Perceptions of Power, the Presidency and People getting shit done.
“Yo! Mr President, do something about this f*&!ing weather bro!”
-Quote of the week from a student who greatly overestimates the extent of my powers. I’m flattered though buddy, and hey, because you asked nicely, I do know a guy who knows a guy; I’ll look into it and have my people call your people.
So… people, what is within the reach of my powers as President? What do I do? And why should you care?
It’s my job to represent you, to carry the student voice, to be engaged… but what does all that mean?
It’s more than being elected; that’s just a position on a few committees. It’s more than having student interests at heart; they’re just intentions (as noble as they may be). And it’s surely more than an “AGM” held during a sausage sizzle, that’s just… well, bullshit…
Think about it, if we elected a blonde rep. to the student executive, could we expect them to know what all blondes on campus were thinking at all times? Not at all, likewise, someone could have great ideas about what students need but ideas and intentions without actions are about as useful as the Braille on McDonalds’ drive-through eftpos machines.
It’s about research, communication and fundamentally -- someone getting things done. It’s a two-way process and I need your help at every step of the way, because otherwise I’m just a guy who’s been elected onto committees, with some ideas and an office in the hub.
So how do you do your bit?
For starters, you can now rate your courses through the improved www.ratemycourse.co.nz - Give us (and your lecturers) the low down on your classes, good and bad. Tell us what is and isn’t working for you.
Then, when the Satisfaction Survey comes out,(and yes it will be shorter than last year’s monster *cringe*) fill it in and tell us what you think of everything from the library to food and drink provision on campus to the terrible *cringe* internet in the Student Village.
Take control of your education and let’s get some things done. You owe it to yourselves and I owe it to all of you for electing me for the past two years.
Stay chill,
Pete.
Mad Props
Charlie Sheen. He wins here, he wins there. He only has one speed: GO! Listen to what he’s really saying, sure he’s full-on, but for being bi-winning, he gets some props from El Presidente.
All aboard the fail- boat
People-who-park-so-close-to-your-door-that-you-can’t-get-in-and-I-had-to-walk-around-to-the-other-side-and-climb-across-my-passenger-seat-last-Thursday. You people fail epically.