Zack Dodge
What do you like about the FSU? What would you change?
The FSU provides an outlet and opportunities for students who want to make the most of their time at Fanshawe. The FSU is always looking out for the best interest of the student population, and that is what I am all about. I would like to see in the future that all FSU members are more visible on campus, and can become more of an approachable resource for any student concern. This means less time in the office, and more time in the halls!

What do you want to accomplish during your presidency?
During my presidency I am looking to unite the student body, and create common goals that all Fanshawe students can relate to. I am look to promote a sense of culture, community, and appreciation for each of us that have chosen Fanshawe as our platform for success. Promoting a healthy and active lifestyle on campus means a lot to me, and this extends to physical, mental, and emotional health. We should feel proud for our peers and ourselves, this will create that sense of community that we need.

What's your definition of a successful term? What are your top three ideas and how you will accomplish them?
My success as the FSU president will be measured but the student activity that takes place during my term. Having more students vote next year for FSU elections, and seeing more nominees would represent the impact that my term had on the student body. Three things that I want to accomplish during my term all involve the participation of the Fanshawe student population. I am looking to provoke student engagement on campus, create a stronger sense of Fanshawe pride, and make student services more available and functional. All of these ideas can be accomplished by making them more accessible, approachable, and more diverse.

Who would you vote for (not yourself) and why?
My fellow nominees are new faces in my life, so it's hard to pick and choose. The fact we have all shown interest in this position shows we have something in common. I realize that Bobby Foley dedicates his time to the Interrobang; this represent's his involvement and passion for the campus. This participation to me represents that attitude needed to be a successful leader. Good luck to all of my fellow FSU nominees!

Where can we find you on a Saturday night?
I have always been more of the stay in than go out kind of guy. Although my student budget usually has a lot to do with the staying in. On a typical Saturday night you could find me working for the FSU, driving to Cambridge to see my family, or gaming on Xbox live with all my friends. I am a passionate gamer, as video game culture was a huge component in my choice when selecting a post secondary environment.

What compelled you to get involved with the Fanshawe Student Union?
My involvement with the FSU began as a job search. I was approaching the end of my first year of Media Production, and was in need of a summer job. I always wanted to work on campus; I figured this would be a great way to jump into a deeper Fanshawe community. Over the past 2 years I have been a custodian for the FSU, and it has been the best job I have ever had. Certainly not the day-to-day work, but the people I have met have been an incredible influence on my life. Work On Campus!

With no previous experience as an FSU executive, what makes you qualified to be president?
One major responsibility of the FSU president is to be the spokes person for the FSU. Speaking and acting for all of you on behalf of Fanshawe would be the culmination of my experience on campus. I am a natural born leader, who is prepared to instill this campus with a sense of passion and enthusiasm that you have never seen. We are a community of ambitious, talented, and diverse minds, and you need a leader who sees you as those unique individuals. I will provide more than an executive agenda, I will give you a true leader who believes in you.


Bobby Foley
What do you like about the FSU? What would you change?
I like that it's so intertwined with student life around the campus, and that students have representation at such a formidable level, I feel like it encourages an equality in its relationship with the college.

That concept of students working for and with students is great, because you can relate to that person running the Biz Booth or putting posters up all over the school. I can't imagine changing it much, excepting to get students more involved with the executives on a face—to—face basis.

What do you want to accomplish during your presidency?
I feel that the relationship between the students and the FSU can be somewhat repaired — the FSU works hard for students, but I feel increasing visibility on the part of executives and offering opportunities to students to become informed about issues before the FSU and the college.

I feel that creating a strong connection between FSU executives — especially the President — and the student population will send a strong message to schools and communities throughout the Province that Fanshawe is a place where students are heard and respected.

What's your definition of a successful term? What are your top three ideas and how will you accomplish them?
I would consider a President successful for representing the school appropriately externally while providing as full a student experience as possible internally, while hopefully also inspiring a connection between students and their school.

My tops three ideas are to increase executive visibility by spending time out of the office among students on campus each week, connecting with them directly about Fanshawe issues and their needs as a student; to use social media to connect with students readily and reliably; and to visit all Fanshawe campuses to encourage a feeling of community before other colleges in Ontario.

