Josue Carias

Qualifications

• Created my own import/export business
• Created new jobs in local and international economy
• Class officer in High School

Goals/Plans For Office

• Implementation of a parking assistance system (an app that shows available parking).
• Creation of a new parking structure.
• Reduction of student fees.
• Cutting out general requirement classes most students perceive to be time wasting.
• Moving wellness center to a more accessible location

Platform

Parking needs to be improved. Student fees need to be lowered. Unnecessary general requirement classes need to be cut from the required curriculum.

Doug Fiefia

Qualifications

• Business Council - Marketing VP
• A-Team/Freshmen Peer Mentor
• Student Alumni Association - A-Week Chair
• Psi Sigma Phi Fraternity - Secretary/ Sargent of Arms
• USU Multicultural Recruitment Council
• Student Advisory Council

Goals/Plans For Office

• Establish a clear protocol of how students can express their suggestions and concerns.
• Build a new relationship between students and ASUSU that allows more accessibility, equality, and unity.
• Help brand Utah State University to standout among universities throughout the nation.

Platform

Create opportunities for students now and in the future to improve their education by bridging the gap between the student body, ASUSU, and the administration.

Luke Ensign

Qualifications

• ASUSU Arts and Lectures Director
• ASUSU Government Relations Council
• ASUSU Aggie Blue Facilitator
• Capitol and Support Fund Board Member
• Worked For Congress

Goals/Plans For Office

• I will set up a network to assist students in holding ASUSU officers accountable for their work, and to become more involved with ASUSU decisions. 
•  Help students have more say in where Student Fees go. There should be more understanding, and more discussion. Students deserve more say. 
•  Organize think tanks so that any student can participate in the happenings of ASUSU.
•  Build a more campus wide community that involves every student (this includes plans of more accessible ASUSU).
• I will hold other officers accountable to their work and help them achieve goals that the student body sees fit to accomplish. 

Platform

As President, my priority is helping students become involved with the decision making of ASUSU through innovative and interactive means. I will help every Aggie feel he/she belongs here.

Hayden Smith

Qualifications

• I'm a 3rd generation here at Utah State so being and Aggie is my legacy.
• I have been involved in various student government groups all through
• my school career, and participated in many service projects.
• Most of all I am a student that is active here at Utah State!

Goals/Plans For Office

• Develop a more involved relationship between ASUSU and the students.
• More Visibility and participation from ASUSU.
• Better utilize the use of the latest technologies of communication such as social media used by students and the Utah State University.
• Provide more activities and events to better the overall student life here at Utah State University.
• Grow the level of involvement in school sponsored groups such as clubs, Greek community and school committees.

Platform

I want to be the voice of the students. My focus is to improve student life through bettering communication between the students and the Utah State community. Your Voice Your School!

Chaise Warr

Qualifications

• Current Programming Vice President
• USU Fee Board Member
• President's Cabinet Member
• SOAR ASUSU Representative
• AGGIE BLUE Peer Mentor
• Recruitment Chair Sigma Phi Epsilon

Goals/Plans For Office

• I will actively seek the Students' voice.
• I will show students that they make a difference by ensuring that their opinions are heard.
• I will ensure that ASUSU is more accessible to the student body.
• I will provide leadership opportunities for all those who have a desire to be involved.
• I will Promote fiscal responsibility throughout ASUSU.

Platform

As ASUSU President I will provide a well-rounded University. I will do this by actively seeking the students' voice and providing more involvement opportunities throughout the university. I BELIEVE that everyone can make a difference. And I BELIEVE in you.

Jesse Budd

Qualifications

• Entrepreneur
• Utah State Film Club President
• Logan Film Festival Vice President
• Arts and Lectures Board member 2011-2012

Goals/Plans For Office

• End Racism.
• Free Lunch for all students.
• Redistribute some of the top 1% of student's grades to the bottom 10%.
• Have love abound on campus.
• Re-establish Confidence in the future for our students.

Platform

There is a disease on campus, and unlike incurable diseases, like AIDS, USU's disease IS curable, but only by the best doctor. I AM that doctor, metaphorically speaking.

Emily Esplin

Qualifications

• ASUSU President's Cabinet; 2 years
• A-Team Peer Mentor; 3 Years
• SOAR Office Student Coordinator; 2 years
• 6 consecutive years of leadership positions

Goals/Plans For Office

• I will implement innovative ways to help counteract the increasing costs of tuition and improve the value of an education at USU.
• I will serve as an advocate for the student body with the faculty and administration at USU.
• I will actively seek student's opinions and keep them informed on issues that may influence the cost and quality of their education.
• I will work with the college senators to help accomplish their goals.
• I will bridge the gap between the Executive Council and the Academic Senate.

Platform

I will establish innovative ways to counteract increasing educational costs; I will keep students informed and serve as an advocate for their opinions, ideas, and concerns.

Joshua LeFevre

Qualifications

• I bring a wealth of diverse leadership experience ranging from USU Club establishment, local grassroots organizations, being a coach, a personal trainer and involved with various religious organizations.
• I bring the qualities of understanding, direction, kindness, empathy and others needed to guide us to future success.

