Student Leadership Opportunities | Renison Student Experience and Housing

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Our Renison community is proud of the many paid and volunteer leadership opportunities available for students to grow and develop their essential skills. Learn more about the opportunities available throughout the year for our Renison student community.

Meet Your Student Leaders

Renison is proud to have a great team of passionate student leaders available to support our community. Get to know your Renison student leaders by visiting our One-on-One Meet-ups Page.

Peer Leaders

Peer Leaders are paid leadership opportunities at Renison that are perfect for students to strengthen their leadership and intercultural experience. This position is ideal for students with a strong knowledge of campus services and resources, student leadership experience. For roles that support our English language programs at Renison, a solid understanding of the international student experience is also valuable.

Our Peer Leaders must exhibit strong mentorship skills and facilitation experience. They must be positive role models both personally and academically, and exhibit awareness and knowledge of strategies for academic and personal success.

Residence Experience Peer Leaders

In the Fall and Winter terms, Student Experience and Housing will hire 1-2 students leaders as our Residence Experience Peer Leaders. Our Residence Experience Peer Leaders work alongside our Residence Dons to ensure our students living in Renison Residence have a fun and exciting residence experience.

Our Residence Experience Peer Leaders work with our Student Experience & Housing team to re-enforce community building opportunities in residence. The Peer Leaders will organize many social events for students to build friendships, enhance their student leadership skills, and have fun.

Questions?

Stefany Kraft, Student Experience Coordinator
s2kraft@uwaterloo.ca
Office: Room 1902

Student Experience Peer Leaders

In the Fall and Winter terms, Student Experience and Housing will hire 1-2 student leaders to become our Student Experience Peer Leaders. These peer leaders have a focus on developing events and activities to support students at Renison studying in our daytime degree programs, including Culture & Language Studies courses and the School of Social Work.

Our Student Experience Peer Leaders help to build programming that will allow Renison students to enhance their communication and leadership skills through educational workshops, social events, and fun outreach.

Questions?

Stefany Kraft, Student Experience Coordinator
s2kraft@uwaterloo.ca
Office: Room 1902

Social Development Studies Peer Leaders

We recruit a team of 2-3 senior students in the Fall and Winter terms to serve as Social Development Studies (SDS) Peer Leaders. These student staff will work 3-6 hours per week. Hours will vary depending on times when SDS students are not in class, including lunches, evenings, and occasional weekends.

The Social Development Studies program (SDS) is a Bachelor of Arts major offering courses in human and social development, including psychology, sociology, and social work. Students develop skills in critical thinking, problem solving, interpersonal relations, leadership, civic engagement, and global citizenship. With a University of Waterloo degree and an SDS major, graduates attain an excellent foundation for graduate studies, professional programs, and careers in human and public service.

The SDS Peer Leaders coordinate event programming including social events and educational workshops, as well as provide one-on-one meet-up support to help students with developing their academic and personal goals.

Questions?

Stefany Kraft, Student Experience Coordinator
s2kraft@uwaterloo.ca
Office: Room 1902

English Language Institute Peer Leaders

Renison Student Experience & Housing coordinates peer leadership opportunities to help support the variety of English language programs available in the Renison English Language Institute.

ELI Peer Leaders (Fall, Winter, Spring terms)

We recruit a team of 2-6 upper-year students to serve as English Language Institute (ELI) Peer Leaders each year. These student staff will work 6-8 hours per week. Hours will vary depending on times when students are not in class, including lunches, evenings, and occasional weekends.

During the Fall and Winter terms, the ELI Peer Leaders primarily support students studying in Renison's Bridge to Academic Success in English (BASE) program, English for Academic Success (EFAS), and General English at Renison (GEAR) programs. Throughout all programs, students are encouraged to practise their English outside of the classroom by taking part in programmed recreational activities on and off campus.

During the Spring term, the ELI Peer Leaders will support a specific program - either English for Academic Success (EFAS) from May-July, Intensive Bridge to Academic Success in English (iBASE) from July-August, or Intensive English for Academic Success (iEFAS) from July-August.

