What relevant experience, skills and qualities do you have that make you a strong candidate for this elected position?
I am a naturally gifted organiser. In my short time here, I have successfully brought all Ghanaian students in the University, under one-body, pulling all available resources to put together the first Ghanaian Independence event on RGU Campus in 3 weeks. It was a massive success.
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Priority Aim 1
Building an Inclusive Campus Culture: RGU is a truly diverse University with students coming from varying backgrounds. It is only fair that the culture is inclusive and welcoming to our diverse population. Every student, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, disability (even those we cannot see) deserve equal access to all services and support on Campus. This includes creating accessible spaces for all students on campus, including those with physical limitations and non-visible limitations. There should be equal access to services be it financial assistance, scholarships, library with clear criteria, and not just a select few.
Priority Aim 2
Creating Mental Health Awareness and Providing Support: Navigating life as a university student can be complex and challenging. Many students have left home for the first time, and some have travelled thousands of miles for their education. The stress of combining academic life, with living in a new city or a new country, whilst navigating issues of accommodation, finances, relationships and work, comes with enormous pressure students. My first commitment is to provide an avenue for students to recognise these stresses, and how it impacts on their mental health.
Priority Aim 3
Advocacy, Representation & Empowerment: I will be a relentless voice for student advocacy and representation, speaking up in support of students' rights and interests, making students welfare, the core consideration for decision making by the University.
I am a naturally gifted organiser. In my short time here, I have successfully brought all Ghanaian students in the University, under one-body, pulling all available resources to put together the first Ghanaian Independence event on RGU Campus. As a recipient of the Dean’s Scholarship Award, I can see the difference that a scholarship makes in the life of a student.
What is the biggest issue currently facing RGU students, and how will you work with the rest of the Student Presidents and Vice Presidents to tackle this?
Support for Student Living: In my short time here, I have seen the enormous gap that exist in supporting student living. Be it cost of living, accessing accommodation or paying fees, students are increasingly unable to afford student living. Campus accommodation is expensive and thereby, students resort to private landlords who provide sub-standard accommodation for a cut-throat price. I intend to create a student-funded fund, to help students with cost-of-living crises. I will also work with the University to create new financial aid programmes and scholarships to lessen financial pressure on students and to subsidise on-campus accommodation for students.