ASG president says 'thank you'
Farewell Address
Carter Ford
Issue date: 4/29/09 Section: Opinion
It is hard to believe that this year is coming to a close. It's that time of the year to wrap things up and pass the reigns over to the new Associated Student Government executives.
I want to take a few moments to thank some important people and to share with you some of our successes in the ASG this year.
First and foremost, we were blessed to work with a new chancellor this year. Chancellor Gearhart is very sincere in his promise of "Students F1rst." Under Gearhart's leadership, we saw no increase in tuition, no increase in mandatory student fees and a realignment of the Division of Student Affairs, which I believe will better serve students and our education.
Gearhart truly loves the UA and wants every single student to be successful and to have a wonderful Razorback experience.
I have seen firsthand the sincerity of Gearhart's dedication to students. I stand behind him 110 percent in his role as chancellor, and I hope that you will, too. Beyond being an excellent chancellor, Gearhart and his wife, Jane Gearhart, are wonderful people, and we are fortunate to have them leading the UA.
We also are blessed with a number of dedicated administrators, faculty and staff here at the university. While I wish I could list everyone, a few people that greatly helped the ASG this year include Danny Pugh, our dean of students; Ashley Tull, our associate dean of students for campus life; Patrick Monroney, director of the Center for Leadership and Community Engagement; Rosa Edwards, Angela Oxford and the Volunteer Action Center; and our advisers Dayna Healy and Lyndsy Manz.
The support of these individuals and many others is a large factor in the success of the ASG. Thank you all for your support this year!
Dayna, we are going to miss you!
If you have never met Jody Preece, then you are missing a wonderful opportunity. Mrs. Jody is the office manager for the ASG, and she goes above and beyond to keep the ASG organized and to ensure that all Registered Student Organizations have successful events on campus.
She is one of the most passionate and kind-hearted people that I know, and our appreciation for Mrs. Jody is much more than just for the work that she does but also for the wonderful example that she sets on a daily basis. We can't thank her enough!
I'd also like to thank the Traveler staff. Kimber and Tina, you have done a fantastic job this year! You were honest and fair in your reporting all year. Thanks for holding us accountable to our campaign promises and job duties. Beyond the ASG, all of your editorials were well-researched and normally presented both sides of the issues.
The UA Student Poll was undoubtedly our biggest success of the year. With more than 4,000 students participating in the poll, the ASG had the opportunity to truly represent students, and the poll gave university employees a clear insight on the priorities of students.
The success of this poll was made possible by all of you who took the time to take it. Thanks for using your voice; I can assure you that it was heard in all areas of the university.
We are also excited about the expansion of the Safe Ride Program made possible by the Women's Giving Circle's donation of $21,000 to the program. Safe Ride will now be able to purchase a 24-passenger, handicap-accessible bus. Dayna Healy worked hard on the grant for the Women's Giving Circle, and I'd like to especially thank Dayna along with Mattie Bookhout, Megan Francis, Monroney and the Women's Giving Circle for participating in this opportunity of giving Safe Ride the ability to save more lives.
The best thing about being ASG president has been the opportunity to work with and become friends with many amazing people.
Vice President Jong Shin has not only been a hard worker in the office, but a true leader on campus. He, along with Francis, Jaime Nelson, Ben Hale, Emily Burrow and Jonathan Powell have been a wonderful executive committee to work with. Thank you all for being wonderful leaders, hard workers and dedicated students.
In closing, I owe every student on this campus a thank you. Thank you for this opportunity to serve you. This experience is one that will always be meaningful to me and has been a dream come true. I love the UA and am excited to witness what the future holds.
With wonderful leadership in our administration, wonderful leadership in our incoming ASG executives and wonderful students, faculty and staff on this campus, we can't go anywhere but up!
Fellow students, I hope that your future holds much success and happiness. Signing off as your ASG president, I hope you have a great summer!
Woo Pig Sooie!
I want to take a few moments to thank some important people and to share with you some of our successes in the ASG this year.
First and foremost, we were blessed to work with a new chancellor this year. Chancellor Gearhart is very sincere in his promise of "Students F1rst." Under Gearhart's leadership, we saw no increase in tuition, no increase in mandatory student fees and a realignment of the Division of Student Affairs, which I believe will better serve students and our education.
Gearhart truly loves the UA and wants every single student to be successful and to have a wonderful Razorback experience.
I have seen firsthand the sincerity of Gearhart's dedication to students. I stand behind him 110 percent in his role as chancellor, and I hope that you will, too. Beyond being an excellent chancellor, Gearhart and his wife, Jane Gearhart, are wonderful people, and we are fortunate to have them leading the UA.
We also are blessed with a number of dedicated administrators, faculty and staff here at the university. While I wish I could list everyone, a few people that greatly helped the ASG this year include Danny Pugh, our dean of students; Ashley Tull, our associate dean of students for campus life; Patrick Monroney, director of the Center for Leadership and Community Engagement; Rosa Edwards, Angela Oxford and the Volunteer Action Center; and our advisers Dayna Healy and Lyndsy Manz.
The support of these individuals and many others is a large factor in the success of the ASG. Thank you all for your support this year!
Dayna, we are going to miss you!
If you have never met Jody Preece, then you are missing a wonderful opportunity. Mrs. Jody is the office manager for the ASG, and she goes above and beyond to keep the ASG organized and to ensure that all Registered Student Organizations have successful events on campus.
She is one of the most passionate and kind-hearted people that I know, and our appreciation for Mrs. Jody is much more than just for the work that she does but also for the wonderful example that she sets on a daily basis. We can't thank her enough!
I'd also like to thank the Traveler staff. Kimber and Tina, you have done a fantastic job this year! You were honest and fair in your reporting all year. Thanks for holding us accountable to our campaign promises and job duties. Beyond the ASG, all of your editorials were well-researched and normally presented both sides of the issues.
The UA Student Poll was undoubtedly our biggest success of the year. With more than 4,000 students participating in the poll, the ASG had the opportunity to truly represent students, and the poll gave university employees a clear insight on the priorities of students.
The success of this poll was made possible by all of you who took the time to take it. Thanks for using your voice; I can assure you that it was heard in all areas of the university.
We are also excited about the expansion of the Safe Ride Program made possible by the Women's Giving Circle's donation of $21,000 to the program. Safe Ride will now be able to purchase a 24-passenger, handicap-accessible bus. Dayna Healy worked hard on the grant for the Women's Giving Circle, and I'd like to especially thank Dayna along with Mattie Bookhout, Megan Francis, Monroney and the Women's Giving Circle for participating in this opportunity of giving Safe Ride the ability to save more lives.
The best thing about being ASG president has been the opportunity to work with and become friends with many amazing people.
Vice President Jong Shin has not only been a hard worker in the office, but a true leader on campus. He, along with Francis, Jaime Nelson, Ben Hale, Emily Burrow and Jonathan Powell have been a wonderful executive committee to work with. Thank you all for being wonderful leaders, hard workers and dedicated students.
In closing, I owe every student on this campus a thank you. Thank you for this opportunity to serve you. This experience is one that will always be meaningful to me and has been a dream come true. I love the UA and am excited to witness what the future holds.
With wonderful leadership in our administration, wonderful leadership in our incoming ASG executives and wonderful students, faculty and staff on this campus, we can't go anywhere but up!
Fellow students, I hope that your future holds much success and happiness. Signing off as your ASG president, I hope you have a great summer!
Woo Pig Sooie!
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