Candidates for ASUWT 2012-2013

                         Candidates for Senate

                                           Kelly Mooney

Why have you decided to run for office?

Since starting at UWT in 2010, I have been passionate about advocating for students’ rights. My first year was focused on other endeavors outside of student government such as: GALA President and serving as a member on the Services and Activities Committee (SAFC). This academic school year 2011-2012 I have had the pleasure to serve as an ASUWT Senator and Initiatives & Concerns (ICC) Co-chair. This year has been amazing and I would like to continue the projects and work that I have done this year.

What experiences and qualifications do you have?

Having the experience of working in business prior to my attendance here at UWT has given me the opportunity to understand business, government, and need for community involvement and community voice. I have been in management and a leadership position for over 10 years in the professional world, while maintaining my ability to see the big picture. I understand the needs of the students through close examination of surveys from the past six years, personal conversations with many students, staff, and faculty, and through my position on the SAFC in 2010-2011 and as an ASUWT Senator this year.

What I really want students to know about me is.....

My passion and commitment to UWT is the most important thing students should know about me. I have been here for almost two years; in that time I served the students in numerous capacities. Most importantly, I feel I have sought out opportunities to get the students’ voice heard and have accomplished all I have planned to so far as an ASUWT Senator this year. I still have lots planned for spring quarter, so keep your eyes out!

Describe how you plan to balance your duties with ASUWT with your current academic load, social life, family life, etc.

I have found a very nice balance as it is in my academic load and extracurricular activities in school. The most important thing that remains is my balance between work, school, and life. I do not have any children as of yet, so I do not have that need to stay at home and devote a lot of time to my child. My personality serves as the necessary factor in this equation. I am a very balanced person as it is, so an added responsibility of senator position will not interfere with my personal well-being either. I will be able to serve the students with a limited amount of stress. This year has been amazing and I am applying for the same position so I know it will not be a problem!

                                           Akua Asare-Konadu

Why have you decided to run for office?

This year I was fortunate enough to be elected into Senate. Throughout this year, I was able to gain a new perspective in higher education and the meaning of advocacy. I learned alot by being a part of ASUWT, and have had a chance to contribute to students. The committee I was a co-chair of successfully ran a postcard campaign in order to address the threat of further funding cuts for financial aid. In our efforts, we were able to gain the support of almost 10% of the student’s population, who submitted personal stories of how financial aid cuts would affect their education. Since legislators had been asking to hear students’ opinions directly, I consider this a major accomplishment. I have a growing passion to help students. I want to come back and keep building on the foundation we started last year.