The ELI Peer Leaders coordinate event programming, coordinating regular one-on-one check-in meetings with each student, and provide one-on-one meet-up support to help students with developing their academic and personal goals.

The positions are a four-month contract position in the Fall and Winter terms, and are either three months or two-month contracts in the Spring term.

Questions?

Allison Marlowe, Student Experience Coordinator
asmarlowe@uwaterloo.ca
Office: Room 0209

Summer Programs Peer Leaders

We recruit a team of 2 undergraduate or graduate students to serve as Summer Programs Peer Leaders from late May to August annually for Renison's RoboSEIP and EFS programs.

Robotics - Summer English Immersion Program (RoboSEIP) is a short-term summer program for high school students from Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico. The program involves a combination of English language classes and a Robotics course taught by an Engineering professor from Tecnológico de Monterrey. Students live in Renison while attending many social events and bus trips to experience life in Canada as well as engineering at the University of Waterloo.

English for Success (EFS) is a short-term summer program for students wanting to improve their presentation and communication skills in an English immersion environment. The students are encouraged to practise their English outside of the classroom by living in residence and by taking part in programmed recreational activities on and away from campus.

These student staff will work 25-35 hours per week. Hours will vary depending on times when students are not in class, and are usually during lunches, evenings, and weekends.

These positions are posted annually in the Winter term and are posted to the Student Experience & Housing News page.

Questions?

Stefany Kraft, Student Experience Coordinator
s2kraft@uwaterloo.ca
Office: Room 0206

Residence Dons

Primary responsibilities of Residence Dons are to promote a positive sense of community and an environment that is conducive to learning and personal growth. The specific duties include: enforcing residence policies, helping residents adjust to residence life, planning and implementing social activities, and being available to students as a resource for academic and personal issues.

These positions are posted annually in the Winter term and are posted to the Student Experience & Housing News page.

Questions?

Jennifer Burton, Housing Manager
jburton@uwaterloo.ca
Office: Room 0207

Student leaders smiling after an event was finished

Student Leadership Committees

Renison facilitates student leadership committees whose specific goals are to contribute to the liveliness of our vibrant student community.

ELI Student Leadership Team

The English Language Institute (ELI) Student Leadership Team is a volunteer opportunity that allows BASE and EFAS students to build their communication, leadership and teamwork skills through the active planning, coordination and execution of an on-campus event for the University of Waterloo campus community.

BASE/EFAS students who participate in the program will have the chance to:

Build volunteer experience through participation
Receive a letter of recognition and certificate for their involvement in the initiative
Strengthen their oral skills by communicating with native English speakers
Gain project management experience and build time management and organization skills by helping to organize a large cross-campus event
Feel more connected to the UWaterloo community through active civic engagement

Past events that ELI Rep volunteers have organized included International Fairs, stress management events, Random Act of Kindness Day, Sustainability Fairs, and a social Paint Splash event.

These positions are posted online at the start of each term. Learn more about the ELI Student Leadership Team on our website.

Questions?

Allison Marlowe, Student Experience Coordinator
asmarlowe@uwaterloo.ca
Office: Room 0209

Residence Student Committee, Renisix

Renisix is tasked with enhancing the social atmosphere of the College for those who live in its residence halls. A student run council, Renisix gives students the opportunity to take ownership of their residence experience and provide opportunities for students to have fun and meet others in the University College. Working under the support of our Student Experience Coordinator, Renisix achieves its mandate by investigating what students want out of their residence experience and finding ways to provide for those wants.

For more details, visit the Renisix website!

Speak to your Don in September or January about how to get involved.

Questions?

Stefany Kraft, Student Experience Coordinator
s2kraft@uwaterloo.ca
Office: Room 0206

Renison Academic Student Committee (RASC)

The Renison Academic Student Council (RASC) is a student leadership committee comprised of undergraduate Renison-registered students. 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. RASC seeks to engage members in proving a student perspective to the daily life and development of Renison University College.

Learn more about RASC and their goals on the RASC webpage.

Questions?

