Running For President:
Jessica St. Pierre, business administration sophomore from Thibodaux

Q: Give me a little background information about yourself.
A: I have been a senator in the Student Government Association for two years and currently serve as the judiciary chairperson and senator of business administration.  I also participate in many other organizations on campus including Sigma Sigma Sigma, National Panhellenic Council, Circle K, Green Club and Women Involved in Self-Empowerment.  I serve as a student member on several university committees and the student advisory board.

Q: What issues are you looking to resolve if elected?
A: If elected, I intend to push for more student involvement.  I am looking forward to working with the student body to resolve issues that have not been addressed thus far.  I am also looking forward to hearing the students’ concerns. There is no challenge that I will not take on.  Every student on campus deserves to have his or her voice heard and issues addressed.
Melissa Cloutet, management junior from Convington

Q: Give me a little background information about yourself.
A: I’ve been involved in SGA since my freshman year as a senator for the College of Business. I’m currently serving on the executive board as the director of public relations.

Q: What issues are you looking to resolve if elected?
A: An issue I would like to resolve is SGA transparency. I want students and organizations to form a closer bond and work together with the SGA. We are here to represent them and make sure their voice is heard. If elected, I am confident the students will be informed of all SGA matters.

Running for Vice President:
Adam Lefort, business administration freshman from Thibodaux
Q: Give me a little background information about yourself.
A: I am a member of the Student Government Association senate as a freshman senator and campus improvements chair.  I am also a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Honors Program, and Circle K.

Q: What issues are you looking to resolve if elected?
A: I will to continue what I am doing as campus improvements chair to help keep the University a beautiful, well-maintained campus because it will help improve the image of Nicholls for students and visitors.  I would also work closely with the SGA senate to facilitate more student involvement on campus and increase school spirit.
Shiena Normand, biology freshman from Niceville, Fla.

Q: Give me a little background information about yourself.
A: I have three years of experience in Student Government, not only at the university/college level but also on the state level. I am a third year transfer student from Northwest Florida State College.  This is my second semester at Nicholls and my second semester involved with the Nicholls State University Student Government Association.

Q: What sets you apart from the other candidates?
A: My previous experience and leadership in Student Government and other organizations is what distinguishes me from the other candidates. At my previous college I was also highly involved with Student Government for the two years I attended, holding several officer positions including sergeant at arms and historian during my first year of college and vice presidential pro-tempore for my second year. In addition to being vice presidential pro-tempore for my college, I was also District 4 assistant coordinator for the state of Florida. The state of Florida is broken up into four districts; District 4 comprises of nine different colleges from Pensacola to Gainesville with 21 different college campuses. The District 4 assistant coordinator is essentially the vice president of the district. In addition to being highly involved with Student Government, I was also the Speech and Debate Team captain consecutively for two years and the lead student ambassador. Currently at Nicholls, I am a senator for the College of Arts and Sciences, the chair of the finance committee, and I am currently serving as the vice presidential pro-tempore and on several different University committees. I am highly involved on campus with several different organizations, and I have grown to love being a Colonel at Nicholls! My experience and loyalty to organizations like Student Government are what sets me apart from the other candidates.
Alexandra Stoufflet, mass communication junior from Harvey

Q: Give me a little background information about yourself.
A: I graduated from Academy of Our Lady in 2010. I have been involved in Student Government Association, Nicholls Cheerleading, Phi Mu Fraternity, Choir, and I am a student worker at the Nicholls admissions office.

Q: What sets you apart from the other candidates?
A: I have been a student at this University for three years. I work in the admissions office, which has taught me valuable information about the Nicholls system.  I think that, unlike the other candidates, I was not in SGA this past year after being highly involved on campus; I can bring a real change to the order in which actions are taken.  I believe I know Nicholls better, and have obtained the recourses over the past three years to improve this University.  

Q: How has your major here at Nicholls prepared you for this position?
A: My concentration is Public Relations, and it has prepared me to speak and has taught me good ethics. I have learned to create and promote images, events, and ideas. It has helped me become a strategic thinker and has introduced me to professional techniques.

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