Former SGA Transfer Senator Endorses Dane Vincent
My Fellow Students,
I am pleased to announce my endorsement of Dane Vincent, candidate for SGA Transfer Senator. I first met Dane last year while I was serving as SGA Transfer Senator. He had been pushed to the brink of transferring out of our university last fall due to repeated frustrations with various departments around UIS. After sitting to speak with Dane about these issues, I agreed to give him some advice and we took action. Most importantly, I highly encouraged Mr. Vincent to stay at UIS.
While working with Dane, I was struck by his articulation and grasp of the issues we were dealing with. The research Dane put into the different aspects of his situation really impressed me. After successfully resolving the issue and being proven right by the department he was having issues with, Dane continued to advocate for the rights of UIS students – without having to do so. I think that this speaks volumes about Mr. Vincent’s character. This is exactly the kind of person we need in our Student Government Association.
All too often, SGA is riddled with so-called “student representatives” who are either looking for a title to put on a resume or to build their own popularity on campus. SGA is generally frowned upon by the student body because some – but not all – SGA members lack any kind of bark or bite. Dane Vincent does not fall into this category. After working with Dane on various student issues on campus, I can say with the utmost confidence that Dane will bust his back to help the UIS student body in any way he can. He has a thorough understanding of the transfer process and understands the obstacles new transfer students face on campus. Dane also supports the addition of an International Student Senator to the SGA ranks.
As the recipient of the 2011-2012 SGA Outstanding Student Senator Award and as the former SGA Transfer Senator at UIS, I hereby proudly endorse Dane Vincent for SGA Transfer Senator and highly encourage you all to cast for vote for Dane Vincent in the SGA elections on September 19th and 20th.
-Zachary Sullivan
