COMMUNITY ADVOCACY
YOUR UNION YOUR VOICE
COST-SAVING
ACCESSIBLE
GRADUATE
PUBLIC EQUITY
UNDERGRAD
MEMBERS’ HANDBOOK
LOBBYING
FOOD SECURITY
QUEER & TRANS
EVENTS
RESIST
RACIALISED
MEMBERSHIP WOMEN SERVICES CAMPAIGNS
SUSTAINABILITY
& DAY PLANNER 2013-2014
30,000
REPRESENTATION RIGHTS
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WHAT IS THE RSU?
Executive 2013-2014 Board of Directors Graduate Council Student Action Committee Equity & Social Justice Committee Sustainability Committee
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24 STUDENT LIFE & EVENTS 24
Events & Entertainment Committee
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Student Groups Course Unions Graduate Students’ Associations Affiliate Groups
Academic Advocacy Member Services Office Health & Dental Plan CopyRITE Used Book Room
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RyeACCESS Community Food Room Racialised Students’ Collective RyePRIDE Centre for Women & Trans People
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This is YOUR Students’ Union Representing over 30,000 full-time undergraduate and graduate students
WHAT IS THE RSU?
THE RYERSON STUDENTS’ UNION Every full-time undergraduate student and all graduate students are members of the Ryerson Students’ Union.
The RSU is the central student organisation at Ryerson and is independent from the university itself. The students’ union works to protect and promote student rights, build community and provide cost saving services.
YOUR UNION YOUR VOICE
Our ultimate goal is a high quality post-secondary education system that is accessible to all and that recognizes the legitimacy of student representation and the validity of student rights. The students’ union achieves this by undertaking educational programming, campaigns, lobbying and social events that enhance the university experience for its members and the community as a whole.
CANADIAN FEDERATION OF STUDENTS NATIONAL REPRESENTATION
The CFS also has designated constituencies to represent the diverse needs of students including:
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• Racialised students • Queer and trans* students • Students with disabilities • International students • Francophone students • Women students • Graduate students • Aboriginal students
The RSU recognizes that no individual students’ union, no matter how big or active, has the resources or political clout to effectively influence the provincial and federal government on its own. For that reason, the RSU and all of its members are united with students across Canada through membership in the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) – we are Local 24. In addition to this national and provincial advocacy, our members benefit from bulk-purchasing savings and services like the International Student Identity Card and the Studentsaver discount program.
Ryerson Students’ Union [SCC311, 55 Gould Street] 416.979.5255 • info@rsuonline.ca
Through the CFS, graduate students are also members of the National Graduate Caucus and aboriginal students are part of the National Aboriginal Caucus.
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WHAT IS THE RSU?
THE MANDATE OF THE Ryerson Students’ Union:
ADVOCATE AND LOBBY on behalf of our members to protect their rights.
BUILD COMMUNITY on campus by organizing inclusive, diverse events and supporting campus groups that meet academic, political, religious and social needs.
PROVIDE COST-SAVING SERVICES like the Used Book Room, CopyRITE, Members’ Health and Dental Plan and the Discount TTC Pass.
GET INVOLVED!
Volunteer today!
Email: volunteer@rsuonline.ca
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RSU EXECUTIVE 2013-2014 Dear Members, Welcome to the start of a new year at Ryerson. Throughout the year we hope that this handbook will be a useful resource and guide to your campus and your Students’ Union. As full time undergraduate students or graduate students here at Ryerson you are a member of the Ryerson Students’ Union. This means you have access to free on-campus events, advocacy, social justice initiatives, discounts and member-only services among many other benefits. As a united 30,000 members of the RSU, students here at Ryerson have worked together to win some incredible victories. When students work together we see results. By working together we have closed Gould Street, secured additional multi-faith space for students, and won a Fall Reading Week. However, students still face many barriers on campus, from high tuition fees, to unaffordable transit, to experiences of ableism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism and racism that occur in our classrooms and in our communities. Students continue to need a strong Students’ Union that will fight for students’ rights and a more inclusive campus. As students in Ontario we pay the highest tuition fees in the country and continue to see them climb. This year we need to be more united than ever to stop tuition fee hikes and make education more affordable and accessible for all students. We also know that the issues students face at Ryerson are not unique to our campus; that’s why it’s important to build a strong student movement by working with students across the province and country. By working together with more than 600,000 students who are members of the Canadian Federation of Students, our national students’ union, we can accomplish amazing things.
