tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24021151.post5817197646388712591..comments2023-05-24T02:17:29.241-07:00Comments on OHSU Graduate Student Organization Blog: Stipend policy falloutShannon Liudahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13229280930407605308noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24021151.post-19718184029344265252008-02-12T19:49:00.000-08:002008-02-12T19:49:00.000-08:00I'm kinda sick of being told that if we wanted our...I'm kinda sick of being told that if we wanted our opinions to be heard, then we should be involved in GSO. First of all, that is bullshit. The point of GSO representation, or any government for that matter, is that there are officials who represent the entire body of people. I'm getting a PhD, if I don't have time to play politics or be involved in every decision making committee there is, that doesn't mean my opinion on how my stipend is spent doesn't matter. But instead of being interested in representing what a LOT of students told them, it seems some student representatives are more interested in doing whatever they want. Because the people who have the time and interest in being involved in student government and various task forces obviously have free time and would likely be more interested in a wellness center or student union. Other students though have families and children or other obligations that would keep them from both representing themselves at such meetings or using such ammenities. And yet they have to pay out of their pockets so that student with LESS responsibilites can have MORE fun. Basically a few students with too much time on their hands screwed the rest of us. Thanks. <BR/><BR/>And to be clear, I'm not saying that GSO or student government is a waste of time. It really is extremely important, and has done great things (I'm pretty happy to have vision and dental insurance). Lots of people involved in GSO and All hill are interested in representing the students' best interesets (like you). I'm not saying that choosing to use your free time to be involved with such things is bad. But many student don't have that free time or choose to use it elsewhere. They were obviously not considered when it was decided that mandating a ridiculously high gym fee was a good idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24021151.post-69973737380064963972008-02-12T19:36:00.000-08:002008-02-12T19:36:00.000-08:00I don't have time.I don't have time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24021151.post-10557718489009280692008-02-08T15:58:00.000-08:002008-02-08T15:58:00.000-08:00As a former (!) student, two year GSO representati...As a former (!) student, two year GSO representative and Student Council Member, I want to add my two cents to this issue. Students should know that most of these decisions regarding financial student support of march were made years ago and our GSO and Student Council officers have spent the last year or two taking care of the fallout from these past commitments. <BR/><BR/>No bitching to Eric is allowed. If you think things should be different, go to GSO meetings and get involved. The "I don't have time" excuse does not apply here. Our elected representatives demonstrate the novel idea of successful multi-tasking. I suggest you give it a try if you are unhappy with the current situation. I think you will find, as I did, that there are numerous possibilities for innvolvement that you will find rewarding and that will, imagine this, also enhance your CV.<BR/>Best of luck.<BR/>SonjaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com