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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2005
Meet the candidates
Student Senate candidates were given a survey asking them what they would do to serve their specific constituencies in approximately 50 words. The responses received by the Kansan are printed below. All responses were edited for grammar, style and length. Candidates who did not respond have only their names and coalitions printed.
ARCHITECTURE
2 SEATS
Candyce Gocha
Canyon Cochal
Columbia, Mo., senior
Major. Architecture
Coallition: KUUnited
"The Architecture Lecture Series, NOMAS and AIAS received funding through Student
Senate, and the relationship between Student Senate and these architectural programs and organizations is one I will help to continue."
Grant Huang
St. Louis freshman
Major: Architecture
Coalition:Delta Force
"I plan to write more legislation for the architecture school. I also want to improve our workspace and learning op
Laura LaFoe
Laura LaFoe Coalition: Delta Force
Brett Lawrence
Lenexa sophomore
Major: Architecture
Coalition: KUinited
"Since architecture students are a small constituency, I plan on focusing on their needs before
the needs of the entire Student Senate. By funding various student groups and the lecture series, my predecessors did just that, and created an example that I plan on following."
BUSINESS
Scott Ferguson
Leawood sophomore
Major: Finance and accounting
Coalition: KUNited
"Since students in the business school pay differential tuition, there needs to be stronger communication between the administration and the students to ensure both parties are informed of where this money is going and to give the students a stronger voice for their ideas."
Mike Wellems
Andover, Minn., senior
Major: Marketing
Coalition: KUnited
Incumbent
"I will work with the administration to bring improvements to classrooms and
common areas in Summerfield. We will ensure that you are connected with the best possible employers and look into ways to reduce your textbook burden. KUnited will give students a strong voice in the school."
EDUCATION 2 SEATS
Nicole Hall Coalition: KUnited
Nick Lawrence Coalition: Delta Force
Katy McMillen
Salina junior
Major: Secondary math education
Coalition: KUnited
"After speaking with the dean, we decided that parking and bussing are important issues for
educations students. I will work to ensure the bus route to JRP is not eliminated, and I would explore options to maximize the parking for education students in the JRP lot."
Alex Smith
Education government officers to bring more unity between the School of Education and Student Senate. I would take steps to make prospective education majors feel more welcome at JRP and feel like they are a part of the education community."
Overland Park junior
Major Second level history and government
Caitlin Delta Fora
"One of my goals is to work closely with the School of
ENGINEERING 3 SEATS
Jason Boots
Jason Boots Coalition: KUnited Incumbent
Steven Choi
Condition: Delta Force
Stephanie Hoeman
Springfield, Mo., freshman
Major: Architectural engineering
Coalition: KUnited
"I will work on bringing wireless Internet to Learned Hall. I will maintain contact with the Engineering Student Council and engineering majors to learn about and work for the issues that are important."
Mehrdad Hosni
Manhattan sophomore
Major: Chemical engineering
Coalition: KUnited
"The KUnited engineering candidates will devote themselves to effectively communicating the
engineering students' needs and concerns to the University community, thereby ensuring that our engineering school continues to improve and becomes one of the best in the nation For the coming year, we will focus on bringing wireless Internet to Learned Hall, as well as providing a student project building."
Justin Virojanavat Coalition: Delta Force
Tyler Watts
FINE ARTS 2 SEATS
Rachel Kurz
Overland Park junior
Major: Visual communication and illustration
Coalition: KUnited
associate dean David Guth to keep an open dialogue on issues and events occurring in the journalism school, Host another Journalism Open Forum in the fall to continue discussions with students on what we can do to help improve their experience."
"I will work to expand student resources in the Art and Design building.
One way is to create a new workspace for students. KUnited also has a project already in motion to lower the cost of art supplies for students. If elected, I will work to see it completed."
William Osbourn
Olathe sophomore
Major: Music
Coalition: Delta Force
all areas of the school are properly funded. I will not only bring to light issues concerning the administration, but more importantly, I will bring direct representation of issues concerning the students in Fine Arts."
"I plan on making sure all areas of the School of Fine Arts are properly represented. I will ensure
"I will work to improve all aspects of student life within the Fine Arts department. Specifically, I will work on getting a
"Open discussion with 301 teachers on how to improve the classroom experience so that both
Alex Treaster
Shawne freshman
Major Graphic design
Coalition: KUUnited
Shane Kucera
news and information students and strategic communications students feel like their classroom experience is applicable and worthwhile. Work with the technology committee to ensure the differential tuition is spent wisely and will directly benefit students."
snack stop in Murphy Hall, establish an art co-op and improve technology."
Omaha; Neb., junior
Major: Journalism
Coalition: KUnited
LAW
Lawrence junior
Major Political science and
curriculum
Coalition KUnited
Incumbent
Chris Schulz
Molly Kocour
Seguin, Texas, law student
Major. Law
Coalition: KUUnited
"Get a new Web site for the law school. The school needs to update because, in my opinion, the Web site looks very outdated, especially compared to other area schools. The site is the first impression potential students and faculty get from KU Law, so there needs to be an effort to make sure it looks its best."
"Continue monthly meetings with dean Ann Brill and
Branden Smith
JOURNALISM 2 SEATS
Leavenworth law student
Major: Law
Coalition: KUnited
"I will work to increase communication between the Law School and the rest of campus. Many law students have not
even walked down Jayhawk Boulevard. I will work with KUnited to implement the goals that we have established as a coalition. I will represent my fellow law students to see that their voice is heard."
