College of Engineering Survey Answers: Senate

Senate 2 Half Seats (25% required to win)

Ali Bergeron, 284 votes, 35.9%

Michelle James, 204 votes, 25.8%

Lost election:

Eric Guitreau, 156 votes, 19.7%

Michael Poche, 146 votes, 18.5%

Senate 3 Full Seats (16.67% required to win)

Won election:

Libby Ingram, 229 votes, 18.3%

Runoff candidates:

Alex Cagnola, 169 votes, 13.5%

Wade Eveland, 201 votes, 16.1%

Jonathan Fussell, 140 votes, 11.2%

Taylor James-Lightner, 139 votes, 11.1%

Lost election:

Nick Jackson, 122 votes, 9.8%

Joe Jordan, 121 votes, 9.7%

Wayne Mitchell, 128 votes, 10.2%

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Wade Eveland

Senate Candidate

Ticket: Leading the Way

1. How will you change the daily life of students in your college if elected?

I know how overwhelming engineering alone can be, therefore I will focus on making sure students are given all the tools possible to ease the process. Some ideas would be expanding a study area in Patrick F. Taylor, supplying a 24 hour study and printing zone in PFT, and increasing the number of software programs available to use off campus via virtual lab.

2. What is the most important issue facing students on campus?

I believe that our greatest assets as students are our mentors, whether they are graduate students, teachers, or professors. That is why I feel the hardest pressing issue is doing what we can to keep these valuable people here. It is my greatest concern that LSU does not lower the quality of its teaching faculty, for what good is college if the ones teaching it are not properly qualified.

3. Where do you see the University in five years?

I see LSU climbing higher in the national rankings of collegiate programs, but we cannot take this for granted. Yes, the flagship agenda has created new levels of prestige for this school, but it is still a necessity to keep the faculty that has consistently performed at a high level. Why punish faculty for all they've done in increasing LSU's academic status by laying off hundreds of them? We must work to keep what has gotten us where we are now.

4. What will you change from the past administration?

As an engineer, integration from school into industry can be an intimidating process. I aim to increase the internships, co-ops, and research positions awarded to LSU students. The best way to do this is keep students informed of available tools, get new companies interested in LSU, and hold programs that help students get their foot in the door with networking opportunities. Due to the struggling economy, companies want more and more prior experience before entering the field, so it is important that every occupational opportunity is offered.

5. Why are you qualified for the position you're running for?

 I am from Illinois, I'm an RA, and have already spent three years in engineering (chemical), so I feel my experiences give me several unique points of view. I am surrounded by many diverse groups of students from Yankees to locals, freshmen to seniors, or ME to ChE. I know I'll be able to represent the engineering community as a whole, and will always take the time to listen to those who feel their ideas need to be heard.

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Alexander Cagnola

Senate Candidate

Ticket: Leading the Way

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Jonathan Fussell

Senate Candidate

Ticket: StudentsFIRST

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Nicholas Hingle

Senate Candidate

Ticket: StudentsFIRST

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Libby Ingram

Senate Candidate

Ticket: Leading the Way

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Taylor James-Lightner

Senate Candidate

Ticket: Geauxing the Distance

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