CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT BRYAN COBURN I don’t want Kettering to change for the sake of change. I want Kettering to have change that yields lasting results. Bryan Coburn is an involved and active student. He has experience dealing with the administration and is a familiar face on campus. His knowledge and presence on the campus would be an asset to the University. Coburn is looking to engage the students and ensure that their opinions are heard and acknowledged. His goal is to ensure that the student voice is a deciding factor in Kettering University's future. In fifty words or less, please answer the following questions: 1. What activities are/were you involved in at Kettering and in high school? (list academic year, as well as any positions you may have held in any organization) Delta Tau Delta (Winter ’09-Present) o Brotherhood Chair o Road Chairman o Pledge Educator o Recording Secretary o Internal Vice President Compass Crew (Summer ’09-Present) Engineers Without Borders (Summer ’11) Kettering University Tour Guide (Summer ’11) Kettering Leaders (Summer ’10) Orientation Student Teacher (Summer ’11) Student Ambassador (Winter ’11) 2. What is the one trait you want people to know you for? I take a lot of pride in my ability to be courageous and action oriented. It is very easy when dealing with others to be afraid to speak your mind. I am not afraid to speak up and take action on the thoughts and opinions I support. 3. What is your favorite quote/saying(s)? “Action is the foundational key to all success.” –Pablo Picasso In one-hundred words or less, please answer the following questions: 4. What do you think can be improved at Kettering and what steps will you take to accomplish this improvement?
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CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT
BRYAN COBURN
I don’t want Kettering to change for the sake of change. I want Kettering to
have change that yields lasting results.
Bryan Coburn is an involved and active student. He has experience dealing
with the administration and is a familiar face on campus. His knowledge
and presence on the campus would be an asset to the University. Coburn is
looking to engage the students and ensure that their opinions are heard and acknowledged. His
goal is to ensure that the student voice is a deciding factor in Kettering University's future.
In fifty words or less, please answer the following questions:
1. What activities are/were you involved in at Kettering and in high school? (list academic
year, as well as any positions you may have held in any organization)
Delta Tau Delta (Winter ’09-Present)
o Brotherhood Chair
o Road Chairman
o Pledge Educator
o Recording Secretary
o Internal Vice President
Compass Crew (Summer ’09-Present)
Engineers Without Borders (Summer ’11)
Kettering University Tour Guide (Summer ’11)
Kettering Leaders (Summer ’10)
Orientation Student Teacher (Summer ’11)
Student Ambassador (Winter ’11)
2. What is the one trait you want people to know you for?
I take a lot of pride in my ability to be courageous and action oriented. It is very easy
when dealing with others to be afraid to speak your mind. I am not afraid to speak up and
take action on the thoughts and opinions I support.
3. What is your favorite quote/saying(s)?
“Action is the foundational key to all success.” –Pablo Picasso
In one-hundred words or less, please answer the following questions:
4. What do you think can be improved at Kettering and what steps will you take to
accomplish this improvement?
One of the biggest problems facing our university today, is the low number of student
enrollment. Kettering, one of the top engineering universities in the United States,
struggles to attract new students. It seems that the university has taken an impressive step
forward with their new open house, Dog Days of Summer, and the fact that they are in
the process of revising the website to make it more attractive to potential students. I see
potential in making an effort to recruit students in the same region as Kettering and start
by making Kettering more well-known.
5. What has been your biggest success and failure? What have you learned from them?
My greatest failures have been when I failed to meet a deadline or meet the expectation
of my peers. I’ve learned just what letting someone down means and what repercussions
that can have. My greatest successes have come about through my drive and ambition. I
want to help others and will ensure that I do whatever it takes. I’ve learned that everyone
can make a difference and no matter your position you can make huge waves.
6. What is your motivation for wanting to represent the student body via Student Senate?
My interest in running for Student Senate began with the proposed calendar change. Like
many of the students I was quick to see many problems with it. After speaking with many
of the involved faculty and staff I have a better understanding of their overall goal of
increasing numbers and retaining students. It seems to me that there are other options that
deserved to be explored and researched more. I think that through this position I can help
the faculty investigate these alternatives and ensure the student voice is heard and
acknowledged.