Goals/Plans For Office

• Speak Up. Listen Up. Get Out. Break from the mold of simply listening to students and provide an interactive conversation for students' ideas to be vocalized and applied.
• Edible Campus. Provide innovative projects to increase sustainability and expand students' opportunities to establish a healthy lifestyle.
• Etch USU. With our logos rebranded, now is the time to strike and improve our reputation and influence in the academic world.

Platform

I believe in our ability to speak up, listen up, get out and develop a healthy campus abundant with career opportunities.

Casey Saxton

Qualifications

• President, Utah State College Republicans (2012-2013)
• Diversity Chair, ASUSU Diversity & Organizations Council (2012- 2013).
• Member, ASUSU President's Cabinet (2012-2013).
• Student Body President, Cokeville High School (2007-2008)
• Graduate, Leadership Institute's Youth Leadership School and Student Activism Conference (2012)
• Public Relations & Marketing Intern, USU Extension (2011-2013)

Goals/Plans For Office

• Establish stricter and more consistent auditing practices for our student fees to ensure student fee money is being used to benefit students and enhance the college experience.
• Diversify the Student Fee Board at-large membership to include students not actively involved in other ASUSU committees and councils.
• Encourage student officers to reach out to and participate in other groups, clubs, and organizations on campus to better understand how to represent a wider variety of students.
• Promote a student government that is more inclusive by better advertising opportunities for students to get involved with ASUSU committees and councils in order to diversify student representation.
• Facilitate an environment for the USU student government to become a more proactive and action-oriented body.

Platform

I pledge absolute integrity, proactive leadership, and to be action-oriented in order to effectively work on behalf of students as the next ASUSU Executive Vice President.

Daryn Frischknect

Qualifications

• Government Relations Council Chair 2012-2013
• Student Fee Board Student at Large 2013
• Assists planning and organizing of Brutally Honest panel 2012
• Out-of-State Recruitment Team President 2010-2013
• A-Team and Connections Peer Mentor 2010-2012
• Best Buddies member 2010-2013
• Aggie B.L.U.E. facilitator
• Aggie Radio host

Goals/Plans For Office

• I will generate more student involvement with the Utah Legislature by broadening the applications for the Government Relations Council. This will create a better representation of USU to assist in receiving the funding that is necessary in keeping your education affordable.
• I will create an open and welcoming environment for you to voice your opinions, wants and needs through office hours and implementing a convenient and secure online form.
• I will improve the Brutally Honest panel by drawing more attention to the event and giving you the opportunity to voice your opinion through early submission of questions.
• I will organize a diverse group of students who represent you and your needs. This group will create an additional outlet for the discovery and implementation of your ideas at Utah State.
• I will encourage public opinion through advancement in the "Why Should I Care" lecture series by holding more lectures that also specifically address ideas and concerns.

Platform

As Student Advocate I will represent the student needs and assist individuals when conflicts or concerns arise and represent those concerns to the State Legislature.

Michael Brice

Qualifications

• One year working on Diversity and Organizations council for ASUSU as PR Director (2010-2011)
• Under Kaho Fiefia I helped plan, publicize, fund, and execute many events on campus, helping all clubs and organizations succeed
• Current President of Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity (A very successful year)
• Fraternity growth from 8 to 19 members in my time.  First year making our philanthropic ball a financial success.  Rewrote the scholarship plan for the fraternity
• Third year living on campus with involvement with involvement in area government and Resident Life
• I know what students need, because I live with students.  I have taken Resident Life classes and know the goals of that part of the university
• Management experience in various jobs from 2006-present
• Working on gold mines with crews of different sizes, I know how to manage a budget, run a project from start to finish, and motivate people when they need it most
• I can listen when something needs fresh thinking
• Greek Council/IFC member, 2011-2013
• Working with Greek Council I have worked with budget issues, constitution, judiciary, and overall decision making for a group.  I have been involved in many of the hard decisions that have made Greek Council and our Greek community what it is today.

Goals/Plans For Office

Public Relations! – I hope to promote the Student body by making known the various committees that help the students' voice be heard!

• Energize ALL of ASUSU – I will Hold officers responsible for making everyone's USU experience better.
• GRC – I plan to utilize the Government relations council to find new ways to fund projects, and I pledge to do everything in my power to not raise student fees for any reason.
• Student Voice committee -  I plan to utilize the SVC for its intended purpose.  By working with college senators so they can appoint a student from his/her college so that every college is equally represented.
• Athletic Gender and Minority Issues Subcommittee – As a member of Psi Sigma Phi, I firmly believe that all people have the same rights, and if the opportunity presents, and students want to be heard, I will put together the AGMIS committee and address any concerns that they have.
• Sitting on the ALWC and Legacy fields board – I promise that the investment the students have voted to make will be directed as it was meant, to benefit students in the most effective way possible.
• New style poll boxes – I plan to create a way for students to be able to voice their concerns in a more up to date way.  Student polling should be fast and concise, using new techniques, social media, the ASUSU website, and any other new ways that will help the students' voice be heard!
• I plan to continue Christian Orr's transparency promise – Students will be able to see at any time what the Student Advocate is up to.  I pledge to keep everyone up to date on all things the office is doing to help them succeed, and continue to be recognized.
• Promote USU Students at all times !

