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student profile
SGA PRESIDENT RASHEEN HUNTER
COLLEGE IS TRULY WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT
R asheen Hunter, a senior majoring in political science at Clayton State University, learned the importance being an involved student shortly after transferring to Clayton State
from Savannah Technical College.
“My first year at Clayton State I was not in-
volved on campus, and I did many activities off cam- pus,” Hunter says. “As a result I really did not enjoy the school, at least I thought I didn’t. At one point I even considered transferring. Once I got involved, my whole outlook on the university changed.”
Hunter is currently president of the Student Government Association, a student assistant for the College of Arts & Sciences Academic Advising Cen- ter, as well as the founder and former president of the Society of Global Affairs.
“I am also a University Hearing Panel Mem- ber, a member of S.A.F.E., and a second year Laker Orientation Leader,” he says. “The Laker Orientation Leader position is the first student involvement I had on this campus, and I truly believe the training and exposure that has afforded me is a testament to the student leader I am today.”
In addition, Hunter will also serve as a peer mentor to a group of incoming freshmen students. All that involvement is one reason why Hunter de- scribes his experience at the University as “excep- tional!”
“We really have great faculty, staff, and ad- ministration here,” he explains. “This university has engraved, not only a great education into me, but also a duty to serve to my community. I really have met some great people here.”
Hunter credits his mentors for their positive influence and encouragement to his success. Dr. Au- gustine Ayuk, assistant professor of political science, has been one of those mentors.
“I also look up to Dr. Rafik Mohamed, the de-
partment chair of social sciences,” Hunter says. “Both men are trailblazers and phenomenal, not only in their teaching styles, but because they engage with their students.
“My academic advisor, Ms. Keokuk Kight, di- rector of the College of Art & Sciences Academic Advisement Center, has been very influential. We developed a relation-
ship when I began my
journey here. She pro-
vides students with a
means to be success-
ful in spite of chal-
lenges. I get to watch
her do this Monday
through Thursday, as
she is now my direct
supervisor.”
Hunter’s plans
include attending law school and earning a Ph.D. in a program that merges sociology and political sci- ence. He’s also a firm believer that, along with the influence of his mentors, his college experience has prepared him for his future after college, for the ful- fillment of his dream.
“I want be a community organizer,” Hunter declares. “Clayton State has allowed me to begin gaining experience in that field. My experience has proved to me that you get out of college what you put into it. Clayton State has enabled me to go on outdoor adventures, meet several influential commu- nity and national leaders, and attend many confer- ences. College is truly what you make of it.”
Hunter volunteers in the community and has also organized orienteers (volunteers for the New Student Orientations) for the last two years.
In his spare time, Hunter discusses politics, and is into cooking, hanging with friends and family, and trips to Atlanta. __ Ciji Fox
We really have great faculty, staff, and administration here. This university has engraved, not only a great education into me, but also
a duty to serve to my community. I really have met some great people here.
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