DSA Annual Report - 2008-2009

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Rickey Goins R

ickey Goins has made the most of his time at Florida State University with involvement in a number of programs across campus. Welcoming students and families to campus during Orientation or helping educate his peers about issues of sexual violence has taught Rickey the importance of communication and ethical leadership. “As the “Often, the peer education coordinator for processes and the Victim Advocate Program, it is important that we educate the programs we campus about safety concerning produce are these issues and offer suggestions of ways students can protect created through themselves.” partnerships This past year, Rickey also served as a student senator, chairing across campus.” the Student Senate Judiciary

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Committee. In this role, he examines the statutes and considers their impact on the campus community before they are brought to the senate floor. He has also taken his passion for the student judicial process campus wide, serving as a Chief Justice with the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities. “Often, the processes and programs we produce are created through partnerships across campus, so I have had the opportunity to gain a diverse background that will help me in a future career in higher education.” Rickey is part of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Undergraduate Fellows Program which mentors students who plan to obtain a masters degree in student affairs administration. “Through these involvements, I have found my future career path as I plan to pursue a judicial affairs career in higher education.”


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