, plans have begun on activities that will link the student body with our administration.
School Spirit
School Spirit on the athletic front must be better engaged. Working with SAC, concerned athletes, and SGO, I took a central role in the leadership of School Spirit Week during the end of January. This level of team work proves SGO’s ability to work with other organizations not even under SGO direction. During School Spirit Week, we were able to work with administrators to publicize school spirit day to the faculty as well as students. Giving away 70 tickets during the girl’s game against Taylor for the guy’s game at Taylor led school spirit to a new high as students showed tremendous school spirit at such a pivotal game. Not only that, but students were at Taylor as the track team ran next door, giving both teams support. Building on the momentum of school spirit must be an SGO focus.
Fostering New School Spirit
Working with Jade Williams and Myca Brusco, two outstanding athletic leaders, I plan to develop a new organization for next year that will encompass all sports and will facilitate a growing student movement to support our athletes.
School spirit is commonly defined by athletics, and SGO should foster school spirit by developing a bi-annual school spirit week in the spring and fall.
Campus-Wide ID Cards
As Vice-President of Student Development, Courtney Redman will be working with the administration to develop a new ID card for the students that would serve as a normal debit card, food-service card, and serve to do normal tasks in the dorm, such as compatibility with washers and dryers, which would eliminate any need for change machines around campus. This is feasible, but requires persistence and student perspective.
Campus Security
With a recent rash of car break-ins, Student Government has been working with administration in installing security cameras around campus. There is no price too high for student security and we pledge to work toward this end.
I have not only met with the administration, I have already begun working with them! For me to propose ideas that have not already been pursued would be ludicrous because of my current cabinet-level in SGO. My cabinet and I seek to continue this endeavor.
Thank you considering for your support for this clearof Aaron Baker & Co. and our agenda on March 27,
Aaron
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