Column: Leading change as the Logan VP

Three years ago, the USUSA Logan Vice President position did not exist, and even today, some students are unaware of it, let alone what the position actually does. I remember around this time last year, while campaigning for the role, some of the most common questions I was asked included, “What’s the difference between the Executive VP and the Logan VP?” or even, “Wait, so you’re running for Vice President of the City of Logan?”  

Now, in its third year, the role has become a key part of USUSA leadership. The Logan VP and their committee focus on campus safety and wellness, campus connection and campus facilities enhancement. Some of these responsibilities include chairing the TSC Policy Board to push for improvements that align with what students actually need and working with the MyVoice system, led by the Student Advocate VP, where students can submit feedback, complaints and suggestions about campus issues.  

Campus safety is another major area of focus. Each year, the Logan VP collaborates with the university’s Risk Management team to conduct the Logan Campus safety walk, an initiative that identifies areas to improve security or accessibility. Additionally, the position oversees Student Legal Services, which provides free legal advice to students who may need guidance on housing, contracts, or other personal matters. Many students don’t realize this resource exists, so a key part of the job is ensuring they are aware of the services available to them.  

One of the biggest, and one of my favorite responsibilities of the Logan VP is organizing the Aggie Blue Leadership Conference. A conference designed to help incoming students transition into college life while finding ways for them to get involved and grow as leaders. The conference brings together new students, experienced student leaders and faculty members.  

Aggie Blue is far more than just another leadership event. It is a chance for students to build confidence, step out of their comfort zones, and discover all the incredible ways to get involved at USU. The conference includes workshops, team-building activities and networking opportunities that help students find their place on campus, or their “Aggie Family”, and year after year, the program continues to shape the next generation of Aggies.  

One of the most rewarding parts of my role has been experiencing the conference from multiple perspectives. I started as a participant in my freshman year, became a facilitator in my sophomore year, and now, as Logan VP, I have had the privilege of putting on the conference my junior year. Seeing new students enter the program feeling unsure of themselves and leave feeling inspired and ready to take on leadership roles made all the long hours of planning worth it. The energy, enthusiasm and sense of community created during Aggie Blue is something truly special, and I hope it only continues to grow. 

Serving as Logan VP has been one of the most challenging, rewarding, and eye-opening experiences of my time at USU. It has shown me firsthand how student voices can influence real change.  

For anyone considering leadership: go for it. The future of USU is shaped by students who step up and lead. If you have an idea, a concern or a vision for making campus better, speak up and take action. Your voice matters more than you think.  

The Logan VP position may only be three years old, but its impact is already clear—and it will only continue to grow.