Science Senator Scholarship: $3,050/sem.

The duties of the Science Senator are to enhance the overall quality of academic life, specifically in the College of Science, 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 Science 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 Science Week.

Spencer Potter

Class Rank: Sophomore

Major(s): Computer Science

Minor(s):

Instagram: @Spencer_ Potter99

Campaign Platform: I will be a voice for all of the students in the College of Science and create more growth opportunities for everyone in it.

Qualifcations:

• On the Programming committee of Sigma Phi Epsilon.

• Attended Utah State’s FSL Leadership Weekend

• University employee for 2 years

• Computer Science Major

Goals/Plans:

• Fight for more funding to go towards the science clubs and

Jaxton Winder

Class Rank: Graduate

Major(s): Computer Science (researching Computing Education); Undergrad in Computer Science, Mathematics: Computational Emphasis

Minor(s):

Instagram: @jaxton4science & @jaxtonw

Campaign Platform: I will connect students with opportunities for involvement in the College of Science, address student employee pay inequality, advocate for all students, and listen to College of Science students’ desires.

Qualifcations: organizations on campus.

• I have been the College of Science Council’s Vice President of Student Advocacy for the past 2 years, advocating for student interests on the College of Science Council.

• I have been an educator in the College of Science for the past 5 years, helping and teaching students and my peers, teaching and tutoring Math and Computer Science.

• I am a member of the Government Relations Council, advocating for students, encouraging student political engagement, and lobbying for student interests at the Utah State Legislature.

• I am involved in student research and club leadership as the president of the Software Development Workshop and in leadership for USU’s Association of Computing Machinery club.

• I have a strong desire to help people, and consider helping others to be one of my purposes in life.

• Establish a location on campus where students from the College of Science can go to network, study and attend events.

• Make research opportunities more available and relevant to students by connecting undergraduates to professors and peer mentors.

• Advocate for, and quickly address the needs of the college by actively seeking out ways to improve

Goals/Plans:

• Connect students with opportunities for involvement in the College of Science, whether it be research, student employment, service, peer mentorship, or fun events that bring together College of Science students.

• Continue the work in addressing student employee pay inequality within the College of Science and increase pay transparency for all student employee positions.

• Advocate for all students of the College of Science and formalize the Science Council VP of Student Advocacy position, working with USU’s VP of Student Advocacy to do so.

• Listen to the students of the College of Science about what issues are important to them and adjust my platform and goals as necessary to meet these needs.

• Maintain accessible routes of communication from the students to the College of Science Senator, ensuring students are aware of the many ways to contact me.

CCA Senator Scholarship: $3,050/sem.

The duties of the Arts Senator are to enhance the overall quality of academic life, specifically in the Caine College of the Arts, 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 Art 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 Art Week.

Fran Simpson

Class Rank: Sophomore

Major(s): Graphic Design

Minor(s):

Instagram: @ francesmsimpson

Campaign Platform: As Arts Senator, I will work to promote greater student awareness of the college and its events/performances, help to resolve student issues and concerns, and build more unity college-wide.

Qualifcations:

• I am passionate about art, design, performance, and music. I have worked as a graphic designer in advertising/ marketing for several years, making promotion and advertising among my strong suits.

• I have been involved in extensive event planning, interpersonal management, and pride myself on a strong attention to detail.

• I currently am employed with Bluelight Student Media as a videographer and content creator. As such, I flm, edit, produce, and manage deadlines associated with video projects.

• I am a lover of performance and musical theatre, and look forward to being a life-long patron of the arts.

Goals/Plans:

• I plan to create a stronger social media presence and boost printed advertising for arts college events campuswide, thus involving students outside of the arts school.

• I hope to work towards resolving issues and concerns students may have, and make sure each student’s voice is heard and questions are addressed.

• I plan to foster a spirit of unity and collaboration among arts students; including musicians, artists, designers, and educators.

• Promote stronger utilization of the student music and theatre fee to grow attendance and support of the arts school’s performing arts and musicians.