New ASG board vows to uphold promises
Bailey McBride
Issue date: 8/21/08 Section: News
An emphasis on political and civil engagement for students seems to be the theme of this year's Associated Student Government Executive Board.
Associated Student Government, or ASG, is "a student-led organization that acts as an organized voice for all students" and helps to facilitate involvement and community on campus. When asked what his main goal for ASG for the year was, President Carter Ford expressed that he just "wants students to say [about ASG], 'they did what they promised' and 'they did everything they could.'"
Ford and Vice President Jong Shin made many campaign promises during their tough run for elected office last spring, from getting the library to remain open 24 hours to creating and increasing participation in on-campus sustainability programs. During their time in Fayetteville over the summer, the executives also identified another huge opportunity for ASG-- the presidential election.
This year there will be a "Rock the Vote" themed Friday Night Live and a drive to register more student voters. Ford and Shin even took the initiative to try and get an early-polling station in the Union to make voting even easier for students. However, the polling station was shut down because they did not receive a unanimous vote from the Washington County Board, which approves early voting sites.
ASG exec also spent the summer meeting with the heads of most departments on campus, from the new athletic director to the new Chancellor. Many departments have also taken a genuine interest in actively engaging with ASG, so they can better serve the students.
According to Shin, one of the main issues addressed with Athletic Director Jeff Long was the rising cost of basketball prices. "We know they don't just sit around and raise ticket prices, so we are excited that the athletic department wants to continue to meet with us to get the student's perspective on issues like this."
One of the biggest complaints about ASG in past years has been their inability to act as a liaison to the administration for the students. President Ford acknowledged this delicate relationship, saying "we walk a fine line between the student's voices and the administration and it's our job to get those voices heard."
Associated Student Government, or ASG, is "a student-led organization that acts as an organized voice for all students" and helps to facilitate involvement and community on campus. When asked what his main goal for ASG for the year was, President Carter Ford expressed that he just "wants students to say [about ASG], 'they did what they promised' and 'they did everything they could.'"
Ford and Vice President Jong Shin made many campaign promises during their tough run for elected office last spring, from getting the library to remain open 24 hours to creating and increasing participation in on-campus sustainability programs. During their time in Fayetteville over the summer, the executives also identified another huge opportunity for ASG-- the presidential election.
This year there will be a "Rock the Vote" themed Friday Night Live and a drive to register more student voters. Ford and Shin even took the initiative to try and get an early-polling station in the Union to make voting even easier for students. However, the polling station was shut down because they did not receive a unanimous vote from the Washington County Board, which approves early voting sites.
ASG exec also spent the summer meeting with the heads of most departments on campus, from the new athletic director to the new Chancellor. Many departments have also taken a genuine interest in actively engaging with ASG, so they can better serve the students.
According to Shin, one of the main issues addressed with Athletic Director Jeff Long was the rising cost of basketball prices. "We know they don't just sit around and raise ticket prices, so we are excited that the athletic department wants to continue to meet with us to get the student's perspective on issues like this."
One of the biggest complaints about ASG in past years has been their inability to act as a liaison to the administration for the students. President Ford acknowledged this delicate relationship, saying "we walk a fine line between the student's voices and the administration and it's our job to get those voices heard."
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