Kyle Anthony Coalition: KUnited
Robert W. Quach
GRADUATE SCHOOL 10 SEATS
Dallas graduate student
Major: Higher education
administration
Coalition: Delta Force
School of Social Welfare. I will find the issues within the school they would like to see addressed. I will make sure the students in the school know what is going on in Senate. In doing this, I will provide effective communication to get information out to the students."
"Recruitment drive for graduate students at the beginning of the year. Spread
awareness of Student Senate and Delta Force issues with the School of Education administration and students. Conduct surveys in the School of Education to see what students want, inform them of what is going on in Senate and get their opinions."
Carleen Roberts
Spanish Town, Jamaica graduate student
Major: Social work
Coalition: Delta Force Incumbent
and the flow of information to graduate students to learn what matters are of most importance and interest, and pursue these in the GPA and the Senate and its committees."
"My goal is to work on improving the clarity of communication channels
Melissa Schuler
Topeka junior
Major: Social welfare
Coalition: Delta Force
Shawnee junior
Major: Social welfare
Coalition: KUUnited
"I hope to use the skills I am acquiring in the School of Social Welfare of cultural competency, the
Beth Chronister
SOCIAL WELFARE 2 SEATS
strengths of perspective and belief in the dignity of every person to work toward social justice on the KU campus and the surrounding community."
"As the School of Welfare representative, I plan on making social welfare students aware of
issues that are going on within the school. I plan on setting up a listserv that makes students aware of issues as well as giving them the opportunity to offer feedback."
OFF-CAMPUS
Lauren Hays
Kansas City, Kan., junior Major Social welfare with a leadership studies minor Coilition: KUnited
Brandon Barnett
"I will represent the students in the
Topeka junior
Major: Art history
Coalition: Delta Force
"I would like to work with the off-campus housing office to improve interaction with students in need."
Emily Black
McPherson junior
Major: Art history with women's studies minor
Coalition: KUnited
Incumbent
"Safety, parking and transportation are three of many conditions that I
want to improve in the off-campus community. I want to work closely with the Off-Campus Living Resource Director and help create an off-campus coalition where groups of students in different neighborhoods would be able to voice their concerns and ideas about off-campus living."
Emily Caulfield
Sugarland, Texas, sophomore
Major: Religious studies
Coalition: KUnited
"I plan on working closely with the Off-Campus Resource Center. I want more students to know they can get help trying to f
can get help trying to a place to live, find furniture or a roommate."
Heacock
"I feel Senate resources can be more effectively used
to benefit students in multiple areas of their lives, not just on campus. If elected, I will be a voice for students who have to deal with apartments, landlords, neighbors and transportation on top of classes and campus issues."
Lawrence junior
Major Slavic languages and literature
Coalition: Delta Force
"Work on getting an on-campus recycling drop-off location, which is more convenient for students to recycle than Wal-Mart. Ensure students an easier time by saving them time and money by working to develop an
ing to develop an on-campus printing and mailing center."
David Stevens Coalition: Delta Force
Studie Raymond Red Corn
Conlition: Delta Force
Liz Johnson
eamond, Okla., sophomore
Major Psychology
Coalition: KUUnited
toward protecting parking for all Greek chapters. I plan on working to make city transit to and from campus more accessible and convenient."
RESIDENTIAL 1 SEAT
Mae Young Coalition: Delta Force
"I plan on investigating expanding parking for students living off campus. I also plan on working
Stephen Moles
Lawrence junior
Major: Sociology
Coalition: Delta Force
Nick Lockrow
Overland Park sophomore
Major: Biology
Coalition: KUnited
"What I'm most concerned about is keeping my constituency aware of what is going on. I
feel a lot of people know all the coali-
tions names, but don't realize exactly
what Senate does for the student
body. I also want to represent my
community and not myself. I hope to
get people involved in helping with
the improvement of our campus."
"I plan to keep my finger on the pulse of student housing. To fight for housing with truth, freedom and endless vigor. I'll give an invitation to a back rink."
Jessica Mortinger
Hays sophomore Major: Environmental studies Coalition: KUnited Incumbent
endless vigor. I'll give anyone in my constituency a back rub."
Mark Pacev
Manhattan junior
Major: Mechanical engineering with a biological emphasis
Coalition: KUnited
"I will represent on-campus students through my housing experience on the residential housing board. Also, I will work hard to bring the copy center to campus and be sure that it is conveniently located for all on-campus residents."
NON-TRADITIONAL 2 SEATS
Andrea Sumpter Coalition: Delta Force
Tai Vokins
"I will lobby in Topeka for lower tuition and protect the Hilltop Daycare Center and the different financial aid grants nontrads receive. I will make sure that non-traditional students on campus have a loud voice in Senate."
Overland Park senior Major Political science Coalition: KUUnited Incumbent
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FRESHMAN/
FRESHMAN/
SOPHOMORE CLAS 14 SEATS
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Rachel Barnes
Lesl Normi Major: Interni Coaliti Incum
"I will represent the freshman and sophomore CLAS well and I will work on the KUited platform issues."
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Tope Majo Coal
Hutchinson freshman
Major: History
Coalition: KUnited
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Mike Barry Coalition: KUnited
Brandon W. Bohn Coalition: Student Voice
Catherine Butel
Vienna, Va, sophomore
Major Political science and Latin American studies
Coalition: Delta Force
and giving out my e-mail address.
During my time at KU, I have never met any of my representatives. I want that to change."
"I am going to make myself available to my constituents by visiting the residence halls
Daniel Colbert Coalition: Student Voice
Jack Connor Coalition: Student Voice
Jeff Deters Coalition: Student Voice
Opey DeVault Coalition: Delta Force