College of Arts and Sciences Survey Answers: Secretary

Secretary
Runoff candidates:
Aubrey DeVillez, 290 votes, 43.3%
Joshery DuBois, 199 votes, 29.7%

Lost election
Keava Soil, 180 votes, 26.9%

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Aubrey DeVillez
Secretary Candidate
Ticket: Leading the Way
Major:
Year:

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Joshery DuBois
Secretary Candidate
Ticket: StudentsFIRST
Major: English & Psychology
Year: Junior

1. How will you change the daily life of students in your college if elected?
A university can't exist without students. A university without motivated and comfortable students cannot be effective. I will do my best to help every student of my college realize how essential they are to our campus, ultimately amplifying the morale and unity the entire campus.


2. What is the most important issue facing students on campus?
As frequent as it has been mentioned, budget cuts are definitely the most pressing issue facing students on campus. It's not an easy thing to admit, but money is affects every entity on campus—tuition, fees, and meal-plans; rent, light-bills, and gas! As students we will be getting the greatest impact. Fewer instructors mean more hassles getting into classes. Higher tuition means longer hours on the job to afford an education and less time studying to pass courses. It's important that we rally students together so that our voices are heard.


3. Where do you see the University in five years?
In five years LSU will be continuing to thrive and flourishing like never before. It's unmistakable that we are in a rough spot right now. However, LSU is an active, living commemoration of our state's history, strength, and ability to unite and reach our goals. And keeping with tradition, I have faith that our great University will indeed rise triumphantly above any adversity.


4. What will you change from the past administration?
Visibility! It is insincere and unfair to see candidates daily (and even multiple times per day) during campaigning, but once the position has been obtained, the elected official is virtually invisible. This type of duplicity unacceptable and will be the first thing I change if elected. As much as the student body sees me now, before elections, so will they afterwards. Secondly, as a college councilman, my duty is to serve as liaison between the students of my college, student government, and the college's administration. In order to do that effectively, it is imperative that I familiarize myself (as much as possible) with the concerns of the students. Thus, I will orchestrate opportunities for students to interact directly with their college council and offer input before event planning.


5. Why are you qualified for the position you're running for?
I am qualified for the position primarily because I care, and also, because great ideas don't accomplish themselves. It takes experience, drive, energy, and passion. Possessing these qualities and more makes me a great choice for Arts and Sciences College Council. I'm an extremely approachable and personable individual, which is vital when serving as any type of public representative. But as a complement, for my listening skills I can articulate issues and perspectives clearly, professionally, and effectively.

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