Stefany Kraft, Student Experience Coordinator
s2kraft@uwaterloo.ca
Office: Room 0206

Additional Paid Opportunities

Moose Tracks Connection Desk Assistants

Moose Tracks Connection Desk Assistants assist in the coordination of front-line customer service for student inquiries, as well as supporting the Renison Student Experience and Housing team with projects related to administrative support. This role requires excellent customer service and communication skills, and a sincere desire to help others.

As a Connection Desk Assistant, you will assist students with:

Providing way-finding support throughout the college, including locating classrooms and common spaces throughout the college
Supporting navigational advice to students for who to speak with regarding their courses at Renison as well as University of Waterloo student services
Provide information about Renison events, including help with registration
Daytime support with residence questions
The purchase of snacks, essential items, and Renison merchandise

These positions are posted at the start of each term on the International Work Study Program homepage.

Questions?

Ryan Connell, Student Experience & Housing Assistant Director
ryan.connell@uwaterloo.ca
Office: Room 1108 (Renison Ministry Centre)

Food Services Kitchen Porter

Each term, Renison Food Services hires a Kitchen Porter who is a student. The Kitchen Porter works closely with the Renison Food Services team to ensure that clients and guests receive the highest level of customer care while adhering to all guidelines for food preparation, recipe adherence and catering standard excellence. The Kitchen Porter is a frontline position requiring the incumbent to work in a post-secondary food services environment.

These positions are posted at the start of each term on the Renison Student Experience & Housing News page.

Questions?

Tim Farley, Food Services Manager
tim.farley@uwaterloo.ca
Office: Room 1309 (Renison Cafeteria)

Marketing and Recruitment Assistants

Throughout the year, Renison's Marketing and Recruitment department hires students into the roles of Marketing and Recruitment Assistants.

The Marketing and Recruitment team will hire:

3 co-op students annually, one per term
2 part-time student positions, funded through the International Work-Study Program
2 part-time student positions, funded through the Work-Study Program

Questions?

Grant Leach, Marketing & Recruitment Director
grant.leach@uwaterloo.ca
Office: Room 0203B (Renison International Office)

Library Assistants

The Library Assistants provide front-line customer service in Renison's Lusi Wong Library.

This opportunity may be great for you if you:

Are familiar with the library services and catalogue system and would be comfortable helping others find the materials they are looking for
Are comfortable working independently and intervening when patrons may be violating food, safety, or noise standards
You have customer service experience

Library Assistants will assist with:

Shelving books.
Shelf-reading assigned sections.
Checking out materials for students at Circulation.
Helping students with their printing.
Assisting students with research using library resources.
Answering questions about the campus and building.
Closing the library at the end of the night.
Booking out Study Rooms as required.
Ensuring proper use of the library facilities.
Completing special projects (e.g., outreach) as assigned.

These positions are posted at the start of every term on the Lusi Wong Library website.

Questions?

Tammy Kavanaugh, Library Supervisor
tammy.kavanaugh@uwaterloo.ca
Office: Room 1101 (Lusi Wong Library)

Curious about being on one of Renison's College Committees?

To support students who are joining a college committee at Renison, the Student Experience and Housing team have developed online LEARN modules.

This training is designed to help students better understand the ins-and-outs of boards, councils, and committees at Renison, and how they can make a valuable contribution to committees as a student serving on a committee.

This online training program has multiple components, including:

An introduction to Renison University College
An overview of Renison’s Board of Governors, College leadership, and committees
A "crash course" on parliamentary procedure
The value of student committee members and tips for thriving as a student representative on a committee, featuring a video from our President & Vice-Chancellor The Rev. Dr. Marc Jerry!

Upon completion of the modules and the final quiz in the course, students will receive a LEARN “badge” to recognize their completion of the course.

Instructions for how a student can self-register for the LEARN training modules can be accessed online.

Charmaine in the cafeteria smiling at camera

Student Involvement on College Committees

Renison University College coordinates a number of college committees that include Faculty, Staff and Administration at the college. An important part of the membership for these college committees include students! The voice of students are imperative on these committees to ensure that Renison is able to meet its mission and vision.

