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Platform Goals
Transition SGA into an Associated Student Government
Students need more control over their government. To make an Associated Student Government would be to help create an environment for the students by the students. To ensure all policy, regulation and life on campus is lead by students.
Fix orientation for International, Transfer and Returning Adult Students
The resources for orientations are limited for certain populations. Solutions include additional days for orientation, child care and further explanation of WSU's culture.
Create connections with outside entities such as SGA Alumni, Universities, local business, and city council
SGA needs to expand its connections to receive support from former SGA members and city and state partners. This will also expand SGA's opportunities and ability to make a change.
Comprehensive Fees
Information about Student Fees are not made as accessible as it should be. It is a students' right to know how much and what they are paying for through fees. A comprehensive overview of every fee would allow for students to know where their fees are going.
Student Rights
Students are not made aware of their rights. Many students face issues with professors and their cases are unheard, their parking citations are incorrect, and more. This makes the students feel exhausted because they feel they have no options. We hope to encourage students with the knowledge or their options.
Graduate Assistant Needs
Graduate assistants need a distinction in name between research assistants and teaching assistants. Additional hours, resources and benefits are also needed in order for our graduate assistants to feel valued and empowered on our campus.
Khan & Gumbs
2021
A Legacy of Change
Who We Are
Rija Khan and Kamilah Gumbs are both students attending Wichita State University. They will both be Seniors in the fall of 2021. Rija is majoring in majoring in criminal justice on a pre-law track with minors in political science and philosophy. Kamilah is majoring in political science with a minor in communication. They are both passionate about family and making change in their communities. Click here to learn more about them.
Meet The Team
Creating a Legacy of Change
 Presidential Candidate, Rija KhanRija has served as Freshman Senator, Liberal Arts and Sciences Senator, Way and Means Chair, and 63rd session Student Body President. She is the Founder and Vice President of Mu Delta Alpha Sorority Incorporated. She enjoys hanging out with family and friends, trying new foods and places, and learning more. Rija serves as the current Student Body President and wishes to continue representing her fellow students with her newfound experience. |  Vice Presidential Candidate, Kamilah GumbsKamilah is an international student hailing from the Caribbean island of Sint Maarten/Saint Martin. She is currently an Underserved Senator for the 63rd session and Chairperson for the Diversity, Empowerment and Inclusion Committee, the president of Uniting Bold Sisters and the current reigning Delta Mu Chapter Miss Black and Old Gold. Kamilah wants to continue to be a voice for students as she runs for the Vice President position. |  Campaign Manager, Sajani JitenSajani is a junior majoring in Political Science with a minor in communications. She is involved in several on campus organizations. In her free time, she loves spending time with friends and family, dancing and doing yoga. Sajani keeps this team and campaign organized. |
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 Campaign Outreach Director, Ella IhrigElla is in her second year perusing an Honors Baccalaureate degree with concentrations in Homeland Security and Workforce Leadership. She is involved in a number of campus organizations and enjoys exploring the city of Wichita's best restaurants and activities in her free time. She works hard to coordinate outreach for the team and campaign. |  Campaign Treasurer, Zachary JamesZachary is a junior doubling majoring in Politcal Science and Journalism. Aside from SGA, Zach is also involved in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Black Student Union, and Ambassadors for diversity and inclusion. In his free time he loves to sleep and watch sports. He works to organize the team's finances. |  Campaign Media Director, Masara Al-ShariehMasara is a senior majoring in Collaborative Design with a minor in Communications. She loves watching movies and spending times with her sorority sisters and family. She also enjoys naps. She is the mastermind behind all of the photos and videos for the campaign. |
 Campaign Public Relations Manager, Omarian BrantleyOmarian Brantley is a junior majoring in Secondary English ed. Omarian is also the Events Cordinator for BSU, Diversity Intern for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Resident Assistant for housing, and a Senator for SGA. Omar loves all things R&B, Soul, and afrocentric and in his free time he loves to research artists. He is a valuable part of the campaign running social media and all this public relations! |  Campaign Designer, Mackenzie HaasMackenzie is a senior majoring in Integrated Marketing in Communications. In her free time she loves practicing yoga, hiking and coffee. She has designed the logo, website and all marketing materials for the campaign. |
Our Story
Rija and Kamilah have been friends since freshman year. They have taken a few classes together, which has allowed their friendship to grow while expanding their knowledge. The two are part of the Student Government and involved with other organizations, which leads to frequent collaboration between the two.
When Rija was looking for a Vice President running mate, she looked for qualities of trustworthiness, boldness, knowledge, humility, and willingness to grow. That search led her to Kamilah.
When Kamilah was asked to be Rija’s running mate, she was ecstatic to have an opportunity to serve the student body. Together Rija and Kamilah’s passion for student development and overall experience at Wichita State will continue to drive them as student leaders to make the university better for all students by continuing the work that is happening.