When Jeff Seiser ’10 came to Fairfield he decided that the only way he would run for FUSA president was if he felt he was the right person for the job and was ready to take on the responsibility.
After a year and a half as the president of the class of 2010, Seiser said that he believes he is ready to take on the job.
“I have come to understand Fairfield’s strengths, but also the areas Fairfield needs improvement,” said Seiser. “I also have come to know FUSA’s role and the great power it has to affect change if organized correctly.”
Seiser stepped into a position of responsibility soon after coming to Fairfield by winning the class presidential election his freshmen year. In high school, Seiser was the president of the National Honors Society and was also on the student council.
He said that he thinks his most important accomplishment in high school was becoming an Eagle Scout, a role that taught him how to delegate responsibilities and hold people accountable, both skills he said he would need if he becomes FUSA president.
This year Seiser is an RA in Campion and was re-elected as class president, defeating fellow FUSA presidential candidate Spencer Thibadeau in the election last spring.
“I have enjoyed my time as an RA and it definitely gave me insight on what Fairfield students want,” said Seiser. “I have come to see that the biggest thing students want is to be treated with respect and as adults.
“If we organize ourselves effectively within FUSA, student opinion can be the number one concern here on campus and if elected president I will ensure it does,” he added.
Seiser admits that he may not have the same personality as current FUSA President Hutch Williams ’08 but said that his leadership ability and work ethic is what Fairfield needs.
“If elected FUSA president I will change the perception that FUSA doesn’t have any real ability to facilitate change on campus,” said Seiser. “If organized correctly [FUSA] can be very powerful.”
He plans on improving school spirit for both athletics and for performers, artists and scholars. He also wants to improve the academic advising system, by giving teachers incentive to help students.
“Fairfield needs someone who can show the administration that we are adults,” said Seiser. “We are accountable and our opinions should be the number one priority here.”
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