Link Inclusion Lounge

Link Inclusion Lounge
  • Renison University College
WELCOME TO OUR LINK INCLUSION LOUNGE

Renison students value feeling safe, supported, and included in our community.

Our Link Inclusion Lounge is a space that invites all students to be who they are and to express themselves freely.

Our Principles of Inclusion encourage:

  • We recognize that all members of our community have unique needs
  • We are curious and lead collaboratively
  • We focus on the strength of every individual without assumptions
  • We encourage inclusion by navigating each interaction with respect, civility, and compassion
  • We respect everyone’s right to express and present themselves relative to their religion, culture, race, ability, ethnic background, sexual identity, and gender identity

 

Why a Link Inclusion Lounge?

In Winter 2024, the Student Experience and Housing team conducted consultation sessions with our Renison student community, focusing on students from equity-deserving communities. Feedback from these sessions highlighted the value of a space of inclusion where all students, including students from equity-deserving communities, can come to connect and access support. 

We welcome you to visit our Renison: A road map for student belonging webpage to learn more about the history and process that has led to our Link Inclusion Lounge space.

How well do students feel like they belong at Renison? With the support of student feedback from an online survey and consultation sessions, Renison Student Experience and Housing has developed a road map report to explore the manner in which we will be supporting students from equity-deserving communities in the days, weeks, and months ahead. 

Meet our Inclusion Coordinators!

Our Link Inclusion Lounge is also home to Renison's Inclusion Coordinators, Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) practicum students who are available Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays to support you!  Our Inclusion Coordinators...
 
  • Facilitate events and opportunities to reinforce a welcoming and inclusive community for all students at Renison, including equity-deserving students
  • Provide peer support for students navigating student life as an equity-deserving student and assist with connecting students to campus and community services and resources

Our Inclusion Coordinator roles are not available in July and August.  Come back in September to meet our 2026-2027 Inclusion Coordinator team!

Visit our One-one-one Meet-ups page to learn more about the teams available to support you this summer.

Link Inclusion Lounge Upcoming Events

Link Inclusion Lounge News

Over the past 10 months, I had the opportunity to complete my social work placement at Renison University College as Inclusion Coordinator. In this role, I was given the freedom to shape the placement to my learning needs. Renison supported me as much as I supported Renison. This supportive environment set the stage for my future career endeavours.
 

Students know that Renison University College is a great place to belong, but now, this sentiment is being recognized across the country.