My Background

I am the oldest of three children. My sisters Xotchilt, 20, and Genia, 18, both attend College of the Siskiyous and live with my mom Anita.

Growing up in Dunsmuir gave me many opportunities to get involved with the community and the schools. I became involved in the Chamber of Commerce, City Council, and Down Town Dunsmuir Association in high school. In high school I became very active in student council and various clubs. Dunsmuir, being as small as it is, I also played football, basketball, baseball, and tennis.

I transfered to Butte College in 1992 and moved to Chico. It was at Butte college that I truly fell in love with student activism. I became involved with M.E.Ch.A., an organization focusing on Latino issues, and soon found my niche in student activism. I became President of M.E.Ch.A. when the organization was falling apart due to turmoil, debt, and lack of membership. I managed to revive it and return it to past glories. I also became involved with the Associated Students as Director of Community Relations.

I am now finishing my second year at Chico State. After one more semester I plan on graduating in Political Science and entering graduate School. Here at Chico I have continued my involvement in M.E.Ch.A. and in the Associated Students. In the AS. I have served on the Bell Memorial Union Committee, Multicultural Affairs, and Celebration of People. Currently I am Commissioner of Multicultural Affairs. Presently I am working on International Festival, and with President Esteban on Multicultural issues and recruitment programs.

My Plan

The office of AS. President could be quie a force if manifested to its fullest. There are several issues that have never been addressed by past AS presidents.

RECRUITMENT

Chico State is in serious trouble in terms of enrollment. A decrease in enrollment must also be a concern of the Associated Students for several reasons. For one, the AS owns the bookstore and operates all the food service vernues on campus. In business terms, the more students there are, the more books and food gets purchased. That means more money for the AS corporation and programs like CLIC, CAVE, Childrens Center, and Womens Center. That also means more money for student funding councils like RAC, Activity Fee, and Multicultural Affairs. Also, the more students there are the more money the University gets. Chico State has already lost too many programs due to budget constraints.

I want to propose a program that encourages, recognizes, and rewards student organizations that recruit students to Chico State. Some organizations are already recruiting on their own. These organizations should be recognized and supported by the University and the AS.

STRONGER LEADERSHIP

The AS needs leadership that won'’t fold under pressure. This year the AS has had lots of pressing issues that could have been handled better. The elimination of the football program is something that I refuse to let die. If we had stronger leadership in the Executive positions the outcome would have been different.

AS INTERNSHIPS

The only people that tend to seek AS office are those that have prior connections in the AS. I believe that there are many students with great AS leadership potential, but just have no connections to the AS. That is why I am proposing that AS officers go into class rooms and speak with students about their positions in the AS. During freshman orientation AS officers will be available to meet with new students and their parents. There should also be and internship program established with Continuing Education to get students into the Associated Students.

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