Feb. 3, 2010
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February 3, 2010 6:32 AM
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Reed Collis candidate irresponsible Re: “WLUSU presidential candidates,” Jan. 27
After reading the presidential platforms in this week’s Cord I was blown away by Reed Collis’ approach to the election. His only campaign promise is that he will sit and wait while WLUSU shareholders do the dirty work for him, bringing issues up and then voting on what he should do. Note to Reed, elections are held so that you can make decisions on behalf of us.
He complains about “twisted agendas” and current leadership, yet proposes nothing but a glorified drinking party for his term. Reed’s platform is inefficient in terms of its potential for accomplishing anything.
Voting on every issue will result in only a wasted year and thousands of wasted dollars. His immature “drinks on me” approach cannot be taken seriously.
What does it say about WLUSU and Laurier if a potential president is campaigning on the platform of beer for votes?
Reed, I can buy a lot of beer with my tuition fees. Apart from his misuse of the word “Apparition” in describing voters, he shows up wearing a bandana for his profile picture.
His lack of editing and poor image reflect a lack of professionalism on his part. Hardly the image I want representing me in any capacity. As a final note to Reed, if you are elected, I will submit that you should be replaced in office by a rock (which will at least avoid making any asinine promises).
If voters support this, you’ve already promised to comply, 100%.
–Stephen Franchetto
Editor’s note: On Jan. 27 Reed Collis was disqualified from the WLUSU election.
Part-time MBA students included Re: “Part-time MBAs upset with GSA fees,” Jan. 27
The views in this article represent a small minority of MBA students. The majority of part-time students from all programs have made use of GSA services and supports.
The GSA did inform part-time students of their pending membership last year.
Discussions around part-time students began in the summer and were advertised to the student body at large in the winter, when the GSA added three part-time students to its Board of Directors.
Between these students (all MBAs), frequent e-mails to WLU accounts, and the GSA website, part-time students were kept informed. Health plan claims from part-time students, after only five months, have been staggering. Opt-in health plans are not financially feasible, as they would increase costs dramatically.
Further, it took students an average of only three minutes to complete the online opt-out. We have and will continue to ask them to let us know what services would be of most use to them, and we will continue to advocate on their behalf on all university committees.
If you are a part-time student and you have concerns, please visit the GSA website at www.wlugsa.ca and/or contact your Board representative.
–Melany Banks, WLUGSA President