Manifesto

Candidate for the position of Southlands College President

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Shola

Vote Shola! For a better Experience.

 

Introduction:

Hi, my name is Shola and I am a 3rd year International Business Student and resident of Southlands. I am running for the position of Southlands College President, because I want to be the representative for Southlands and all the people that reside in Southlands,  which includes commuters and residents. I feel Southlands is not living up to its potential and I want recreate the community we say we have! 

 

I have experience in student government, customer service, and in recruitment. Within these I have developed effective communication, strong leadership and interpersonal skills, I believe these skills make me an ideal candidate.

 

What I plan to do : 

When elected, I will:

 

Objective 1. Improving the relationship with accommodation

§  Making sure the Student flats are move in READY. 

§  Decreasing maintenance jobs at the start of the year

 

Objective 2. Improving Southlands Canteen Selection

§  Introducing more Vegan, Halal and Kosher friendly foods and snacks.

§  Enhancing the selection of the Ready meals 

§  Making Dietary allergens information easily available to students  

 

 Objective 3. 24-hour access to Southlands Gate

§  Opening up access to Southlands gate will improve and enforce safety and security for Southlands residents.  

 

Objective 4. Southlands Social 

§  Introducing regular Southlands Student Outings in London and around London including destinations aboard. 

§  Using the Quad and Reef for more social events 

 

Objective 5. Collaboration with other officers and Southlands programmes

§  Working with part- time officers and other groups across campus and southlands groups i.e. CCL, Wellbeing team, Chaplaincy in order to bring about effective change and results. 

 

Objective 6. Enforce R.E.A.L

§  R. Reacting to social issues on campus and outside

§  E. Establishing our ethos, spreading visual awareness of sustainability and including it in our daily lives 

§  A. Attentiveness to all Southlands Students commuters and residents 

§  L. Live the Light, Love Life, motto 

 

I believe these are central objectives to bring about lasting change to Southlands college.

Closing statement:

Thank you for reading my manifesto and feel free to contact me about any questions. 

Contact Info: olowus@roehampton.ac.uk