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• Continue the effort in transitioning students on campus while introducing more hybrid options for students in need of off-campus accommodations

• Introducing all of the new students on campus to a wide variety of services and events that ASI has to offer -During the mass redesign of the USU this year I will advocate for the implementation of the internet cafe which is also known as the Esports Arena.

• As a large advocate for mental health, I plan to establish workshops that occur periodically through virtual and in-person events to address real problems that affect the student population.

• By understanding roles and the division of power through shared governance after working as an Associate Justice, I have experience with the parameters that this position has to offer and how to execute my plans strategically.

• Working with the current president will allow me to not only complete some of the tasks that were originally set up for his term but also give me the practice needed to begin my own efforts.

I stand by underrepresented communities and acknowledge the needs of others. With your help, I will establish this school as a primary source for care, education, and support.

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If elected, what do you bring to this position that will help to promote growth in the students around you?

My personality promotes relationship development which will benefit the student body in the long run as it will be easier to communicate throughout the organization without fear. I am also greatly involved with students in large masses through social media such as subreddits, discord servers, and Twitter threads. My extensive background in computers and internet surfing gives me the opportunity to represent a mass population that is not always present in person. My involvement with the students is not limited to my presence online, I invite any concerns and challenges from students as I am often seen at events hosted by ASI and this position will grow my reach into other student organizations.

As President, you are responsible for attending meetings of the Cal State Student Association (CSSA) each month. What are the current issues that are affecting the CSU system and how do you plan on informing the student body about these issues?

Recently, an important proposition was revealed to the CSSA dealing with CSU eligibility through standardized exams. The pandemic created a ripple of negative effects on the students of our communities and around the world. Due to this unforeseeable pandemic, the SAT and ACT exams are now in question on whether their purpose reflects our values within higher education. The CSU Board of Trustees released their amendments to the CSSA for approval and I side with them against standardized testing. My experience and involvement within the community gives me the insight needed to act with an empathetic approach while adhering to the logistics and feasibility of each agenda provided. I plan to connect with other ASI leaders from different schools during these meetings to bridge the gaps and create the connections needed for the better of all CSU’s.

How will you bring student issues and concerns to the attention of university administration and ensure that they are being addressed?

Part of the position of ASI president is working directly with the administration in the Academic Senate meetings. What I bring to the table is boldness and the ability to identify matters that are worth speaking out for. I plan to organize the issues by importance and address them accordingly over a period of time. To advocate for the students on the basis of equal representation I believe proper confrontation is necessary through civil means in order to maintain functional relationships for the future and to ensure that the students are being heard.

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• Continue the effort in transitioning students on campus while introducing more hybrid options for students in need of off-campus accommodations

• Introducing all of the new students on campus to a wide variety of services and events that ASI has to offer -During the mass redesign of the USU this year I will advocate for the implementation of the internet cafe which is also known as the Esports Arena.

• As a large advocate for mental health, I plan to establish workshops that occur periodically through virtual and in-person events to address real problems that affect the student population.

• By understanding roles and the division of power through shared governance after working as an Associate Justice, I have experience with the parameters that this position has to offer and how to execute my plans strategically.

• Working with the current president will allow me to not only complete some of the tasks that were originally set up for his term but also give me the practice needed to begin my own efforts.

I stand by underrepresented communities and acknowledge the needs of others. With your help, I will establish this school as a primary source for care, education, and support.

Questions

If elected, what do you bring to this position that will help to promote growth in the students around you?

My personality promotes relationship development which will benefit the student body in the long run as it will be easier to communicate throughout the organization without fear. I am also greatly involved with students in large masses through social media such as subreddits, discord servers, and Twitter threads. My extensive background in computers and internet surfing gives me the opportunity to represent a mass population that is not always present in person. My involvement with the students is not limited to my presence online, I invite any concerns and challenges from students as I am often seen at events hosted by ASI and this position will grow my reach into other student organizations.

As President, you are responsible for attending meetings of the Cal State Student Association (CSSA) each month. What are the current issues that are affecting the CSU system and how do you plan on informing the student body about these issues?

Recently, an important proposition was revealed to the CSSA dealing with CSU eligibility through standardized exams. The pandemic created a ripple of negative effects on the students of our communities and around the world. Due to this unforeseeable pandemic, the SAT and ACT exams are now in question on whether their purpose reflects our values within higher education. The CSU Board of Trustees released their amendments to the CSSA for approval and I side with them against standardized testing. My experience and involvement within the community gives me the insight needed to act with an empathetic approach while adhering to the logistics and feasibility of each agenda provided. I plan to connect with other ASI leaders from different schools during these meetings to bridge the gaps and create the connections needed for the better of all CSU’s.

How will you bring student issues and concerns to the attention of university administration and ensure that they are being addressed?

