President
Our four candidates for President of the SFUO.
Opening Statements
- Marc Kelly: We’re part of a hierarchy, which means we are subjected to different rights; quotes Policy 1-10; uOttawa admin doesn’t want to implement policies that give us enough power, they wants to keep it for themselves to subjugate us; we do not have democratic control over our education, our institution; we need to gain more rights, freedoms (i.e. over the syllabus, currently decided by professor); we need a policy that permits students to decide how we want to learn.
- Renaud Garner: Wasn’t in the race to win at last year’s by-election, just in it to prove a point; now he wants to be in charge. What needs to be improved on campus, potshot at Seamus! 24 hour libraries a necessity, already exists in many university; scalable scholarships, already exist, just need to change the rules; ethics committee, respect in Shinerama campaigns (bullshit; know what you’re talking about first). Co-op programs needed. There’s a time for strikes, campaigns, but it needs to be balanced out. Respect goes a long way, and it needs to be the number 1 policy; serve students with REASON.
- Tyler Steeves: Known as student, leader, friend; CA in residence, 101 week guide, dedicated involvement. Time, attention and expertise – in leadership communication. There’s no gap that effective communication can’t overcome. Renew the compromise, cooperation; effervescent campus life, for all students. It’s YOUR campus; every student has something to offer, but they need the resources to make change. Have an open-source community, develop reciprocal relationship – working WITH, not FOR the administration, and resorting to activism as a final result. Amalgamated events calendar, since the current one isn’t up to date. Make sure 101 week doesn’t end after 101 week.
- Seamus Wolfe: The only one with SFUO executive experience; started Centre for Equity & Human Rights, students now have support in their time of need; also, brought Task Force on Campus Racism (meeting tonight @ 6pm!), worked collaboratively to try and end racism; had shuttles up and running two days after the OC Transpo bus strike, getting students to their exams (whoo!); ended proposed Code of Conduct from uOttawa administration, through long and drawn-out process; rights of students, community, and student life are key aspects of his platform.
Moderated Questions
Open-Floor Questions
Closing Statements
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