Integrity. Service. Excellence.
Integrity. Service. Excellence.
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Why am I running for ASUCM President?
Why am I running for ASUCM President?
I am running for ASUCM President because I believe in the mission of the University of California and of UC Merced. Education is society's greatest mobility technique and I want to ensure that all those aiming to complete their studies do so in an environment that is supportive, caring, and has your interests at heart. I want to help you graduate, love the campus while attending, and provide the best resources possible to get you to your life and career goals.
Who Am I?
Who Am I?
My name is Ethan Murcia Salcedo, and I am a senior mechanical engineering student at the University of California, Merced. I've had numerous extracurricular experiences such as being president of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and Vanguard Engineering Society. In addition, I am currently serving as a Senator for the School of Engineering in the Associated Students of UC Merced (ASUCM). In all three organizations, my focus has been on providing opportunities for development in leadership, professionalism, and technical skills; all of which are valuable in building a member’s human capital. Outside of UC Merced, I serve in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, and I have completed Airman Leadership School, which continues to strengthen my leadership craft. I apply servant leadership, a leadership style, in all interactions and initiatives. It is my mission to take care of my UC Merced community by aiding in their professional, leadership and technical development. My next objective is to champion the needs of the students to perform well in their academic careers while attending UC Merced.
Platform
Platform
Increase student success in academia, professionalism, and technical aptitude:
Increase student success in academia, professionalism, and technical aptitude:
Collaborate with existing student support departments/programs to provide relevant and impactful resources
Ensure any administration decision that affects student success negatively be held accountable and/or provide accommodations to students if the decision is irreversible
Optimize student accessibility to resources through interpersonal techniques, digital and print media, and public forums
Continue the work of President Rodriguez-Mota in providing students grade distributions from past semesters and expanding the resource to provide professor reviews from the end of semester surveys
Advocate for and support UC Merced auxiliaries/offices to function at 100% to meet student needs:
Advocate for and support UC Merced auxiliaries/offices to function at 100% to meet student needs:
Develop a grassroots effort in providing attraction to UC Merced job listings for departments that lack the staffing
Communicate to departments all issues preventing student success, in particular, Pavilion Dining issues
Champion increases in funding for eligible offices that lack resources
Advocate for transparency from Associated Students of UC Merced (ASUCM) and from the school’s administration:
Advocate for transparency from Associated Students of UC Merced (ASUCM) and from the school’s administration:
Reboot UC Merced’s newspaper “The Prodigy” and incorporate modern mediums, like a campus Spotify radio station, that would report on student issues and campus updates
Update ASUCM’s website with updated by-laws and constitution to better serve student registered campus organizations (RCOs)
Support all student activism that pushes for full disclosure surrounding fees, food sources, and pressing issues impacting student life and success negatively
Improve student and campus morale:
Improve student and campus morale:
Foster a strong connection between departments, organizations, and students through inclusive and spirited events
Promote collaboration between all stakeholders to develop the Bobcat spirit we had prior to COVID-19
Create a student committee that addresses the needs of new students; this committee will engage with all new transfer and first-year students year-round and direct issues and resources as needed
Leadership and Student Representation Experience
Leadership and Student Representation Experience
Leadership
Leadership
President of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (2020 – 2021)
President of Vanguard Engineering Society (2020 – Present)
U.S. Air Force Reservist (2019 – Present)
Founded the UC Merced Running Club and the Spartan Race Club (2019)
Senator for the School of Engineering in the Associated Students of UC Merced (ASUCM) (2021 – Present)
Student Representation
Student Representation
Senator for the School of Engineering in the Associated Students of UC Merced (ASUCM) (2021 – Present)
Student Representative in the School of Engineering Dean hiring committee (2022 – Present)
Student Representative in the Vice Chancellor for Research & Economic Development hiring committee (2022 – Present)
Campus Feedback Form
Campus Feedback Form
Regardless if I am elected, I would like to provide the next student government team with all your feedback on the present-day campus and what you would like to see next year!
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