My given name is ONYIA OJORSHIMITE TORITSEJU, popularly known as TJ. I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Public Health and Health Promotion at the prestigious Robert Gordon University. Presently, I am vying for Student Union President (Communication and Democracy). I studied Human Anatomy at the University of Port Harcourt in Rivers State. Upon graduation, I lectured at the Department of Nursing, College of Health Technology in Etinan LGA, Akwa Ibom State as part of the compulsory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Thereafter, I worked as an administrator at a leading school in Rivers State. In addition to the aforementioned, I am a seasoned photographer and a foodie with great culinary kitchen skills.
Myles Munroe once defined leadership as the "capacity to influence others through inspiration, motivated by a passion, generated by a vision, produced by conviction, and ignited by a purpose." In my opinion, this is the essence of true leadership. In furtherance to this, the political philosopher Jeremy Bentham articulately stated that the greatest key purpose of any government is the happiness and satisfaction of its citizens. Without mincing words, I wish to state categorically that achieving the ultimate joy for all Robert Gordon University students will precisely be the philosophy and of my administration as the RGU Student Union President (Communication and Democracy).
MY 8-POINT AGENDA
OPEN-DOOR POLICY
I shall make myself available to every RGU student at all times and, to the best of my abilities, render advisory services and proffer solutions. Any issues or challenges that are beyond my control will be escalated to the appropriate school officials. In addition, I will ensure that students interests will be the back bone of every decision-making process in the union's government while working with the student counselling and well-being department to promote each student's mental health, wholeness, and inclusion.
TACKLING ACCOMMODATION CHALLENGES:
A popular quote says, "Home is where our story begins". Currently at RGU, the accommodation crisis is a huge challenge which is affecting students’ health and well-being. This will be one of the main focus of my administration, as I shall partner with the school management to provide good, quality, less expensive accommodation for students, also including provision of accommodation for international student parents.
I will build relationships with housing agencies and private landlords in Aberdeen to make renting flats a simple procedure for students who want to live off campus with little or no criteria. The aim is to at guarantee that all RGU students are comfortable and in a good state of mind so as to improve their wellness and academic achievement.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
I will liaise with recruitment agencies and also provide updates on job opportunities to RGU students. Most importantly, I will always ensure that the student union partners with the employability team to render all necessary assistance at their disposal.
PROMOTE EQUITY, EQUALITY, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY ON CAMPUS:
I will work with fellow students, student groups, student union government, and the university to promote multi-cultural integration and unity amongst all students to foster and sustain the vision of the One RGU, Many Nations and to put into good practice the motto of the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals that says, "Leaving no one behind." I will further ensure that all students are treated fairly, with dignity, and respect, regardless of their differences.
DIVERSIFIED CAMPUS MEALS:
I have observed that school cafeterias don't always satisfy the nutritional needs of students from diverse ethnic groups. To that end, I will liase with Aramark on the possibility of offering meals on campus that cater to students' eating habits while still being reasonably priced, as well as extending the closing time of school cafeterias to accommodate students who have lectures until the evening.
TIME TABLE FLEXIBILITY & SYNCHRONISATION OF ONLINE AND IN-PERSON LEARNING.
I will work with IT, learning, and student support services to help students make a seamless transition between on-campus and online learning, and to quickly adapt to the Robert Gordon University robust learning standard of acquiring knowledge via the campus moodle, myRGU app, Microsoft teams, and other resources, while advocating for more flexibility in the learning timetable to suit everyone, especially student parents, to help them become academically productive, and to advocate for more flexibility in the learning timetable to suit everyone.
ORGANISING FUN-CENTRIC STUDENT UNION EVENTS
Conor McGregor once said, "Be spontaneous, be creative, go out and have fun, let things happen naturally." I will collaborate with other students, student organizations, and union to organize mind-blowing events on and off campus such as career fair, movie night, end of semester / year / beach parties, sip and paint, etc. in line with the COVID-19 rules / regulations. The student union should be the center of the university's happiness and joy by assisting all students in coping with the tension associated with academic work, as you would agree with me that this will create togetherness among all RGU students while also reducing stress from the learning process.
CONTINUITY IN PRE-ARRIVAL SESSIONS FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
I will work with the Union and other relevant departments to ensure seamless integration and on-boarding process for incoming students by using all our social media platforms for regular Q&A sessions for all students, also in-person enquiry will be available for home students if they wish at the Union secretariat.
WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE ME TO SERVE YOU?
I am hardworking, selfless, accountable, devoted, hospitable and committed to serving all students at the Robert Gordon University. I am certain that my expertise and track record of accomplishment as an experienced Administrator in the Educational sector for some years will enable me to adequately meet the demands and concerns of students, be compassionate in service to everyone regardless of nationality and ensure quality representation.
CHOOSE TJ to serve you as your President, Communication & Democracy
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