Candidate for SA VP Looks to Revitalize Student Space

By Sam Michel

In announcing his campaign for Student Association Executive Vice President, Mike Adam knew how much voters had been hearing about the use of student space on campus. But the sophomore, double majoring in Political Science and Music, believes his proposal on student space will bring a fresh perspective to an issue that seems to have stalled amongst University officials. 

In discussing the issue of student space with WRGW News, Adam noted that the initiative, long championed by the current SA administration, has failed to gain the recognition it properly deserves.  Adam believes his leadership experience as a greek housing manager and as a member of the Residence Hall Association has helped him build relationships with University officials that would continue if he ere elected to serve as one of the student body’s chief lobbyists to the University. Adam has also proposed creating student spaces in all residential dorms, tailored to the needs of individual resident communities.  He does recognize how ambitious his plan is. 

“I believe that by proposing a small capital investment in improved residence hall community space—rather than plans for long-term university expenditures—the administration will be more amiable to working with student leaders,” Adam said. 

Adam’s platform also focuses on traditional SA campaign policy points such as increasing the student government’s accountability and transparency, seeking alternative funding sources for the 400+ student organizations, and providing more on-campus housing options for fraternities and sororities. 

Adam did comment on the campaign by former U-at-Large Senator Hugo Scheckter, currently seeking the SA Presidency, which mocks the lack of accountability by the school administration towards the student body. 

“I do have to agree with King Hugo when he speaks about university officials being less than stellar in terms of their response to student issues,” Adam commented. 

With that in mind, Adam says he would push for greater student representation in the university by advocating that there be a student spot on the Board of Trustees. 

Adam is a sophomore from Long Island.  He is running against Will Ellingson and Kostas Skordalos for SA Executive Vice President. The Election will be held on Wednesday, March 20^th through Thursday, March 21st.