MATT HOLLAND
My home is on the west side of Cleveland, Ohio where I grew up
most of my life. I attended school at Bay High where I graduated
in 2008. I stayed active in high school with activities like band,
sports and Boy Scouts. In 2007 I achieved the rank of Eagle
Scout, and would later go on to win the Cleveland Eagle Scout of
the year scholarship in 2008. I also received a Good Citizenship
Metal from The Sons of the American Revolution in 2008. Once
I arrived at Kettering I involved myself in clubs like the Firebirds
and Formula SAE. I then discovered the fine gentleman from
Beta Theta Pi in the summer of 2008 and pledged in the winter of
2009. From there I quickly involved myself in the organization working my way up through
various roles such as Social Chair, Treasurer, and Vice President. In the summer of 2010 I was
elected to the role of Chapter President, a goal I had for myself from the time I joined. During
my time as president I have taken advantage of the many opportunities I have had to attended
leadership opportunities through Beta. In this past year alone I’ve been to 3 award winning
leadership development programs. I consider myself a very hard working and creative individual.
I rarely find myself satisfied with the status quo, so I constantly push myself and those around
me to be creating new opportunities for improvement.
In fifty words or less, please answer the following questions:
1. What activities are/were you involved in at Kettering and in high school? (list academic
year, as well as any positions you may have held in any organization)
Kettering:
Beta Theta Pi – Chapter President, Vice President, Treasurer (Freshman-Present)
Technician – Photographer (Freshman-Junior)
Firebirds (Freshman-Present)
Student Ambassador (Freshman-Sophomore)
Formula SAE [Freshman]
High School:
Marching/Symphonic Band (2004-2008)
Boy Scouts (2001-08) [Eagle Scout 2007]
Tennis Team (2005-08)
Stage Crew-Sound Department (2004-08)
X-Country (2006-07)
2. What is the one trait you want people to know you for?
Being an effective leader, and a voice for the student body.
3. What is your favorite quote/saying(s)?
"Rhetoric is a poor substitute for action, and we have trusted only to rhetoric. If we are
really to be a great nation, we must not merely talk; we must act big."
-Theodore Roosevelt
In one-hundred words or less, please answer the following questions:
4. What do you think can be improved at Kettering and what steps will you take to
accomplish this improvement?
I want to create ways for students to take ownership and pride in Kettering. We have
great potential in our student body that I think we fail to use to its full potential. I will
help create new ways for students to be actively involved in improving Kettering,
boosting school pride, and improving the connection they feel to this University.
5. What has been your biggest success and failure? What have you learned from them?
My greatest success has been my year as the President of Beta Theta Pi. I learned far
more than I can fit in 100 words, however it has provided me an invaluable leadership
experience that would be well applied to representing my fellow students as the President
of Student Senate.
My greatest failure would be at my co-op job not full explaining my background at
Kettering and my other work experience, so I was underutilized my. From this I learned it
doesn’t matter how much you know if you can’t communicate what you know to others
effectively.
6. What is your motivation for wanting to represent the student body via Student Senate?
My motivation comes from seeing some outstanding chances to improve Kettering and
wanting to take full advantage of the talented people that go here. They are looking for
ways to improve this fine institution, but have thus far not seen the opportunities to do so
in any meaningful way. The drive from the student body to help is there; this I can
promise you. It is simply a matter of providing them with the opportunities to take action
in a bigger way and make the kind’s change they can see and take pride in.
MIKE STEINERT
My name is Mike Steinert. I am a senior mechanical engineering student. I
am currently the vice president of Student Senate and have served on
Finance Council and Academic Council. I have been active on campus
since my sophomore year and have stayed involved in various positions
inside and outside of Student Government. I feel I am the most qualified
candidate for president having served three years on KSG on three of the
four branches.
In fifty words or less, please answer the following questions:
1. What activities are/were you involved in at Kettering and in high school? (list academic
year, as well as any positions you may have held in any organization)
Kettering Student Government
o Student Senate – Vice President (Winter 2011 – Summer 2011)
o Finance Council – Administrative Asset Manager (Summer 2010 –Winter
2011)
o Academic Council – Assistant Public Relations (Summer 2009 – Winter
2010)
Student Alumni Council
o Vice President of New Ventures (Winter 2010 – Summer 2010)
o Vice President of Alumni Relations (Winter 2011 – Summer 2011)
IFC
o Public Relations Chairman (Winter 2010 – Summer 2010)
o Social Chairman (Winter 2011 – Summer 2011)
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
o Alumni Relations Chairman (Summer 2009 – Winter 2010)
o Treasurer (Winter 2011)
2. What is the one trait you want people to know you for?
I am a devoted individual to the activities I take part in. I pursue goals that I see
worthwhile and see them through to the end. When I start a project I work at it until I see
desirable results.
3. What is your favorite quote/saying(s)?
“No matter how harsh the winter, spring will always follow.” It doesn’t matter how tough
a situation gets. It will always get better so long as you can persevere.
