By Lauren Sorenson–Morningside will be welcoming a new student organization next fall: the Transfer Student Union (TSU).
Jack O’Brien, Student Advocate on the Morningside Student Government, has been spearheading the project along with several other students.
O’Brien said there has been a history of transfer students coming to the Student Government seeking some sort of representation. “This year, we had students who were strongly vocal about transfer issues.”
“Many transfers have a difficult time finding somewhere to meet people, getting involved in activities, and talking about the issues they face simply because they don’t have a resource or outlet that provides them with these services,” O’Brien said. The typical response from transfer students about this new organization is “about time!”
The exact description of the group is still in progress. As of right now, the group will meet weekly and will start off meetings with an open discussion. After that, a student will bring up a topic of discussion that may include “issues specific to transfers or projects the group is taking on.”
O’Brien adds, “Other student organizations will also come and present at the group semi-regularly to educate transfers about other organizations on campus and how they can get involved.” Transfer students will be the focus of this organization but all students are encouraged to come.
Molly Williams will be the faculty advisor for the group. Tiffany Brasby will serve as president for the Transfer Student Union.
O’Brien said, “The group is still in formulating stages, so we welcome your influence and encourage you to get involved. We’re looking to create a whole new community of students, so we’ll take all the help we can get!”
If you are interested in getting involved with the TSU, contact Jack O’Brien at jgo002@morningside.edu, Tiffany Brasby at tab010@morningside.edu or any Student Government representative.
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