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A commu— nity where friendships are built and enriched, a place where education remains valued, and a realm where the hope of a better tomorrow is continually realized through an attentive and responsive Student Government that is a Vibrant, productive clear voice for all IIT stu- dents. It is my intention to make those of us who are unaware of the SGA’s positive influ— ence on campus aware of its activities. Besides, the positive aspect of every SGA is that it has the means and ability to affect the well being of every student for the better. It is every student's classical medium. And if I were to be elected President, I intend to utilize the power of the SGA Presidency to improve our overall IIT ex- perience; yes, for you my fellow student. I seek to use great care, effort and ef- ficient coordination, in every SGA idea, opera- tion, and plan that benefits us students: plans to create more collaboration amongst organi- zations, plans to improve athletic enthusiasm and participation on campus, plans to connect IIT organizations with other universities and possibly co-host events together, plans for pro— fessional development days, and plans to invite elected officials for civic engagement interac- tions and thus foster community service out— reach. Most importantly, one of my pro- posed plans is to have a supplemental tran— script for IIT students. This transcript will be an addition to our current academic transcript. We shall move to call the proposed transcript, the "ECA" or an “Extra Curricular Activities Transcript.” The need for this type of transcript is that it complements a student’s academic progress and resume. It is a concise transcript that entails and highlights a student's non-ac— ademic success, growth, and competency dur— ing their time here, at IIT. Basically, it serves as a portfolio that I hope the IIT administration will use to authenticate and assist students in documenting their leadership roles, profes- sional activities, athletic awards/participations, and any outside of the classroom attainments. It is important to create such a transcript be- cause it will convey and shape IIT students ho— listically, show how well rounded the student is, and it will enhance the student’s application for jobs and scholarships. This is one of my ideas for the IIT community, and a priority objective. I intend to passionately campaign for it. Please note that if you have ques— tions, let me know, and if you have ideas, send them to me. They are welcome and will be fur- ther developed if necessary. I promise dignity, productivity, vibrancy, and professionalism; along with a good and steady stride. These are fair and doable ideas. So let's do it. SGA will grow towards eflicient pathways, and I intend to invite and include various minds to make better the operational ends of the SGA to form a merged consensus. I aim to revamp, refocus, and renew SGA so that campus life can be improved. , A place where friendships are formed, where partnerships are built, and where great ideas are nurtured for future times. This new SGA will move to be a propel— lant for these pathways. Let’s make IIT better. I humbly seek your support and vote. Tuesday, April 8, 2014 is Election Day. Come out and vote. Thank you very much for reading.