April 22, 2004, Page 4
Managing a constituency of college students is harder than predicting when Stop Day will be.
Student Congress president holds an important position. She is in charge of and an example to the rest of the student body.
With this in mind, The Owl staff has assembled a list of advice for the new StuCo president.
- Take an active role in creating change. Be involved in decisions that affect students.
- Be accessible to students. Hold office hours.
- Communicate to the student body directly, not exclusively through e-mails.
- Live up to your campaign promises.
- Don’t be the administration’s lapdog.
- Be honest with students.
- Make students aware of StuCo responsibilities.
- Hold “StuCo President in Residence” at least once a semester to find out student concerns.
- Be aware that your actions will be watched by others.
- Be willing to listen.
- Don’t delay Stop Day until the last minute.
- Keep it in perspective. You’re never going to please everyone, no matter how hard you try.
This is an important role, but it’s not life or death. Remember to be a student first.
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