Together we can build a strong and united students’ union. Get involved, get active and be heard!
In solidarity, Your RSU Executive Ryerson Students’ Union [SCC311, 55 Gould Street] 416.979.5255 • info@rsuonline.ca
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WHAT IS THE RSU? roshelle lawrence, Vice-President education
melissa Palermo, President United we are stronger. Whether it’s working together on even more free and inclusive events, improving our cost saving services, fighting for more affordable education, or building a more equitable campus community, there’s power in your students’ union. But we can’t do it without you, whether you live on campus, or commute to Ryerson – the RSU has a place for you. As your President, I look forward to hearing from you and fighting for the things that matter most to students, so get involved and have your say!
Today’s students face an increasing amount of barriers to accessing post- secondary education. Battling through tuition fee increases and unfair university policies, many students see post-secondary education as a debt-sentence. As your Vice-President Education, I will continue to work hard and fight for a system of post secondary education that is accessible for all, and to ensure that university policies and agendas include students. Continuing the fight for education is a must, and collectively we can achieve that goal.
rajean Hoilett, Vice-President equity Ryerson is one of the most diverse campuses in Canada. With this diversity, comes an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate our differences, while working together in building an inclusive campus community. United students have the power to organise and challenge racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and ableism. As your Vice-President Equity, I hope to use this year to continue fostering a community that is accountable to one another, and celebrates our differences, to create a more accessible, inclusive, and safe campus for all.
Ifaz Iqbal, Vice-President operations
danielle Brogan, Vice-President Student life and events University is one time in your life that you have the chance to try new things, make new friends and become part of a community. What you choose to be involved in will shape you and your university experience. Whether its performing in our annual Culture Jam Showcase, joining on of our over 170 campus groups, partying on Gould Street, or cheering on the athletes at a home game, the RSU wants to support you and give you the opportunity to make your experience on campus more enjoyable. Whatever your interests are, there’s an event for you. As your Vice-President Student Life and Events, I hope to help you make the most of your experience at Ryerson. Don’t be afraid to get involved, and try something new.
We recognise that being a student is expensive. RSU services provide an opportunity for students to access discounts on the things they need. The RSU works hard to provide you with fantastic deals and discounts like the TTC discounted metropass, discounted movie tickets, raptors tickets and other great deals. As your Vice-President Operations, I will be working hard to improve and add to our existing services. Make the most of your university experience - get involved with your Students Union. Don’t forget to visit our Members Services Office, located in the Student Centre to take advantage of our fantastic deals and services.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Faculty Directors Faculty Directors for Arts (3)
Annalise Huynh...................a.huynh@rsuonline.ca Tiffany Landau.................... t.landau@rsuonline.ca Philip Rafalko.................... p.rafalko@rsuonline.ca
Faculty Directors for Business TRSM (4)
Layla Hussain.................... l.hussain@rsuonline.ca Satham Manik...................... s.manik@rsuonline.ca Nickeisha Mungal.............n.mungal@rsuonline.ca Hilary Taylor......................... h.taylor@rsuonline.ca
Faculty Director for Communications & Design (3)
Brian Hui.................................... b.hui@rsuonline.ca Jonathan Pavan.................... j.pavan@rsuonline.ca Katie Shim.............................. k.shim@rsuonline.ca
Graduate REPRESENTATIVE Committee Chairperson
Muhammad Ali Naqvi...... gradchair@rsuonline.ca
Deputy Chair Education
TBA............................ gradeducation@rsuonline.ca
Deputy Chair Finance
TBA.................................gradfinance@rsuonline.ca
Deputy Chair Student Life & Events
Meisam Salahi............... gradevents@rsuonline.ca
At-Large Member
Navid Ekrami............. atlarge.grads@rsuonline.ca
Ryerson Students’ Union [SCC311, 55 Gould Street] 416.979.5255 • info@rsuonline.ca
Directors, along with the Executive Committee, are elected annually by the membership to advocate, meet student needs and build community. Directors are responsible for representing members in their faculty or constituency at the Board level, so your input is crucial.