In one-hundred words or less, please answer the following questions:
4. What do you think can be improved at Kettering and what steps will you take to
accomplish this improvement?
I think communication between everyone is something that would be worthwhile to
improve. As president I would like to create a network for student organizations so the
leaders can easily communicate with each other to better plan events and goals with less
overlap. I would like to continue to work with the Public Relations department to create a
newsletter for students so they can stay updated on administrative actions. I would also
like to write an article for the Technician each edition. I would also like to have more
student – faculty interaction.
5. What has been your biggest success and failure? What have you learned from them?
My biggest success was the reintroduction of Corporate Day. At the start of my term in
senate I brought back the idea of bringing a large company on campus which was the
recent Chrysler Day event. With this I learned how a simple idea or suggestion can turn
into a large event. A large failure would be the revamping of the alumni newsletter for
Delta Tau Delta. I was too late in pursuing articles for the newsletter which caused it to
be late. There I learned how to better manage people in giving them ample time.
6. What is your motivation for wanting to represent the student body via Student Senate?
I would like to continue voicing the students’ opinions. With such large issues as the
proposed calendar change I would like to make the students’ voices heard by the
administration. I would like to continue my involvement and give back to the university. I
would have an easy transition to the position of president with my past experiences. I
have many goals that I would like to see through and would like to improve KSG to be a
much more functional body as the liaison between students and faculty and
administration.
CANDIDATES FOR VICE PRESIDENT
MEREDITH BRASSELL
Meredith Brassell is a Junior 2 Electrical Engineering major. She is currently
the Administrator of Student Senate, a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha and a
member of many other Kettering clubs and organizations. She is from
Whitehouse, OH and her co-op is with TRW Automotive in Farmington
Hills.
In fifty words or less, please answer the following questions:
1. What activities are/were you involved in at Kettering and in high school? (list academic
year, as well as any positions you may have held in any organization)
Student Senate
o Administrator: Sophomore/Junior year
Alpha Sigma Alpha
o Vice President of New Membership Education: current
o Public Relations Chair: Sophomore year
realService Club
o Member: Freshman through Junior year
o Public Relations Chair: Sophomore year
Soap Box Derby committee
o Public Relations Chair: Sophomore year
Member of: SWE, Kettering Band, Laser Tag Club, Outdoors Club
2. What is the one trait you want people to know you for?
One trait I want people to know me for would be my dedication. This dedication goes
beyond my basic duties as Student Senate Vice-President, and I complete anything that I
undertake to the best of my ability.
3. What is your favorite quote/saying(s)?
“The knack of flying is learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.”
-Douglas Adams
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its
whole life believing that it is stupid."
-Albert Einstein
4. What do you think can be improved at Kettering and what steps will you take to
accomplish this improvement?
5. What has been your biggest success and failure? What have you learned from them?
There are many exceptional students at this school, and I would constantly work to
ensure that their voices are heard. The students' voices should be heard, especially in
issues that affect them directly, like the proposed calendar change. I recognize how
passionately students feel about this topic, and it is important that those voices are heard
and not disregarded.
My biggest failure is my ambition which has led me to crowd my schedule to the point of
imbalance. My greatest success has been overcoming this failure by learning to balance
my classes, organizations I am involved in, and social activities. I have been working to
perfect this balance since I came to Kettering, and I have used my ambition to move
forward while not overburdening myself.
6. What is your motivation for wanting to represent the student body via Student Senate?
I love Kettering, and I want to give back to this university. The best way to accomplish
this is through Student Senate. As a member of Senate this past year, I have been able to
learn and understand how the organization is run. These experiences have given me the
motivation and knowledge to be an effective leader in the Kettering community.
ARIEL CHILDRESS
I am a Chemistry major starting my fourth year at Kettering University.
My co-op job is with Detroit Diesel. Being a non-engineering major, I
have a unique perspective on the Kettering student experience. Living in
the dorms lets me hear from students who are Freshmen to Seniors and
science majors to Mechanical Engineers.
In fifty words or less, please answer the following questions:
1. What activities are/were you involved in at Kettering and in high school? (list academic
year, as well as any positions you may have held in any organization)
Operations Council
o Philanthropic Chair July 2010 - Present
Dance Club Member
o Former President July 2009 – Present
Interim Vice
o President Premedical School Club January 2010 – March 2010
Resident Hall Association
o Hall Representative July 2008 – March 2009, July 2010 – March 2011
Greener Engineering Organization
o Treasurer July 2009 – March 2010
2. What is the one trait you want people to know you for?
I care about people as a group and individually.