Part of the position of ASI president is working directly with the administration in the Academic Senate meetings. What I bring to the table is boldness and the ability to identify matters that are worth speaking out for. I plan to organize the issues by importance and address them accordingly over a period of time. To advocate for the students on the basis of equal representation I believe proper confrontation is necessary through civil means in order to maintain functional relationships for the future and to ensure that the students are being heard.

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• Collaborate with different organizations to help decrease food insecurity and increase funding and access to the Beach Pantry
• Advocate to President Conoley for more hybrid and online class options that will aid students on their academic journey
• Promote the expansion of the CSU fully online program, which allows students to take courses at another CSU for no additional cost
• Seek more job opportunities for AB540 and Undocumented students to work on campus
• Advocate for students experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity through emergency relief
• Creating a more equitable environment for ALL students through initiatives aimed at diversifying leadership
• Increase the affordability of studying abroad by finding donors and campus partners to sponsor up to $100,000 in scholarships
• Support initiatives and programs that relieve technological hardships, such as CSUCCESS
• Improve scholarships and grants for clubs and organizations here on campus through the utilization of ASI resources
• Hold monthly town halls that promote transparency and democratic dialogue with the student body
• Hold monthly forums at the Bob Murphy Access Center to understand and improve accessibility gaps

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If elected, what do you bring to this position that will help to promote growth in the students around you?

I am running for President to bring back student life at the Beach. All of us at #ReunitingtheBeach are dedicated to facilitating the growth and assured well-being of all students at CSULB. If I am elected to the position, I would work towards dialogue and inclusion of diversified viewpoints. Collaborating with different organizations, such as BMAC, Greek Life, academic and cultural student clubs, Athletics, and beyond, I will seek to make sure that every student has an equal opportunity to thrive and voice their need.

As President, you are responsible for attending meetings of the Cal State Student Association (CSSA) each month. What are the current issues that are affecting the CSU system and how do you plan on informing the student body about these issues?

Currently, there are many issues affecting the CSU system. These issues include mental health and safety, ensuring that every student has the basic resources needed to succeed on their academic journey, and affordability. Mental health is one of the biggest concerns across the CSU system. Student’s interest in their own wellbeing had increased since the pandemic began in 2020. The resources across the CSU system are limited, but it is essential that we find more ways to accommodate for the growing number of students who wish to utilize these resources. Basic needs are also another issue affecting the CSU system. Students from all CSU campuses have faced hardships within these last two years, and we as an institution of higher education should strive towards providing them with the resources needed to succeed. These resources include technological devices, access to a food pantry, and ensuring their safety here on campus. Affordability.

How will you bring student issues and concerns to the attention of university administration and ensure that they are being addressed?

I will work towards bringing student issues to the attention of the university by collecting feedback by enhancing our Town Halls. I believe that being a leader is allowing others to speak their mind and letting them know that they are being heard. I seek to understand the needs of the students from different perspectives, such as BMAC, International Students, Housing and Residential life, etc. Providing the university administration with concrete evidence and student feedback will hold the university accountable, and it will help improve communications between administration and the student body. While it may be uncomfortable at times to have these conversations, it is necessary if we want to see change. As I mentioned earlier, I helped students conquer the +/- grading policy and pushed back against what would have led to increased inequity of our student body. I understood that students did not want this policy given that.

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200 words isn’t enough. Follow me at @quantum.geography and feel free to DM me. My platform for this campaign is to fundamentally re-evaluate CSULB’s role in the communities it claims to serve.

Some Campus Issues I would address include: Reclaiming 88.1 FM (KJazz) from it’s externally operated contract and return it to students as a university-owned asset Seek to develop the Pyramid as a revenue driving event space, holding marquee events for all of Greater LB Develop a smaller scale, all ages venue space on campus Make the Library’s Special Collections more accessible to the entire campus Audit the university to help people understand how the University is run Rethink the food options on campus and prioritize smaller businesses/vendors instead of chains Pick a fight with the parking office over parking permits and the lack of incentivized public transit Get real about athletics on campus and figure out how to make the Beach more attractive to big name recruitment prospects Reopen the ASI Recycling Center and re-establish the Grow Beach community gardens at a central location on campus Kick Amazon, Coke/Pepsi, single use plastics off campus. Yes. I am serious.

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If elected, what do you bring to this position that will help to promote growth in the students around you?

12 years experience on and around campus. I began my undergrad in 2010 and have held many roles on campus. Now I am 30 years old and a graduate student in Geography and I feel capable of leading the student body in ways others simply cannot imagine.

A deep knowledge of how the university works. Drawing on my many campus experiences, I have a special understanding of all the things that happen on campus. With that comes a specific vision for what this university should be and needs to be as we face uncertain futures.

