Three slates are set to run for executive office for the Student Government Association.
The official announcement was made Tuesday at the nomination convention where the slates: Momentum, Cardinal Direction and Atlas were presented to the public.
Following the convention, each of the slates presented their platform points live on WCRD 91.3 FM, introducing themselves and their campaign to the Ball
State community.
The SGA Elections Board approved the slates and senators who are running for office Monday, according to a press release.
Vice president nominee for Cardinal Direction Wesley Crouch said he wants to show students that he cares about them.
“I would like to gain the knowledge and leadership opportunities that this will bring,” he said.
Richu Aby, vice president nominee for Atlas said this is the third campaign that she has been involved with.
“Every year is something new, I always learn something new about myself and my leadership style. Win or lose I know I’ll still have the same dedication to Ball State that I always had,” she said.
Robiyabonu Dustova is the only international student running for executive office. She is running for vice president for Momentum.
She said this is the first time in the history of SGA that an international student is running for the
executive board.
“It’s definitely going to be the experience of a lifetime for me, I consider this a very big step for myself. I truly enjoy what I am doing,” she said.
The first debate will take place Thursday.
Last year’s winning slate faced a $400 fine due to an elections code violation.
Slates:
Cardinal Direction -
Jacob Cash, president: Junior marketing and Spanish major
Activities/Involvement: Phi Gamma Delta president President, Treasurer, Interfraternity Council Delegate, SGA Senator Off-campus and Student Safety Chair, Cardinal Corps Student Ambassador, Miller College of Business Honors Program Scholar, Miller College of Business Dean’s Student Advisory Board, Greek Life Accreditation Review Committee.
Wesley Crouch, vice president: Junior pre-medical major
Activities/Involvement: SGA Senator, Studebaker East Hall Council President, Recruitment Chair for College Mentors For Kids, Pre-Health Professions Club Fundraising Chair.
Destinee Burrell, treasurer: Sophomore legal studies major
Activities/Involvement: Black Student Association, SGA Secretary of Justice, Mysch/Hurst Desk Staff, Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity.
Jessica Sharkey, secretary: Junior fashion merchandising and marketing major
Activities/Involvement: Chi Omega, SGA Senator Off Campus Caucus and Multicultural Committee secretary, Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity Vice President of Chapter Operations, TJ Maxx employee.
Platform Points:
-Implement a Dead Week
-Develop a 4-Year Strategic Plan
-Foster Student Relationships: Publish a monthly SGA Newsletter; Semesterly State of the Student Government Address
-#Chirp4U Social Media Campaign
-Create an SGA App
-Promote the newly adopted Diversity Statement
-Eco-friendly Chirp Totes
-Cardinal Fit
-Create an Athletics Tradition
-A Brighter Muncie Campaign
-Free UPD Self-Defense Classes
-Create an On-Campus 24 Hour Study Lounge
Atlas:
Jack Hesser
Office Position: President
Major: Microbiology and Botany
Year: Junior
Activities/Involvement: Homecoming Steering Committee, Lambda Chi Alpha, National Residence Hall Honorary, Student Government Association Senator, Greek Week Committee, Hall Council
Richu Aby
Office Position: Vice President
Major: International Business
Year: Junior
Activities/Involvement: Resident Assistant, Homecoming Steering Committee, Student Government Association Senator, Late Nite, Indian Student Association, Alternative Breaks, Housing and Residence Life
Meagan Mullen
Office Position: Treasurer
Major: Interpersonal Communication
Year: Junior
Activities/Involvement: Residence Hall Association, National Residence Hall Honorary, Commuter Ambassador, Park Hall Desk Staff, Omicron Delta Kappa Honorary.
Austin Acel
Office Position: Secretary
Major: Organizational Communications
Year: Junior
Activities/Involvement: Pi Kappa Phi, Black Student Association, National Residence Hall Honorary, Resident Assistant, Black Student Association, French Club, American Sign Language Club.
Platform Points:
• Tailgate Central
• Lunch on Board
• News from the Nest
• Alumni Leader Reunion
• Muncie Volunteer Day
• Freshmen 115
• Pothole of the Month
• Phone Charging Stations
• Blue Loop Extension
• Bird Feeder
• Extend Add/Drop Period
• Dining Times
• Scheumann Shuttle
• Scholarships
• SafeZone Training
• Self Injury/Suicide Prevention: Alive Campaign Collaboration
• Diversity Day
• Diversity Exposure
• Sexual Assault Education
• International Student Relations
• Cardinal Cup
Momentum:
Quintin Thompson, president: Junior political science and philosophy studies major
Activities/Involvement: Student Government Association Senator, Excellence in Leadership, President of Freshmen Leadership Council, National Residence Hall Honorary, BSU Feminists for Action, Student Honors Council, Latino Student Union, Spectrum, Black Student Association, Asian American Student Association, Academy for Community Leadership
Robiyabonu Dustova, vice president: Junior accounting and criminal justice major
Activities/Involvement: Student Government Association Senator, International Ambassadors Association, President Tajik Student Association, Excellence in Leadership, Citizens Police Academy.
Dayna Arnett, treasurer: Sophomore biochemistry and pre-medical preparation major
Activities/Involvement: Excellence in Leadership, Honors College Peer Mentor, Marching Band, BSU Drumline, Vagina Monologues, Speech Team
Patrick Jennings, secretary: Sophomore pre-law and international political science major
Activities/Involvement: President of Liberty Coalition, Excellence in Leadership, Excellence in Leadership
Platform Points:
• Implement previous pavers to prevent flooding and ice in walking areas
• Identify and remove invasive plants across campus
• Create an international buddy system
• Expand housing and athletics partnership
• Invite organizations to a spaghetti dinner with SGA
• Bring the text UPD system to Ball State
• Develop bystander intervention training
•Grow a Carmichael Garden producing foods for dining and Cardinal Kitchen
•Adopt other slate’s points if achievable
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