Share your ideas, concerns AND questions by contacting your representative.
Faculty Directors for Community Services (4)
Alfred Lam................................ a.lam@rsuonline.ca Grant Mason.......................g.mason@rsuonline.ca Jacob Sheffield................ j.sheffield@rsuonline.ca Allysa Joyce Soliven Martinez .......................................... a.martinez@rsuonline.ca
Faculty Directors for Engineering & Architecture (3)
Saleh Alteniji.......................s.alteniji@rsuonline.ca Rose Ghamari................... r.ghamari@rsuonline.ca Rachael Saunders.......... r.saunders@rsuonline.ca
Faculty Director for Science (1)
Flavio Firmino-Lunda........f.firmino@rsuonline.ca
Course Union Director Sirav Kaushai..................................... @rsuonline.ca
Residence Director TBA...................................................... @rsuonline.ca
Student groups Director TBA...................................................... @rsuonline.ca
Members
All students enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program or any student in a graduate program at Ryerson University
Board of Directors Arts Faculty Director (3) Business Faculty Directors (4) Communications & Design Faculty Directors (3) Community Services Faculty Directors (4) Engineering & Architecture Faculty Directors (3) Science Faculty Director (1) Graduate Studies Faculty Directors (2)
Senate Representative Residence Council Director Student Groups Director Course Unions Director President Vice-President Education Vice-President Equity Vice-President Operations Vice-President Student Life & Events
To undertake its work, the Board has established the following committees: Bursary Committee By-laws Committee Course Unions Committee Finance Committee Student Groups Committee * Equity & Social Justice Committee * Events & Entertainment Committee * Student Action Committee * Sustainability Committee Anti-Racism Sub-Committee Black History Month Sub-Committee
Graduate REPRESENTATIVE Committee
* Refers to an open committee for ALL RSU members
Executive Officers
President: Organisational spokesperson & manager, membership development Vice-President Education: Lobbying, awareness campaigns & advocacy Vice-President Equity: Creating an inclusive & sustainable campus Vice-President Operations: Treasurer & member services Vice-President Student Life & Events: Campus life & social events
13 Full Time Unionised Staff
Graduate Council
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Ryerson Students' Union Structure
Aboriginal Student Services Department of Student Services
Mission Statement:
Ryerson Aboriginal Student Services provides a culturally supportive environment where we promote academic excellence and a place to balance academic learning with traditional teachings and culture. The role of our office is to provide specialized services to Aboriginal, MĂŠtis, Inuit and Non-Status students on campus and to develop a mutually productive relationship between Ryerson and the Aboriginal Community. Drop by to learn about our Services and Programs and to discover how our resources, will assist you in attaining your personal and academic goals.
You can find us at our new location:
3rd Floor, Kerr Hall West, Room KHW 389 Ph: (416) 979-5000 x 6660 • www.ryerson.ca/aboriginal
JOIN A STUDENT GROUP OR START A NEW ONE! This is Your Campus. Make the Most of It. For more info, visit: rsuonline.ca/campusgroups or email vp.life@rsuonline.ca
GRADUATE COUNCIl tHe RSu RepReSentS all GRaDuate StuDentS! All graduate students are members of the Ryerson Students’ Union. To ensure representation and a unified voice for the over 2,500 graduate students at Ryerson, the RSU has a Graduate Council and a Graduate Representative Committee that works to support the needs of Grad Students at Ryerson.
GET INVOlVED
Help organise a strong, active and united graduate community.
Start a Graduate Course union!
