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Throughout our time at Miami University, we all call Oxford home; it is undoubtedly a special place, both on and off campus. That being said, we believe it is our responsibility to make the Miami University experience all that it can be, whether that be during the school day, in the evenings, or on the weekends. Campus involvement is crucial, for students, in having a positive college experience. We should receive fair treatment when registering for classes, we should receive fair wages as student workers, we should have a fair meal plan, and we should not have any unfair barrier put in front of us. Ultimately, the university exists for us, the students. We should reconcile with that fact and actively pursue a more perfect university because the ability to change what is wrong is in our hands-- as it ought to be.
If elected, we will continue our pursuit to make your years on campus all that they can be. We can do this by demanding fair and honest policy from the university for the students. We’ve collectively held jobs on campus ranging from dining to janitorial to administrative work, giving us the personal experience of a vast majority of student workers. Further, with our collective experiences on the Board of Trustees, on Associated Student Government, and our involvement as executives of student organizations, we understand the difficulty of navigating the student organization funding process. Our student leaders deserve stronger communication and clarity between ASG, Student Activities, and student organizations; to understand the changes, why rules are changing, and to enhance student input on these decisions. Pulling our skills together, we have the leverage to ensure unity and greater dialogue between these parties who ultimately want what is best for us. Furthermore, with direct experience eating and working in Miami Dining, we understand the inner workings of the meal plan, and will serve as steadfast advocates for the student interest in improving the current system so it is fair, honest, and responsible. We understand what needs to be done to make the experience of students on campus a fair one, because it is your university.
diversity & inclusion
student life & wellness
student safety
The goal of our safety services and university policy should not be detainment and detention, but protection and safety-- no one on this campus should be afraid to seek help for their friends, peers, and neighbors when their life is in danger. While there are many different student and institutional interests in our community, the ultimate goal of all of these interests is safety and security of students, community members, and emergency service personnel. That is our philosophy when handling the complex issues of alcohol, sexual assault, mental health, hazing, and all other issues of student well-being. When discussing sexual assault, alcohol over-consumption, mental health, and overall safety, conversations can become uncomfortable. These issues that exist in our community are prevalent, and despite the difficulty in addressing them, we believe that we can make a difference in order to improve the safety and security of students, both off and on campus.
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This means applying pressure on the university to address Title IX violations and the mental health issues that plague college students. Additionally, it requires the reinforcement and creation of strong and permanent networks between Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic, ASG, the various university departments, and the City of Oxford to better understand where there is room for agreement and cooperation on initiatives that uphold our ultimate goal: safety. It sounds simple enough, but as we know, in practice it is incredibly difficult. This effort is obviously multifaceted, so focusing solely on support services for student safety cannot be the only pillar offered as refuge for students. It also requires the same familiar effort of diversifying our entertainment options and culture on and off campus. More options are needed uptown. We will, if elected, continue the long process of getting a movie theater while expanding the movie options in Armstrong-- because we should be able to see Dunkirk or Black Panther just like the rest of the country. If this means working for bike sharing, wifi, and more multicultural events uptown, we will be willing to commit to these initiatives. Students deserve these opportunities to build a community with their peers-- with alcohol not being the sole bonding agent. As your Student Body President and Vice President, we will use our experience and existing networks to create stronger bonds in our community.
We adamantly believe in a diverse and inclusive student body at Miami University; not just in the meaning or marketing value of saying the words, but in the difficult and substantive change that is required to achieve this ideal. In our community’s culture and in the structural foundations of our university, the principles of equality, social justice, and inclusion must reverberate soundly and clearly. When students on campus feel marginalized or excluded, we cannot afford to sit back and be content with the steps we have already made. Instead, we need to to actively pursue the difficult challenges that still lie before us. This includes diversity in all forms: race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, socio-economic status, etc. We believe genuinely welcoming and providing a sense of belonging for all students by upholding these basic tenets of social justice and equality. These problems are difficult to tackle but we bring both the tangible experience and the dedication to these principles to get the job done.
If elected Student Body President and Vice President, we will continue this fight; just as we have throughout the past three years. From pressing university admissions for a truly more diverse student body in every sense of the word, to being a dependable ally to diverse students, to simply listening to stories and thoughts about experiences on campus, we will carry on the arduous and just cause against all forms of inequality in the structures and culture of our university. For example, we owe international students the services necessary to navigate the immensely complex visa and legal process of being a student in the United States-- not just lip service and an ineffective and overworked staff. We owe low income students opportunities to excel, pursue, and take advantage of the wide variety of opportunities that those from more privileged backgrounds have easier access to: from study abroad to joining a club sports team. Simply put, we owe all students the basic values of inclusion and acceptance on this campus, regardless of their individual identities.