Platform

As the best students in the world, USU's Students deserve the best voice. I am running for Student Advocate because I want to promote that One Great Voice! GO AGGIES!

Joey Burt

Qualifications

• I work as a paralegal to pay for my education
• I am the USU Mens Soccer Team captain
• I am an Honors student
• I am trilingual
• I am a pretty nice guy

Goals/Plans For Office

• Provide incentives for local businesses to become "Aggie Employers" so more, higher quality jobs are available to students while still in school.
• Increase frequency, awareness, and attendance at the "Brutally Honest" forums.
• Keep fee increases low by focusing increases on projects that will improve the university experience of the majority of the student body.
• Work with Logan City to reduce parking restrictions on streets around campus.
• Require contractors to employ students for the construction of the ARC.

Platform

I can be an effective advocate because I understand the needs of the student body. I will address real issues that affect the daily lives of students.

Charley Riddle

Qualifications

• HURD Committee member since 2010—Regularly worked closely with current and past ASUSU Athletic VP's
• New Student Orientation facilitator and Admissions Office intern, which has provided a strong knowledge of university policies
• Have volunteered for several ASUSU events beginning freshman year 
• Initiated the recent changes to the structure of The HURD from a club to the entire student body
• Dedicated Aggie Athletics fan, and promoter of Aggie Pride and support during athletic events

Goals/Plans For Office

• Work with Logan's Downtown Alliance and local businesses to gain more support for Aggie Athletics from the community to make Logan an even better college town
• Provide support and funding for The HURD and student events, such as tailgates, watch parties, and road trips, to promote Aggie Pride and create an infectious gameday atmosphere
• Collaborate with students, student athletes and the Athletics Department to implement marketing strategies that raise support and student attendance at all athletic events
• Lead the Aggie Life and Wellness Center Policy Board to provide student insight into the planning and designing of the new student facility
• Support club sports and intramurals by voicing student opinions while overseeing the Campus Rec Policy Board and Campus Rec Fee Committee

Platform

I will promote Aggie Pride in the campus and community, acknowledge, support and represent students and student athletes, and help lead Athletics and Campus Recreation to a new level of excellence.

Garrett Schiffman

Qualifications

• Club President-USU Baseball
• Member of the Policy Board for the Aggie Legacy Field and future
• Aggie Life and Wellness Center
• Poor Student- 3 years of school completed Debt Free
• Two year LDS Church Mission

Goals/Plans For Office

• Give current students every opportunity to enjoy extracurricular actives.
• Work with other elected officials and faculty to ensure USU students are getting their needs met.
• Do my best to stretch current USU students dollar.
• Work with USU faculty and staff to recruit new students and retain students so that long standing traditions continue to stay strong.
• Receive ideas and insight from USU students for the progress and development of the Aggie Wellness Center.

Platform

As a 3rd generation Aggie my goal in running for Athletics/Rec VP is keeping spirited traditions at USU, traditions, bringing in new students, lowering costs so experiences are more available.

Anthony Pratt

Qualifications

• Member of Allies on Campus
• Treasurer of Black Student Union
• Marketing Intern For Athletics
• A-Team Peer Mentor
• Public Relations Chair for Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity

Goals/Plans For Office

• Establish the Programming Leisure for Aggie Culture and Entertainment Board (P.L.A.C.E.)
• Providing quality acts & entertainment for the USU student body through the Aggie Alumni Association.
• Innovate Homecoming & Week of Welcome activities by adding the Annual AGGIE CONCERT.
• Hone our Aggie Traditions, Activities, & Events by introducing the AGGIE EXPERIENCE Campaign.
• Re-Energize the USU app by adding an event survey for Students to fill out after participating in events.

Platform

T.J. Pratt Program That! is more than a campaign; it's a new culture for USU. By fostering our brand, our culture, we can make USU unlike any other University in America...

Thomas Rogers

Qualifications

• Homecoming Dance, The Howl of Horror, Mardi-Gras, and End of the year bash volunteer (2011-2012)
• Student alumni member (2011-2013)
• Chair of various campus-wide events: The Howl of Horror, Mardi-Gras, 90's dance, A-Week Dance, Red Bull Chariot Race, and Spread the Word to End the Word (2012-2013)
• Best Buddies Committee (2012-2013)
• ASUSU Activities Coordinator (2012-2013)
• Member of the A-Team (2013-2014)
• 100 plus hours of service recorded on A.G.S (2011-2013)

Goals/Plans For Office

• Promote effective commutation and unity among ASUSU leaders (specifically the STAB board) and offer more leadership opportunities for returning and new students.
• Unite campus as a whole by attending and promoting events sponsored by other clubs and organizations at Utah State.
• Provide variation in activities, concerts, and lectures that appeal to all walks of life on campus.
• Manage time and money effectively to provide students with "The Ultimate Aggie Experience" that they will never forget!

Platform

I will create activities that appeal to Aggies across all walks of life through efficient management of funds, time, and an increased understanding of the differences that make Utah State unique.