3. What is your favorite quote/saying(s)?
“Individual science fiction stories may seem as trivial as ever to the blinder critics and
philosophers of today – but the core of science fiction, its essence has become crucial to
our salvation if we are to be saved at all.” – Isaac Asimov
In one-hundred words or less, please answer the following questions:
4. What do you think can be improved at Kettering and what steps will you take to
accomplish this improvement?
Student moral is the biggest problem at Kettering; which stems from students belief that
the upper management will do what they want no matter what.
This can only change by changing the culture at Kettering. From the GM culture of
everyone doing his or her job and not knowing what anyone else does to a culture of
knowledge.
This can only be accomplished by KSG have communication lines and students using
those communication lines including Facebook, e-mails, the Technician, and other
sources. Also the students need frank and open discussions, without preapproved
questions, with the upper management.
5. What has been your biggest success and failure? What have you learned from them?
I would say that my biggest success was bringing Dance Club back from the brink of
disbandment. My Sophomore I term was my first term as President of Dance Club and
there were only five members. At the beginning of my Sophomore II term there was only
myself. It was only because of advertising and getting my friends interested that the club
is here today. My biggest failure was a meeting that no one showed up to. Between the
two of them I have learned that advertising will make or break anything. It should be
40% of the planning.
6. What is your motivation for wanting to represent the student body via Student Senate?
I believe that I could represent the student body. I have been involved in clubs since my
Freshman I term, and in KSG for the last year. Between my involvement and my time at
Kettering I have learned how KSG works and how to accomplish goals that have been
given to me by the student body.
RAYMOND HYDER
My name is Raymond Hyder, but you can just call me
Ray. My hometown is Southgate, MI about an hour and a
half south of Kettering. Right now I have a co-op with Pi-
Shurlok in Plymouth,MI and am looking forward to
returning there next term. I have always felt a need to stay
responsible, which is shown through my work ethic and
how well I have done in school. Being active on campus is
one way of being a responsible student and being on
Student Senate is one way that I can be actively involved
on campus.
In fifty words or less, please answer the following questions:
1. What activities are/were you involved in at Kettering and in high school? (list academic
year, as well as any positions you may have held in any organization)
In Kettering I am involved in Student Senate (Freshman Representative), Beta Theta Pi,
Aquaneers, cliffhangers (Sophomore I), and Dance Club. In High School I was involved
in Marching Band as a trumpet section leader for 2 years, Diving for 3 years with diving
captain senior year, rowing for 3 years as a coxswain.
2. What is the one trait you want people to know you for?
I want people to know me for being outgoing. I believe it is important, especially when
having a leadership position, to be outgoing in order to accomplish your goals.
3. My favorite quote is:
“Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did
your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.”
-John Wooden
In one-hundred words or less, please answer the following questions:
4. What do you think can be improved at Kettering and what steps will you take to
accomplish this improvement?
I believe that maintenance of Kettering's campus, mostly in the AB, can be improved.
The steps I would take to accomplish improving the campus is setting up a committee of
students (possibly headed by one of the senators or myself) to get a poll from students
using the AB now and noting which parts need to be improved and bring this before the
physical plant and see what can be done to accomplish this improvement of the AB.
5. What has been your biggest success and failure? What have you learned from them?
My biggest success was making it to states for diving my first year. I did learn that with
hard work you can go far, but you have to know that you are not going to be the best your
first time at doing something.
My biggest failure was that in high school I was not very connected with my friends. I
tended to be on the conservative side when it came to hanging out and having fun. I
learned that, even though I was able to get good grades and do well in the activities I was
involved in, I could have gotten more out of being active socially as well. It would most
likely have reduced some stress and improve my high school experience.
6. What is your motivation for wanting to represent the student body via Student Senate?
My motivation for wanting to represent the student body through Student Senate is that I
can take what the school needs and what the students want and do something about it.
CANDIDATES FOR ADMINISTRATOR
ZACH JOHNSON
I am a hard working determined individual who is very active on
campus. I am interested in helping out the student government’s
productivity and efficiency.
In fifty words or less, please answer the following questions:
1. What activities are/were you involved in at Kettering and in high school? (list academic
year, as well as any positions you may have held in any organization)
I currently hold 3 leadership positions at Kettering: I am the Co-Captain of Kettnetic
Thunder, the founder and president of the Kettering Chess Club, and the Activities Chair.
2. What is the one trait you want people to know you for?
I want people to know me for my organizational skills.
3. What is your favorite quote/saying(s)?
“Almost only counts in horse shoes and hand grenades.”
