Some issues that could be "central issues" for a respected representation:
- some productive steps towards USC issue (abolishion, change of policy ??)
- more pass options on "other school" electives?
- more professors
- tenureship, because we students do not want the best ones to leave us because IUB does not do anything (this summer at least 3 of the best Humanities Profs will leave)
- money distribution to the clubs
- sport facilities
- club structure (like the liason, which started already); e.V.
...
(before I get hatemails - I was a member of the Think Tank last year)


Lastly,
At the moment it seems that we are stuck in a vicious cycle. The student body thinks bad of the parliament. The few ones that ran for office get in but - understandably - are not motivated because nobody supports them or acknowledges their work. This in turn results in a low turnout of REALLY IMPORTANT issues. Because: who would sacrifice academic and free time for an parliament when no positive feedback comes from your peers. This in turn leads to "nothing important done" - i.e. student body complains about the parliament...

Solution:
Take on some really important issues that concern a majority of students. Show your abilities and push them through - accomplish something visible to the students. Then the students will recognize it and parliament will gain in reputation.

Sounds easier than it actually is! But IUB needs you!