Accessibility Matters Committee

The Accessibility Matters Committee at Renison is an advisory body established to enhance equitable access on the Renison campus for students, staff, faculty, and visitors.

Serves as a resource to the Renison community on issues related to accessibility;

Serves as the Renison campus contact point for all accessibility concerns; Raises awareness and make recommendations to the Renison community and appropriate departmental and administrative contacts on real and potential barriers to accessibility, including sharing best practices for addressing issues and eliminating barriers;
Provides, when needed, liaison with services on campus at the University of Waterloo to ensure that accessibility barriers are effectively responded to for student, staff, faculty, and visitor members of Renison’s community.

1 meeting every 1-2 months for the Fall and Winter semesters.

Questions?

Accessibility Matters Committee
ren-accessibility@uwaterloo.ca

Renison Board of Governors

The Renison Board of Governors' responsibility is to lead Renison in pursuit of the Mission and achievement of Strategic Goals. The Board's specific duties and responsibilities are necessary for effective governance and management. The Board will:

Establish and maintain effective governance and management,
Maintain strategic oversight and insight,
Exercise authority in areas that lie outside the authority delegated to the President,
Be a voice for Renison to advance achievement of its Mission and Goals

Student appointees on the Board of Governors:

1- Renison residence student- the President of Renisix or its successor
1- Renison registered student- elected by RASC;

Student Board Member terms– one (1) year re-electable to a maximum of three (3) consecutive years of service. Student terms begin September 1 and end August 31 of the following year.

Questions?

Lisa Kessig, Executive Assistant to the President
lisa.kessig@uwaterloo.ca
Office: Room 2601 (President's Office)

Renison Green Team

The Renison Green Team is comprised of representatives from every department across Renison. Our goal is to provide expertise for the development and implementation of environmental and sustainability initiatives in and around Renison.

We welcome student reps who are committed to advocating and applying sustainable practices and ideas throughout the college. We especially like having one Renison Residence student representative and one non-resident student representative.

Participating on the Renison Green Team involves:

A one or two-semester commitment
Working and collaborating with Renison Green Team members
Providing a student lens on how to best promote sustainable actions to the Renison community
Committing to assisting with a project or task during their tenure

The commitment will involvement 1-2 meetings per term; extra meetings as required for work on sub-committees.

Questions?

Renison Green Team
renison.greenteam@uwaterloo.ca

SACE Library Committee

The mandate of the Student Affairs & Community Education (SACE) Library Committee is to support library services for Renison instructors in CAPE (Community and Professional Education) and students in both CAPE programs and residence.

The duties of the SACE Library Committee include providing a channel for communication between SACE Council on library services for SACE programs, providing feedback on reports from the Library Supervisor, providing feedback on operational policies and guidelines, aiding in the development of strategic plans and priorities for the library, and submitting an annual summary of the committee’s work to SACE Council.

Two student representatives attend SACE Library Committee meetings held 1-2 times per term for one hour. Student reps are asked to attend meetings and participate in discussions and decisions to provide a student voice in decision-making.

Questions?

Ally Vonk, Administrative & Research Officer
ally.vonk@uwaterloo.ca
Office: Room 2601 (President's Office)

Spokescouncil on Anti-racism and Decolonization (ARD)

Recognizing that this important work requires a full commitment from all corners of the organization, Renison is adopting a grassroots approach. Making purposeful use of the resources provided through the University of Waterloo including the Office of Equity, Diversity and Anti-Racism; UW’s Racial Advocacy for Inclusion, Solidarity and Equity (RAISE); UW’s Black Association for Student Expression (BASE); the Office of Indigenous Relations; and the Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre (WISC); and providing intentional educational opportunities to all employees through Renison’s Human Resources department, Renison will provide training and guidance to all of its existing committees and working groups on how to approach its work through a lens of racial justice, reconciliation, and decolonization. This training will be supplemented by Renison-wide training and information sessions.