A desire to actively change parts of this university and challenge the status quo for the benefit of all students on campus. The college experience has eroded and the “commuter school” label is as strong as ever. How do we rebuild a campus community in a way that makes people want to be here?

As President, you are responsible for attending meetings of the Cal State Student Association (CSSA) each month. What are the current issues that are affecting the CSU system and how do you plan on informing the student body about these issues?

What is CSSA? - Most CSU students do not know what CSSA even is. In order to represent students, the students need to know who represents them and who they can go to with their concerns.

Castro Fallout - How does the CSU pick a new Chancellor after the resignation of Dr. Joseph Castro? Do CSULB students understand that the Chancellor’s Office is in Downtown LB?

The Reality of California Politics - Gavin Newsom and the statehouse still refuse to provide an adequate budget to the entire CSU.

How to Inform? - My position as Radio Program Director at 22 West Media allows me to quickly communicate with students. As student media, it is our responsibility to facilitate a conversation about what goes on here on campus.

How will you bring student issues and concerns to the attention of university administration and ensure that they are being addressed?

First, you actually talk to students, you meet them on their level and talk to them about the things they actually care about. Parking? Commencement?

Next, you cultivate positive relationships with other groups on campus that can force the administration to take notice, such as the unions on campus. Student groups that are already doing good advocacy work on campus and around the entire CSU system.

Third, don’t be afraid of boring old administrators telling us things cannot be done or that there is no money for a project. This is about cultivating a real spirit of Student Self-Determination on campus. The ASI Mission Statement begins with, “Committed to the principle of student self-determination in the shared governance of the University, ...” Let’s make sure they understand that we want our Shared Governance, now more than ever.

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As a social work student, I value honesty, transparency, inclusiveness and integrity. I am committed to serve our students and promote an environment that emboldens student self-advocacy. I am running to be your next Executive Vice President because I want to make sure every student’s voice is heard! As we enter a new era of political climate, it is imperative that we all stand in solidarity during this time of unrest!

• Fighting for long-term, sustainable funding to avoid tuition increases
• Supporting and advocating for marginalized students
• First generation, student veteran, formerly incarcerated, AB540, and other marginalized groups
• Advocating for graduate student resources and accommodations
• Advocating for more gender-neutral bathrooms
• Clear strategic plan for infrastructure needs of the campus
• Advocating for improved parking
• Improved lighting for a safer campus
• Improving accessibility
• Addressing homelessness
• Pushing for university-subsidized housing
• Making Beach Pantry more accessible to students with housing and food insecurity
• Minimize campus food waste
• Resources for Transfer Students
• Reimagining SOAR to help all students feel ready to come to campus
• Equity for involvement in student leadership
• Ensure students have a voice in commencement planning
• Bringing commencement back to CSULB
• Increasing belongingness to campus to improve student success

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If elected, what do you bring to this position that will help to promote growth in the students around you?

I think it is very important to really understand your team and not just who they show up as, but also what they bring to the table. I believe in operating in a strengths based perspective so a team can work collaboratively on the common goal- be a voice for and support the student body. To create positive, working relationships, I believe it is important for the team to feel supported, encouraged, and connected to one another.

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As Executive Vice President, it will be my duty to serve at the pleasure of the student body, and be a servant leader. My goals as Vice President are:

• Working closely with Student Life Development by hosting town halls to hear from student organizations/clubs and staff
• Promoting and increasing ASI resources such as grants and funds to students and organizations/clubs
• Collaborating with CAPS to promote mental health resources
• Working with Beach Pantry to expand food resources for students
• Advocating for more online or hybrid courses to accommodate students
• Addressing student homlessness and housing insecurity
• Supporing and providing resources to undocumented students and AB540 students by working with the Dream Success Center
• Presenting, assisting, and working with Senators in creating resolutions based on student’s needs
• Serving with integrity and transparency

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If elected, what do you bring to this position that will help to promote growth in the students around you?

In order to help promote the growth of students on campus, we need to address the disparities and issues that concern the students. We need to tackle the roots that cause mental health issues, addressing issues such as financial difficulties, food insecurity, and academic hardships. As a servant leader, it will be my job to listen, communicate, and understand the student body. This will help me in finding the resources and programs that can address these issues, and promote the growth of students. Like, working closely with departments or programs, such as CAPS, Beach Pantry, Dream Success Center, Office of Multicultural Affairs, and more to inform students of the services that they provide that can enhance their academic and personal growth. The well being and growth of the student body is important to me as a leader.

If elected, what do you bring to this position that will help in the development of the ASI budget process?

