by Cory Woodroof | Apr 15, 2013 | News Slider
My name is Brandon Carver, a Political Science major from the sprawling metropolis of Lebanon, Tenn., and I am running to be your SGA President, 2013-2014. All this week while I have been campaigning to the student body, tirelessly inviting Facebook friends to like my page and getting my friends to help with signs or spread the word of my candidacy, I have been faced with one simple question: “Why should I vote for you?” My top priority as SGA president will be to have constant two-way communication with the student body. Each week, all students should know what is voted on in our meetings — how we are working for you — as well as more efficient advertising for our large events each year. But, SGA should also have a constant open-ear to Lipscomb students so we know what you want from us. This fall, look for a “Meet Your SGA Day” in the square where we can meet you and hear your ideas. But, also expect a newsletter every two weeks and more aggressive marketing for on-campus events, as well as happenings throughout Nashville. Also for next year, look for a twist on some of your favorite events on campus. Expect a bigger, better Paint the Herd, a tentative music festival on the Intramural Field, and [Insert Your Idea Here]. You pay a premium to come to Lipscomb, you have ideas and there is absolutely no reason why SGA cannot deliver. Look for the follow-through on Patrick Grace’s off-campus meals project and discounts for Lipscomb students at nearby restaurants. Lipscomb is in Music City, and there is...
by Cory Woodroof | Apr 15, 2013 | News Slider
My name is Andrew Hunt. I am a junior Corporate Management major from Centerville, Tenn. Around this time a year ago, I was elected to serve Lipscomb as the Vice President of the SGA. My year serving alongside Patrick has better prepared me to serve as President more than anything else could. During my time as Vice President, I’ve seen all of the great things that SGA is capable of accomplishing, but I’ve also seen many areas that can be improved upon. My main area of concern is communication. Our communication with the student body definitely needs some improvement, but I believe our communication with Lipscomb Administration and the Board of Trustees is vital. It’s easy to look at our problems as students individually, but I believe it’s important to look at the bigger picture. Whether our problem is with parking, meal plans, increased tuition, outrageous housing prices, not having Good Friday off, sophomores living off-campus or the numerous other things that Lipscomb can improve upon, it is impossible to get anywhere with these issues if the SGA can’t communicate effectively. If I am elected President of the Student Government Association, I promise that SGA’s communication with students, administration and the Board of Trustees will be greatly improved. I believe that this improved communication will lead to fairer policies, a better relationship between students and administration and an all-around better experience for Lipscomb students. On Wednesday, please take time to go vote in the Student Center, no matter who are voting...
by Aaron Schmelzer | Nov 5, 2010 | News Slider
Fellow Students, Over the past few days, I have heard a few concerns surrounding the recent implementation on recycling program on campus. As Student Body President and someone who has insight into the overall, year-long process of the planning and implementation of the program, let me address those concerns with the facts behind the new recycling program. Let me begin by reiterating what two Lumination articles have already addressed –a residence hall-wide recycling initiative has been in the planning and implementation stages since the summer of 2009. I know this because at that time I had recently been elected Vice-President of SGA and joined with the other SGA executive officers in raising the need for recycling on our campus to university administrators. Over the past 14 months, student government members have sat in on over 15 meetings with administrators, each of which not only explored the need for recycling on campus because of the environmental impact we could make in our community, but also address the various issues surrounding a residence hall recycling program. This wasn’t done blindly. The SGA, the Office of Campus Life and the School of Sustainability partnered together in the fall of 2009 to initiate a research plan of comparable universities to Lipscomb to do the following: discover what types of recycling programs they had on their campus, what led them to their decision on such a program, what student reaction and involvement was to the program, what program would work best on our campus, and how to educate our students on the benefits of recycling. After a 60-day study of other universities, the two...
