Residence Council and Committees

Residence Council

Residence Council consists of a representative from each House and Townhouse, along with the Residence Programmer who acts as the Chair. Council was created under the spirit of Residential Tenancies Act and they advise and assist the University on issues concerning residence life such as Residence policies, rules and student activities. Each member is responsible for one of the committees that you can be involved in. Council also holds residence events such as, Semi-Formals, Airbands, Price is Right and so much more! Residence students are welcome to observe most Residence Council meetings. See your House President if you wish to get involved, and you will have a blast doing it.

Residence Committees

Students are both welcome and encouraged to get involved in any of the following committees and groups. Get involved, have fun and meet people!

Academic Success Committee

Tired of studying alone?  Need some tips for that upcoming exam?  The Academic Success Committee meets weekly in order to provide a supportive and quiet space for study!  Throughout the year we also provide programs such as free and confidential tutoring, exam and essay review, tips for studying, and guest presentations on topics related to academic success.

Events Committee

Are you the one who always organizes fun events for your friends and Residence House? The Events Committee would love to have you! In this committee we host fun social events in Residence. Some ideas include karaoke nights, holiday themed events and blacklight parties.

Sports Committee

I you enjoy playing sports and organizing friendly competition, this is the committee for you!  The Sports Committee organizes intramural sports events (Res Sports!!!) as well as tournaments and drop in sport/game nights throughout the year.

Media Committee

Love taking photos? Excited about the ways social media can build a sense of community? As a member of the Media Committee you will play an important role in promoting Residence events by helping to manage social media pages and providing photo and video coverage of the great things we do in Residence!

Planeteers Committee

The Planeteers Committee is all about saving the planet and promoting environmentally friendly actions within residence.  We do this through organizing events such as bottle drives, roadside clean-ups, and bring-your-own-mug hot chocolate nights.  The sky is the limit!  If you want to help make students more aware about environmental issues then this is the committee for you!

Residence Appeals Board

Are you interested in the Residence disciplinary process? As a student representative on the Residence Appeals Board you will work directly with Residence Administration in handling disciplinary and appeals issues within Residence. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in issues of student conduct and maintaining a fair system in Residence.

Charity Committee

Residence does a tremendous amount of charity work throughout the year and this committee heads up all of the events. They are responsible for organizing and publicizing events such as: penny drives, food drives, clothing drives, Cuts for Cancer and any other that the group decides.