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Todd Branch
For the SGA, like most organizations, the president represents the people of the constituency. He (or she) establishes future objectives and tempers wisdom with vision to achieve goals that will increase the caliber of life for all parties involved. Based upon these fundamental ideals lies my motivation for running for SGA President. Quite frankly, I believe that I am the best qualified person for the position.

I am the only candidate who has participated in both the BBA and MBA programs at Michigan. I have more experience and I have worked in more capacities on the SGA (at both the graduate and undergraduate level) than any other candidate. Furthermore, my current role as Chair of the Dean's Courses & Curriculum Committee has given me unprecedented exposure to the UMBS administration: it was I who presented student curriculum concerns to Dean Snyder this year, which subsequently resulted in an increase in the number of courses offered and the clearing of wait lists. Moreover, my exposure to the current SGA executive is unequaled. It if for these reasons that I believe I am the presidential candidate who can best represent the interests of all UMBS students.

Currently, I see the B-School as facing a number of very important issues:

1) People. If our future development and growth is to continue, the school needs to ensure that it is capturing the most dynamic and diverse people that it can in all areas, including students, faculty, and staff.

2) Curriculum. The Business School's reputation for excellence is founded on its unique and innovative teaching-learning curriculum. The "core" needs to be continually refined while being used to compliment the introduction of new and revolutionary electives.

3) Resources. Investments in UMBS resources must continue. Yes, we have leading support services, classrooms, computer labs, access to information, et cetera, but we can do better;and we must if we are to remain a world leader in business education.

To address these issues, I would introduce a number of initiatives, some of which are:

1) The creation of one, unified body composed of members from all UMBS organizations that would meet to express thoughts and concerns on how to attract and retain even better people. Although the school has numerous clubs, committees, and organizations, there is no forum where representatives from all of these associations (i.e. faculty, staff, administration, clubs, BBA, MBA day and MBA evening students) meet on a regular basis to exchange ideas. Unqualified communication between and within our people is vital.

2) Even more activity among core and elective course committees. Additionally, I would like to see the establishment of a "course development" committee by students which would serve to assist the faculty and administration with the research and development of new courses. I have found Deans White and Snyder to be exceptionally receptive to student input regarding courses, but it is our responsibility to present them with suggestions in an effective and efficient manner.

3) The formation of a single cross-functional resource committee which would exist to advise the administration of current and future student needs, and how to best fulfill them.

When given the chance to, I would encourage you to vote for the most qualified, the most experienced, the most concerned SGA Presidential candidate Todd Branch.

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