CAAS Senator Scholarship: $3,050/sem.

The duties of the CASS Senator are to enhance the overall quality of academic life, specifically in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, represent graduate and undergraduate students in the college, serve as a member of the USUSA Academic Senate, meet with the dean of the college, attend department head meetings, create and chair the Agriculture Student Council which at minimum holds bi-monthly meetings, train the new senator, prepare a year-end report of the college council programs and issues, and plan and implement Ag Week.

Ryan Bake

Class Rank: Senior Major(s): Agricultural Science, Applied Economics (Emphasis of Law & Policy)

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Instagram: @ryan_bake

Campaign Platform: Build a more unifed student body within CAAS through embracing diversity of ideas, backgrounds, and cultures for a greater learning experience.

Qualifcations:

• I served as a CAAS Ambassador for the 22-23 school year, and am familiar with the needs of students in the college, and how programs should run smoothly.

• My experience serving as President of the YF&R Club on campus and other leadership roles will allow me to work effciently with the Leadership Council to meet students needs.

• My involvement in student clubs/activities coupled with connections in the professional industry help me understand student needs across the college and assist in bringing more professional opportunities to students.

Jaxson McPherson

Class Rank: Senior Major(s): Animal Science

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Instagram:

Campaign Platform:

As CAAS Senator, I intend to execute all of the responsibilities of the offce to the best of my ability and

Qualifcations:

• I am passionate about agriculture and the roll it plays here at Utah State University. Driven by my love for agriculture I am a member of the CAAS council.

• As Peer Advisor for the Animal Science and Agricultural Economics majors here at Utah State University I ensure each student I advise is heard and understood.

• I served as an offcer for the Animal Science Club here at Utah State University where I acquired the ability to organize and execute large events.

Goals/Plans:

•Increase support from the college for sponsored clubs that will aid in more professional development opportunities for student members.

• Raise awareness for CAAS Scholarship opportunities and increase access for all students to apply.

• Support the development of a CAAS sponsored career fair for all students enrolled in the college to meet with potential employers in their perspective felds.

Goals/Plans:

• If elected CAAS Senator, I would offer a wider range of opportunities for students to become involved with the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences.

• If elected CAAS Senator, I would reinstate Dairy and Livestock evaluation teams to represent Utah State as Utah’s land-grant university.

• If elected CAAS Senator, I would create an environment where students are heard and accepted for who they are as a person.