Presidential candidate Chris Schulz wants to change the way things are being run at the CSU and wants to make the union more representative of students.
Originally from Vancouver, Schulz was a member of the Council of Representatives during his first year at Concordia.
This year he was the clubs commissioner and sat on the university’s senate as a student representative.
“Students will benefit [by] having me as the next CSU president. I have good ideas, lots of energy, I have always been involved in student affairs and I know the inner workings of the CSU,” said Schulz.
He is running for the presidency because he believes he still has contributions to make to students. He added he has the experience and confidence to run the CSU.
“I have always been interested in student politics. This year I enjoyed being the clubs commissioner and as a result, I took on the responsibilities of a vp,” said Schulz, a Political Science student.
He thinks the CSU needs a change of direction when it comes to the way it takes initiatives. Schulz came up with his platform as a result of being involved in student affairs for the last two years.
“This is the best platform for real, tangible change. It took me a long time to come up with it. Most of the platform is from my experiences, but my vps also contributed to it,” said Schulz.
Council of representatives reform, more financial accountability and a greater presence at the Loyola campus are some points on Schulz’s platform.
Schulz wants councillors to attend a seminar to know and understand the importance of council and to explain the procedures of council.
“This seminar will make students aware of their responsibilities and then council will not be a rubber stamping of the CSU executive.”
Financial accountability is something that Schulz promises to do with detailed monthly financial reports. He also wants to revamp how the finances are being handled, by implementing the recommendations of an audit that will be taking place in the near future.
Schulz said enhancing the presence of the CSU at Loyola is not a token promise and will be a priority. He wants to have at least one staff member present at Loyola every day.
Other things that Schulz wants to implement to revive Loyola is to allow the Hive to serve alcohol and turn it into a student lounge, and to remove the Sodexo-Marriott cafeteria and replace it with another JavaU.
Schulz chose his vps for their proficiency, dedication and has every confidence in them.
He does not believe in having confrontations with the administration, but Schulz emphasizes that this does not mean that he will not be fighting any less for student rights.
“The aggressiveness of the previous student governments has hurt the student’s faith in the CSU and as a result, students feel alienated and unrepresented.”
Originally from Vancouver, Schulz was a member of the Council of Representatives during his first year at Concordia.
This year he was the clubs commissioner and sat on the university’s senate as a student representative.
“Students will benefit [by] having me as the next CSU president. I have good ideas, lots of energy, I have always been involved in student affairs and I know the inner workings of the CSU,” said Schulz.
He is running for the presidency because he believes he still has contributions to make to students. He added he has the experience and confidence to run the CSU.
“I have always been interested in student politics. This year I enjoyed being the clubs commissioner and as a result, I took on the responsibilities of a vp,” said Schulz, a Political Science student.
He thinks the CSU needs a change of direction when it comes to the way it takes initiatives. Schulz came up with his platform as a result of being involved in student affairs for the last two years.
“This is the best platform for real, tangible change. It took me a long time to come up with it. Most of the platform is from my experiences, but my vps also contributed to it,” said Schulz.
Council of representatives reform, more financial accountability and a greater presence at the Loyola campus are some points on Schulz’s platform.
Schulz wants councillors to attend a seminar to know and understand the importance of council and to explain the procedures of council.
“This seminar will make students aware of their responsibilities and then council will not be a rubber stamping of the CSU executive.”
Financial accountability is something that Schulz promises to do with detailed monthly financial reports. He also wants to revamp how the finances are being handled, by implementing the recommendations of an audit that will be taking place in the near future.
Schulz said enhancing the presence of the CSU at Loyola is not a token promise and will be a priority. He wants to have at least one staff member present at Loyola every day.
Other things that Schulz wants to implement to revive Loyola is to allow the Hive to serve alcohol and turn it into a student lounge, and to remove the Sodexo-Marriott cafeteria and replace it with another JavaU.
Schulz chose his vps for their proficiency, dedication and has every confidence in them.
He does not believe in having confrontations with the administration, but Schulz emphasizes that this does not mean that he will not be fighting any less for student rights.
“The aggressiveness of the previous student governments has hurt the student’s faith in the CSU and as a result, students feel alienated and unrepresented.”
