ADVICE FROM THE BOARD
Your current Board of Directors want to share tips, personal stories, and advice to help you through the elections process.
wORDS OF ADVICE FOR EVERY stage
Whether you’re in the nominations period, campaign week, or waiting for the student votes to roll in, these Directors have some words of advice to keep you motivated every step of the way!
Need help with virtual campaigning? Hasan shares what he learned!
“Hello fellow Candidates! My name’s Hasan and I’m a Director on the Board at the Davis campus! I’m going into my second year of the Computer' Tech program and love the digital world (as I’d like to think we all do). I know it can be nerve-wracking to launch a virtual campaign, especially if it’s your first occasion; however, it doesn’t have to be that way.”
SARAH’S TIPS: how to run A SUCCESSFUL virtual campaigning
“ Hey! My name is Sarah, and I am a TRC Director for the SSU Board of Directors! I am currently a third-year Film and Television student, and I love photography! This past April, I went through the process of nominations, campaigning, voting, and elections all virtually which may seem daunting if you’re starting to think about doing it for yourself but, don’t fret! I’m here to share a brief rundown on some challenges I faced, things I loved, and a few things that I learned along the way. Let’s go!”
curious about what it feels like to run a virtual campaign? Riddhi shares her experience!
“The curiosity of wanting to know if you are winning or not brings butterflies to your stomach. But trust me it is always ok to be a bit nervous. Whether you will or lose it is the journey that you enjoyed and you made some new friends.”
what inspired you to join the board?
“I was motivated to run because a former board director encouraged me. If you are thinking about running, but are hesitant, talk to your friends, or contact me if you’d like. I and the SSU will be here for you if you have any questions about becoming a Director on the Board.”
-Rashad Haque, 2021-22 Director TRC Campus
i joined the board to stand up for student needs.
“I wanted to make sure that the student body was being heard, and they had the chance to reach out and express their concerns.”
-Tejaswini Shah, 2021-22 HMC Director!
I joined the board to make a difference.
“Helping the community is a big part of my program, and I thought what better way to start than with my college community.”
-Rhema Javed, 2021-22 Davis Director
the board of directors make decisions that impact student lives for the better.
“DON’T LET FEAR HOLD YOU BACK IN THE SLIGHTEST! PUTTING YOURSELF OUT THERE FOR A LEADERSHIP ROLE IS DAUNTING, BUT DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE PROCESS. HAVE FUN WITH IT, AND BE YOURSELF!”
- Sarah, TRC dIRECTOR AND cHAIR 2021-22
How To Successfully Complete SSU Nominations
If you’re thinking about joining the SSU Board of Directors this year, we wanted to share a few key ways to make sure your application meets the guidelines and stands out from the crowd. Here are five ways to prepare for nominations to help you get ready for elections and make your mark on campus.
Support Your Well-being during Elections!
You’re most likely running for a position on the Board because you want to have an impact on the #SheridanLife. Have a clear platform, and stick by what’s important to you, and what’s authentic to your student experience. Don’t try to be someone you’re not for the sake of votes and don’t lose sight of what makes you, you.