Brit Sharon / Round Up
In his fourth semester at Pierce College, Nick Naczinski promises to create more scholarships, institute a recycling program, and form year-round student jobs if he is elected Associated Students Organization President.
Pierce College will be holding ASO elections on April 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and April 20 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in front of the Great Hall.
Naczinski will be running against Kevin Sparks for ASO President.
Naczinski promises to properly and passionate to represent the students.
“I know times are hard and students need all the help they can get. ASO has a budget of $150,000 they divide up and use throughout the year,” Naczinski said. “I would make sure that some of that went to students.”
As co-founder and vice president of the Pierce College Environmental Club and the current ASO Environmental Committee Chair recycling is important to Naczinski.
“Right now ASO doesn’t really in force a recycling system, but I plan putting recycling bins throughout the campus so that students can do their part in the environment,” said Naczinski.
“Last semester he had great events and this year he’s doing something for Earth Day. He’s really dedicated to his position and getting students involved,” Said ASO’s Club Council President Cindy Gerges.
Naczinski plans on creating year-round student jobs in order to provide students with the opportunity to help pay for school.
“One idea I had was to have someone that went around campus and emptied the recycling bins, even during summer. The recyclables will be profitable and we would be able to pay [salaries] through that,” said Naczinski.
Gerges thinks Naczinski has a great chance and would be happy if he won.
“He would make a great president, He has the perseverance for the job,” Said Gerges.
Besides scholarships, recycling, and jobs Naczinski also plans on working with the Rent-a-Book program by expanding it and making it cheaper and by supporting the Library.
If elected Naczinski hopes to be able to “help Pierce student with anything they need.”
“[Naczinski] is really good dealing with fellow students and administration. Everyone that works with him likes him,” ASO Advisor Brad Saenz.
Naczinski hopes to have a career in politics and even become an ambassador someday.
“I hope to just get experience in the political realm,” said Naczinski.
Naczinski currently has a 3.8 grade point average and is a Goble Studies Major with a minor in English.
For more information about ASO go to www.PierceCollege.edu