Friday, November 9, 2001

Karl Kruse
Background
Sophomore international business major
Elkhorn, Neb.

What should the role of House be? How does it currently measure up?
House should be a body through which student interests are represented to the administration. First, House needs to find out what students want done; second it needs to find new and innovative ways to accomplish these goals. Currently, I believe House is doing well on the former, but needs help on the latter.

How will you work so that House legislation reflects the entire student body’s opinion?
A weekly e-mail from representatives reporting on House actions to their constituencies would be the first step. This would be cost effective, and an easy way for recipients to voice opinions. Once students see House news regularly, I believe it will be easier for them to tell representatives what they want.

What experience do you have that qualifies you for the position you are seeking?
Three semesters of work with most committees and chairing the University Affairs Committee has taught me how the House works. My work on parking fines and meal card use has given me connections with university officials. I hear diverse opinions through my work in the honors, business, and music programs.

What is the number one issue you will work toward if elected?
My number one goal is credibility, both with the student body and administration. The House will do what it promises.

What is your specific goal if you are elected?
My goals are to improve the parking situation, find ways to use meal cards off campus, improve food service and make sure students can easily bring issues that concern them before House.