Rob Jones’s main strength is his sincere desire to improve the University, mainly through continuing initiatives started by previous administrations instead of completely overhauling the system. But he is not prepared to spearhead those improvements.
As a native of Chapel Hill, Jones has local experience and ties, but he still lacks knowledge of certain crucial issues. These issues include some that are listed in his own platform. When asked about his proposal of “decentralizing the locus of departmental accountability,” Jones was at a loss.
Out of all the candidates, Jones has the most extensive involvement with athletic programs, which our University could benefit from. With that said, knowledge of athletic policy alone does not make a good student body president.
Surely Jones has the drive to help the University and its students. But Jones is ill-suited to the position of student body president. Passion doesn’t make up for a lack of preparation.
