TO THE EDITOR:
Students should be disappointed with the UNC Association of Student Governments.
At a time when students expect action from their student government leadership, the association built a procedural brick wall rather than discussing a simple resolution meant for advocating for the interests of students across the state.
Rather than voicing our opinions now, the association voted to spend a month doing little to nothing and allowing us to lose the valuable momentum that would spur action across our sixteen campuses.
Students deserve to know that the dollar that they pay to this organization was spent on hotel rooms, catered meals and gasoline — yet nothing was accomplished at a meeting that cost them around $3,000 in total.
An organization that has found itself in the midst of criticism from our institution, as well as others, did little to alleviate the concerns we have about the ability of ASG to serve as an effective advocacy organization.
One must wonder if a procedural maneuver will be used to avoid voicing opinion on the UNC Board of Governors’ pending decision to change the drop-add period from eight weeks to ten days.
Rest assured, the student government leadership at UNC will continue to advocate for your interests. We encourage you to stand beside us.
Connor Brady ’14
Student Congress Speaker
Christy Lambden ’14
Student Body President
