Dartmouth, we need SA to step aside from addressing student services and problems that are within the administration's jurisdiction. We need SA to step up as a governing body that addresses the critical issues that matter to students.
We need to:
Reform COS Penalties: Students who are accused of plagiarism and of sexual assault can be sentenced to the same punishment. We cannot equate these infractions.
Have More Counseling Services: Over 25 percent of students go to Dick's house for counseling, yet the college supplies less than ten counselors to support the entire student body. Consequently there is over a one-month wait to get an appointment.
Improve academic advising: Dartmouth needs to revamp its teacher-advising program--the Economics department does not even offer major advising because there are too many students in it.
Support Greeks: As a member of KDE, I know how important it is to continue to sustain Greek life on campus and fight for support from the administration.
But, why vote for me?
I will bring to my role as SA VP extensive experience within and outside the assembly: I have served on SA since freshman fall, and I have sat on the Membership and Internal Affairs Committee (which is chaired by the VP) for three terms; I am '08 VP; I was on Vox Croo; I am part of Ledyard Canoe Club; I am a sister at KDE; I have been an OLE mentor since my freshman fall; and I am a tour guide.
In addition, I think that being female makes me particularly qualified to address matters relating to women. I am not saying that men are less capable of tackling women's issues, I just think that being a women gives me an advantage because I know what we need and what we want.
Dartmouth, it is time to create an enthusiastic student government that appreciates the resources and responsibility of such a crucial organization. I can bring new life and energy to the Assembly and help motivate students to take the initiative to effect visible change.
I have outlined several critical issues that need to be addressed -- but I care most about hearing what you want to change. I want to use this leadership position to reach out to you. Your ideas are what I want to see become next year's reality.
Vote to Change. Together.
