Dominic Giovanniello aims to achieve success and greatness among the student body as acting president of Shippensburg University’s Student Senate. His plans are targeted at creating a pleasant environment for students during their time here.
Giovanniello is a political science major with a minor in philosophy and he plans on attending law school after he finishes his undergraduate degree. There, he hopes to earn a degree in energy or environmental law so that he may go on to work within a non-profit organization that focuses on the protection of the environment.
“It only makes sense that we should put in serious work to keep our home safe and healthy,” Giovanniello said.
Before running for Student Senate president, Giovanniello held the position of senator for the class of 2017. The responsibilities of this position appealed to him and he was able to get a grasp of the influence he would have on the university.
“I am just trying my best to represent the student body in the best possible manner while making this institution a home for us,” he said.
Giovanniello also plans on making meaningful changes within the university that would benefit students overall. He has been an active participant in voicing student opinions when tuition increases are considered by the university. This semester has already proven to be a financial difficulty for everyone because of student loans not being distributed as scheduled. The state budget is believed to be a hinderance to the student body from getting what they need and Giovanniello is gearing toward these issues.
“Money is the biggest factor when it comes to education and I can’t stomach the idea of someone being held back because of a financial obstacle,” Giovanniello said.
Free meal options on campus are the first step in assisting with this issue. The Student Senate reached out to those who have been battling the lack of student refund checks and constructed a campus-wide spaghetti dinner for free. State budgets regarding students’ education have been put on hold, which has left many students without the funds they need. The Ceddia Union Bulding’s Multi-purpose room hosted the free spaghetti dinner on Nov. 23, welcoming students to come, eat and take with them as much as they pleased.
As Dominic Giovanniello continues to concern himself with the well-being of his peers, his position on senate becomes more enjoyable.
“I don’t think people understand my position on a bunch of decisions that I make,” he said. “I make choices to better the student body and I include myself in that every day. I’m just lucky enough to have a say in what goes on.”
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