Renison Academic Student Committee (RASC)

RASC Book and Bake Sale two students with books

What is RASC?

The Renison Academic Student Committee (RASC) is a student leadership committee comprised of undergraduate students registered in at least one course at Renison University College. The goals of RASC is to provide service-learning and student leadership opportunities to all Renison students that seek to enhance the overall Renison student experience while at university.

Our Goals

Specific goals of RASC include:

Support students in building their helping skills and gaining volunteer experience by giving back and taking part in opportunities to make a difference in the campus and local community.
Build a strong, inclusive community of student leadership within RASC that is committed to student belonging, growth, and personal development.
Provide a student perspective on Renison’s Board of Governors and Academic Council.

Events you’ve seen from us...

Volunteering at St. John's Kitchen in Kitchener
Trick-or-treating for canned goods on Halloween for campus and local food banks
Organizing fundraisers to raise money to support Renison's Student Urgent Needs bursary, such as Krispy Kreme Fundraisers and RASC's Annual Bake & Book Sale
Facilitating DIY study kit sessions to help students stressed during exam season

Have a question for RASC? Contact us!

E-mail us! General inquiries can be sent to rasc@uwaterloo.ca.

RASC is facilitated by the Student Experience Peer Leader and is supported by Stefany Kraft, Student Experience Specialist. Stefany can be contacted at s2kraft@uwaterloo.ca.

RASC's 2025-2026 Achievements

The Renison Academic Student Committee (RASC) is a committee that provides many opportunities for student leadership. Renison students living in the residence and those living off campus are able to come together, along with peer leaders, to create community among themselves and for other Renison students.

RASC's 2024-2025 Achievements

The Renison Academic Student Committee (RASC) is a student leadership committee comprised of undergraduate students and peer leaders at Renison who provide service-learning and student leadership opportunities to all Renison students. The committee seeks to enhance the Renison student experience through events that connect with our community and advocate for student needs while at university.

RASC's 2023-2024 Accomplishments

RASC members at the Mel's Diner breakfast

The Renison Academic Student Council (RASC) is comprised of undergraduate students and peer leaders at Renison who aim to unite the Renison community through fun events while also advocating for student needs.