The Hornet Tribune

Issue date: 4/16/08 Section: Editorial

As the spring semester is coming to a close and SGA elections are fast approaching, I thought this was a good time to reflect on my tenure serving my fellow students as the Student Government Association President. I came to Clark Atlanta University in 2004 as a freshman because, unlike many of the other schools I had been accepted to, Clark Atlanta University offered me a distinct opportunity to be a part of a long legacy of greatness personified in our parent institutions while allowing me to create my own legacy as a student at a newly formed university. After being involved on my campus in several different capacities for the first few years of my career here, I saw a need for change through the eyes of the students while understanding the limitations of the administration.

When I first decided to run for SGA, I wanted to run for the position of Vice President. Mostly because the Vice President is in charge of the most important divisions of the Student Government Association, the Council of Chartered Organizations, and most importantly, the House of Delegates. After talking to several SGA officials before me, I realized that the only way for me to be the change I wished to see here at Clark Atlanta University, I needed to have access to the administration and the members of the Board of Trustees. The only position that would afford me the opportunity to effectively bridge the gap between the administration and the students was President. I came up with a list of things that I would like to see change in the next year before I left and I formed my campaign platform. A.C.T.I.O.N. Jackson. I not only stayed true to my platform during campaign week, but I have continued to let it steer my Presidency as not to forget my initial reasons for wanting to serve you. Below I have outlined my platform and detailed how I believe I have accomplished my goals, but also how I think I could have done better.

Action- In my campaign platform one of the things I wanted to do was to meet the students at their level. Since I came to CAU attendance to Town Hall Meetings had never been very good unless there was a tuition increase pending; and even then, less than one percent of the student body showed up. To combat this issue, I decided to bring myself to the students. I regularly attend and touch base with many members of the Council of Chartered Organizations and their constituents. I have spoken to freshmen seminar classes in order to make sure new students know and recognize their elected officials. Although I am not a resident of Metro Pointe Lofts, I make sure to visit the facility regularly so that I am fully informed when presenting the issues of its residents.

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