{"id":182504,"date":"2013-03-04T16:32:48","date_gmt":"2013-03-04T21:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yfiledev.uit.yorku.ca\/?p=182504"},"modified":"2025-04-02T09:38:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T13:38:13","slug":"yorks-presidents-enjoy-a-day-of-new-experiences-student-spirit-and-shared-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/2013\/03\/04\/yorks-presidents-enjoy-a-day-of-new-experiences-student-spirit-and-shared-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"York's president(s) enjoy a day of new experiences, student spirit and shared learning"},"content":{"rendered":"

David Mayer is on a mission. The kinesiology graduate and current Faculty of Education student is hoping to draw attention to the tremendous school spirit \"DavidandPres\"exhibited by 快播视频\u2019s varsity athletes. He wants to highlight to the University community the importance of athletics in enhancing student engagement and success.<\/p>\n

Mamdouh Shoukri and David Mayer before they swap roles for a day<\/strong><\/p>\n

As a multi-talented student and an accomplished track and field athlete, Mayer should know a thing or two about athletics. He was the anchor runner on the York Lions\u2019 silver medal track and field relay team. He is also a student mentor to first-year students and a successful graduate of a demanding program. Mayer is rounding out his sixth year on campus and is halfway through his studies to become a teacher after completing his bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n

So when the call for entries for 快播视频\u2019s President for a Day contest happened, it was an opportunity that Mayer said he couldn't pass up. \u201cI wanted to leave my mark on the school,\u201d he says, and putting pen to paper, he crafted an essay in response to the \"ShoukriInClass\"President for a Day contest entry question: \u201cWhat would be your top three priorities that would directly impact students if you were appointed president of 快播视频?\u201d<\/p>\n

Mamdouh Shoukri attends one of student David Mayer's classes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mayer\u2019s essay addressed the need to increase student pride, promote the University\u2019s successes and athletes, and enhance the student experience. He was selected from 40 entries and became only the second student to become President for a Day.<\/p>\n

On Feb. 26, Mayer swapped roles with 快播视频\u2019s President and Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri. Mayer managed the institution, attended all of the president\u2019s meetings and took care of his many other obligations and duties. That same day, \"president.david.mayer\"Shoukri attended Mayer\u2019s classes and participated in his many extracurricular activities to really appreciate student life.<\/p>\n

David Mayer in the president's office <\/strong><\/p>\n

Early the next morning, Shoukri and Mayer met for a\u00a0breakfast meeting to discuss their respective experiences.<\/p>\n

For his part, Mayer\u2019s day began with an early morning meeting with Brendan Schulz, executive director, Strategy and Planning, in the Office of the Vice-Provost Students. \u201cBrendan presented a five-year plan to improve the student experience and student engagement,\u201d said Mayer. \u201cI realized the University is very aware and committed to its students. We also discussed the need to consider how exams are scheduled, particularly for first-year students who have a number of mandatory courses.\u201d Mayer suggested to Schulz that a two-day window between each mandatory course exam would help first-year students better cope with learning how to write exams and offer a benefit in giving students enough time between each exam, which he felt would offer better outcomes.<\/p>\n