Adam Addley

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge, experience, and interest in culture and religion
• Time spent abroad exploring and experiencing new cultures
• Hands-on experience helping people with disabilities gain access to higher education

Goals/Plans For Office

• Continue to support a non-discriminatory environment on campus and act as an advocate for diverse programs to the Asusu executive council, and Usu administration
• Have an understanding of the CSCO funds and allocate those funds accordingly to help enhance large diversity events. (NASC Pow-Wow, PSU Luau, Diversity Week, etc.)
• Create events that will provide rich cultural experiences for the students
• Make opportunities for diverse experiences more available and more easily accessible
• Continue to enhance and develop cultural programs and organizations on campus

Platform

Weaving together the strengths of diverse students and cultures to enhance the USU experience. Many voices equal better choices.

Blake DeVries

Qualifications

• President's cabinet
• Student Fee Board
• Government Relations Council
• Best Buddies
• Board for the new ASUSU website
• A-Team

Goals/Plans For Office

• I will continue to exemplify the diversity at Utah State University through club support and reinforcing diversity so that all students may find a place to belong.
• I will increase the efficiency of Council of Student Clubs and Organization meetings by providing fluidity of guidance-based information. 
• I will amplify efficient communication between clubs, organizations, diversity and administration. 
• I will improve public relations and advertisement for club/diversity functions, activities and events. 
• I will include international students by helping their programs to succeed.

Platform

I will ensure that EVERYONE has a place to belong at Utah State University, EVERYONE can celebrate their diversity and EVERYONE can make a difference in their own significant way. 

Sonina Hernandez

Qualifications

• Current Diversity Chair under ASUSU Organizations and Campus Diversity VP. 2012-201
• Work for Access & Diversity Center  2010-2013
• A-team  Peer Mentor Member 2010-2013
• Vice President Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. 2012-2013
• Historian and Recruitment Chair Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. 2011-2012
• Secretary Latino Student Union 2011-2012
• Student Involvement and Access & Diversity Representative for USU Open Houses 2012-2013
• Treasurer Society for Human Resource Management  2013-2014
• Helped Split the Diversity VP Council into 2 : CSCO & Diversity
• Restructured Educational Opportunity Scholarship and Connection course for underrepresented incoming students
• Organized and implemented new training program for Access & Diversity Center presidencies

Goals/Plans For Office

• Better the communication lines between CSCO clubs, underrepresented students, and ASUSU.
• Putting on events with organizations and departments for the FULL Academic school year.
• Create cooperation between students, departments, and the community in order to provide unity, understanding, and overall educational activities.
• Continue to improve the structure and purpose of CSCO in order to benefit all student clubs/organizations and their advisors.
• Restore the purpose and mission of the Organization and Campus Diversity VP.

Platform

Educating and raising awareness of cultural understanding and inclusion will promote relationships and develop new partnerships across student life at USU; leading to an environment that enriches student's educational experience.

Luis Rodriguez

Qualifications

• Founder of USU Latinos in Action Chapter/ Latino Summer Youth Camp
• Counselor at Anytown/ Inclusion Center, Salt Lake City, UT
• Mentor/ Tutor for UVU Summer Bridge Program
• Programmer for USU Val R. Christensen Service Center
• Active member of Latino Student Union

Goals/Plans For Office

• Bring more attendance to CSCO meetings.
• To really promote individuality through unity.
• Bring together clubs within Access and Diversity.
• To create organizational synergy.
• Help promote club activities.

Platform

Individuality through unity, we are all different but we must work together. A common cause and call to all, now let's follow leadership excellence.

Tom Bryner

Qualifications

• Volunteer as a coach for special Olympics 2010-present
• Special Olympics Management team member
• Director of Aggie Special Olympics team in the service center 2011-present

Goals/Plans For Office

• Improve information so that students can have an easier way of finding service events through the continued advancement of the service center web page, and the I am campaign.
• Continue legislation on unifying service efforts campus wide.
• Work on bringing the service center up to par with other service organizations throughout the state.
• Increase awareness about Aggies Giving Service and the benefits it has for students.
• Increase the number of service learning classes offered.

Platform

Enable every student with the opportunity to serve by providing a more unified and accessible direction to service opportunities.

Kevin Meacham

Qualifications

• Special Olympics Director
• Service Center Public Relations committee member
• Special Olympics committee member, 2011

Goals/Plans For Office

• Build the Aggies Giving Service program. 
• Create awareness of the Service Center.  
• Improve Service Center leadership and programs through the Director Development Course.
• Expand the impact and reach of university service through focus and improvement of CSSC. 
• Create a welcoming and exciting atmosphere in the Service Center.

Platform

Improve the university service experience through increasing the effectiveness of current programs, creating an awareness and desire to serve, and building Service Center leadership and programs. 

Justin Zizumbo

Qualifications

• Served as VP of Public Relations on Greek Council
• Organized a Greek Week and a Service Week for the Greek Community
• Been a co-chair for countless Sigma Chi philanthropy events
• Currently the President of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. 