As Senator, we are tasked to approve the operating budget of ASI. As a voting member of the Business and Finance Committee, I get weekly updates on USU and ASI revenues and budgets, and how much unallocated funds the organization has. Due to my awareness of the budget process, I will ensure that we increase the amount in student services or benefits like grants or scholarship. In addition, I would like to get student organizations and individual students input to see where they would like to see changes in certain areas of the budget. I will do my best to ensure that the budget is fair and that it supports the student body. When presented to the Senate, we will make sure to accept a budget that is fair, adequate, and transparent to the students.

As Executive Vice President, you serve as the Chair of the Board of Directors/Senate. How do you plan on creating positive working relationships with the board while ensuring effective communication in order to properly represent the student body?

As Chair of Senate, in order to create a positive working relationship with the board, it will be my duty to always incorporate and inform senators of any projects and issues that I am undertaking. By communicating with Senators, it provides them with the ability to take on projects or address issues that affect the student body. In addition, as Executive Vice President, I would make it a priority to understand Senators’ interests to assign them projects that will benefit their interest and growth, ensuring that they are given tasks that they enjoy. Moreover, I would work towards connecting the different branches of government, allowing senators to work on projects with other student government members. Through these collaborations, we are collectively ensuring that every voice in the student body is heard.

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• Collaborate with Beach Pantry and Basic Needs to combat food insecurity and housing insecurity.
• Work towards building an welcoming environment that prioritizes student’s health and physical safety.
• Promote reduction in parking fees and improving campus transportation.
• Revise ASI transparency policy.
• Planning on implementing an E-sports arena with current VP of Finance.
• Invest in green initiatives through Grow Beach Garden and Beach Pantry Kitchen.
• Revamp and enhance the bowling alley and the game center in USU.
• Work towards increasing ASI scholarship funding and grants.
• Advocate for both in-person and online classes option to accommodate students.

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If elected, what do you bring to this position that will help to promote growth in the students around you?

I want to bring more mental health resources to campus. I plan to grow the mental health program by increasing the number of mental health visits on our campus and having access to specialized programs for students in need. I want mental health support and programs incorporated with healthy living. Ideally, this will help students relieve their stress and anxiety and help them make healthy choices. Also, I will lead the efforts of creating a Beach Garden and a Beach Kitchen where students can grow their own vegetables and take those to cook them in the kitchen. Through this program, I will aim to help make students become more self-sufficient.

How do you intend to use your position to create more awareness of funding opportunities for students?

I will use the student government newsletter as a way to convey my ideas and progress. I will be active in the beach community by hosting events that inform the student body of the resources available at the beach, primarily focusing on topics such as grants and scholarships. I plan to collect as much feedback as possible, whether it be in my classes or through my involvement in student organizations and clubs.

As Executive Vice President of Finance, you oversee the preparation of ASI's annual budget. What are some broad goals that you hope to achieve at the end of this process?

If elected, I hope to help students through my service by determining the amount of funding that goes into the various clubs and organizations here on campus. I will work towards providing funding where it is needed the most. I hope to make documents more accessible to student and build a stronger sense of transparency. Hopefully, this will allow better communication between ASI and the student body. I will fund programs that provide students with technological resources that will aid them on their academic journey. These resources include hotspots, laptops, and tablets.

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Goals:

• Help students with questions and concerns.
• Bring to attention things occurring within the Business and Finance Committee to organizations.
• Create a program for our students to offer higher transparency with where their money is being put to use.
• A program to include student leaders in committees to assure every decision is taken with the help of a student representative.
• Improve our Beach Pantry by creating higher funding’s for it.
• Improve our funds going to students such as workshops, grants, scholarships, and funds
• Create a safe and sustainable environment within our ASI facilities

Strategies:

• Actively involved in student orgs and aiding students with issues they may have
• Creating healthy relationships with faculty and staff within our university, to hear out concerns and helping not only them but students as well in the process.
• Help misrepresented students have their voice heard.
• Holding open sessions to hear students’ opinions on policies and how we can improve our university

Principles:

• Commitment to the students and their academics.
• Always have an open mind and be ready to listen.
• Honesty and Integrity
• Transparency to our peers with how their ASI Fees are handled including any other fee with their tuition

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If elected, what do you bring to this position that will help to promote growth in the students around you?

If I were to get the blessing of being elected, I would begin working right away to begin my projects within ASI, so no time will be lost. What I bring to the position is knowledge I have gained over the past year by serving as the Vice Chair to the Business and Finance Committee, such as a better understanding of how our student fees are used and how we help students in the background.

How do you intend to use your position to create more awareness of funding opportunities for students?

One of the areas of growth I would like to help students with would be financial workshops because financial literacy isn’t the easiest thing to learn. I intend bringing more awareness to funding opportunities by attending college council meetings and presenting how ASI can help.

As Executive Vice President of Finance, you oversee the preparation of ASI's annual budget. What are some broad goals that you hope to achieve at the end of this process?

