Director, Faculty of Education
Sarina Italiano
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The perspective that I will bring to the Board of Directors is from a student’s perspective. I want to advocate for the faculty of education to ensure that all the needs, requirements, and concerns are being acknowledged. With my background of being a supervisor at Tim Hortons, I learned to not only ensure all employees were completing their jobs but also to advocate for them. When they had any customer complaints or any work safety concerns, I would bring the team members' concerns to the manager so these could be resolved. I have experience in leadership roles through my volunteering as a head soccer coach. As a head coach, I had to communicate with parents, develop practice plans, and attend every game/practice. I believe that with my experience in both leadership roles, I will be a great spokesperson for the faculty of education.
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The faculty of education would like to be more involved in the events going on around campus. As a program, we would like to be more aware of the events, would like to be invited to events that are happening amongst the other faculties and would want our education society and faculty to be promoted on social media. The faculty of education would like the opportunity to have a more active role around campus to spread awareness of what our program is like. The faculty of education would also like to have a higher student levy. In the tuition students pay $2.25 that goes towards our education society events, however, that is not enough to run our events. The other faculties have a higher levy, allowing them to do more events and add more to their events. We would like an increase for student levy so our education students can have a more memorable experience in the program.
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As a UWSA Director, I would incorporate the opinions of all the students in the education program by encouraging them to participate in the process of their voices being heard. I would set up surveys, anonymous polls, and interview fellow education society students who are working with executives in the university. I would take all of the suggestions for change and ensure that they are being acknowledged. I would try my best to push for the change so that the students who are trying to be educated are given the chance to have their voices heard. To ensure accountability, transparency, and fair decision-making as a UWSA director I would stay honest and trustworthy. I would ensure honest and organized communication to avoid any confusion in the processes. I would share decisions and any changes with the education students and UWSA.
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As the board of director, I would be the voice of the faculty of education. I believe that the Board of Directors' role is to listen to students' wants, needs, concerns, and advocate for them. They’re role is to ensure that students have a smooth and memorable experience at University. If students are too timid to express their opinions at the UWSA level, they can have an open and honest relationship with the director and trust them to speak on their behalf. I want to be a part of this work because I want the students at UWindsor to be able to enjoy their time at this school and participate in as much as possible. I believe that life goes by so fast, and we need to enjoy what is right in front of us and take advantage of joining clubs, making new friends, and being involved. I want to ensure the students' views and voices are being heard so they can make the most of their time at UWindsor.