Programming

The Director of Programming can be an under-utilized position, past Directors have worked diligently in the late summer and over Fall quarter to put together Homecoming events and then allowed their position to simply linger around Board meetings. Recent Programming Directors have taken on other projects, like the Husky Pride Fund, and have been much more active throughout the year.

Candidates: Jocelyn McCurtain (One Campus), Evelyn Jensen (Husky Nation), and Sam Weinstein (Team Legacy).

Current Positions: Evelyn currently serves as the "associate Director" to Kyle Fuller, the current Programming Director. Again, as in Jonathan Yan's case, the job duties seem to be assisting the Director in everything they do.

Sam is the current Residence Hall Student Association Programming Director. As mentioned before, in recent years the RHSA Programming Director has run and been elected as the ASUW Programming Director, possibly due to their sharing a title and very similar job descriptions.

Jocelyn is the current Director of the ASUW's CORE (Committee Organizing Rape Education) and has served as an RA in the past.

Strengths: Sam is a very strong candidate for the position based on the title recognition of being a current programming director. In the voter's guide, she is likely to put the fact that she is currently serving in a very similar role, which will be a cue to the undecided voters that she is competent and qualified. Her list of previous ASUW experience is daunting as well with the numerous committees and roles. Definitely a strong candidate.

Jocelyn is also a very strong candidate based on her experience in CORE. She has put on several large events this year and has proven her ability to plan, promote, and complete such events. As long as she can put that proof in front of the voters, she will be a continuous worry to her opposition.

Evelyn, does seem weak on paper, but does have one clear strength: her time as associate director means she will know the duties and methods of the job. That inside and out knowledge is what generally makes for a smooth transition between Directors.

Weaknesses: Jocelyn... I'm trying to find a weakness for her, but I am not seeing one. She is an excellent candidate.

Evelyn's weakness is obvious, her relative lack of experience. She will need to convince voters that her time as associate director is enough to elect her.

Sam is in the same boat as Jocelyn. Based on the information online, she's an excellent candidate.

I'll be paying attention to this race as the campaign continues to see who shows themselves to be the better candidate.