Hey iSchool!

We, Shayla Boyce and Jourdan Walls, are running together for the iSchool’s Diversity Student Organization (DSO) as Vice President and President (2nd term), respectively. Jourdan is also running for President of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) and Shayla is running for Vice President of the Pittsburgh Student Chapter of the American Library Association (SCALA).

Diversity and Students Are Our Job! As Commonwealth Scholars, we already have the privilege of working on diversity initiatives and great social, academic, and professional events. On a daily basis, we work within the Student Services Office, tending to your needs, and collaborating with the professional staff and faculty to put together awesome opportunities just for you!

Vote for Shayla and Jourdan for DSO | Vote for Jourdan for ASIS&T | Vote for Shayla for SCALA

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What I (Shayla) can offer to the Diversity Student Organization (DSO)–

As the Vice President of the Diversity Student Organization I wish to advocate for the diverse voices within the iSchool. It is important to me that all voices are heard.  The skills that I can bring to the table are commitment and dedication, creativity, as well as event planning capabilities. Also during my undergraduate years I participated in an organization that focused on diversity recruitment which is one of the many goals within DSO.

What I can offer to the Pittsburgh Student Chapter of the American Library Association (SCALA)-

Within the Pittsburgh Student Chapter of the American Library Association I hope to focus on programming that pertains to the development of practical skills. The Library and Information Science program is a very short program with many classes that focusing on theoretical discussion but not always practical hands on experience. I would like to focus in on the essential tools and software that is popular within the field in order to give students an opportunity to gain the practical skills needed for a smoother transition into the workforce.

Thank you for your time and consideration.


What I (Jourdan) Can Offer to the Diversity Student Organization (DSO) and the Association of Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T)

Through last year’s experience as President of DSO and Vice President of ASIS&T,  I have learned a lot about the school and the students’ needs. This year, my goal is to provide each student of our school with the best academic, social, and professional experiences. This includes providing an open and useful platform for you as students to share your ideas and concerns from your experiences in the iSchool, as well as giving you the opportunity to be connected and well-prepared for the professional world before you graduate.

As President of DSO, I want to host the second annual iCCC , a student/faculty/staff panel; an internship/practicum/field experience poster session; and numerous social events and field trips. I hope to look more into community service initiatives around the Pittsburgh area that will encourage diversity in the information sciences as well.

As President of ASIS&T,  I want to host Employer Sessions that would provide great professional networking opportunities for ALL iSchool students. I also want to provide opportunities for discounted/free membership to the international association, including access to ASIS&T conferences;  study/tinkering sessions; archives/library-related tours and trips; and tech meet-up field trips.

I deeply care about the achievements and happiness of my peers and community within the iSchool. Serving you all as president of DSO and ASIS&T would be an absolute honor. Thank you for your time and consideration!

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Vote for Shayla and Jourdan for DSO | Vote for Jourdan for ASIS&T | Vote for Shayla for SCALA