Fellow Students:
The Student Advocate General has the primary responsibility of overseeing the Office of the Student Advocate (OSA), an unwavering resource for all students who are in some way involved in the University's judicial process. In other words, the Advocate General stands at the helm of a resource that is a basic right for every student of this University. Having served the OSA under two Advocate Generals, I know from personal observation this job requires experience in dealing with administrators and judicial officers, the energy to manage a growing office of students, and empathy for every student and their specific circumstances. But above all, the Advocate General must first and foremost be an advocate for the students.
Fellow students, I am your advocate. Too many times I have seen students come into our office feeling scared and without any support or knowledge of this University's puzzling judicial system. A system that is completely new for thousands of students each year. A relative few on this campus have knowledge of the OSA and the services we provide. As Advocate General, my top priority will be to change this unfortunate fact. Having the OSA's services known to all students is critical not only for the longevity of the OSA, but more importantly the overall well-being of the students. I have the most experience, am willing to put forth the most energy, and have empathy for every student on this campus. I am qualified for this position because I am your