Everyone who has a role in the Renison enterprise will be provided with development opportunities; we will also provide various means, including anonymous, for employees to provide feedback and recommendations on how we are doing as an organization. Renison will also introduce a Spokescouncil on Anti-Racism and Decolonization (ARD) with broad representation from across Renison to help advance this work and evaluate its success. The ARD Spokescouncil will convene on a quarterly basis (or special meeting if necessary):
• Provide guidance on budgetary decisions
• Provide guidance on key work projects
• Implement recommendations that have been submitted through various channels

More information about the principles of our work is available on the Renison website.

One student representative is recruited for the Spokescouncil and will typically meet once per term.

Questions?

Lisa Kessig, Executive Assistant to the President
lisa.kessig@uwaterloo.ca
Office: Room 2601 (President's Office)

Student Affairs & Community Education Council

Student Affairs and Community Education Council (SACE Council) shall have general responsibility for Student Affairs and Community and Professional Education initiatives. Student Affairs includes but is not limited to Student Experience and Housing, Renison International Office, Chaplaincy, and Library. Community and Professional Education (CAPE) includes Renison courses and programs that satisfy conditional admission or entry requirements to the University of Waterloo and Renison courses, programs and micro-credentials that are not for University of Waterloo credit and may or may not require approval by the Senate of the University of Waterloo (UW). CAPE units include the English Language Institute (ELI), Continuing Education, the Institute of Intercultural Research and Community Engagement (IIRCE), and Pathway Programs.

Two student representatives are voting members on SACE Council – one student from residence and one student from CAPE. Student reps are asked to attend meetings and participate in discussions and decisions. SACE Council meetings are held twice per term for 1.5 hours.

Questions?

Ally Vonk, Administrative & Research Officer
ally.vonk@uwaterloo.ca
Office: Room 2601 (President's Office)

Student Affairs Advisory Committee

The Student Affairs Advisory Committee's mandate is to make recommendations to the SACE Council concerning Student Affairs at Renison. The duties of the Student Affairs Advisory Committee include making recommendations to the SACE Council concerning the approval of new Student Affairs programs and initiatives at Renison or the modification or deletion of existing Student Affairs programs and initiatives at Renison; make recommendations to the SACE Council on strategic planning in relation to Student Affairs; ensure adequate policies regarding Student Affairs are established and kept up to date; make recommendations to the SACE Council concerning work within SAAC subcommittees; promote staff access to professional development (PD) opportunities; ensure a ‘framework’ is in place to support and disseminate best/effective practices.

Two student representatives attend the Student Affairs Advisory Committee meetings held twice per term for 1.5 hours. Student reps are asked to attend meetings and participate in discussions and decisions to provide a student voice in decision-making.

Questions?

Ryan Connell, Assistant Director of Student Experience & Housing
ryan.connell@uwaterloo.ca
Office: Room 1108 (Ministry Centre)

Student Wellness and Advocacy Committee

The Student Wellness and Advocacy Advisory Committee is an opportunity for students to share input about student wellness needs, as well as advocacy needs and issues based on student perspective from personal experience and/or peers’ experiences at Renison. As a committee, we will work on several areas:

Advocacy and Advisory work:

Making recommendations to relevant leadership at Renison for how to best serve student life and wellness. The committee also serves as an advisory to Renison’s Managers and Directors Group (MDG) on issues facing and related to students; in this way, the committee serves to promote the collective voice of students on issues that our senior leadership/administration may advocate for with internal or external stakeholders.
Advising and supporting all Renison students, outside of their courses and when other resources have been spent, are unavailable, or unknown, with issues such as:
- student conduct appeals (student life and residence),
- sexual violence response,
- issues of harassment,
- physical safety/accident/slip and fall response,
- physical accessibility concerns (coordinating with Renison’s Accessibility Committee),
- and other issues, such as invisible barriers, as they emerge.

Event planning: planning and executing two listening events per year, to get input and feedback from students around wellness and issues they may be facing or dealing with.

Food Security: supporting the Community Fridge and Community Cupboard at Renison in promoting food security for students. Also, seeking to improve awareness and access to Food Security resources on and off campus by providing relevant information through flyers and online information about Renison, UW and Community resources.

Improving awareness and access to resources: working with relevant Renison areas, we hope to improve the availability of flyers and online information about wellness resources at Renison and UW so that students know what to access.