When preparing ASI’s annual budget my broadest goal is to help our students and orgs is monetarily by expanding our scholarships, grants, and funds to serve our wide student population

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• Aim to perform my duties in fair and ethical way in the interest of the the student community.
• Be positive and bring positivity.
• Before taking a decision for mass, Think from a broader perspective than thinking momentarily.
• Oriented towards win win situations. Nobody lose.

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If elected, what do you bring to this position that will help to promote growth in the students around you?

Smile, listen, proactively take actions which will act as implicit automatic attraction towards student engagement

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• Foster diversity, equity and inclusion in education. Support DREAMers/ AB540 students, students belonging to marginalized groups like Blacks, Latinx, Muslims, low-income & LQBTQ+ communities. Improve student outcomes for first-generation students, transfer students, older students returning to school from the workforce.
• Work on lowering the cost of parking. Capping the parking fees at a sustainable rate for the next 5 years. Eliminate egregious parking fines.
• Create a program similar to LBCC’s Safe Pilot Parking that will allow homeless students to park their vehicles overnight on campus.
• Work with Long Beach Transit to bring back U-Pass that allowed CSULB students to ride the Metro for free.
• Increase mental health supports available on campus. Make counseling and medication management services available year-round to students struggling with pandemic-related stress.
• Fight to stop the proposed graduation fee increase (+ $25 each year).
• Make stipends available to cover living expenses for teaching credential candidates during their student teaching semester.
• Bring tastier and healthier dining options to campus.
• Have more remote, hybrid, and asynchronous classes for online & distance learning.
• More student-led events on campus exploring equity & social justice issues. Rebuild a sense of community post-pandemic where students feel safe, heard and supported.

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If elected, what do you bring to this position that will help to promote growth in the students around you?

I will be drawing on my experience as a transfer student, an activist, and previous experience working with diverse student groups on campus like the College Democrats, Students for a Quality Education, La Raza and the Muslim Students Association. I can also count on my work experience in social services & mental health settings where empathy, flexibility, resourcefulness, ability multi-task were essential for success. I believe in the importance of team work and believe service learning enhances student’s college experience. If elected, I want additional funding provided for CAPS and expand the eligibility for Basic Needs Program so all students get the help and support they need. I want mentoring opportunities and career development workshops provided for students coming from disadvantaged backgrounds. I believe in my ability to create a positive change on this campus. More importantly, I want every student to feel like their voice and vote matters.

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• As the senator representing CHHS, I will begin working to improve aspects of campus such as diversity and inclusivity.
• I will strive to connect student organizations within our college to strive for more representation on campus.
• I want to continue to voice the opinions of our student body and work to improve problems brought up by students.
• I want to help ensure that students have the best environment to grow, learn and have the best college experience.

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If elected, what do you bring to this position that will help to promote growth in the students around you?

As a leader, I am determined to get a job done to the best of my ability. By working with the other senators to brainstorm ideas and have everyone’s opinions voiced on campus. To empower students with resources that are offered within the CHHS at CSULB to help them be prepared to join the workforce. I want to create awareness of the problems that students are facing while in college and as a leader create opportunities to grow a community of learning. As a student we all have different connections and resources that help us, being able to share that with all other students is important. I would try to connect not only within our college but to other colleges in CSULB.

What are some current issues within the LBSU student body that you feel need to be addressed and how do you plan on bringing these issues to the attention of administration?

As a student during the pandemic, we are faced with uncertainty. We are uncertain of what the next semester or week will bring to light. As students we have to worry about studying, exams and the pandemic adds to worry about staying healthy and keeping ourselves safe. As a senator, I want to hear everyone’s opinion on this issue and have more places for students either in a virtual or in-person setting to come together and talk about what is worrying them. Another problem we face is having limited options of a union in our majors. I would strive to connect the majors in the CHHS to be able to become one to make our department a better place to learn and grow. Another issue students face is the lack of connections and meeting people who are in our same major since being on Zoom and now moving to an

How would you promote awareness of Student Government's role and encourage student engagement?

As senator to the CHHS, I would promote awareness by creating connections to student organizations that can have a large scope of influence. By being able to have more advertisements of the different groups that are offered in the departments. Potentially connect student organizations that are within related majors to have more guest speakers and outreach. I want to promote awareness by being able to be accessible to hear students' voices and opinions about problems that they are facing. Creating a space where they can be able to feel heard and have an opinion about which activities within our department will help them the most for success. Be able to compile many resources for students to have to make them be successful having a CHHS newsletter or document that highlights how to get involved and have tips on being a college student.

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The Following are personal guidelines I will use to address issues and propose initiatives in the role of senator.

• Understanding of issues from multiple perspectives
• Fairness and equity of the student body
• Approach that maximizes benefits in an efficient manner
• Examination of Consequence and Contingency plans

Questions

If elected, what do you bring to this position that will help to promote growth in the students around you?

