Read other candidates’ profiles:SGA president: Nate Arnold, Daniel Becker, Justin Brown, Thomas PresslySGA vice president: Brett Major, Haley MurphySGA treasurer: Jacob Barnes, Perry CunninghamPC chair: Kristen Chapman
Jacob Barnes
Hometown: HoustonYear in school: SophomoreMajor: BusinessOrganizations: Chancellor’s Leadership Program, First Year Experience, Neeley Fellows, Sigma Chi, Honors ProgramCurrent SGA position: Business representative, SGA House Finance CommitteeFacebook group: VOTE JACOB BARNES FOR STUDENT BODY TREASURERI want to be student body treasurer because I want to help improve SGA’s image and put your money back into programs that benefit students. I think much can be done to put the money you give to SGA into programs, such as the tailgates. By doing this, I hope students will feel like their SGA dues are being well spent.The most pressing issue is the reconstruction of the Activities Funding Board, which allocates money to student organizations.I want to create a more strict policy on how money is given out and to whom.I want to help with various projects including the off-campus dining program, the new dining plan, making University Drive more safe and getting more study areas.
Perry Cunningham
Hometown: San AntonioYear in school: SophomoreMajor: BusinessOrganizations: SGA, Honors Program, Chancellor’s Leadership Program, Sigma Phi EpsilonCurrent SGA position: Neeley School representative, Activities Funding Board, Campus Advancement CommitteeAs treasurer, I will be able to devote more SGA funding to programs benefitting students, and I will be able to reform the Activities Funding Board to help student organizations on campus.The most pressing issue for student government is how to best benefit students.SGA spends much of its budget on itself and AFB is difficult to use. I will spend more SGA money on programs that directly impact students. I’ll make it easier to apply for AFB funds and increase accountability by having applicants report previous campus involvement in detail.I plan to work with student leaders to pursue off-campus “swipe card” access and get student input concerning what they want to add to the new student union after its completion. With experience and motivation, I will positively impact the campus.