Advocating for transparency at UCSB
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Gauchos 4 Transparency
Following the impact that was caused by the COVID pandemic, campus closures, and ever increasing disparities impacting our most vulnerable student communities, G4T took advantage of remote study to initiate an unprecedented social media campaign focused on informing students about issues that were extremely important, but not being addressed at UC Santa Barbara.
Our social media grew to nearly 5,000 followers within just a few months, equal to 25% of the school's population. We even began a second account focused solely on the Corona Virus pandemic which averaged nearly 500,000 impressions per month.
Our success garnered real world change when strict health ordinances were installed and a local testing facility was secured. We're happy to say that there have been no deaths by COVID-19 in the Isla Vista area and we were able to assist in 4,000 individuals initial vaccine appointments.
Achievement Highlights
A.S. President Recall Petition
Successfully advocated for the removal of the A.S. President in light of multiple sexual assault allegations to stand with all survivors. We gathered over 1,300 student signatures to launch the first ever recall election in Associated Students history. Resulting in the resignation of the A.S. President.
Public Impact and Local Legislation
We successfully campaigned for a strict health ordinance that fines large gatherings in IV during COVID-19 and hosted the first virtual town hall meeting that led to the creation of a local testing center in IV, additionally, we aided
4,000+ students in setting up their initial vaccine appointments through our social media links.
Local Community Fundraising
We successfully hosted a fundraiser in partnership with local organizations for FoodNotBombs using custom made UC Santa Barbara inspired limited time masks. All proceeds went towards feeding the less fortunate during the pandemic with healthy foods.