If elected as the senator for the college of business I bring the perspective of a transfer student from experience within the college of business and college of Liberal Arts .

What are some current issues within the LBSU student body that you feel need to be addressed and how do you plan on bringing these issues to the attention of administration?

One issue currently affecting the LBSU student Body is opportunity and guidance for those students who are still struggling to define their plans after graduation.

How would you promote awareness of Student Government's role and encourage student engagement?

Intent to promote opportunity growth through greater connection and shared opportunities within the colleges at CSULB.

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• As Senator of COTA, my goal is to work closely with organizations
• Meet weekly with various COTA organizations and clubs
• Update student organizations on ASI related matter
• Provide more activities for students of COTA to participate
• Listening to the concerns and issues of the student body
• Work closely with faculty and staff of COTA to provide resources to the students

Questions

If elected, what do you bring to this position that will help to promote growth in the students around you?

If elected, I will try to interact with students, in and out of the classroom, and provide them information fitted to their needs. I will work on making them feel like they’re in a safe space and get to know the school more. It is important to me to provide opportunities to anyone in school. Because people aren’t well informed, they might miss the opportunity to grow and have a better experience in their years at CSULB.

What are some current issues within the LBSU student body that you feel need to be addressed and how do you plan on bringing these issues to the attention of administration?

Some issues within the LBSU student body that I think should be addressed is the way COVID is being handled on campus. I have had conversations with a couple of people about how they feel towards being in campus and having to be in a crowded place. I plan on trying to have some ideas and go over the safety protocols. It is important to try and constantly check in on everything in a place with a lot of students.

How would you promote awareness of Student Government's role and encourage student engagement?

I would participate in activities and interact with other students when I can. As stated previously, to me, it is important to let the students know what positions and opportunities are provided. Sometimes it is tough to keep updated with recent events. I am aware that there is only so much we can do to promote awareness but that doesn’t mean we can’t mention it to those who show interest or might be interested in making changes. I would like to update all students’ organizations and the COTA Student Council of any ASI related events such as Week of Welcome, or Movies in the House, so students can see what ASI offers.

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• Provide More Vegan/Vegetarian Food Options for Students that have these preferences.
• Bring More Diverse Events for Students, Staff and Community.
• Bring More Resources to the Food Pantry
• Provide More Resources for Transfer Student when it comes to (Peer MentoRs during Community College, One on One Sessions, etc)
• More Seating Options throughout the Campus (USU, Buildings throughout the classroom, etc).

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If elected, what do you bring to this position that will help to promote growth in the students around you?

If Elected, I would make sure to support all of the students when it comes to health, food service as many students might not able to eat or do an health stuff so I want to provide more open space suggestions for students as they're making a huge impact and are making a future for the community, environment and campus.

The campus and ASI offer a multitude of programs and services for students that unfortunately most don't find out about until later in their college experience. How would you create more awareness of campus and ASI resources?

To create More Awareness, I would advise all of the resources to the staff, students throughout my classes, social Media, provide them the website, more leaders that relate to their subject as they will need more clarification or more detail in certain aspects of what the campus has to offer.

Are there any services or programs in the University Student Union (USU) or Student Recreation & Wellness Center (SRWC) that need improvement or are not currently offered?

At the Moment, The USU and SRWC are offering the best serviceS and programs that they have available. With the Pandemic, they're slowly opening stuff up and I think it's fair for the safety for students and staff using the items.

Ballot Platform Details

My name is Samantha Schoner, a transfered Junior and I am running for Trustee-At-Large. I am running for Trustee-At Large, University Student Union Board of Trustees because I feel the need to make a difference starting with the students best interests at heart. I would appreciate the opportunity to further my service to the students by serving as a voting member of the University Student Union Board of Trustees.

My objectives are:

• Understanding my peers wants and needs and seeking out ways to achieve what can be possible.
• Advocating strongly for new programs that benefit the student body needs along with meeting the university's goals and guidelines.
• Helping others connect with one another in regards to all functions and activist of the University Student Union and Student Recreation and Wellness Center
• Making sure the businesses conducted by the board are efficiently being completed with the students best interests as a whole.
• I will continuously seek out ideas and ways to improve the any of the functions in regards to the USU and the SRWC operations.

Thank you for your vote! Samantha Schoner for Trustee-At-Large, University Student Union Board of Trustees!

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If elected, what do you bring to this position that will help to promote growth in the students around you?

As the ever growing student population continues there is always room for improvement, growth, and devlopement. There has never been a better time for change and development as we face unforeseen circumstances within our community today. As a young student parent I personally believe that there should be ways in which we can come together and support each other as it can be a challenging time for anyone with kids to put themselves through school. This also includes any individual outside of being a student parent that could be struggling to connect with others during a time that makes social interaction such difficult given our current circumstances as students.

