Name: Nathan LaChance

Position running for: Director of Communication

Year and major: junior, communication studies

What makes you a representative of the student body?

I believe I am one of the best representations of the Kent State student body because I have so much experience across campus. From being a member of the Provost Leadership Academy my freshman year, an orientation guide, a First Year Experience instructor, to joining a fraternity and so much more. All of these experiences have led me to different groups of people, giving me a large pool of people to learn what they like and do not like. I believe I have learned how to best represent the student population through the connections I’ve made and things I’ve watched and been a part of.

What will be your top priority if elected?

If elected, my top priority will be to continue the transparency between USG and the student body. I believe that because USG is so influential on campus, it will be my duty to make sure that any and all information, events, and anything else is clearly communicated to the student body as easy as possible.

What do you think could be improved with USG and the campus in general?:

I think that USG is doing really well, and has been for the last few years. I see the most room for growth and development in working with the university itself. President Beverly Warren has a lot of initiatives starting in the few years, and with the backing and support from USG, people will respect both USG and these initiatives more. I do not think that there is a poor relationship between the two now, but with Warren’s six year plan, there is a lot that she wants to do. If USG comes with her for these changes, our relationship with the administration will only grow, as well as make USG more credible as an organization.

How will USG handle the growing prominence of diversity-related issues on campus?

I believe that USG is one of the most influential organizations on campus and what they do as an organization is very impactful. I would like to partner with BUS (Black United Students), SALSA (Spanish and Latino Student Association and the LGBTQ Student Center more to address current issues. Combined programming that educates students about these diversity-related issues will be crucial and extremely beneficial for all parties included. If people see that USG is being progressive and evolving as these national issues occur, I think it will instill confidence in the students that elected us and set the standard for the USG boards from now on.