Graduate Course Unions (GCU) exist to allow grad students to advocate and represent themselves within their department. Each GCU is provided with annual base funding from the RSU to plan academic and social events. Additional funds are also available by applying for the Graduate Special Projects fund.
if your program does not have an aCtiVe Graduate Course union (GCu) - start one!
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WHAT IS THE RSU? GRADUATE COUNCIL
The Graduate Council is a body of the RSU that represents all grad students at Ryerson.
The Council is made of:
• Graduate Representative Committee • One Representative elected from each GCU • Graduate senators The Graduate Council helps to set direction for advocacy and social initiatives for grads Through the Grad Council, the RSU works on your behalf to build community, advocate through campaigns and support the work of Graduate Course Unions.
GRADUATE REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE: Chairperson Mohammed Ali Naqvi gradchair@rsuonline.ca
Deputy Chairperson Education TBA gradeducation@rsuonline.ca
Deputy Chairperson Finance TBA gradfinance@rsuonline.ca
Deputy Chairperson Student Life & Events Meisam Salehi gradevents@rsuonline.ca
At-Large Member Navid Ekrami atlarge.grads@rsuonline.ca The RSU’s Graduate Representative Committee is elected each February.
Email the Graduate Representatives at: grads@rsuonline.ca
Check the website: rsuonline.ca/grads
Graduate Representative Committee [SCC311] 416.979.5255 x2169 • grads@rsuonline.ca • rsuonline.ca/grads
WHAT IS THE RSU? SERVICES TO SAVE GRAD STUDENTS MONEY
NATIONAL GRADUATE CAUCUS
As a graduate student, your membership in the students’ union entitles you to all RSU benefits and services including:
Graduate students are also represented on the provincial and federal levels through their membership in the Canadian Federation of Students and the National Graduate Caucus, which is comprised of over 60,000 graduate students across Canada. The National Graduate Caucus is the largest graduate student organisation in Canada.
The Members’ Health and Dental Plan
Note: only full-time grad students are eligible for the Members’ Health and Dental Plan.
Academic Advocacy
A full-time academic advocate is available by appointment, email advocacy@rsuonline.ca
Discount TTC Pass
Visit the Member Services Office in the Student Centre Lobby.
Its mandate is to monitor legislative developments as they pertain to graduate students and ensure that the voice of graduate students is heard on issues as varied as copyright, whistleblower protection, student debt, the licensing agreement with the National Library of Canada, and academic freedom and commercialisation of education.
For more info on the National Graduate Caucus check out:
CopyRITE Printing Discounts
Full service print shop offering printing, copying and binding.
graduatestudents.ca
Free Legal Advice
The students’ union offers free legal advice with an in-house lawyer. Visit the RSU main office to book an appointment.
Travel Grant Funding
Assists with costs associated with travel, accommodations, and conference registration related to academics. One grant per academic year is available per student.
The International Student Identity Card Discounts on travel. Available through the Member Services Office in the Student Centre Lobby.
CAMPUS WORKERS, KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! CUPE Local 3904 represents all Teaching & Graduate Assistants and Sessional Faculty. If you are working as a TA or GA at Ryerson, you are in a unionised position bound by a collective agreement. For info on your rights and benefits go to CUPE’s office located in POD156B, 350 Victoria St.
For information on these services and more, visit rsuonline.ca/services or rsuonline.ca/grads
Campus Groups Graduate Representative Administrator Committee [SCC311] 416.979.5255 x2169 x2323 •• grads@rsuonline.ca campusgroups@rsuonline.ca • rsuonline.ca/grads • rsuonline.ca/campusgroups
VISIT: 3904.cupe.ca
WHAT IS THE RSU?
STUDENT ACTION COMMITTEE HIGHEST TUITION
PAY 3x MORE 2,638 Billion International
Student Debt in Ontario:
STUDENTS up to
in tuition fees
THAN STUDENTS Domestic
ONTARIO
Students are graduating with record levels of student debt.
has the #1
HIGHEST
Under the new Liberal framework students will see their tuition fees increase by 3-5% every year for at least the next 4 Years.
