New student government VP plans to make AS
more visible
By Maurice O. Ndole
The Collegian
The Associated Students Senate
elected Juan Pablo Moncayo as its executive vice president, in its first
meeting held last June.
Moncayo defeated student government senator and one-time Fresno City Council
candidate Michael Karbassi by a vote of seven to four.
Moncayo said one of his main goals as the executive vice president is
to increase student participation in student government events.
He said he is planning to conduct a survey asking students about their
views on the quality of services provided by the student government.
“I want to improve customer service,” Moncayo said.
In order for the student government to provide better service, Moncayo
urged senators to interact more with students in their classrooms.
He said such interaction would create awareness of the services offered
by the AS and increase the number of students taking advantage of its
programs.
Moncayo said the student government also plans to make more use of the
AS booth, located in the Free Speech Area, to reach out to students and
increase the organization’s visibility.
Moncayo is a senior international student from Ecuador majoring in physics.
Before his election, he served as an official of several organizations
on campus, which include the Salsa Club and the Alcohol Advisory Student
Subcommittee.
He also worked with the Social Norms Project, an organization that advises
students on safe partying tips and responsible alcohol drinking behavior.
As executive vice resident, Moncayo’s duties will include running
senate meetings and assigning senators to various university committees.
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