Who would you vote for (not yourself) and why?
If I couldn't vote for myself, I would vote for Zack Dodge. Working for Interrobang out of the Student Centre building for a couple of years now I've met Zack on a few occasions, he strikes me as a confident, level—headed guy. I like that he's been involved in the FSU for a long time and active in areas where students spend a lot of time, I feel as though he'd be well—connected to student issues.

Where can we find you on a Saturday night?
Saturdays are usually spent either indulging the music fan/writer in me at some gig here in town or at home doing project work for school. If I'm in on a Saturday night, though, I'm watching the Maple Leafs play on Hockey Night In Canada and then Saturday Night Live, they're two of the few shows I try never to miss.

What compelled you to get involved with the Fanshawe Student Union?
My story with the FSU began simply enough, I followed up on a poster I saw advertising work study placements available at the college and began as a weekly writer for Interrobang. The environment and the staff there are engaging and inviting, and as I began to meet more of the people working for the FSU, I became more inspired over time to stay involved and invest myself further.

With no previous experience as an FSU executive, what makes you qualified to be president?
Experience as a VP executive would surely be an asset, but my plan to involve students as closely as possible would allow me to benefit from their experiences, too; I feel as though I am a strong leader, but by creating as much communication with students as possible I feel I'd be better able to make informed decisions and run the FSU with students' best interests and best advice at heart.


Shallis Ryder
What do you like about the FSU? What would you change?
As a student at Fanshawe for the past three years, I've come to work very closely with the FSU during my time here. I really enjoy how the Fanshawe Student Union tries to bring the students together with events and fundraising activities such as Shinerama. If I became President what I might suggest to change would be is that, student who have placements or co-operatives be allowed to still take office for positions such as a SAC Representative.

What do you want to accomplish during your presidency?
If I had the opportunity to become your President I would do my best to help students with their concerns they have expressed to me, by putting more gluten free and healthy option foods in our eateries. I would look into parking issues at Z Building. I want even more school spirit, so for our pubs, give students options for themes, and have Fanshawe swag giveaways. Have more school athletic teams, such as rugby. I would also try to lower international field placement fee's. And if you are in Human Services, look into removing Paramed from our programs

What's your definition of a successful term? What are your top three ideas and how will you accomplish them?
A successful team is a group of people who can join their idea's together to make a plan of action work.

1. Z Building and Parking - I would be speaking with facilities/ operations managers and get petitions signed then have the proper people advised to effect change.

2. Gluten Free - Talk to Oasis managers, give them information on where to buy gluten free products at low cost.

3. Fanshawe Athletics - We have the space, it would just be getting people to participate in a new team, contacting other school facilities in the area to set up practice/game times.

Who would you vote for (not yourself) and why?
I'm not sure what person I would vote for at this particular time because I do not know the platform that my candidates are putting forward. I would like to make an informed decision, as I hope everyone would, because the president of the FSU effects all people in the school and it is a position not to be taken lightly.

Where can we find you on a Saturday night?
It all depends; you'll never find me in one specific place. If I have lots of homework you will be finding me in the library. If work that night you'll find me in Peregrine House Residence because I'm an Resident Advisor. I have field placement this semester so on some Saturday's I have shifts to complete. But after all is said and done and I finally have free time, you'll find me hanging with my friends at the Out Back Shack.

What compelled you to get involved with the Fanshawe Student Union?
It was my very first year at Fanshawe and my first time as an RA. I had no idea what the FSU even was. It was J.Cooper, who was the President, and during move in/Frosh week at Fanshawe he was always there. That's how I became involved. He made himself available and got me as well as others to participate in events and helped me out when I needed something but wasn't sure what direction to go in. Ever since my first year I knew that I wanted to have your backs just like he had mine.

With no previous experience as an FSU executive, what makes you qualified to be president?
I feel I am qualified to be your president because I have been helping the FSU every year with promotion and fundraisers such as Shinerama and the Charity balls. I also attend events the FSU puts on. I have focus, organization, initiative and drive. I haven't been an executive before is because of my program placement. If I become president that is one of the things I hope to change. I know I won't be perfect and it will take time, but I will do my absolute best to make you happy and your college experience one you won't forget.