John Robinson '03
I would like to encourage you to vote for me for the Committee on Standards. I have spent the last year serving on the committee, and am now familiar with its workings. I would like the opportunity to serve a second year. Membership on COS is not a responsibility I take lightly, as the decisions the committee makes affect students in a very direct and tangible way. I promise to continue to do my best to come to objective decisions and will cast votes on the committee that reflect that objectivity.
Mirte Mallory '02
Maya Angelou told us that "we are all rainbows in the sky. We have the possibility, the responsibility and the delight of being."
Even in an April snowstorm, Dartmouth is a rainbow of energy, diversity and fairness. Dartmouth's community is a pot of gold when we come together with a respectful vision. Unfortunately, most recently Dartmouth has been in the national news for tragedy or misconduct, but we have the possibility for the news to film us as a model institution of uncompromising integrity and honesty. It is our responsibility as students to take pride in our unique principle of honor and self-discipline. We take pride in our work hard, play hard ethic -- let us also take pride in our moral ethic. Finally, we have the delight in celebrating our Dartmouthness through tradition, and part of that tradition is the COS. I will be delighted to represent us justly, openly and respectfully.
Alan Washington '03
As I look around Dartmouth I see a place filled with rich history and tradition -- a place that prides itself on both academic and moral achievement. This tradition of excellence at Dartmouth seems to be based on a reputable curriculum enriched by athletics, extracurricular activities and a service to society. I believe Dartmouth seeks to prepare us to become adults for whom moral and personal integrity is a way of life. In order to do this, Dartmouth places a great deal of trust in the students -- a trust that according to the student handbook, "assumes intellectual honesty and integrity ... both in the classroom and outside." Based on this, I believe that Dartmouth students should live by standards of honorable behavior. The Committee on Standards works to maintain this standard of trust and harmony within the school. These ideas are what I want to preserve and it is only with your help and support that I can do that. So please vote for me, Alan Washington, for COS.
Morenike Balogun '03
I am running for a position on the COS because I think it is extremely important that students be represented on the committee. I ran last year and was not elected, but was asked to serve on the committee during my sophomore summer. I was happy to sit on the committee and truly had a great experience. It was reassuring to see the way the committee is run so that the students are an active part of the process. At Dartmouth, the administration has a tendency to marginalize the student body in many aspects of its decision making. As a student I have felt powerless to institute change in how our voices are discounted -- be it in adding an extra section of a class when needed, building tree houses where a community space used to be or when others are faced with extremely harsh or lenient disciplinary action. We deserve a voice and the COS is a committee that shows respect for that. The integrity of the student body is and will always be a part of what makes Dartmouth a safe and decent place to go to school. As an experienced member of the COS, I will maintain that level of integrity. The College may change, for the better or for the worse, but the kind of student that comes to Dartmouth is the kind that has a voice, a voice that should be respected and accounted for on every committee this school has to offer. I hope everyone thinks about this when they cast their votes on everything from student body president to Green Key positions. I hope and plan to do my part, as I did last summer, on the Committee on Standards.
Jordan Cooper '04
I am running for a position on the Committee on Standards because I am an objective member of the community and an astute judge of character. I have the student body's interests in mind but am capable of maintaining the ethical integrity necessary to carry out my duties properly. I believe that my presence on this committee will serve to diversify the student representative pool, as I have immersed myself in not only the academic and organizational opportunities that Dartmouth has provided for me, but also the social life that, support it or not, dominates this campus. I am currently pledging a fraternity and thus have seen the social happenings that transpire both inside and outside of Greek life. I am certain that, if elected, I will be able to implement the knowledge I have attained regarding all facets of Dartmouth life in a manner that will be both fair and as understanding as possible when helping to decide the fates of our peers.
Ryan Bennett '04
For the past two years, I have served the Dartmouth community on many levels. My participation in campus activities has allowed me to gain an appreciation of what students want and the ability to relay those views to the administration. As a member of the Committee on Standards, I will continue to be an advocate for you. While it is my hope that no student ever has to appear before the committee, in the off-chance that it happens, you will find no one more impartial or eager to protect your rights than myself. You can be confident that as a member of the COS, I will preserve the integrity of the College's judicial system while continuing to be a strong student advocate. With your vote, you have been empowered with the special ability to select your own judges. On May 1 and 2, I would be honored if you cast your vote for me.
Alison Kelley '04
I am a unique candidate for the Committee on Standards. Last August, I went before COS for an alleged academic honor code violation. I was found not responsible for the alleged violation, accurately showing that I did not violate Dartmouth policy. Having experienced a hearing first-hand, I understand the needs of students in COS hearings. This understanding is exactly why there are students on COS. Wouldn't you feel reassured in a COS hearing to know a student on the committee understands your position? I am not saying that I would be inappropriately lenient. I value Dartmouth's policies. However, I would encourage the committee to conduct informed examinations. COS hearings relate to a variety of issues. Having been a UGA and in many student groups, I am prepared to address any issue. By voting for me, you put an informed, committed, experienced and unique student voice on the COS.
Elise Berman '03
I hope to ensure that each and every student is fairly treated to allow for the maximum fulfillment of one's Dartmouth experience. It would be a grave crime for a student to be unfairly accused of violations of the Honor Principle. Likewise, however, it is a serious misuse of both our privileges and our obligations as Dartmouth students to break the Honor Principle. No student should be prevented from attaining his or her goals at Dartmouth due to academic misunderstandings or inapplicable disciplinary procedures. In the same vein, should a student not meet the minimum standards of academic and personal achievement, that person is both a waste of Dartmouth's resources and a risk to the well being of the rest of the student body. In my senior year, I would like to ensure that every student has the opportunity to make the most of their time at Dartmouth as I have done. Vote for Elise Berman for Committee on Standards.
