Thursday, April 30, 1998
Zuhairah Scott
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
To know and not to act, is not to know. This single phrase identifies the main ideological motivation for my desire to be a public servant. Throughout my educational career at UCLA it has become increasingly important to me that I play an integral role in initiating and developing the visions and goals of the student body. I have achieved this goal by participating in various campus activities, which include serving as a resident assistant and as a student appointee to the Campus Retention Committee.
Advocating holistic student success on campus broadened my own understanding of the wide range of issues that affect student educational preparation and achievement. Through these experiences I have gained the vision needed to continue the Academic Affairs Commission's role of empowering, educating and motivating students to achieve academic success.
My dedication to create positive social change has led me to desire a position within USAC. The main goals and objectives I would like to accomplish in my position as Academic Affairs Commissioner include:
1. Reforming UCLA undergraduate admission criteria
2. Continuing and expanding support for student outreach efforts
3. Creating college preparation centers in educationally disadvantaged areas of Los Angeles
4. Providing academic credit for campus and community projects. Strong, visionary leadership is necessary to ensure all students are represented, retained and actively engaged in their educational experience at UCLA. This is why I am running for the position of the Academic Affairs commissioner for USAC.