TUITION FEES
In Canada
Youth UNEMPLOYMENT
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. THE HIKES STOP HERE! A List of Some Countries With
FREE
is at an ALL TIME
HIGH
Post Secondary
EDUCATION:
Argentina
Cuba
France
Iran
Malta
Peru
Sri Lanka
Austria
Germany
Ireland
Mauritius
Poland
Sweden
Barbados
Czech Republic Denmark
Greece
Italy
Mexico
Russia
Brazil
Egypt
Hungary
Kenya
Morocco
Scotland
Trinidad & Tobago Ukraine
China
Finland
Iceland
Kuwait
Norway
Spain
The elimination of tuition fees is a reasonable and viable option for Ontario.
It’s about creating provincial budgets that prioritise Post Secondary Education.
To get involved, contact Roshelle Lawrence, vice-president education [SCC311] 416.979.5255 x2318 •vp.education@rsuonline.ca • rsuonline.ca
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WHAT IS THE RSU? GET INVOLVED
The Student Action Committee meets regularly and is open to all members the students’ union.
with the Student Action Committee!
BY TAKING ACTION,
2001:
After years of double-digit tuition fee increases, students pressure the Ontario government to cap fee hikes at 2% A proposal by Queen’s University over the next that would have opened the door 5 years to unlimited tuition fee increases
students have achieved great victories:
2002:
2003:
Students make affordable, high quality post-secondary education is successfully blocked a key provincial election issue After the provincial election & a huge
2004:
student mobilisation at Queen’s Park, we won a 2-year tuition fee freeze for Ontario students
first ever national 2006: 2008: Canada’s grants program is created,
2009: Students in Toronto win a discounted TTC metro pass
worth $350 million, to help alleviate student debt
2011:
2005:
As a result of students working together, the Ontario government increases post-secondary education funding by over $1 billion, restores up-front student grants & reaffirms the International tuition fee freeze students win the right to work off-campus
Students win a province-wide credit transfer system, improving the ability for students to move between programs, as well as colleges & universities
Today, Ontario has the highest tuition fees and the lowest per student funding in the country. Now more than ever, we as students must stay united, active and engaged. Get involved.
JOIN US TO DEFEND AND PROMOTE an accessible, high quality Post-Secondary Education system!
2012:
Ryerson students win their first Fall Reading Week
WHAT IS THE RSU?
EQUITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
Fight Discrimination! Raise Awareness! The Students’ Union recognises that there are social and structural barriers that can limit the way students from marginalised communities experience campus life.
“In our work and in our living, we must recognise that difference is a reason for celebration and growth, rather than a reason for destruction... It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognise, accept, and celebrate those differences.” Audre Lorde, Our Dead Behind Us: Poems
GET INVOLVED WITH THE
Equity and Social Justice Committee and join the fight for a fairer campus and society.
To get involved, contact Rajean Hoilett, Vice-President Equity [SCC311] 416.979.5255 x2314 • vp.equity@rsuonline.ca • rsuonline.ca/equity
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WHAT IS THE RSU?
SPEAK OUT
& CHALLENGE
OPPRESSION!
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In the streets
r classroom In you
In residence
Make a Difference,
BE AN ALLY!
We may not realise it, but most of us benefit, in one way or another, from belonging to a privileged group in society. Consider your societal position and how you may benefit from it. To truly challenge oppression, recognise your own privileges and identify the role that you can play as an ally.
TAKE ACTION! The Equity and Social Justice Committee is open to all students interested in working on campaigns and initiatives regarding equity, social justice, and anti-oppression.
WHAT IS THE RSU?
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE Students have taken a lead role in advocating for environmental justice on campus and beyond. A sustainable campus uses less energy, creates less waste and adapts to the realities of our changing climate. The RSU’s Sustainability Committee was created as a space for organising around these issues and is open to all members of the Students’ Union.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY for a more
Environmental Justice
Water Bottle Free Day
Community Garden
The Good Food Initiative
Close Gould Street
Sustainability
sustainable tomorrow
The Sustainability Committee
meets regularly and is open to all members of the Students’ Union
If you’re interested in fighting for a greener, more sustainable campus, join the sustainability committee.
