Restoring a positive public view of Eastern Michigan University;
ensuring campus safety is high; and operating student government
efficiently top the agenda of this year's Student Government
leaders.
Greg Jones, student government president, and Josh Lyon,
student government vice president, got an early jump on
their duties this summer. The two joined other student
leaders from state universities in Lansing to prevent budget
cuts in higher education. Jones spoke out and urged lawmakers
and Gov. Granholm to restore more funding to higher education.
Both Jones and Lyon want to make sure that EMU receives
the right amount of revenue from the state. In an effort
to keep higher education funding in the forefront, the
two plan future trips to Lansing.
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STUDENT LEADERS: (above, from left)
Student
Government President Greg Jones
and Student Government
Vice President
Josh Lyon would like to see EMU
restore its
image and want campus safety improved. |
The two say they work well together as a team, balancing
their time and responsibilities. However, they are quick
to say their plans and accomplishments are not entirely
individual efforts. They rely on the input and hard work
of other members of Student Government.
"Making sure we're all on the same page is a high priority
and an important duty," Lyon said.
Safety and communication are recognized as especially
important issues. Jones said that there should be fixed
communication between staff and faculty as well as students.
"Open communication is very effective and should continue
into the next year," Lyon said.
Jones and Lyon want to help the public view EMU in a more
positive light.
"We want to expose the hidden gems; (our) educators, athletes
and student involvement," Jones said.
The duo also is pushing for student lobbying to increase,
particularly by getting more students to take on the role
of advocates.
For more information about Student Government and to find
out how to become involved, visit http://www.emich.edu/studentorgs/studentgov
