Chole Fowler
- College of Arts and Science Senator
Additional Information
Why are you running for Student Government?
I have personally participated in the legislative process. I was a proponent on a bill in Lincoln called the Student Journalism Protection Act.
Seeing the process in person played a huge role on deciding my major and inspired me to get more invested in my community. I want to run for Student Government because I'm passionate about making a difference in my community.
Which issue do you think should be changed or improved on campus?
This may seem to be a bit extreme of a suggestion, but it is an issue that I've recognized on campus. In the ever-coming age of technology, students are pushing for taking notes online rather than paper and pencil. In a good amount of classrooms in the Arts & Sciences Hall there are no electrical outlets. This puts students in a sticky situation if they are taking notes on their laptop or device and it happens to die. This will most likely delete the entirety of their notes. I don't believe it to be extremely difficult to install more outlets in ASH.
Another idea is hosting debates on campus with Student Government, interviewing people interested in participating and then allowing them to answer questions submitted by the audience. I believe this will grant more knowledge to students about current hot-button topics and will bring more awareness to Student Government. As a commuter student, parking is an absolutely priority, without parking it places a giant limitation on our ability to get to class. For those that park over at Saint Margaret Mary's it's a blessing to park there and not have a lot of issues. However, especially in winter when it's swim season, there are days where the parking lot closes and it places students in a lot of stress finding a spot. Due to the arrangement and classification of the parking permits, it increases the stress.
I don't totally have an answer or solution to this issue, but I see it an issue. There's been multiple days where the lot is closed and I've had to pay for a parking permit in a garage or a different lot. On the topic of stress, the university can do more events around campus to help students deal with stress. There could be a possible partnership with the Nebraska Humane Society and let students destress with dogs and cats or there should be more ways to get help for mental health, sometimes the counseling center can be packed and students wait for long times to speak with someone. There should be more resources for this provided.
What makes you qualified to sit on Student Government?
I am commuter and a transfer student, this gives me a different perspective than the traditional college student. I transferred from Northwest Missouri State University at the end of the first semester for several reasons, but I talk about campus and my college experience differently than one who dorms, or lives on campus.
I'm a member of Greek Life and can confidently speak on behalf of my organization and the Collegiate Panhellenic Council. I grew up in Omaha, I was born and raised here, I know all different parts of town. I lived in Midtown from the time I was born until I was 16. Now I live more central Omaha, I know the issues the city faces and I know the people of this great place, too.
I am also a Political Science major, Leadership & Public Policy minor, and Law & the Courts concentration. My studying of these give me skills all across the board that make me qualified for Student Government. I have always been a skillful writer with a lot of voice, I also am creative. Depending on who you ask, I speak about certain issues far more strategically, that's just how my brain functions. But the bottom line of it, what makes me qualified, is that I'm passionate about the student body and Omaha, and I believe that I will be beyond beneficial and helpful for all the Mavs.
Additional Information
Why are you running for Student Government?
I have personally participated in the legislative process. I was a proponent on a bill in Lincoln called the Student Journalism Protection Act.
Seeing the process in person played a huge role on deciding my major and inspired me to get more invested in my community. I want to run for Student Government because I'm passionate about making a difference in my community.
Which issue do you think should be changed or improved on campus?
This may seem to be a bit extreme of a suggestion, but it is an issue that I've recognized on campus. In the ever-coming age of technology, students are pushing for taking notes online rather than paper and pencil. In a good amount of classrooms in the Arts & Sciences Hall there are no electrical outlets. This puts students in a sticky situation if they are taking notes on their laptop or device and it happens to die. This will most likely delete the entirety of their notes. I don't believe it to be extremely difficult to install more outlets in ASH.
Another idea is hosting debates on campus with Student Government, interviewing people interested in participating and then allowing them to answer questions submitted by the audience. I believe this will grant more knowledge to students about current hot-button topics and will bring more awareness to Student Government. As a commuter student, parking is an absolutely priority, without parking it places a giant limitation on our ability to get to class. For those that park over at Saint Margaret Mary's it's a blessing to park there and not have a lot of issues. However, especially in winter when it's swim season, there are days where the parking lot closes and it places students in a lot of stress finding a spot. Due to the arrangement and classification of the parking permits, it increases the stress.
I don't totally have an answer or solution to this issue, but I see it an issue. There's been multiple days where the lot is closed and I've had to pay for a parking permit in a garage or a different lot. On the topic of stress, the university can do more events around campus to help students deal with stress. There could be a possible partnership with the Nebraska Humane Society and let students destress with dogs and cats or there should be more ways to get help for mental health, sometimes the counseling center can be packed and students wait for long times to speak with someone. There should be more resources for this provided.
What makes you qualified to sit on Student Government?
I am commuter and a transfer student, this gives me a different perspective than the traditional college student. I transferred from Northwest Missouri State University at the end of the first semester for several reasons, but I talk about campus and my college experience differently than one who dorms, or lives on campus.
I'm a member of Greek Life and can confidently speak on behalf of my organization and the Collegiate Panhellenic Council. I grew up in Omaha, I was born and raised here, I know all different parts of town. I lived in Midtown from the time I was born until I was 16. Now I live more central Omaha, I know the issues the city faces and I know the people of this great place, too.
I am also a Political Science major, Leadership & Public Policy minor, and Law & the Courts concentration. My studying of these give me skills all across the board that make me qualified for Student Government. I have always been a skillful writer with a lot of voice, I also am creative. Depending on who you ask, I speak about certain issues far more strategically, that's just how my brain functions. But the bottom line of it, what makes me qualified, is that I'm passionate about the student body and Omaha, and I believe that I will be beyond beneficial and helpful for all the Mavs.