Ballot Platform Details

• Make improvements and have more food options in Beach Pantry.
• Expand services of Beach Balance.
• Bring back events that were previously canceled due to pandemic.
• Advocate for more health and wellness related events on campus.

Questions

If elected, what do you bring to this position that will help to promote growth in the students around you?

If elected, I will inform students about the services that USUBOT has to offer and encourage them to go to events. I will create more events that are focused on the mental health and well-being of students. I will work on expanding the services of Beach Balance to promote a healthy and stress-free lifestyle on campus. I plan to use every means at my disposal to raise awareness and provide opportunities for students.

The campus and ASI offer a multitude of programs and services for students that unfortunately most don't find out about until later in their college experience. How would you create more awareness of campus and ASI resources?

I would take the help of the ASI media to help promote the events. To further promote and reach the target audience I will set up a table in population areas on campus to promote the event further. I will also use a weekly newsletter to help spread the word about the events happening.

Are there any services or programs in the University Student Union (USU) or Student Recreation & Wellness Center (SRWC) that need improvement or are not currently offered?

I think the USU and SRWC staff does a great job in planning and executing the events. All the events are very engaging and very fun to attend. All the staff is very helpful when it comes to helping the student.

Ballot Platform Details

• Providing a variety of food vendors for students
• Exposing all services that are provided at the USU and SRWC to the student body
• Discussing student needs at monthly meetings
• Offering spaces for feedback at each building
• Visiting clubs, observing their environments, and meeting new students

Questions

If elected, what do you bring to this position that will help to promote growth in the students around you?

My current priorities include providing a larger selection of a variety of food vendors for students to choose from to compensate for the closure of student classic vendors such as the Nugget Pub and Grill. In addition to that, I would like to gather a list of all the services offered at each building and at each floor to be made easily accessible for students in order for them to fully utilize campus resources offered at both buildings.

Ballot Platform Details

I am Teresa Falcon, a freshman excited about running for Senator-At-Large. I am running in order to provide a voice to all students and advocate for their concerns.

My goals include:

• Being the voice of the student body
• Spreading awareness surrounding COVID-19 to help CSULB students with resources, and ultimately reduce the spread of the virus.
• Advocating on behalf of the students and their concerns
• Reducing the stigma surrounding mental health by providing students information and events related to mental health topics
• Continuing my efforts to reduce the waste at the dining hall and providing an alternative means of distribution at Beach Pantry
• Working to unite the CSULB student body
• Creating a safe place for students of all races, ethnicities, and genders.

I believe I have the passion and drive to lead efficiently as a Senator-At-Large and will continue to advocate for all the concerns of the student body.

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If elected, what do you bring to this position that will help to promote growth in the students around you?

If elected, I hope to create an inclusive community that recognizes students from all different backgrounds. The campus will become a safe and welcoming place for individuals of all races, ethnicities, and genders. I plan on accomplishing this by actually talking to students and hearing from them about their wants and needs. In doing this, I hope the student body becomes united and forms a community that promotes growth.

What are some current issues within the LBSU student body that you feel need to be addressed and how do you plan on bringing these issues to the attention of administration?

At the moment, students are returning to campus from an almost two-year absence. There are freshmen, sophomores, and even juniors who are stepping onto campus for the first time this semester. It is no secret that COVID-19 has negatively impacted the student body of LBSU. I believe it is of the utmost importance to continue promoting social and wellness activities that aim to benefit students. Here they will be able to become as socially active as possible and explore different interests they might have. I would work with the administration to promote the various organizations on campus and aim to get students involved to have the best college experience.

How would you promote awareness of Student Government's role and encourage student engagement?

As Student Government officers, the work we are doing directly affects the student body. The decisions we make improve the campus and benefit all students of CSULB. In order to promote awareness of the Student Government’s roles, we need to reach out to students on campus at a more frequent rate. This could be easily accomplished by having monthly tabling sessions with different officers to explain the work they have completed. Here students will be able to hear directly from their representatives and garner excitement towards Student government.

Ballot Platform Details

• Being an ASI senator will allow me to provide a voice for students who feel as though they are unheard, marginalized, or underrepresented.
• I will also have the platform and opportunity to connect students with on-campus resources to provide them with a sense of belonging (particularly freshmen and transfer students).
• I would also like to promote the use of the Student Health and Wellness Center, which is available for students, as it provides them with the tools and resources to manage their stress.
• I would also promote student use of the Bob Murphy Access Center which enables students to gain the proper accommodations they need for optimal success in both undergraduate and graduate schoo
• I love the mission of the Isabel Patterson Child Development Center and would like to represent their voice while serving on the senate.