Goals/Plans For Office

• Make volunteering more worthwhile to all my student service volunteers.
• Consistently be available to help and provide resources to every organization or student that wants to do service. 
• Continue the growth of the Campus Service Steering Committee (CSSC), a committee that includes a service chair or representative from every organization that does service.
 
• Through the CSSC, have a detailed and publicized schedule with available service events that do not overlap each other.
• Give the opportunity for organizations and students to try new things and build future leaders through service.

Platform

I will endeavor to provide opportunities and resources to all students and organizations that want to do service. I will provide a worthwhile experience for students that volunteer and serve.

Mason Anderson

Qualifications

• Currently serving on the College of Agriculture Student Ag Council
• Involved in the following clubs: Agbusiness, CFFA, YF&R, and Animal Science

Goals/Plans For Office

• Stronger Student Voice.
• Unify the College.
• Club improvement & increase involvement.
• Create more networking opportunities with future employers.
• Encourage real world experiences in curriculum.

Platform

Unify the College of Agriculture by creating opportunities for your voice and opinions to be heard. Establish a tradition of club involvement, thus furthering networking opportunities and real world experiences.

Brian D. Barnes

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Research Experience and Employment
• At-Large Student Advisor to the Student Fee Board

Goals/Plans For Office

• Increase job and internship placements for all departments and programs.
• Improve access to participate in undergraduate research.
• Develop more ways to have student ideas implemented.
• Create activities that promote unity and academic success.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility.

Platform

With your input I will work to secure your academic and future success in an uncertain world.

Ashley Lee

Qualifications

• Dietetics Club President since May 2012
• Aggie Blue Facilitator, USU Card Office employee (information center of campus)
• Church leadership positions
• SNAC Nutrition Coordinator

Goals/Plans For Office

• Increase advertising in the College of Agricultural, so students are knowledgeable of every Ag event.
• Increase involvement from each of the diverse Ag departments.
• Be there for the individual by helping those who are looking for opportunities to get involved or have questions that I can help with or find the answer to.
• Help clubs within the College of Agricultural find more fundraising opportunities.
• Help Ag students all understand why they are a part of the College of Agricultural.

Platform

Whether it be Dietetics, Aviation, Landscape Architecture, Ag Tech, or any other of the many diverse major in the college of Agricultural, each is important and deserves to be heard.

Celsie Long

Qualifications

• Student Body Historian 2010
• Miss Salem Titleholder 2010
• ASUSU Elections Committee 2011

Goals/Plans For Office

• Music appreciation assemblies in local elementary schools.
• Bring the arts to the senior citizen centers.
• Hold online contests for all fine arts students to showcase their works.
• Plan a Children's Arts Festival on campus for the community.
• Create a Bucket List for the Caine College of the Art students, allowing them to interact with the community through tasks and assignments (i.e. Clean the sink at Angies, attend the Opera Festival, etc.)

Platform

As Arts Senator, we're going to help "fine tune" the community. We'll educate and inspire by expanding the arts. By doing this, we'll create bonds to all citizens of Logan.

Ashley Underwood

Qualifications

• Currently a member of the Caine College of the Arts Council
• Had leadership positions in the community and in religious groups

Goals/Plans For Office

• I want to bring all of the departments of the college closer and to work together.
• I want to become familiar with the students in each department and their needs.
• I will plan more events as socials and fund raisers.
• Working to bring the wider community in to the events and exhibits put together by the students.
• Make art a greater part of the university.

Platform

Building an Artistic Community that will allow students a fun and expressive life.

Kailin Vannatter

Qualifications

• Greek Council
• Kappa Delta Delegate
• Arts Town Hall attendee

Goals/Plans For Office

• Help USU students get more involved and aware of Art Events.
• Help Art students get involved on campus.
• Have a successful transition with differential tuition.
• Get more participation in Art committee.
• Have a Rockin' Arts Week!!

Platform

I want to get the students on campus involved with the Arts, and the Art students involved on campus.

Caitlin Willey

Qualifications

• Artwork featured in the Tippets Art Gallery on campus
• Actress in community and semi-professional theatre including Hale Centre, Rogers Memorial, and our very own Black Box
• Woods Cross High School Arts Sterling Scholar, auditioned member of the madrigal choir
• Artwork Donor for the Davis Arts Education Gala and Hale Centre Theatre
• Publicity Committee for the Logan Institute

Goals/Plans For Office

• Consider student input for visiting artists, lecturers, and performers to increase awareness and attendance.
• Increase campus-wide publicity for art exhibitions, gallery openings, visiting performers and artists, and other university performances.
• Expand and organize student resources such as practice rooms and art spaces.
• Further unify the Caine College of the Arts through interdepartmental collaboration.
• Work more closely with the arts ambassadors to establish informative opportunities for potential arts majors.

Platform

I will network with and represent students in all facets of the arts to keep our college growing, improving, and expanding our reach for a greater cultural presence university-wide.

Sam Wright

Qualifications

• Developed many good relationships with professors and students in the art department through collaborate works I have participated in
• I understand the commitment we all share in the arts and the competitive nature of it as a business outside of college
• I have 4 years experience in logistical set up and tear down of events ranging from church services, concerts, and fundraisers
• Planned a musical summer camp for middle school aged kids for three consecutive summers.

