He said he couldn't solve the problems unless students voice what is on their minds. The informal meeting cleared some things up, as well as killing or confirming some of the rumors going around on campus, Goodman said. Borrero said he wants to be able to promote SJSU and encourage others to attend the university, as well. SJSU lacks a sense of community and needs to serve the students more, he said. Things that nag people, such as extending the hours at the library, are quick and simple solutions to little problems, he said.
Minor change can make a big difference.
Ambra Kelly said she told the provost her complaints about living in the dorms, such as the unsanitary conditions and three-person occupancy per room. Goodman said President Robert Caret was supposed to be at the informal meeting but was called away at the last minute. He said he was going to inform Caret about the event as soon as it was finished. Those things are important to hear. He said many students enroll at SJSU, but are sometimes drawn away by jobs offered in the Silicon Valley.