RESPONSIBILITES
Serves as interim A.S. president in event of office vacancy
Appoints and dismisses councilmembers on A.S. committees
SALARY ‘amp; BENEFITS
$5,250 per year
A-spot parking upgrade
WHY WE ENDORSE HER Has the ambition and game plan needed to revamp student life.
There’s no denying it: Stephanie Usry in an exceptional leader. That much is clear from speaking with just about anyone running for office next year. ‘I feel like she could have run for president,’ one Student Voice! campuswide senator candidate said. Whether they be SV!, Clean Slate or independent, the majority of candidates mentioned Usry by name as someone they look forward to working with next year ‘mdash; and a good portion said she’s responsible for their own interest in student government.
Although Usry took a hiatus from council politics this year, she remains entrenched in UCSD student life, maintaining a sophisticated understanding of A.S. dynamics. But rather than getting bogged down in the petty fuss that’s been so detrimental to the current council, Usry is energetic and forward thinking. Her approach to the office of student life lies in small, manageable changes that add up to make a big impact on students. And although she has ambitious goals for next year, she’s armed with a thoughtful and meticulous game plan.
Unlike her opponent, Usry’s passionate about committee work ‘mdash; often the place where real changes are made ‘mdash; recognizing the most effective way to facilitate campus improvement. She’s also practical about what doesn’t work, noting that A.S. resolutions, which have dominated council attention this year, are ultimately words without action and currently lack meaningful followup.
But perhaps most importantly, she understands the big picture. She’ll be able to protect student interests when working with administrators on projects like the Sun God Festival because she knows when and how to compromise effectively. Her extensive familiarity with the nuances of UCSD bureaucracy and her ability to see the forest through the trees make her a successful leader, capable of making a measurable impact for the better on student life next year. Now if only she’d run for president.