Questions

If elected, what do you bring to this position that will help to promote growth in the students around you?

I have served in several leadership capacities both on and off campus. serving as a Senator-at-large will allow me to connect with students at a deeper level and earn their trust in giving their feedback to various on campus projects and programs. Ever since I was a freshman on this campus, I was focused on having a growth mindset. Promoting this growth mindset is very important when it comes to tackling our duties as a college student. I believe sharing my challenges will provide our students with the comfort to share and voice their own issues and will give them hope in knowing that others were able to overcome similar ones.

What are some current issues within the LBSU student body that you feel need to be addressed and how do you plan on bringing these issues to the attention of administration?

I am proud to be a student at CSULB and feel as though all students should take pride in being a part of such a wonderful campus. In my time working as a step into stem mentor and student academic support coach, I felt as though the freshmen were so overwhelmed and there was a stark contrast from them being big fish in a little pond to little fish in a big pond. If there is some way to target this group of students and make them feel welcomed and show them that their opinion matters, I would love to create that change. Furthermore, we are lucky to be part of a school that values the opinions of its students and creates actionable change based on student feedback.

How would you promote awareness of Student Government's role and encourage student engagement?

I was encouraged to join ASI by current ASI members by how they carry themselves and how highly they speak of the program. It is evident that they take pride in being part of Student Government and that they are part of a program which facilitates positive campuswide change. As a senator at large I too plan to carry myself in a way that draws people to the program. As a graduating undergraduate student and an incoming graduate student, I will be able to connect with a variety of students and care for the concerns of those in different stages of their academic career.

Ballot Platform Details

If elected to continue serving as a Senator-at-Large, I strongly believe in highlighting students’ strengths and ensuring that they are passionate about what they do. My main goals as Senator-at-Large are:

• Collaborating with the Career Development and Student Success Centers to promote professional development and invite more internship opportunities to campus
• Connecting with clubs, other ASI Government members, and students to put together engaging events many would attend as we shift back to a pre-covid environment
• Expanding resources to assist students experiencing housing and/or food insecurity
• Ensuring students are fully informed of changes or decisions occurring on campus such as commencement, key budget changes, or projects
• Listening and acting on behalf of what students want

Questions

If elected, what do you bring to this position that will help to promote growth in the students around you?

Being attentive, empathetic, and responsive to student issues and needs are traits I would bring forth to the role. Moreover, I put others before myself. I would embody these traits as a student leader. Most importantly, I see fellow ASI government leaders and students as partners. We are to work altogether as a team to achieve goals. Including everyone’s input would sharpen the creativity of those around me and we collectively make ourselves grow as leaders and individuals.

What are some current issues within the LBSU student body that you feel need to be addressed and how do you plan on bringing these issues to the attention of administration?

Despite every single individual on campus being a college student, there are numerous inequities present. Namely housing and food insecurity. Students are heavily burdened with worrying about necessities to survive on top of the pressures of working towards their degrees. What is key to ensuring that disparities are closed or limited is communication. Aligning students and on-campus resources with what issues are at hand can spark conversation and develop or improve present resources to better serve students. Surveys, Senate resolutions, and awareness are forms in which I plan to bring these issues to light to university faculty.

How would you promote awareness of Student Government's role and encourage student engagement?

Keeping an updated database with all registered clubs on campus and putting forth a resolution that requires ASI Government members to attend multiple club meetings a month based on their colleges or community assignments. Attendance to these meetings would allow students to become familiar with ASI and give ASI Government members the opportunity to listen to students’ concerns. Secondly, collaborating with clubs promoting them not just at the week of welcome but also highlighting them in sections through weekly newsletters or university social media posts.

Ballot Platform Details

As Senator, my main goal is to bring a fresh perspective, speak my mind, and be a voice for everyone. I'll take every perspective into consideration and work for what’s best for us all.

• I will aim to make CSULB a greener place, more eco friendly, it would even be prettier!
• I will push for more programs/activities regarding mental health, as students I understand your stress and anxiety, we very much need these resources
• I will push for more interactive activities that allow students to network and build connections with other Beach peers and those who can help career build for our futu
• I will bring more ways for the transfer student community to feel connected to the school and all of its features, as many such transfer students such as myself wanted to feel coming into a new environment.
• I will continuously seek for improvements and face challenges as it is necessary to make everyone feel welcomed and safe at school!

Question

If elected, what do you bring to this position that will help to promote growth in the students around you?

I will engage with students and push for events where we can meet with students and hear them out on their needs and struggles they face while on campus, what they believe should be done and I’ll take that with me and advocate for them as they have elected me to be that voice for them, a big issue is mental health, something I personally strongly work towards, I want to bring as many resources for students as I understand the adversities that could be faced with the struggles of it, I will do anything and everything for mental health awareness and other issues we may face.