Goals/Plans For Office

• To make the Caine College of the Arts higher profile institution with a lasting legacy of excellence, through events and innovative advertisement ideas.
• To greatly increase communication between students of the arts and the student government through the use of social media such as Youtube and more frequent town hall meetings with my fellow students.
• To unapologetically fight against proposals that increase special interest student body fees (aka collegiate level taxes) in these hard economic times.
• To be there for the students. If elected, I will want people coming to my office to talk to me and for everyone to know where my office is.

Platform

To increase communication through social media and real life interaction. To fight special interest student body fees. To make the CCA known and visible. Lastly, to be available.

Steve Mortenson

Qualifications

• Business Council, Professional Development VP, in which I have been heavily involved with the Business Council
• As a Professional Development VP I have stood for student causes, and planned events like Business Week
• Entrepreneurship Club Events VP, in which I helped plan the logistics for many different events along with a group of students
• A Team: As an A Team Peer Mentor, helped countless freshmen prepare for their time at Utah State
• Helped freshmen make the most of their first experiences as college students
• Interned for the Office of Graduate and Research Studies, where my responsibilities include budgeting, auditing, and accounting
• Interned with Icon Fitness, where I help with the social media campaign for Altra Running Shoes
• Elected as Central Campus Area Government President for Area Government President
• Stood as an advocate for on campus housing students

Goals/Plans For Office

• Boost student involvement by providing tools to help students find opportunities which fit their needs.
• Facilitate communication throughout the school; from individual students and clubs up to the administrative level.
• Assess areas of student interest that lack available opportunities for involvement and create new possibilities. Every student in the School of Business should have extracurricular activities of interest to help them excel.
• Create a council of students who are dedicated and qualified to represent the student body by providing quality extra-curricular events, taking a stand for student causes, and reaching out to the other colleges at Utah State University in an effort to create a culture of unity.
• Evaluate the opportunities differential tuition provides and make sure those funds are being used for programs the students feel are most beneficial.

Platform

Solidify the future of the School and its students by: ensuring involvement opportunities are of sound quality, upholding the 4 pillars, and preparing students to face their futures with confidence.

Douglas Ward

Qualifications

• Huntsman Scholar
• Go Global Participant
• Marketing Case Competition Winner
• Beta Alpha Psi Candidate
• VITA Volunteer

Goals/Plans For Office

• Help more students benefit from the opportunities that the school of business provides.
• Increase hands-on experiences for students - i.e. case competitions, internships.
• Connect more students with some of their most valuable resources: the professors and alumni.
• Ensure that differential tuition is making a difference for students.
• Establish a business school passport program.

Platform

The Huntsman Business School is going places; I want to help the Huntsman Students themselves go places by increasing student involvement, hands-on experiences, and connections with professors and alumni.

Matthew Anderson

Qualifications

• CHaSS Council
• ASUSU President's Cabinet
• USU Government Relations Council
• ASUSU Fee Board
• Legacy Fields Policy Board
• Pi Sigma Alpha Board (Political Science Honor Society)

Goals/Plans For Office

• Unify our college while promoting the diversity of the various departments/programs.
• Work to reduce student fees where possible.
• Better represent student opinions and concerns
• Reorganize and Strengthen CHaSS Council.
• Connect students with ASUSU, student services, and university opportunities.

Platform

As your Senator, I will provide platforms for you to address and improve your college experience. Our college is a vital part of USU and I will promote that message among our student government, faculty, and administration.

Caitlyn Lewis

Qualifications

• Alpha Chi Omega leadership positions (Historian, Chaplin)
• Programmer for ASUSU's Diversity Council (2011-2012)
• CHaSS student for the past three years
• Team leader and chaperone at BYC (Bonneville Youth Council)
• Communication and leadership expertise
• Desire and passion for change and student voice
• High school yearbook editor and historian

Goals/Plans For Office

• Increase student voice through online platforms.
• Offer more internship and scholarship opportunities.
• A weekly social hour for students and professors to interact and network.
• Plan fundraisers for more CHaSS scholarships.
• Help provide smaller class sizes with more major only classes.

Platform

Creating a less stressful educational environment by increasing student voice, preparing students for future career opportunities, and boosting overall college morale.

Danielle Manley

Qualifications

• CHaSS council member for the year 2012-2013
• CHaSS week director
• A member of CHaSS departments for three years
• Teaching assistant for three semesters for CMST 1020

Goals/Plans For Office

• Accurately represent CHaSS through the constituents of the college at academic senate meetings.
• Create a connection between students and faculty by organizing lecture events, alumni luncheons and networking opportunities.
• Bring to light any problems in CHaSS and successfully address those problems.
• Use the budget to effectively create a better academic experience for CHaSS students.
• Use my power and resources as an academic senator to create several fundraisers and eventually provide a new CHaSS scholarship.

Platform

As the CHaSS senator I would like to create a positive connection between students and faculty in order to improve the academic experience in all departments throughout the college.

