Michael Rakoski Candidate for Senator Questions: 1. What experience and qualifications do you have? 2. What is your platform? What do you hope to accomplish if you win? 3. What I really want students to know about me is…. ?

Candidate Responses:
1. I am experienced at being part of a team to achieve a goal and get a job done. I have experience in fields ranging from information technology to physical fitness. I currently work as desk staff at the RAC and am passionate about student recreation here at UMBC.

2. As a senator for the UMBC SGA I hope to gain a voice for the interests of all students in everything ranging from housing to my more focused interests of improving our gymnasium.

3. I've been at UMBC for three years and I've seen some good things and some bad things and I am looking for the chance to change a few things around campus for the better!

Brief Platform Statement:

• Improve recreation facilities at the RAC
• Improve housing availability for non-local students.
• Keep general student interests in focus.