To get involved, contact Rajean hoilett, vice-president equity [SCC311] 416.979.5255 x2314 • vp.equity@rsuonline.ca • rsuonline.ca
EQUITY SERVICE CENTRES TAKING ACTION
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EQUITY SERVICE CENTRES
The Students’ Union is committed to building an equitable and inclusive campus community. We recognise that there are groups within our membership - women, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans* students, poor and impoverished students, students with disabilities and racialised students – that are marginalised on campus and in our society.
To respond to the issues faced by these students, the RSU has five Equity Service Centres. Centre For Women & Trans* People
STUDENT STAFF
EQUITY SERVICE CENTRES
to support equity programming and initiatives in 2012-2013
Community Food Room Racialised Students’ Collective RyeACCESS RyePRIDE
Student staff dedicated
1,260
HOURS OF EQUITY
PROGRAMMING
in 2012-2013
equity and Campaigns Organiser [SCC208] 416.979.5255 x2348 • equity@rsuonline.ca • rsuonline.ca/equity
Each Equity Service Centre seeks to support progressive social change and works to meet the advocacy and social needs of students by building a more inclusive Ryerson Campus. Groups operate from an anti-oppressive framework and consider the intersection of identities when organising events and campaigns. Each group offers volunteer opportunities, events, and resources. Visit the Equity Service Centres on the 2nd floor of the Student Centre.
EQUITY SERVICE CENTRES
RYEACCESS OUR MISSION To provide advocacy, campaigns, outreach, education, and events with a focus on both systemic and individual issues. To create an equitable environment and promote the empowerment, autonomy and freedom of students with disabilities.
As students with disabilities, it is our time to reclaim our bodies and minds, take control of the services we use, and work with our allies to achieve the freedom and autonomy we deserve. This freedom comes in multiple forms including: professors and staff working with us to find creative solutions; the ability to physically access every building, classroom and office on campus; knowing that when you are experiencing a crisis that people with be there to support you in the ways you need – rather than forcing treatment; full choice and self-direction of support services such as attendants, interpreters and interveners; and much more.
To combat the ableism and audism that is pervasive throughout society and on our campus.
OVER
100,000 STUDENTS WITH
DISABILITIES ARE enrolled in Canadian
Post-Secondary Institutions
APPROXIMATELY
47,000
Students in Canada REQUIRE ACCOMMODATIONS
TO OBTAIN ACCESS
to post-secondary education RyeACCESS [SCC213] 416.979.5255 x4504 • access@rsuonline.ca • rsuonline.ca
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EQUITY SERVICE CENTRES
COMMUNITY 3,920 HOURS OPEN FOOD ROOM in 2012-2013
As Students, We Are Often Forced To Choose Between PAYING OUR RENT
STOCKING OUR CUPBOARDS
BUYING TEXTBOOKS
The Community Food Room provides
FREE, NON-PERISHABLE
FOOD ITEMS so you don’t have to study on empty.
59%
We also provide resources on healthy and affordable eating and advocate for better food options on campus. Campaigns of the Food Room seek to highlight food insecurity and to address broader issues of poverty and access to public services.
TORONTO FOOD BANK USERS
GAVE UP A MEAL
to pay for another necessity
THE GOOD FOOD BOX
A fresh fruit and vegetable box available at minimal cost. Boxes range in price depending on size; delivery occurs bi-weekly. Organic boxes available.
Interested in cooking healthy meals on a student budget? Visit the Community Food Room blog for recipes and more http://communityfoodroom.wordpress.com/
Community food Room [SCC211] 416.979.5255 x2319 • foodroom@rsuonline.ca • rsuonline.ca
EASY TO MAKE, COST-SAVING RECIPES
EQUITY SERVICE CENTRES
RACIALISED STUDENTS’ COLLECTIVE OUR MISSION To create an anti-racist community on campus that will foster a healthy and rich learning and working environment for all.