Matthew Ditto

Qualifications

• Education Council VP
• Academic Fee Board Member
• A-Team (Peer Mentor)
• Entrepreneurship Club VP
• School Ambassador (BYU-I)

Goals/Plans For Office

• Restructure the Student Council and write charters for every position.
• Raise a Scholarship of at least 1000 dollars from alumni, students and faculty
• Create a Scholarship committee and write legislation for the parameters of those who can receive the scholarship.
• Market events to students specifically Research opportunities offered by the College and the professors.
• Create an App for both Apple and Android products specific to the college of education that can be a quick reference for the students in the College of Education.

Platform

Expand and restructure student involvement to develop, publicize, and enrich our academic, financial and social opportunities.

Melissa Meyerpeter

Qualifications

• Kappa Delta Sorority, Leadership Chair 2013-present
• College of Education and Human Services Student Council, Marketing chair 2012-present
• Hurd Committee Member 2011-2013
• Student Traditions and Activities Board Member 2011-2013
• Resident Assistant 2011-2012
• Syracuse for Sight, Volunteer Coordinator 2009-2010

Goals/Plans For Office

• Increase recognition of ALL CEHS departments.
• Create a Student Concerns forum within each department.
• Foster student-faculty relationships to aide students in the letter of recommendation process.
• Increase publicity of college events through advanced planning, advertising, and the use of social media.
• Promote/encourage college involvement by localizing information about college
events and involvement opportunities.
• Build/improve upon the scholarship that was started this year.
• Promote unity among the college.
• Be the voice of CEHS.

Platform

By making the changes you want to see, We can make The College of Education and Human Services something you're proud to be a part of. We can do it!

Christopher John Bentley

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Shayli Elliott

Qualifications

• Active member of the Society of Women Engineer
• Member of the Engineering Council
• Previously a Resident Assistant for the Living Leaning Community
• Montezuma-Cortez High School Senior Class President and Student Body President

Goals/Plans For Office

• Give engineering students the chance to meet with industry on a more regular and intimate basis.
• Help find ways to increase the funding for all types of engineering research.
• Be a listening ear and a strong voice in order to help the needs of students be heard as well as acted upon.
• Always being a positive but firm advocate for the College of Engineering on the University level.
• To be extremely visible and available to all engineering students daily

Platform

I will be the voice of engineering students. I will fight to get your opinions heard and put into action. My name – Shayli Elliott and I am your Engineering Senator.

London Saxton

Qualifications

• Engineering Council member for the past two years
• Statics TA and tutor for five semesters: I know how to listen to student's concerns and help them develop skills to become and feel successful
• I taught myself guitar and performed last winter in front of a 3000+ audience
• Best Buddies and Special Olympic mentor: Best experiences for listening and being a friend

Goals/Plans For Office

• Increase the percentage of students that continue on to their sophomore and junior years.
• Continue to invest funds into the tutoring programs and to increase funds where there is a need.
• Implement current engineering software into the curriculum.
• Install a stapler on the 1st floor of the ENGR building.
• Promote the fact that Engineering is fun and rewarding through clubs and events.

Platform

To help all students have a great experience while studying at USU; academically as well as outside of the classroom through clubs and events.

Tucker Smith

Qualifications

• Transfer Ambassador President, USU Admissions Office, Logan, UT, Fall 2011 to Present
• Selected as the primary student manager for recruiting prospective USU transfer students
• Served as a member of Ambassador Cabinet, a group of 8 students that presides over a team of 80 Ambassadors
• Represented USU at junior college campus visits, high school presentations, and recruitment open houses
• Student Body President, Snow College, Ephraim, UT, April 2010 to April 2011
  • Managed a budget of over $200,000
  • Represented Snow College on the state level as a member of the Utah Student Association
  • Selected by the United States Library of Congress as one of 15 American student body presidents to represent the nation on an exchange to Moscow, Russia
• Board of Trustees Voting Member, Snow College, Ephraim, UT, April 2010 to April 2011
  • Represented the student opinion on important issues including tuition and fees
• Ambassador, Snow College Admissions Office, Ephraim, UT, 2006 to 2007 and 2009 to 2010
  • Hosted prospective Snow College students during on campus recruitment events
  • Represented Snow College at high school presentations, and recruitment open houses

Goals/Plans For Office

• Vivaciously support the proper allocation of student fee money. This includes vigorous opposition to any unnecessary increase in fees as well as assuring that current fees are spent where they will be most beneficial for engineering students.
• Spread awareness amongst engineering students about current opportunities, issues, and decisions that will affect their experience as students in the College of Engineering.
• Facilitate an uncomplicated system by which engineering students can make their needs and wishes known and ensure that this information is advocated to the decision-making authorities. Promote improvement to academic curriculum in an effort to generate engineers that are more marketable to industry (i.e. advocate the replacement of Solid Edge with Solid Works).
• Sponsor events that are tailored to the needs and wants of engineering students. This will be accomplished by actively seeking input from students with regards to the type of activities that they would like to see occur within the college of engineering.

Platform

The student voice is the most critical voice to be heard when decisions about fees and curriculum are made. I promise to advocate decisions that will benefit you most.

