Zuhairah Scott

Thursday, April 30, 1998

Zuhairah Scott

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

To know and not to act, is not to know. This single phrase
identifies the main ideological motivation for my desire to be a
public servant. Throughout my educational career at UCLA it has
become increasingly important to me that I play an integral role in
initiating and developing the visions and goals of the student
body. I have achieved this goal by participating in various campus
activities, which include serving as a resident assistant and as a
student appointee to the Campus Retention Committee.

Advocating holistic student success on campus broadened my own
understanding of the wide range of issues that affect student
educational preparation and achievement. Through these experiences
I have gained the vision needed to continue the Academic Affairs
Commission’s role of empowering, educating and motivating students
to achieve academic success.

My dedication to create positive social change has led me to
desire a position within USAC. The main goals and objectives I
would like to accomplish in my position as Academic Affairs
Commissioner include:

1. Reforming UCLA undergraduate admission criteria

2. Continuing and expanding support for student outreach
efforts

3. Creating college preparation centers in educationally
disadvantaged areas of Los Angeles

4. Providing academic credit for campus and community projects.
Strong, visionary leadership is necessary to ensure all students
are represented, retained and actively engaged in their educational
experience at UCLA. This is why I am running for the position of
the Academic Affairs commissioner for USAC.