Get to know the candidates: EDUCATION SENATOR
JENNIFER MINCHEY
Being able to foresee what can be accomplished is one of Jennifer Minchey’s assets, she said.
* What research have you done for your platform?
As the Education Council academic vice president, Minchey has worked with current Senator Johnny Navarrete to create an online forum for Education students, linked through the A-station Web site, that would let them know about events and promote feedback.
Since Navarrete may not realize the completion of the site before his term is up, Minchey says she would be able to get the Web site finished.
Another way to inform students would be a newsletter she could post near the doors of the Eccles Jones Education Building for students to pick up.
She said students have told her there is currently no way of knowing about Education news. Resources like the peer adviser and scholarships aren’t widely known among students.
* How do your qualifications and platform relate to your position?
“I feel I have the most experience,” Minchey said. “I know what the issues are.”
She said the issues include a need for more involvement and greater communication in the college.
–jmdo@cc.usu.edu
ANIKA KRONMILLER
Anika Kronmiller already has student government experience under her belt.
* What research have you done for your platform?
Kronmiller went directly to what some would consider the best source of information on College of Education senator.
“I interviewed Johnny Navarrete and the dean about the position and where it’s going,” Kronmiller said.
She said she realized she can’t bring more money into the college.
“But I can make information available,” she said.
She said Dean Gerry Giordano has offered his support so students will feel loved.
* How do your qualifications and platform relate to the position you are running for?
Executive vice president and senate president were two offices Kronmiller held while at Snow College.
“My past experience has given me the opportunity to develop my leadership skills,” she said. “I feel very sincere about what students think.”
She said her goals are realistic and will ensure she is informed and actively pursuing solutions to the concerns, needs and aspirations of the students.
Kronmiller almost didn’t run for Education senator.
“I just realized I wanted to be more involved,” she said. “When I found out what was required, it just made sense.”
–jmdo@cc.usu.edu