Among this year’s pool of student body president candidates, Andrew Powell stands out with his understanding of the responsibilities and limitations of the position.
Powell is highly qualified, but in this year’s particularly strong field of candidates, he would be better suited as a cabinet member or an adviser rather than serving as the president himself.
Powell’s platform puts a large emphasis on reform of the typical classroom style.
Unfortunately this is a goal that seems much too lofty for a student body president to acheive in one year.
Powell’s ideas seem more suited for the work of the provost, or chief academic officer. This editorial board might feel Powell was the man for the job if this were an endorsement for a position that had a longer term and were more adminstrative in nature.
Serving as a cabinet member or an adviser would afford Powell the oppurtunity to focus on the education reform that he is so passionate about.
