Gregory Jackson Jr.
School: Engineering
Year: First
Major: Systems Engineering
Hometown: Fluvanna County, Va.
Housing: On-Grounds (Alderman Road)
Activities: National Society of Black Engineers, NAACP, the IMPACT Movement
Office: First-Year Council President
Why did you decide to run for office?
After spending a year as both First-Year Council President and a member of Student Council representative body, I developed a vision of the immense potential that Student Council has. My vision for Student Council over the next three years includes improving student life in specific areas that I hope to champion as an activist and representative of various student voices.
What makes you a qualified candidate?
Throughout my term as First-Year President, I've been a man about results. I feel that my determination and devotion will bring heart to the Student Council executive body. After working intensely with seven unique committees throughout First-Year Council, I have grown immensely as both a leader and a servant to my constituents.
In your opinion, what are the most pressing issues facing the University and how would you use your office to deal with them?
After spending a year working with Student Council as First-Year President, I learned about many of the big advancements made by the University through construction projects. After doing some research I learned more about each project and realized that the average student has only a vague idea of what is actually being built around them.
What do you hope to accomplish with your position?
My platform is increasing student involvement and awareness on grounds. I hope to promote campus awareness in the subjects of on-Grounds construction, diversity and initiatives and developments within Student Council.
Read More
U.Va. Faculty Senate overwhelmingly adopts a no confidence vote in Board of Visitors
By Xander Tilock | 19 hours ago"The Faculty Senate expresses no confidence in the Board of Visitors for not protecting the University and its president from outside interference," the resolution read.
Faculty Senate Executives hear from Rector Sheridan and Vice Rector Wilkinson
By Xander Tilock and Grace Traxler | YesterdayRectors were in attendance for part of Wednesday’s emergency meeting and were asked about the interim president selection process.
Student leaders weigh the future of self-governance after Ryan's departure
By Brendon Bordwine | 3 days agoThe University has a historical tradition of student self-governance, which allows students to take part in decision-making processes.
