Michelle Silva,the University Student Union Trustee Chair, is one of Long Beach State’s busiest and most influential students.There are four committees in place to help the union run smoothly: Facilities, Service, Campus Relation and Program Evaluation. As Chair, Michelle Silva sits on each committee. Michelle’s duties extend to the upcoming Student Wellness Center, whose committee she is also on. Michelle attends each committee’s meeting, which meet once a month. This totals five meetings a month!
According to the USU mission statement the programs and services of the student union “must enrich students’ lives.” Michelle states “The way the union serves the students is by allowing convenience. For example, the union offers food services because students don’t have time to sit through (fast food) drive-thrus in between classes. Our goal is to create a comfortable more community feel.”
Along with enhancing social experiences, the student union enhances the educational experience by hosting educational workshops, speaker series, and providing meeting space for clubs and organizations. Silva said “We try to balance out the concerts and the speakers. We balance the budget because we are really looking to provide different aspects for students. If they feel a need, we make it happen.”
Michelle Silva has a clear vision for the future of the union. Silva said “As long as the student union continues keeping students involved in the board, it will continue being the best at what students want. The decisions are being made by students. Who knows best about students than students? As long as that (student involvement) continues the union should be in good shape.”
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