The committee hosts two 1.5-hour meetings per term and additional 2 hours per month is spent on the implementation of advocacy and wellness initiatives outside the meeting times.

Questions?

Student Wellness and Advocacy Committee
ren-swac@uwaterloo.ca

Student Involvement on Academic Committees

Renison University College houses an Academic Council that offers direction and receives input from various academic committees. Each of these committees consists of Faculty, Staff and Administration at the college. Student voices are essential for these committees, making the student members an important part of their membership.

Academic Council (AC)

Academic Council (AC) holds general responsibility for the degree programs of Renison, in which Students take courses to satisfy degree requirements of the University of Waterloo and courses towards a degree requiring approval by the Senate of the University of Waterloo (UW).

AC considers and makes recommendations to the Board with respect to academic matters and serves as a forum for discussion on the translation of the mission of Renison into an educational vision and framework.

Student appointees on AC:

One (1) Renison undergraduate student representative, elected or appointed by RASC
One (1) Renison graduate student representative is elected by MSW students

Student positions will be elected or appointed by no later than October 1 each year.

The committee meets once per month on average with a minimum of two meetings per academic term.

Questions?

Ally Vonk
ally.vonk@uwaterloo.ca
REN 2601

AC Curriculum Committee

The AC Curriculum Committee makes recommendations to AC concerning academic degrees, programs, plans, and courses at Renison.

The responsibilities of the AC Curriculum Committee include, but are not limited to:

Making recommendations to AC concerning rules and regulations for degree programs at Renison;
Making recommendations to AC concerning the approval of new academic programs, plans, or courses at Renison;
Making recommendations to AC on the creation, establishment, maintenance, modification or removal of academic structures such as departments, schools, institutes, chairs;
Making recommendations to AC on candidates for nomination for UW honorary degrees and UW distinguished professors emeriti, if any; and
Preparing an annual report for AC on the activities of the committee at the end of each academic year.

Student appointees on the AC Curriculum Committee:

One (1) Renison undergraduate student representative, elected or appointed by RASC
One (1) Renison student representative from the School of Social Work, elected or appointed by SSW students

Questions?

Ally Vonk
ally.vonk@uwaterloo.ca
REN 2601

AC Library Committee

The AC Library Committee supports the Library services for Renison faculty and students in degree programs.

The AC Library Committee is responsible for:

Providing a channel for communication between AC and the Librarian on library services for degree programs at Renison;
Providing feedback on reports from the Librarian;
Making recommendations to AC on library service developments of significance to degree programs, the development of operational guidelines as related to degree programs; and the development of strategic plans and priorities for the Library as related to degree programs; and
Preparing an annual report for AC on the activities of the committee at the end of each academic year.

Student appointees on the AC Library Committee:

One (1) Renison undergraduate student representative, elected or appointed by RASC

Questions?

Ally Vonk
ally.vonk@uwaterloo.ca
REN 2601

AC Research Committee

The AC Research Committee supports and promotes excellence in research at Renison.

The responsibilities of the AC Research Committee include, but are not limited to:

Identifying professional development opportunities related to research and identifying resources for knowledge mobilization and community engagement;
Supporting research at Renison;
Adjudicating Renison Research Grants;
Making recommendations to AC regarding procedures for the evaluation of research and Renison Research Grants;
Making recommendations to AC regarding the administration of Renison research awards; and
Preparing an annual report for AC on the activities of the committee at the end of each academic year.

Student appointees on the AC Research Committee:

One (1) Renison graduate student representative is elected by MSW students for this committee.

Questions?

Ally Vonk
ally.vonk@uwaterloo.ca
REN 2601

AC Scholarships and Awards Committee

The AC Scholarships and Awards Committee oversees the scholarships and awards at Renison for students in degree programs.

