Senate elections are here again, but this time food is not on the ballot.
Students will have the opportunity to select the student representatives for their academic colleges during UCF’s Student Government Association (SGA) 47th Student Senate elections, being held Sept. 22-24. In Spring, it was decided that food could no longer be a part of the campaigning or voting process.
“This upcoming election period marks considerable changes within the Student Government Association election process,” said Supervisor of Elections Eunice Wanjiru. “It was agreed upon that no food distribution be allowed during the campaigning process. SGA is striving to produce a more informed student body about the importance of these elections and their impacts on the student body as a whole.”
Earlier this year, the SGA Senate voted to ban candidates from providing students with food, drink and prizes during the candidate voting process. Such items will be considered a bribe to students.
SGA will be hosting a Senate Meet and Greet event on Sept. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in front of the Student Union Patio, where students can get to know the candidates.
“Students should know that their votes do matter and their voting decisions have a direct impact on their college careers,” noted Wanjiru. “Remember; let your voice be heard!”
Here are the important dates regarding elections:
Canidate Forum
Sept. 18, 2014
Student Union Patio
11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Elections
Sept. 22 – Sept. 24, 2014
Student Union Patio
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Senate Retreat
Sept. 26-28, 2014
Voting will begin on Sept. 22 at 8 a.m. and conclude on Sept. 24 at 5 p.m.
