I’m looking at the front page of Wednesday’s Albuquerque Journal. The top headlines are related to alcohol abuse. The big one reads, “NOT GUILTY” in big, bold all-caps.
I'm running unopposed for the position of Graduate and Professional Student Association council chairman. I'm a returning student who is seeking a dual degree in masters of public administration as well as community and regional planning. By way of introduction, I've been a community organizer most of my adult life.
Last year, the Graduate and Professional Student Association Council created funding and incentives for a legislative graduate and professional student advocacy team. Two months ago, GPSA Council Chairwoman Lissa Knudsen assembled that team. The team she assembled represented diverse backgrounds and skill sets including information technology, law, public relations, bill drafting, research design, lobbying, community organizing and accounting.
In these times of economic stress and in a world where higher education is becoming increasingly important, it is imperative that we make getting an advanced degree within reach of everyone willing and able to put themselves through the rigors to earn a degree.
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