Duties of the AC Scholarships and Awards Committee include, but are not limited to:

Receiving a report (for information) from the Director, External Relations and Communications, on the funded scholarships, awards, and bursaries available as a result of the financial return of endowments;
Receiving a report (for information) from the Registrar on the disbursement of scholarships, awards, and bursaries (e.g., number of recipients, total amount awarded);
Receiving a report (for information) from the Director, Finance, on the operating budget that supports scholarships, awards, and bursaries;
Making recommendations to AC about policies related to scholarships, awards, and bursaries, as needed; and
Preparing an annual report for AC on the activities of the committee at the end of each academic year.

Student appointees on the AC Scholarships and Awards Committee:

One (1) Renison undergraduate student representative, elected or appointed by RASC
One (1) Renison student representative from the School of Social Work, elected or appointed by SSW students

Questions?

Ally Vonk
ally.vonk@uwaterloo.ca
REN 2601

AC Teaching Committee

AC Teaching Committee exists to support and promote excellence in teaching at Renison.

The Teaching Committee is responsible for:

Identifying professional development opportunities related to teaching and resources to support the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL);
Mentoring new faculty members;
Making recommendations to AC regarding procedures for the evaluation of teaching;
Making recommendations to the AC regarding the administration of Renison teaching awards; and
Preparing an annual report for AC on the activities of the committee at the end of each academic year.

Student appointees on the AC Teaching Committee:

One (1) Renison undergraduate student representative, elected or appointed by RASC

Questions?

Ally Vonk
ally.vonk@uwaterloo.ca
REN 2601

Arts Endowment Fund Committee

The Arts Endowment Fund (AEF) was created in 2006 by an Arts undergraduate student referendum. The Fund is managed by the Dean of Arts’ Office. Expenditures are determined by the AEF Committee.

The AEF exists to enhance undergraduate education and the undergraduate student experience for Arts students at the University of Waterloo and the affiliated university and university colleges -- St. Jerome’s University, Conrad Grebel University College, Renison University College, and United College.

The AEF Committee will normally meet at least twice per term or on a schedule to be established by the Co-Chairs and agreed to by a majority of Committee members.

Questions?

Caroline Brookes, Executive Assistant to the Dean of Arts
Office: PAS2401
cbrookes@uwaterloo.ca

Want to build your intercultural skills more?

You're joining a diverse and multicultural community at Renison! Take part in our Intercultural Training modules online on LEARN to get a head-start in enhancing your intercultural skills.

How to enroll in the Online Intercultural Training

Visit the LEARN website at learn.uwaterloo.ca
Log in with your WatIAM credentials (your Quest account information)
Click the "Self Registration" link in the toolbar menu.
Search "Renison Intercultural Training" in the list of course options and click the link.
Click the "Register" button on the next page.
Click the "Submit" button on the next page.
Click the "Finish" button on the next page.
Click "Go to course offering Renison Intercultural Training".
Click the "Access the Renison Intercultural Training" button on the homepage.
Begin the training!

Volunteer Opportunities for Renison & UWaterloo Students

Our volunteer opportunities are a great way to build your peer mentorship skills while helping our students develop their language skills and meet other students studying at the University of Waterloo. You can choose to attend our events, help with our student volunteer committees, or attend classes alongside our students. We have many different opportunities available throughout the year.

ELI Peer Helpers

English Language Institute (ELI) Peer Helpers are student volunteers who provide peer support to English Language Learners in our General English at Renison (GEAR) and English for Success (EFS) programs. ELI Peer Helpers support EFS and GEAR students with the development of their language skills by attending English classes alongside the students and engaging them in English practice during class activities and group discussions.

This could be a great opportunity if you want to:

Build your cross-cultural and peer mentorship skills by supporting international students
Teach English language learners in the future and learn more about instructional methods
Improve your conversational English and grammar with free language class practice

The ELI Peer Helper role is a four-week volunteer commitment where you will attend approximately five hours of class per week for the duration of the program. Peer Helpers are given the flexibility to attend classes that best suit their schedules; classes include Writing/Grammar, Listening/Speaking, Reading, and Canadian Culture. You will not be expected to participate in any assessments (such as assignments or tests), but you will be encouraged to participate in class activities and group discussions. Peer Helpers must volunteer for at least 20 hours per four-week program session to receive a Letter of Recognition. Please note that this program counts towards the cross-cultural volunteer experience (CCVE) for the Global Experience Certificate (GEC).

