Endorsement
I’m not quite as brave as John or Lisa, so I won’t publicly wade into the bare-knuckled rumble that is the Snow-Zimmerman presidential race. I would, however, like to offer my opinion on one of the races a little further down the ballot.
The Board of Governors positions require a unique skillset. The best candidates have a good understanding of university procedure and politics, thorough knowledge of post-secondary education policy, and an ability to work with and sometimes oppose administrators and board members who are used to getting their way.
Adam Harris has these skills in spades. During his time as President of the St. FX student union, he and I often discussed strategies for working with our respective boards and administrations and we worked closely on a wide range of education issues including the MOU and the tuition reductions. I was always impressed with his knowledge and abilities.
This photo is from a meeting at a restaurant in Truro where Adam and I and ANSSA vice chair Marc Rodrigue got a commitment from (now former) Education Minister Karen Casey to conduct Nova Scotia’s first review of student financial aid, something that the government followed through on and which led to the creation of the province’s only general need-based grant system.
Adam knows how to get things done and he’s been a passionate voice for student issues. I’m glad that he chose to come to Dal for medical school (hopefully renouncing X forever) and I’m very glad he chose to throw his hat in the ring for this position.
Vote early and vote often. Harris for BoG.
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