Dear Students,

Welcome (back) to Franciscan for your 2011-2012 academic school year! Being given the opportunity to serve as the President and Vice President of your Student Government is an honor and a blessing. Student Government’s mission is to represent the Franciscan University student body to the administration and faculty, and to the public; for communicating the concerns, interests, and ideas of the student body to the University administration, and to participate with the administration and faculty in the formulation of policies affecting the student body; and for governing, promoting and funding student clubs, and to collaborate with campus departments and other student organizations in the promotion of student services and activities.

As President and Vice-President, we will ensure that the Student Government is fully present in campus life. Each class elects three senators, and through these men and women, your voices can be expressed. This academic year, Student Government will become more accessible and fulfill the mission and purpose for the benefit of all students.

As students at Franciscan University, become active in your campus activities. Join clubs and/or run for a position on Student Government. If neither of these sound appealing, participate in events sponsored by Student Government or clubs on campus. Elections also take place throughout the year and participating in them will allow you to elect representatives to hear your voices and concerns.

We hope that everyone has a safe and blessed academic year. We look forward to hearing your concerns and serving the student body for the greater glory of God.

Sincerely,

Olivia Dvorjak and Dan Woltornist

President and Vice President of Student Government.