I'm really excited about it. I firmly believe that Bowdoin should continue the efforts at increasing its diversity, since a large number of students continue to come from the New England states. I also think that students should be more informed with what is happening within the school. Students are often asked for their opinion on an issue, but then the follow-up is not presented to the student body. For example, a survey was given a while back regarding the school calendar, and I have not seen or heard any feedback since the surveys were completed.
Students care about issues, but they care more when they believe that their feelings have an impact.
If decisions are not discussed, then students assume that their thoughts are unimportant, and thus are less willing to give their time and energy to consider such matters. I like the small class sizes that we have here at Bowdoin.