Over the past few weeks the current HOA exec board partook in one of UVA's most cherished tenants: Student Self-Governance, the idea that students are able to create, manage, and grow as individuals as well as as student and organization leaders. Contracted Student Organizations (CIOs) are groups that the University recognizes as student run entities that are established and maintained entirely through the hard work of student leaders. We (Hoos for Open Access) are a CIO, opened to the general student body in the Spring of 2008 and we recently chose our newest executive board members. This week I want to introduce you to all of them. You'll be hearing from them in this blog soon and they bring fresh, new perspectives on the University that they are excited to share with you.
Today's highlight:
Alicia Whiting
Class of 2014
Executive Board Position: Dinner Committee Co-Chair
Major :Econ/Sociology
Hometown:Bronx, NYC
1.Why did you decide join Hoos for Open Access?
~I joined HOA so that I could give back to an organization that has benefited many of my friends and I greatly and so that I could be an active participant in an overall selfless and supportive organization. I am a strong supporter of socioeconomic diversity and awareness amongst college campuses and so my joining was a no brainer!
2. What's been your favorite thing about UVA so far?
~My favorite thing about UVa would have to be the friendliness and the accessibility of everyone from fellow students to professors and administrators
3. What are you looking forward to in regards to being a part of this exec board?
I'm looking forward to making a difference within the UVa community, and being able to pass the torch to future Hoos!
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