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The Commuter

Friday, May 22, 2009

I would like to comment on the recent appointing of a new vice-president of the Associated Student Government. I threw my hat in the ring, hoping to fill a need that I see for more representation of the students 30+ years old. That was before I was aware of what a fiasco the whole process would be. I didn’t mind filling out the application or answering questions about my reasons for applying, but I did take umbrage with having to supply a picture of myself with my application packet. Is this a beauty pageant? The position isn’t one for which beauty or youth is mandatory. Still, I decided to go ahead with my attempt to fill a need I saw.

Then came the day of the interview, if you can call five quickly squeezed-in minutes an interview. Unbelievably, all the interviews were scheduled to take place between 3 and 4 o’clock, with them making the decision right at the end of the hour, so the new V.P. could be sworn in along with all the other new officers at their 4 o’clock meeting. We had about five minutes before the panel, and were told to keep our answers to one-half to one minute, due to time constraints. I must applaud one of my co-applicants who, when called in for his five minute session, informed them he was no longer interested in the position, because he was not impressed with their handling of the interview process.

Though I am sure the person they chose for the position is very capable, I was extremely disappointed that yet again, the older student body will not be represented. It left me curious to know how they could ascertain the right person for the position based on five minutes and a photograph.

Liz Baker-Prosa
Admin. Professional,
Office Management

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