USAC candidates goals for 2012-2013
By Daily Bruin Staff
May 7, 2012 9:46 a.m.
Correction: The original version of this article contained several errors. Lana Habib El-Farra is running for external vice president. Allyson Taylor is a third-year anthropology student. Taylor Mason is a third-year international development studies student.
The Daily Bruin asked candidates to list their goals for the coming year if they are elected.
President
David Bocarsly
Bruins United
Third-year economics student
- Foster Bruin Pride: Reignite USC Rivalry
- Combat Inefficiencies: Alternative FUNdraising, Up the Outreach
- Improve Climate: Multi-Cultural Network
- Advocacy: Presidential Elections Engagement, Student Advocate
Internal Vice President
Andrea “Andi” Hester
Bruins United
Third-year global studies student
- Corporate sponsorship guide & advocacy
- Student leader networking to foster dialogue, understanding & co-programming among student groups
- Safety expansion and increased awareness of safety resources
External Vice President
Lana Habib El-Farra
Independent
Second-year political science student
- Prioritize legislation that cuts costs for students
- Push for same day voter registration to increase student turnout
- Expand lobby trainings to the greater campus
- Host public forums for all students
Raquel Saxe
Bruins United
Third-year political science student
- Increase the Student Voice in the UC Regents
- Community-wide Engagement in 2012 Election
- Advocate to Protect Apron Parking
- Empower You Through Campus Advocacy Liaisons
- Nonpartisan Current Event Updates
Academic Affairs Commissioner
Kim Davis
Bruins United
Third-year history student
- Mobile class enrollment
- Mid-Quarter evaluations for instructors
- Advocating for Communities & Conflict in the Modern World
- Academic Inequity Awareness & Resource Fair
- Student Voice Empowerment Forums
Facilities Commissioner
Stephen Kraman
Bruins United
Third-year business economics student
- Implement a Sustainability Task Force
- Improve Roommate Matching and Swapping
- LGBT Theme Community and Gender Neutral Housing Advocacy
- Perimeter Lighting
- Reemphasize Relations with ORL
Campus Events Commissioner
Jan Tancinco
Independent
Third-year world arts and cultures and political science student
- Host eclectic collection of free concerts, lectures, and movies that reflect Bruin interests.
- Coordinate Bruin Bash.
- Help plan Welcome Back, Pauley! festivities.
- Offer co-programming opportunities
Community Service Commissioner
Anees Tyaba Hasnain
Independent
Third-year sociology student
- Link Bruins to service projects via Issues Awareness Week/Alternative Spring Break
- Progress manual for service projects
- Help Bruins reduce legal risk via Student Risk Education Committee workshops
Cultural Affairs Commissioner
Allyson Taylor
Bruins United
Third-year anthropology student
- Art Minor: Makes art classes accessible to non-majors
- Dance Series: Gives dance groups a place to perform regularly
- Increasing Visibility: CAC Attack: Taking a stance on campus climate issues
Taylor Mason
Independent
Third-year international development studies student
- Concert to celebrate the reopening of Pauley
- Help student organizations book artists and guest speakers for events
- Discuss issues of labels and identity through art
- Expand the Rock the Vote concert
Financial Supports Commissioner
Taylor Bazley
Independent
Second-year political science student
- USAC revenue through alternative means
- Question financial efficiency
- Program to teach budgeting and personal finance
- Incorporate student groups into FSC
- Resources more accessible
- USAC Accountability
Sahil Seth
Bruins United
Third-year economics student
- Sponsor Entrepreneurship: increased classes/ competitions
- Ensure financial health: workshops, scholarships and lobby congress
- Postgraduate preparation: graduate testing prep and alumni connection
Student Welfare Commissioner
Cassarah Chu
Independent
Third-year communication studies student
- Help Bruins create and/or maintain a positive body image
- Increase access to unbiased information on drugs and behaviors with unclear health effects
- Promote physical, mental and emotional health
General Representative
Carly Yoshida
Bruins United
Second-year English student
- Keeping Sex Sexy: A Sexual Health and Safety Campaign
- Fitness Webisodes: tips for a healthy lifestyle on campus.
- BASIC Cooking Classes: learn the fundamentals of healthy cooking.
Michael Starr
Bruins United
Third-year Spanish and linguistics student
- Camp-outs Inside the New Pauley Pavillion: Help us win March Madness
- Sunset Rec Revitalization: Spring Quarter Fridays/Splash-In Movies
- Taste of Westwood Restaurants: Bruins Night out in the Village
Yasar Mohebi
Bruins United
Second-year psychobiology student
- Study Abroad Re-Orientation
- Harnessing the untapped power of UCLA computers to do life-saving research
- Increase Global Outreach Opportunities
- Continue efforts to make UCLA a Fair Trade University
SOURCE: USAC candidates. Graphics reporting by James Barragan, Bruin senior staff. Graphic by Amy Sherrard, Bruin senior staff.
