THE SPOTLIGHT
Meet the ASA and CSA Presidents
Jason McLemore, ASA President 2011-2012
Jason McLemore is a lot like other adult students. If you asked him if he constantly has to juggle multiple tasks, he would reply, “yes.” If you asked him if he ever had to make a big career change, he would say, “that’s why I’m at the university.” If you asked him if he has ever been faced with a difficult challenge surrounding being an adult learner he would respond, “of course.” All these experiences makes the senior Nursing student a great fit for leadership within the Adult Student Association. McLemore truly sees the potential in the organization. “I am excited about being president because I am seeing the benefit of being involved on campus and I want to share this message with other adult students,” McLemore said. Along with sharing that message, he wants to make sure he grows the organization in new ways. “I would love to see our number of members increase,” McLemore said. “ I think that once people understand the benefit of what we do, they see how important this community is.”
Holly Stanford, CSA President 2011-2012
Holly Stanford bleeds blue. You could say from the time she was born, she knew where she would go to college . “For me, there was no other option than to become a Memphis Tiger,” Stanford said. “I went to my first Tiger football game when I was just 2 weeks old!” The Memphis Tiger spirit that lives within the senior Business Management student is what drives her to take on campus leadership roles like her new position as president of the Commuter Student Association. “I’ve been very involved in school with different organizations and philanthropies,” Stanford said. “The CSA has always held a place in my heart. As president, I’m excited to express my passion for commuter students and help get them involved and integrated into our campus.”
So just how does Stanford plan to get them involved? Well, as someone who knows first hand the challenges commuter students face, she has some insight on what will be the best plan of action.
One way he plans to build awareness of ASA is to do more community related projects around the city. This kind of service to others has always been a part of his motivation for success.
“As a commuter, it is really up to us to step out of our box to make friends, interact with peers, go to events, and find out what’s going on,” Stanford said. “The CSA wants to make sure commuters have information about what’s going on around campus. CSA wants to connect with other student organizations and continue to provide e-mails and flyers to commuters about campus activities.”
“I have been called the Motivational Machine by my coworkers,” McLemore said. “Service to others and being helpful is a driving force in my dedication to succeed.”
So in between your busy schedules as a commuter student, come seek out Stanford. She will be sure to keep you connected.
The kind of ambition and commitment to others McLemore has speaks volumes. It also reveals that for the 2011-2012 school year, the ASA is definitely in good hands.
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AD U LT AND COMMUTE R CON NE CTION AUG/SEPT 2011