Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Dogs, Goldfish, Reptiles and Cats (with or without pipes).  This Thursday and Friday the time it comes for you to vote, for your Student President of The Dundee School of Computing.

A simple and beautifully lazy method of voting this shall be, suited to us, computer scientists.  Elections will be online, and all we’ll have to do is logon to my dundee and click a button.  But who??? Who shall one vote for???  Well of course, I know who I think you should vote for.  Please, allow me to tell you about the candidate that is me, Andy Barratt.

Truth be told, I’m already doing this job.  As Year Rep for first year I’ve been approached on several occassions not just by first years, but by members of all years and staff.  Whether it be issues that have appeared, or even praise that has been wanted to be passed onto staff, I’ve devoted my time to doing this for you.

I don’t only attend staff student meetings, I try to keep a good relationship with all staff to be able to approach them at anytime.  Due to this I’ve been able to speak directly with staff about all sorts of topics.  From issues with grading inconsistancies, concerns about lack of space in labs and even, though unfortunately, issues with students being bullied by other students.

If you choose to vote for me as Student President, I’ll be able to attend School Board Meetings, work alot closer with DUSA (Dundee University Student Association) and therefore have a much better understanding of what’s happening throughout the School and University.  This will make helping you alot easier.

I guess what I’m saying is this.  I’m going to always strive to help at the School of Computing.  I’m always going to be available to talk to and I’m always going to work to make things better for you.  However, if you do choose to vote for me, Andy Barratt, this Thursday and Friday, my helping you will be made an awful lot easier.

Thanks for your time.

Andy Barratt

1st Year Class Rep

p.s.  Still not sure who Andy Barratt is?  Visit my website, it’s a portal to my twitter, facebook, blog and even me acting a fool with a wooden fish on youtube.  Delve into my life at www.andybarratt.co.uk

p.p.s. I’m open to all topic of questions, just shoot.