- Address from the Candidate -

Greetings,

I appreciate the time you have taken to read more about my experience and goals for the office of Vice President Internal for the Federation of Students. I decided to run for this particular office for a few reasons. Firstly, I believe it is very important to give back to the community. Secondly, I wanted to offer the student body more choice in this election. And thirdly, I am hard-working, detail-focused and approachable, all necessary traits for a VPI to be successful.

I encourage all students to participate in campus life and democracy so that together we can make our campus a better place to learn, work and play. I welcome any questions or comments you may have regarding my person or platform. And I hope to have your support in the upcoming election February 10th-12th when you cast your ballot for VPI online at vote.feds.ca.

Best Wishes,

Kia Buchanan
VPI Feds Candidate

- Experience Matters -

• Warrior Weekends Administrative Coordinator
• Campus Response Team Coordinator
  
• Canada Day Committee Volunteer Coordinator
  
• Orientation Leader (Residence and Applied Health Sciences)
  
• Diversity Advisory Committee
  
• FEDS Internal Funding Committee
  
• SMF Student Society
  
• AHSUM Health Representative
  
• Residence Council
  
• Clubs: Association of Caribbean Students and Campus Crusade for Tea
  

- Goals Matter -

Feds Project Green- increased composting/recycling in Feds business; darken websites associated with Feds (including clubs, services, and societies) to reduce energy usage; work on initiative to make Feds paperless.

More Efficient and Accessible Funding for Clubs and Services- have IFC and IAC committees chosen at the end of each term for the following term; reform cheque request system to provide better access of allocated funds to clubs and services.

Solidify U Waterloo-Wide Exam Bank- complete this project and provide a greener and more accessible alternative to traditional exams banks.

Improve and Expand Student Spaces- increase the number and quality of study and lounge spaces on campus; increase student access to technology; better use of available space such as opening large unused areas into rehearsal or meeting places for clubs.

Tri-Campus Unification- weekend shuttle between the three campuses; increasing social access to main campus through more open communication; host Feds sponsored events at Kitchener and Cambridge campuses.