Portrait #14  (5-2004)                                    
Name: Janet Levic
Age: 21
School: Saint Leo University
Major: Business Management
Phone: 352-588-8844
E-mail: janet.levic@saintleo.edu
Favorite book: Who Moved My Cheese?
Hobbies: Likes going to the beach, visiting family, relaxing and watching the Travel Channel

Previous roles in Student Government:
• Vice President of Operations
• Vice President of Activities
• Campus Activities Board Assistant

Major Campaign Accomplishments
1) Community philanthropy initiated by students
     “I brought the American Cancer Society's Relay or Life onto Saint Leo University. This event was a huge success and we had 10 student teams registered and a student affairs team.  Over 15 clubs and organizations participated and raised money for this event. Saint Leo University raised $4000.05, which was approximately 36% of the total fundraised for the event.  Hopefully, this will be a tradition carried on by future students.”

2) Student centered leadership conferences
     “Instead of just booking a leadership speaker and having them fly in to speak to the students for a leadership conference, I planned a fall conference where it was led by the advanced leaders in the PEAK leadership program at SLU.  It was interactive with breakout sessions and students all worked together to build their leadership. For the Spring Leadership Conference, I decided to bring in a speaker who I thought was amazing when I heard him at a previous conference, but I wanted to change the location. I brought the conference to the beach!! Again, the conference was interactive because this speaker puts a lot of interaction in his speech.  Afterward, we had a barbeque, and the students got the chance to relax at the beach for the rest of the day. It was like a big thank you for all the hard work throughout the year.”

3) Student involvement as a whole is increasing
     "Since coming to Saint Leo, I have seen a lot of leadership being developed through our SGU and have also seen a lot more enthusiasm and participation. It used to seem that SGU did everything by themselves, but now we have so many other leaders on campus wanting to help that SGU and student affairs are not swamped with all the work.”

Why did you become involved in SG?
     "I was asked to join the Campus Activities Board, and it all started from there. I loved planning activities for students, so I then ran as a freshman for the VP of Activities position on Student Government. Then I was addicted; I couldn't stop getting involved.”

Who is your role model?
     “My biggest influence is my family.  My parents have always taught me to strive for the best. They’ve overcome so much adversity in their lives, yet still work so hard for everything we’ve ever had. Their actions are so awesome, and they’ve given me everything and more. They make it all worthwhile.”

What legacy will your administration leave?
     “Be passionate and love life. No matter what you do, love to do it, and get others involved.”

How does student body view SG?
     “The student body looks at our Student Government Union as a group of students just like them who are willing to assist in any issues that students face. We’re not a power hungry SGU. We’re ordinary college students who give a little extra. So, I guess we’re extraordinary! Students feel very comfortable coming to us.”

Describe your relationship with the administration.
     “I love them! Our campus administration definitely lives a student first philosophy. From the Vice President for Student Affairs to the President of SLU, they’re all here to help the students. If we have ideas or concerns, they really work with us.  Saint Leo University students are blessed with the administration we’ve.”

Describe your relationship with the media.
     "Campus media helps SGU to get the word out about our events. If we need their help, they’re there for us.”

What advice would you give to other SG presidents?
     "Be passionate. Get involved whenever you can. Get others involved with you. Be able to say no. Be humbled. Thank those who help you.”

What are your plans after graduation?
     "I  want to go to graduate school and possibly get a job while attending graduate school. Besides that, I’m open for suggestion! I’ll figure it out one day, I believe.”

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