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As senior class president and
vice president, Leamon and
Melton put in a great deal of
effort to meet the expectations
of the class of 2004. But that
effort fell short in a number of
categories, particularly in
those categories that mattered
the most. Without success in
several key obligations of the
office, their term falls flat.
ISSUES I COMMENTS
Continue the previous administra- Herman appropriately has drawn on for
tion’s work to address graduate and mer GPSF President Page’s platform and
professional student concerns i has built upon strong ideas.
Work with UNC administrators in With the success of a child-care fair,
responding to students’ needs for Herman’s efforts to improve services have
child care services been met with considerable progress.
Explore how the Honor Code applies While no blanket standard is available,
to graduate and professional stu- Herman has been working toward institut
dents and teaching assistants ing a mandatory honor code test for TAs.
Make necessary changes to Honor More Honor Court positions have been cre-
Court systems for UNC’s graduate ated and more resources have been allotted
and professional schools for graduate and professional courts.
Work to improve effectiveness of Herman’s administration has worked with
UNC’s Counseling and Psychologicala health
Services group to sfflrten JpPS resjfcnse times.
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ISSUES 1 COMMENTS
Implement more campuswide Conte’s vague platform suggestion for fun
programs programming has been substantiated by
weak events such as “Camp Crafty.”
Increase RHA involvement Recruited officers to fill vacant area
governments in Connor, Cobb and Craige
i residence halls.
Bid to host RHA state conference at While Conte got shot down for hosting a
UNC state summit in the immediate future, RHA
hopes to place a bid a few years from now.
Enhance security initiatives Conte met with University officials but has
few accomplishments to show for those
meetings, other than a community watch.
Solicit feedback from students RHA’s ill-conceived recommendation to
regarding potential ban on smoking ban smokingffi fesi|ence halls was justified
by an unscientific s^vey.
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Dan Herman
GPSF PRESIDENT
Herman has done a remarkable job of fol
lowing in Branson Page’s footsteps and con
tinuing the success of the Graduate and
Professional Student Federation.
Kristin Conte
RHA PRESIDENT
Conte’s platform was meager and vague,
and her leadership of the Residence Hall
Association has failed to yield significant
improvements.
Spring Report Cards
George Leamon and Doug Melton SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS
ISSUES ! COMMENTS
Get seniors involved in the selection of the The officers are responsible for the noticeable lack of senior
2004 Commencement speaker. input in this year’s process. Julius Chambers, this year’s speak
er, is highly respected, but he is already a faculty member.
Facilitate input regarding the class of 2004’s j Again, the pair should have made greater efforts to get more
gift to the University. j seniors in the loop.
Implement a senior service project in which Many graduating seniors would be hard-pressed to donate
seniors can participate without much hardship their CCI laptop computers to campus and nonprofit groups,
or difficulty. as is called for by the officers’ drive.
Choose eager, dedicated and hard-working This year’s marshals performed well, judging by their unde
senior marshals. j niable effort and the measurable success of the many differ
i ent types of events that took place.
Organize a variety of fund raising, service and With the helr>o£*ii%|||gjhals, Leamon and Melton brought
social events for seniors. about a sujafjlntial arrafipf senior nights at local bars, blood
drives anallind-raising Uforts.
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ISSUES I COMMENTS
Encourage student participation Improved overall atmosphere by tripling
with better Homecoming events number of events and generating increased
attendance.
UNC ONE Card entrance policy at Ensuring student use of student tickets
athletic events helps in arguments for more student seats
but causes short-term headaches for fans.
Improving communication between A security panel has helped to establish pri
students and security officials orities of event security officials and clear
communication channels with students.
ONE Card accessibility at event Implemented groundwork for further use
concessions of ONE Cards to pay for drinks and snacks
at games.
Repair CAA’s poor reputation McMillan has worked to ensure that CAA
officers clean show and don’t abuse
their ticket|^vileg|es.
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ISSUES ! COMMENTS
Response to the UNC Board of Congress’ resolution to oppose the hikes
Trustees’ tuition proposal was released well after the BOT’s vote and
thus was ineffective.
Constitutional funding for the exec- Members of Congress who opposed the fee
utive and judicial branches of stu- shift actively and successfully campaigned
dent government for the referendum’s defeat.
Examining and tweaking the Congress changed and enforced part of the
Student Code to clarify and correct Code, such as the appointment of a solicitor
its many flaws general, but far more must be done.
Fair distribution of funds for student While Congress made several controversial
organizations and speakers appropriations, it gave money in a fair man
ner to groups that best identified their intent.
Creation of stipends for student gov- New stipends are in place that will allow
ernment officers students to hold oißfcers more accountable
and will sMw appreciation for their effort.
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Slmrell McMillan
CAA PRESIDENT
The Carolina Athletic Association’s percep
tion among students has improved markedly
under McMillan’s leadership.
Student Congress
UNDER LEADERSHIP OF WILL DUPONT
The 85th has had really good highs and
really bad lows, but hard work from Charlie
Anderson and Abby Youngken, among oth
ers, has compensated for faulty leadership.
MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2004
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