Student body president gives update on campaign platform

Hello Oakland!

Throughout the rest of the year, I will be periodically updating you, the students, on the Big 4, the main campaign initiatives that Madison and I ran on in the spring: More 4.0’s, more swag, more outlets, more space. So, then, here is an update on these initiatives.

More 4.0’s: This is my favorite project, the grading scale. I spoke with various deans, students, faculty, staff and members of the administration about it over the summer and into the fall. I had a meeting with the provost last week. Like the rest of the individuals I spoke with, he is very interested in the project. I am coordinating with him to move the project forward.

More swag: Buying OU gear and giving it away. That’s the Swag Campaign. This week, we are ordering the materials for the Swag Campaign; we will be sending out places and times to get free OU gear as soon as it comes in!

More outlets: After speaking with members of the administration, here is an update on outlets. As you know, OU suffers from a shortage of outlets, especially in older buildings like Varner and the OC. Given the high difficulty and expense of adding new outlets to existing buildings, administration is planning to add more outlets to new buildings, not to old ones.

More space: The OC is too small. That is no longer a matter of debate. What is is what to do next. The Board of Trustees is currently looking at options to expand the OC: where to do so, when to do so and how to do so. Expect news on that soon.

That’s what’s been going on with the Big 4. I am extremely happy at the progress we’ve made, especially with the grading scale. If you want more details or have any questions, stop by my office in the basement of the OC, shoot me an email at [email protected], or hit OUSC up on Facebook/Twitter.