Brittney Garbrick

Qualifications

• Masters of Human Resources Student Association Vice President
• Alpha Chi Omega Vice President

Goals/Plans For Office

• Increase graduate student involvement within each of their departments and the university as a whole.
• Provide avenues for graduate students to get equal opportunities for research and project funding.
• Incorporate a graduate student committee to act as a liaison between each department and its graduate students.
• Provide better benefits, funding, and scholarships for graduate students.
• Create awareness for all graduate students as to what is offered/available from the Graduate School as far as funding, scholarships, etc.

Platform

My plan is to give a voice back to the graduate students within ASUSU and within their own colleges. We are a huge part of this campus and it is about time we start showing it.

Crista Sorensen

Qualifications

• Manager for the USU Student Organic Farm for two seasons
• Actively served on the Ag Student Council for two years
• I serve on several committees within the University; Student Health and Wellness Advisory Board, Sustainability Council, Blue Goes Green Grant Committee.
• Student Director of Students for Sustainability.

Goals/Plans For Office

• Address the unique needs of graduate students when organizing events.
• Approach meetings with an open mind when dealing with increasing fees, graduate students have different needs. 
• Bring a perspective of maturity and life experience to student involvement groups. 
• Help bring increased study support for the over crowed classes
• Increase student engagement for the Presidents Climate Action Plan of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

Platform

I have a strong desire to serve my graduate student body with a mature and open mind. I have strong leadership skills. Once I start a project, I see it through to the end.

Cameron Lawrence

Qualifications

• Participated in the College of Natural Resources Student Council as a Club Coordinator (2012,2013)
  • Organized events such as "The Real Howl"
  • Attended a Leadership Retreat
  • Helped plan and participate in other activities such as: The Holiday Social, Various Service Projects
  • Festival of Trees
• Selected to work as a student counselor for Hashawha- Outdoor School (2012)
• Secretary of my student body in High School (2011)
• Helped coordinate a local blood drive (2011)
• Worked with Maryland School for the Deaf to gather volunteers for activities such as: Sports Games, Haunted Houses, Interpreter Conferences (2010,2011)

Goals/Plans For Office

• Plan service projects that can be continuous throughout the year. Working with residents in the Valley to facilitate relationships and encourage networking between the College and the Community.
• Increase Natural Resources student involvement in USU and QCNR sponsored activities.
• Focus our efforts on increasing the sustainability of our campus through composting projects, consumption of energy competitions between freshman housing areas, and increasing awareness of total consumption and waste over the entire campus.
• Double the amount of current students we have participating in undergraduate research projects.
• Make outdoor recreational activities accessible to students in QCNR and USU as a whole. Creating pamphlets, posters, and announcements that advertise recreational possibilities around Logan and Cache Valley.

Platform

If elected Natural Resource Senator, I will focus on service opportunities, sustainability measures, and increased student involvement in QCNR and USU sponsored activities.

Zachary Steven Anderson

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Researcher in the USU Applied Entomology Lab (February 2012-Present)
• Vice President/Administrative Assistant of Science Council - heavily involved in the planning and execution of Science Week (April 2012-Present)
• Student Liaison for the 2013 Academic Fee Board

Goals/Plans For Office

• Expand the Undergraduate Research program so that students can apply the science they learn in the classroom.
• Increase networking with employers to help students secure internships and jobs.
• Support our advising departments so students receive necessary guidance as they prepare for post-graduate education or the workforce.
• Promote the quality of our classrooms and labs via the Classroom Improvement Fund (CIF).
• Recruit underrepresented and underprivileged students into the College of Science.

Platform

Students will exit our university with higher standards of intellectual achievement and financial stability as undergraduate research, classroom development and internship experiences are improved as result of my efforts.

Kellie Erickson

Qualifications

• Socials chair in my sorority with experience planning large events
• Helped with STAB throughout the past two years
• Helped with behind the scenes at major events such as The Howl and Welcome Week
• Spirit commissioner at my high school and planned large school-wide events throughout one year

Goals/Plans For Office

• To promote undergrad research by establishing an online page updated every month with the lab jobs and volunteer positions available on campus.
• Hear as many opinions as possible by recruiting a diverse group of people from as many majors as possible to be on my science council.
• Plan meaningful lectures and events that people will want to attend and look forward to.
• Plan student and teacher get together events to allow students to get to know the faculty as well as network for future occupations.
• Get the scientific advances accomplished at Utah State more known throughout the school and community.

Platform

I hope to improve the college of science by promoting undergrad research, hearing as many diverse opinions as possible, and planning events that give students the tools to excel.

Darren Mckinnon

Qualifications

• Society of Physics Students President
• Society of Physics Students Outreach
• Science Unwrapped Activity Planning

Goals/Plans For Office

• I will help establish a stronger presence on campus for the college of science and science related clubs.
• I will strive to ensure student involvement in the community outreach program Science Unwrapped.
• I will help provide opportunities for students to improve their professional writing and communication skills.
• I will help provide more opportunities for multi-club events to encourage club participation.
• I will strive for more student involvement with clubs by offering more student outreach opportunities for science clubs and organizations.

Platform

I plan to establish stronger presences on campus for the College of Science and related clubs through opportunities to improve professional skills, student and community outreach, and stronger inter-club relations.