Selena Farnesi

Major: Anthropology and Philosophy
Positions held: Senator of Students Affairs and Executive Vice President

MAIN GOALS:

Ӣ Involvement in legislation
“I’d love to work with the Legislative Committee and ASI’s Lobby Corps to increase advocacy for legislation that affects students.”

Ӣ Increasing graduation rates
“The university is currently trying to increase graduation rates by six percent, and a student-to-student effort consistent with this goal ”” including supporting student-lead projects and programs focused on graduation ”” is something I’d like to accomplish.”

Ӣ Community service
“I’d love to see an increase in community service and student involvement in the university as well as increased communication between the student government and the student body.”

Ӣ Dealing with budget cuts
“Lobbying for students is an important way to raise awareness of the issue and the needs of the California State University, but it’s also important to mediate the effects of these unavoidable cuts on our campus through laptop loans, research funding and library support programs.”

Ӣ Improving transportation and parking problems
“Due to being a largely commuter campus, our students face transportation and disconnect issues. Associated Students Inc. can work to improve these by expounding on the parking and activities positions in its senate.”

Major:Economics, Political Science and Philosophy
Positions held: Vice President for the Fresno State Economics Student Association

MAIN GOALS:

Ӣ The budget
“I have created a budget for the state of California that eliminates the current deficit crisis, but more importantly, does so without touching education. In fact, my budget puts $1 billion into the California State University system, which the CSU Chancellor stated would prevent tuition from increasing. I am the only candidate with a specific plan who will pursue what is necessary to leave a positive mark on the budget for education.”

Ӣ The Greek community
“Giving Greek programs additional funding as a reward for not having alcohol or drug-related incidences can serve as a key tool to increase the quality of the student experience.”

Ӣ Supporting athletics
“With me as your president, you can count on more prizes and incentives to the student sections at all sporting events to get our student support of our athletes up. A team that cheers together, wins together, and we need to support our athletes. ”

Ӣ Alleviating education restrictions
“I will work on funding a portion of the library to be open 24 hours a day so students are not restricted in their education. With me as your president, you will have a voice to negotiate the unfair 16-unit registration limitation.”

Ӣ Students with disabilities
“Students with disabilities pay $300 a semester for the program. Students should not be penalized with an additional fee just for having a disability.”

Cesar X. Sanchez

Major:MBA in Business Administration
Positions held:Vice President of Finance and ASI senator for the Sid Craig School of Business

MAIN GOALS:

Ӣ Revamping lobbying efforts
“Students deserve representation that will organize a continuous and effective lobby effort to counter the negative effects of higher tuition fees exacerbated by lower quality education. Passing resolutions have been the norm for past Associated Students Inc. presidents, but I believe true lobbying cannot exist without face-to-face interaction with state legislators.”

Ӣ Spending only for students
“The ASI budget is comprised overwhelmingly by student fee revenue. Because of this, I will work to ensure that student revenue is only spent on programs that fulfill specific student needs. As ASI VP of Finance, I have battled hard against frivolous spending.”

Ӣ Greater transparency
“As ASI president I will ensure that all ASI meetings required to follow public proceeding laws are compliant. ASI meetings are charged with governing the hard earned money that students pay to ASI every semester. Shouldn’t students know the details of every ASI meeting?”

Ӣ Increased ASI outreach
“As ASI president I will increase the level of outreach ASI engages in. As it currently stands, only 10 percent or less of the Fresno State student body actually votes in ASI elections. For ASI to accurately describe itself as the voice of the students, a much higher percentage of student body involvement in ASI elections is required.”