Last week, The Daily Cardinal issued a call to action in response to potential changes to Shared Governance at UW. As a student representative on several Shared Governance committees, and the Chair of the ASM this year, it is my responsibility to ensure students continue to have the opportunity to enrich our great University, and leave a legacy on campus. Shared Governance has a winning track record for its victories on campus. To defend this principle, we must keep winning the race.
To strengthen the case for Shared Governance, we need students invested in their community. As a freshman in love with the beauty of the Lakeshore area, I applied for the Lakeshore Nature Preserve Committee. When I moved by Camp Randall sophomore year, I applied for the Joint Southwest Campus Area Committee. When issues arise, having a student’s perspective ensures the best outcome. There are many more places for you to take a stand across our campus. It is this kind of direct student engagement that makes us so proud to be Badgers. To continue making the case, I urge you to apply for Shared Gov Committees at www.asm.wisc.edu/shared-governance.html. The more powerful student representation we have, the stronger the case we can make for Shared Governance at UW in the weeks to come.
David Gardner (dgardner2@wisc.edu) is Chair of the Associated Students of Madison, and a junior studying Economics and Political Science.