In one-hundred words or less, please answer the following questions:
4. What do you think can be improved at Kettering and what steps will you take to
accomplish this improvement?
I can help improved the productivity and efficiency of KSG. I can help by analyzing the
procedures taken by KSG and presenting an easier faster alternative.
5. What has been your biggest success and failure? What have you learned from them?
My biggest success was passing the first Actuarial Exam in May of this year. Having
spent over 250 hours studying for this exam, passing it taught me hard work pays off.
My biggest failure was my grades last summer term. I put other things above school,
causing much distraction which led me to forget sources on my final Humanities project;
failing the course as a result. This taught me to put school first; as a result I focused on
school much more during the winter term and made it to the dean’s list.
6. What is your motivation for wanting to represent the student body via Student Senate?
My motivation is to make a lasting positive impact on the students at Kettering.
: I am from Rochester Hills. I graduated from Adams High School in 2010
and I am majoring in Applied Mathematics. My Co-op is with Towers
Watson in Southfield, Michigan, where I do actuarial work. I have been a
member of Alpha Sigma Alpha since Winter of 2011.
In fifty words or less, please answer the following questions:
1. What activities are/were you involved in at Kettering and in high school? (list academic
year, as well as any positions you may have held in any organization)
Positions I have held include:
Treasurer of RHA (Summer 2010 - Winter 2011),
Sophomore Representative of Student Senate (Winter 2011 - Summer 2011),
EMILY THOMPSON
Secretary and Assistant Housing Chair of Alpha Sigma Alpha (Summer 2011 -
Present).
Kagle tutor (Winter 2011).
Sports Official
2. What is the one trait you want people to know you for?
I would like to be known for my positivity. I try to keep an optimistic view when it
comes to a lot of things in my life, and I feel that a positive attitude and a smile can go a
long way.
3. What is your favorite quote/saying(s)?
“The men who try to do something and fail are infinitely better than those who try to do
nothing and succeed” -Lloyd Jones.
In one-hundred words or less, please answer the following questions:
4. What do you think can be improved at Kettering and what steps will you take to
accomplish this improvement?
I believe that the overall attitude of the student population can be improved. This can be
accomplished by making changes such as improving the image of KSG, improving safety
around and off campus, encouraging more student involvement, and initiating academic
changes, such as teaching techniques, office hours, and common hour exams. Although
we can’t change everything overnight, in time we will be able to improve the quality of
our time here at Kettering.
5. What has been your biggest success and failure? What have you learned from them?
My biggest success was passing my first actuarial exam. I spent well over 400 hours
studying for this three hour test, and I learned more than just math in the process. I
learned that with dedication and perseverance, you can accomplish anything. My biggest
failure was when I failed my first math test at Kettering. I was not only disappointed in
myself, but also extremely worried about just making it through the class. I studied
harder, and by the end of the term, I was able to raise my grade. I learned that conscious
effort is the key to success.
6. What is your motivation for wanting to represent the student body via Student Senate?
I want to represent the student body via Student Senate because I feel that there are many
improvements that need to be made and this can be accomplished through Senate. I also
want to have a voice in keeping some things the way they are, such as our schedule. I will
represent the student body by communicating your opinions to the rest of Senate so that
we can improve our time on campus
SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE
DON EBBEN
My Name is Don Ebben and I am running for the Senior Representative
position. I am originally from Novi Michigan and came to Kettering to get
a hands on educational experience. I currently work at Livio Radio, where
I write Android and Iphone applications for streaming internet radio. I
have had the unique privilege of representing my class these past two
terms and would like to continue to do so as I begin my senior year. If
elected, I hope to improve KSG's internal communication as well as
communication with the student body and other organizations on campus.
In fifty words or less, please answer the following questions:
1. What activities are/were you involved in at Kettering and in high school?
High School
o FIRST Robotics 9th-12th
grade
o Boy Scouts 9th
-12th
grade (Eagle Scout Rank Attained)
o Lego Robotics Coaching 11th-12th
grade
o Drama Club 9th-10th
grade
o Gaming Club 9th-10th
grade
Kettering
The Open Source Club
o co-founder, president, vice president – freshman-junior year.
Lasertag Club
o Vice President, President - freshman-junior year.
Active student leadership as an RA – sophomore - junior year.
The Delta Chi Fraternity - freshmen-junior year.
o Chapter involvement chair – sophomore – junior year.
o Recruitment tactics chair – junior year.
o Treasurer – junior year.
KSG Ops Council Technical Chair – sophomore - junior year.