REF Task Force gets new at-large members
At the Oct. 15 Student Association Senate meeting, SA Executive Vice President Trent Navran introduced new members of the Rice Education of the Future task force. The new at-large (non-Senate) members are Jones College junior Mariah Lawhon, Jones freshman Bailey Tulloch, McMurtry College sophomore Sawyer Knight and Cyndie Wu.
Over the past two weeks, the task force has engaged students, faculty, staff and administrators in discussion groups as well as a photo campaign.
“We've seen incredible headway in raising awareness, gaining student input and having critical small group discussions,” Navran said.
Lawhon said outreach efforts give all stakeholders a platform to express their opinions.
“The best thing about this initiative is that we are providing an outlet for the entire Rice community to voice their thoughts about how to advance the Rice educational experience,” Lawhon said.
Knight said the progress has been promising.
“We have seen interactions … that are already promoting the connective environment that will be necessary in making Rice the phenomenal institution and environment we pride ourselves upon,” Knight said.
Looking ahead, Tulloch said she hopes that the initiative will garner campus-wide support in pursuing its goal of improving Rice’s education in the future.
“Our mission is something I think everyone can relate to,” Tulloch said. “The overwhelming support we've received is hopefully indicative of how much we will achieve this year.”
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