MEET YOUR ASI STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE CANDIDATES BELOW!

(Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by last name, per the position they are running for.)

ASI STUDENT GOVERNMENT PRESIDENTIAL & VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES:

TICKET #1:

PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: ANDREW FOX

Double Major: Political Science & History
Minor: Philosophy | Class Standing in Fall 2024: Junior

PRESIDENT CANDIDATE STATEMENT:

My fellow Channel Islands Students,
My name is Andrew Fox, I am excited, proud, and honored to announce my candidacy for the Presidency of ASI Student Government. I am currently a Junior, double majoring in Political Science and History, and will be applying to law school before graduating. For the last year, I have served within the Executive Branch of Student Government as the Director of External Affairs, representing and advocating on behalf of the students of Channel Islands directly to CSU leadership. Being involved with Student Government as closely as I have, I have seen what works, and what doesn’t, and I will use that vital experience to guide my administration. I strongly believe in leadership, representation, and delivering tangible results for the student body in which I hope to be elected to represent. My running mate, Pearce Harris and I have spoken about what it means to be an effective leader, and we will use our unique life experiences, track record of leadership, and bold vision to make a positive, significant and lasting impact on the student body experience at California State University - Channel Islands. Thank you, and we hope to earn your vote this April.

VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: PEARCE HARRIS

Major: Economics| Class Standing in Fall 2024: Senior

VICE PRESIDENT CANDIDATE STATEMENT:

Greetings CI Students!
My name is Pearce Harris, and I am excited to run for Student Government Vice President along with my good friend Andrew Fox. I am dedicated to being deeply involved in CSUCI’s student culture. I participate in a variety of student organizations such as Lobby Corps.
Through this club, I worked alongside my teammates and representatives from the rest of the CSU system to advocate for background checks for professors or coaches who have violated Title IX, CalGrant reform that would streamline financial aid and make it more accessible for a broader spectrum of students, as well as legislation that would allow undocumented students to seek out employment.
I’m also an active participant in Students for Quality Education, where we have discussed
key student issues such as tuition hikes. Additionally, I’m a member of the men’s club soccer team. Being exposed to a wide range of students through my participation in campus organizations has made me a more capable leader for CI. I am confident that my experience in Lobby Corps combined with my extensive engagement in on-campus organizations makes me an excellent candidate for Student Government Vice President. Vote for Fox and Harris!

ANDREW FOX & PEARCE HARRIS JOINT PLATFORM:

Advocacy for Student Experience

• Channel Islands students face a myriad of challenges and the campus has room for improvement in many areas, including but not limited to expensive parking, food quality and options, & lack of in-person classes. Our administration will fight for improvement in all of these areas and any others we identify as impacting student

Visibility & Accountability

• Hold weekly Office Hours on Central Mall/in front of the library to increase visibility, awareness, accessibility, and accountability for office holders
• Monthly newsletter/social media update sharing goals, accomplishments & deliverables of the previous month

Graduation and Academic Success

• Channel Islands can lead the CSU in graduation rates and academic excellence
• Create a Graduation Campaign to increase atmosphere and accountability towards graduation and academic success

Community Engagement

• Student Government can, should and under our administration will be leading the student body in community engagement, community service, and partnership with our local and county officials, charities, and community centers
• Giving back to the community (food drives, clothing drives, campus clean-ups, beach clean-ups, blood drives, etc) will connect our campus and our communities in significant and tangible ways

Sustainability

• Tangible goal of planting 5 new trees on campus by the next election season
• Renewed focus and attention on campus community garden
• Continue to partner and collaborate with local farmers markets

Accessibility for Students

• Our campus has a blind spot concerning students with mobility challenges
• Advocate for the use of campus golf carts to assist students in need with food & transportation services on campus grounds

ASI STUDENT GOVERNMENT SENATE CANDIDATE:

SENATOR CANDIDATE: NOAH SORIANO

Major:  Computer Science

Minor: Prelaw | Class Standing in Fall 2024: Senior

CANDIDATE STATEMENT:

Vote for me if you think the administration has failed the students and you want someone who advocates for the interests of the students in the CSUCI Student Government Senate. I
marched on the picket line during the CFA strikes, spoke at November‘s on-campus protest, and I will fight for you in the Senate. Go Dolphins🐬

CANDIDATE PLATFORM:

• Coming Soon

*To be deemed the winner of a position, all candidates must receive votes from a minimum of 10% of the total number of students who cast votes in the current ASI election. 

For any questions, please email the ASI Elections Council at: asielectionscouncil@csuci.edu