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There are a variety of ways to get involved in the each Calumet and Stong Colleges community. From Work Study positions, to volunteering for Academic Orientations, being Student Government members and Club Executives, and many more.

Each position offers students a unique experience while embracing the leadership philosophies and skills developed at Stong College. As Peer Leaders at Stong College, you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of leadership and social activities that will allow you to grow your professional network and develop lasting relationships.

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If you are looking for an opportunity to support Academic Orientation at Calumet and Stong Colleges then join the CCSC Volunteer Crew!

Apply to join the CCSC Volunteer Crew here.

If you are you looking for an opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people, and get more involved with Calumet and Stong Colleges then join the CCSC Volunteer Crew!

The Colleges are a vibrant place where students interact with peers, senior student leaders, staff and faculty as they build friendships, explore their future, contribute to community and acquire leadership and citizenship skills.

The CCSC Volunteer Crew is what you make it so if you have an interest or a hobby that you would like to share or you're looking to learn a new skill or maybe you'd just like to help out now and then when you have a bit of time we have a place for you.

Members of the CCSC Volunteer Crew will also be recognized for their efforts at the annual CCSC Awards Event.

Who is eligible? All HH undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty, and all HH alumni

Experience: No prior experience is necessary.

We welcome and encourage bold thinking and diverse ideas. Students and alum from the following diverse groups are encouraged to join: transfer, mature, first generation, part-time, International, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, racialized, people with different abilities/capabilities, etc.

Principles: CCSC Volunteer Crew members are expected to follow these principles:
● be authentic;
● be courteous;
● be inclusive;
● be open-minded;
● be respectful of others and their opinions

Apply to join the CCSC Volunteer Crew here.

Are you interested in developing your leadership skills, expanding your social and professional network, and making a positive, lasting impact on the YorkU community?  

Join the Course Representative program! 

Course Representatives (CRs) are students enrolled in Faculty of Health courses who support the transition and development of their peers through class announcements, organizing study groups, and acting as a liaison between the cohort and the professor. Training will be provided. Class announcements occur every week and are 2-3 minutes in length. Class announcements may be delivered live during synchronous classes (in-person or virtually), or through pre-recorded videos. Online groups are used to organize non-facilitated study groups and foster engagement and interaction.  

Learn more about the Course Representative program here.

If you are interested in developing your presentation, facilitation, and leadership skills, apply to be a Course Representative here: https://tinyurl.com/3vs3y4pz

Deadline to apply to the Course Representative Program: Monday, August 29, 2022 at 8:30AM

Created by the Faculty of Health (HH) Associate Dean for Students, Mazen J. Hamadeh the HH Student-Focused Roundtable to consults all HH students and alumni on matters related to student transition, student experience, student success, and student engagement in the Faculty of Health at York University.

The HH Student-Focused Roundtable also aims to be at the forefront of trends in the workplace so that the Faculty of Health may adopt and incorporate these trends within student transition and orientation, student leadership training, and student career exploration to prepare HH students for a life of success.

The HH Student-Focused Roundtable includes undergraduate and graduate students, recent graduates and established alumni, from all five (5) HH Academic Units.

The Roundtable will meet approximately one (1) to two (2) times per academic term; that is, three (3) to six (6) times per year. Roundtable Partners have the option to attend at will.

Members of the HH Student-Focused Roundtable will also be part of the newly created Calumet and Stong Colleges (CCSC) Volunteer Crew, and will be recognized for their contributions at the annual CCSC Awards Event in May/June.

Deadline to apply: On-going

Who is eligible? All HH undergraduate and graduate students, and all HH alumni.

Experience: No prior experience is necessary.

Expectations from students and alumni: It is expected that those contributing to the discussions at the Roundtable share their experiences, expectations and plans in an open forum, in a safe space. All contributors to the Roundtable are considered equal partners in its success. Roundtable Partners can attend and/or contribute to any number of the Roundtable conversations/conferences.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI): HH students and alum from all backgrounds are welcome. Actually, the more diverse the Roundtable Partners are, the more effective the Roundtable will be. We welcome and encourage bold thinking and diverse ideas. Students and alum from the following diverse groups are encouraged to join: transfer, mature, first generation, part-time, International, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, racialized, people with different abilities/capabilities, etc..

HH Priorities and CCSC Strategic Plan: This initiative meets HH's piorities and CCSC's Strategic Plan, as well as York U's University Academic Plan.

Meeting format: Until further notice, all meetings will take place virtually via Zoom.

Attendance: We understand that the Roundtable Partners may not be able to attend all Roundtables discussions/conferences. Roundtable Partners can attend any number of meetings based on their availability, topics of interest, and/or other commitments.

Principles: Roundtable Partners are expected to follow these principles:
● be authentic;
● be courteous;
● be inclusive;
● be open-minded;
● be respectful of others and their opinions.

Apply to join the Student-Focused Roundtable here.

Please note: if you are a student club/organization which would like to affiliate with Calumet or Stong Colleges and/or is requesting office space or storage space access please complete the following form: Calumet & Stong Colleges Club Affiliation and Space Form 2024-2025