Renison ELI normally offers the EFS program in June, July, and August, and the GEAR program from September to May. We normally start recruiting ELI Peer Helpers a month before a given program's start date.

These positions are posted regularly throughout the year on the Student Experience & Housing News page.

Questions?

A.J. Dixon, Student Advisor
aj.dixon@uwaterloo.ca
Office: Room 1930 (English Language Institute Office)

Conversation Partner Volunteer

Every term, the Conversation Partner Program offered through Student Experience & Housing pairs English language learners with volunteers to provide a cross-cultural experience through conversation and activities around the city.

As a volunteer, you have the opportunity to learn about various cultures around the world and gain a memorable cross-cultural experience while helping an international student practice their English. Now is your chance to explore the area even more with your partner and have fun while making a new friend! Please note that this program counts towards the cross-cultural volunteer experience (CCVE) for the Global Experience Certificate (GEC).

These positions are posted September, January, and April each year on the Student Experience & Housing website.

Questions?

Allison Marlowe, Student Experience Coordinator
asmarlowe@uwaterloo.ca
Office: Room 0209

Student Ambassadors

Renison Student Ambassadors support Renison's Marketing and Recruitment team at several recruitment events and initiatives throughout the year which. Some of these initiatives may include, but are not limited to, delivering campus tours, creating social media content, and assisting with recruitment events. Renison Ambassadors share their personal experiences on what it is like to live and/or study at Renison, including answering questions about the Faculty of Arts and help future students decide if Renison is a good fit for them. Ambassadors have a powerful impact on our future students, and it provides student leaders with an opportunity to leave their (moose) tracks!

Questions?

Grant Leach, Marketing & Recruitment Director
grant.leach@uwaterloo.ca
Office: Room 0203B (Renison International Office)

One Sky Festival Volunteers

Every Fall during International Education Week, Renison hosts its popular One Sky Festival. The day-long festival welcomes around 50 volunteers in a variety of roles to support the event, including assisting with performers, running activity booths, etc.

Questions?

Karrie Cornies, Events Coordinator
kcornies@uwaterloo.ca
Office: Room 2425A

Founders' Day Volunteers

For over 60 years, with each Founders’ Day celebration, Renison staff, faculty, students, alumni, donors, and other community members come together to honour our core values and the work that we do to promote them. This bi-annual celebration includes formally recognizing individuals who live these values and help to advance them each and every day. To become a Renison Honouree is to be welcomed into a select company of founders of positive change.

For the annual Founders' Day celebrations, approximately 5 student volunteers help with the execution of the event in a variety of roles.

Questions?

Karrie Cornies, Events Coordinator
kcornies@uwaterloo.ca
Office: Room 2425A

Other Opportunities at the University of Waterloo...

Campus Clubs

The Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association manages more than 200 campus clubs that cover many different topics and interests, including clubs that fall into different categories such as:

Academic
Business and entrepreneurial
Charity, community service, and international development
Creative arts, dance, and music
Cultural
Environmental and sustainability
Games, recreation, and social
Health promotion
Media, publications, and web development
Political and social awareness
Religious and spiritual

Visit the WUSA Clubs website to learn more about all of the clubs available to join.

Intramural Teams

Warrior Recreation provides numerous opportunities to get involved with a variety of clubs. Each club offers a unique experience for participants, skill levels can run from beginner to expert in almost every club. Clubs are open to any University of Waterloo student, faculty, or staff that have a current athletics membership.

Most clubs have a try-it session at the beginning of the term, where you can attend a practice and determine if you would like to join the club. Joining a club is a great way to meet people, develop new skills, melt away stress, and stay physically active.

Learn more about the sports clubs on the Warrior Recreation website. Please note most sports clubs have a membership fee associated with joining.

Intramurals are recreational sports that are organized in teams that you can join each term. The term 'intra' means that you would compete with other students who are also studying within the University of Waterloo.

Learn more about intramurals on the Warrior Recreation website. Please note more intramural teams have a membership fee associated with joining.