2009 ASLCC Voter’s Information
Candidate's Statements and Ballot Measure Information

ASLCC Elections will be May 4, 5, 6.  Voting ends at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday May 6.  Online ballots for voting will be available to all credit students taking classes on the main campus, beginning Monday morning, May 4.

Candidate’s Statements

President/Vice President

James Manning/Sam Bennington:  We believe in student power. Students have the power to make education accessible to everyone and our resent victories with the Oregon Student Association speak to that. From the historic reinvestment in community colleges in the 2007 legislative session, to the final public hearing for the Oregon community college budget, we have been working to ensure legislators must look us in the eye when they make decisions that could change the course of student’s  lives.

As President and Vice-President, we plan to continue this work on student empowerment because we have seen first hand that it gets results. We want to hold the college accountable to its commitments to diversity and sustainability and we know that this can only be possible through a united student voice.
Additionally, we want to increase student awareness, both of the student services they have paid for with their student fees and the intersecting systems of power and privilege that play out on campus. We are committed to Lane, improving the lives of students, and social justice.                
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Leo Gothberg/Allaina Lampke:  Our country is currently in the midst of uncertain economic times while also facing a changing political structure. Our goal as President and Vice President of the Associated Students for Lane Community College is to work with state legislators on programs designed to make the balancing act between pursuing our academic goals, finding time to socialize with family and friends, and working that we face as students easier. In addition, we are hope to promote greater interaction between all of the student organizations on campus such as ASLCC, Phi Theta Kappa, OSPRIG, TRIO, Women In Transition, Veteran’s Collation, etc. when involved in community service projects. It is only through direct involvement of the student body that we can hope to effect the changes that need to happen. We implore you to join us in working towards these changes by supporting us in the upcoming student government elections.

Eric Edmond: I have been involved with the ASLCC since winter term of 2007.  I joined the student Senate in the spring term of 2007.  During the 2008/09 school year I was the ASLCC Treasurer.  I want to continue as your ASLCC Treasurer and continue working hard to make sure that the student's funds are spent appropriately and properly tracked.  Thank you for your vote.

Senators

Rich Hastings:  I am running for student senate because I am proud to be at a school that focuses on being green and I feel that I can help greatly in this effort. I would also stress strongly that student unity is very important and we must work together to make sure that we can bring a unified student front to Lane Community College. These issues can be accomplished with strong student leadership holding each other and the administration accountable. With my experience with student leadership in OSPIRG and CCN I feel that I can be an effective representative. Therefore my goal is to be a voice of the students and make sure that we are being represented.

Kienan Wear:  My name is Kienan Wear, and I am running for the position of Senator. A little about me, I'm pragmatic, humble, and independent. I have been an Oregonian all my life, and have first hand experience with the Oregon educational system. I was recently involved in the 2008 elections, where I campaigned for President Obama and registered voters.
I realize the broad scope of difficulties facing Lane Community College today. From appropriating funds from Obama's stimulus plan, to facing future budget cuts in the sinking economy. I'm ready to help.
A new era has dawned in America, and with it demands a higher level of political interaction and activism from our youth. I look forward, as your Senator, to providing new input, innovative ideas, and revolutionary solutions. Also speaking on behalf of the student body here at Lane on a state, or perhaps national level, and expanding the creativity of students in the political spectrum.

Lucas Alexander Polzin:  I am one of your current senators and looking to run for another term.  I am at Lane for an AAS in drafting, expecting to graduate June of 2010.  I am very enthused about the possibility of staying in my current senator position.  Thank you very much for voting in this election.  Hope you all have a great term here at Lane Community College. 

T.C. Osborn: For the pass two terms I have been a Senator for the ASLCC Student Government.  I have worked on th Register to Vote Campaign, Open Mic last term, lobbied for student issues at the State Capital, helped with tuition equity and many others.  Currently I am helping with the yearbook campaign to help get more funding for post-secondary education.  I have enjoyed my time at ASLCC and wish to continue to fight for student rights and help the school in anyway I can.  So, please remember to vote on May 4, 5 and 6.  Thank you for your vote.  T.C.

2009 ASLCC Ballot measures

Note:  The current Mandatory Student Activity fee is $46.25.  Beginning July 1 2009 the student health clinic portion of the student fee will be removed and assessed as a separate fee and the Mandatory Student Activity fee will reduced by $8.00 to $38.25, pending the outcome of this election.  If all of the measures were to be approved, the Mandatory Student Activity fee would increase from $38.25 to $47.25.  The fee would then roll back to $44.25 when the Long House is completed.

Proposed Ballot Measures:

MEASURE  1:  Native American Longhouse

Explanation:  This measure will continue the current level of funding and will not increase the mandatory student body activity fee.   Fundraising for this project is almost complete, and continuing the student fee for will provide the remaining necessary funds. This facility will be available as classroom and resource space for all students and for use by the community.  This measure, if approved, will sunset (cancel) when the building is completed.

MEASURE  2:   Recreational Sports and Athletics:

Explanation: If approved, this measure would increase the student activity by $4, per student, per term, and be reaffirmed by student vote every two years beginning 2011. 
The current Recreational Sports and Athletic student activity fee is not meeting student needs. The Recreational Sports Program currently serves over 6,000 students per year with on and off-campus events.  The Athletic programs currently serve over 165 full-time students.  If approved, the fee increase will increase the current recreational sport opportunities for students and their families, and allow the remaining intercollegiate sport programs to offer comparable programs to the thirty-nine NWAACC Colleges. 

MEASURE  3   International Student Program

Explanation: .If approved, this measure would increase the student activity by $1, per student, per term.  General Fund support for this program has been eliminated and the total cost of the program is now placed on International students who pay a $ 150 fee. ISP activities are open to all students on campus and attendance and participation in such programs as the Conversation Partner Program, social activities and ski trips are attracting increased numbers of resident students. If approved, this fee increase would help stabilize ISP funding during time of enrollment fluctuation and improve opportunities for all students to participate in program and activities.

MEASURE 4:  Learning Garden

Explanation:  If approved, this measure would increase the student activity by $1.00, per student, per term. A $1.00 increase will enable the Learning Garden Club to hire part time staff to manage Learning Garden activities. This staff position will increase organization and efficiency of garden operations, maximizing productivity. The members of the Learning Garden Club have collected more than 150 signatures of current Lane Community College students in favor of this measure. There have been over 300 students involved in working at the garden since its inception in Spring Term 2006.The Learning Garden is an essential part of Lane Community College’s core value of Sustainability and has received national attention in KIWI Magazine’s “Green College Report” as well as an Outstanding Commitment Award at the 2009 Clinton Global Initiative University. It is essential that the Learning Garden Club receive this funding to continue to grow and provide learning and leadership opportunities for students across a wide range of disciplines. The Learning Garden Club will continue to diligently seek additional funding through grants, community support, and other outside sources.

MEASURE 5:  Women’s Program and Transciones

Explanation:  If approved, this measure would increase the student activity by $1.00, per student, per term.  Student needs are not being met by current Womens Program service levels, and the college is not in a position to increase general fund support.  This fee increase would be used to support additional programming such as Transiciones - a bridge program to help Spanish speaking women move into college classes; and other services offered to students using the Women’s Center.

Election Results Advisory.  The Board of Education Policy D.090 provides as follows:  Students may be assessed a mandatory fee for the purpose of supporting a board approved student-initiated program.  The board will approve those student-initiated programs that it determines provide educational value to the students.  After board approval, the fee initiative will be placed on the ballot for the student elections.  The student election results, as they relate to the fee initiative, are advisory only.  After the student elections, the fee initiative will come before the board for final approval or disapproval.