Dear Readers and Supporters,
As we approached this budgetary session of the Arkansas State Legislature, student
leaders at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville prepared to take the next step in
student advocacy by focusing in on exactly what happens in Little Rock. As the official
representation of the student voice at the state’s flagship institution, we at the
Associated Student Government (ASG) are determined to recognize those who have
acted as supporters for higher education, and ultimately for students, across our great
state.
The vision of the Associated Student Government is “to represent the common
interests and voice of all students”. We have taken that vision to heart. This has led to
the creation of the Higher Education Honor Roll developed thanks to the hard work of
ASG’s student lobbying unit, the Razorback Action Group (RAG). RAG has dissected
the effects that these proposals would have on students at the U of A, and it is our
hope that this document will demonstrate to legislators that students are aware of
issues pertaining to higher education while also increasing student awareness of
issues.
We are proud to present the inaugural Associated Student Government Higher
Education Honor Roll, recognizing those statewide leaders whose actions have
demonstrated a true “students first” mentality to ensure that those members of the
Arkansas community who pursue higher education can do so effectively. Through the
Higher Education Honor Roll, we strive to foster an effective and open line of
communication between students and legislators, so that the student body at the
University of Arkansas can continue to be an informed electorate. In doing so, we at
ASG hope that this will catalyze further involvement/work with our state’s political
leaders as we continue our work of prioritizing higher education in the great state of
Arkansas.
Respectfully,
Tanner Bone
ASG President 2015-2016