OUR FOCUS To provide a safer space for racialised and Indigenous students to build community and solidarity.
Only
3% OF INDIGENOUS YOUTH AGED 18-24 have access to Post-Secondary Education
POVERTY RATE In Canada Between the Years
1980 & 2000
361%
Building an anti-racist network on campus. Fostering an anti-racist environment through campus-wide services, campaigns and events. Addressing concerns and challenging systemic institutional and overt racism at Ryerson. Contributing to Ryerson Students' Union programs and actions to address racism on campus.
Increase For Racialised Families
28%
Decrease for the Non-Racialised Population
This severely affects racialised students’
ACCESS TO EDUCATION Racialised Students’ Collective [SCC212] 416.979.5255 x2334 • racialisedstudents@rsuonline.ca • rsuonline.ca
RYEPRIDE RyePRIDE is committed to fighting
HOMOPHOBIA TRANSPHOBIA and HETEROSEXISM on campus and in our community. We seek to create a positive and inclusive campus that is safe and welcoming for people from across the spectrum of sexuality and gender, including: gay, lesbian, bisexual, two spirited, trans, intersex, queer and questioning students. We offer fun social events, a fully serviced library with lots of great books and dvds for all of our members, condoms and other sex-healthy and sex-positive products. In addition, we provide our members with a warm and inviting space to relax, study, and have discussions.
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EQUITY SERVICE CENTRES According to Statistics Canada,
65%
of HATE CRIMES
AGAINST THE
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans
(LGBT) COMMUNITY
were violent in nature
CHALLENGE HOMOPHOBIA
AND TRANSPHOBIA! WE OFFER Fun social events A fully serviced library with lots of great books and dvds for all of our members Condoms and other sex-healthy and sex-positive products
71.3%
of LGBTQ
STUDENTS
HEAR homophobic and/or transphobic
REMARKS EACH DAY RyePRIDE
[SCC209] 416.979.5255 x2349 • ryepride@rsuonline.ca • rsuonline.ca
A warm and inviting space to relax, study, and have discussions
EQUITY SERVICE CENTRES
CENTRE FOR WOMEN & TRANS* PEOPLE The Centre for Women and Trans* People provides a safe organizing space for self-identified women and trans* people to come together around issues ranging from reproductive freedom, sexuality and gender empowerment to violence, racism and transphobia.
WE PROVIDE Advocacy and resources Host discussion groups and other great events from a feminist and trans*-positive perspective
40 VOLUNTEERS help to run our Sexual Assault Survivor
SUPPORT LINE open from 8am-1am
MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS
416.260.0100
3,808
SERVICE HOURS
last school year INTERESTED IN ORGANISING A NEW CAMPAIGN, OR JUST HANGING OUT?
Drop by our office on the second floor of the Student Centre.
The Centre for Women and Trans People [SCC210] 416.979.5255 x2350 • womenandtrans@rsuonline.ca • rsuonline.ca
RSU STUDENT lIFE & EVENTS
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
COMMITTEE CHECK EVENT LISTINGS AT:
twitter.com/ryesu facebook.com/rsufb/events rsuonline.ca/events
Do you have a
PASSION FOR ORGANIZING and PLANNING
EVENTS?
The Events and Entertainment Committee is your space to come together with other students to brainstorm, create and execute events on campus. Whether your focus is entertainment, social, or advocacy, this committee is the place where your ideas can be put into action.
Week of Welcome
(Sept 3-6)
Parade & Picnic Concert (Sept 6)
CultureJam Week & Showcase (October TBA)
Reading Week Trip
(Feb 19-22)
Weekly Pub Nights
(Every Thurs 10pm-2am)
To get inolved, contact Danielle Brogan, vice-president Student Life and events [SCC311] 416.979.5255 x2312 • vp.life@rsuonline.ca • rsuonline.ca/events
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A VARIETY
OF EVENTS:
Social, Cultural, Educational
Parade 3 5 & Picnics
SINCE 1960
9by the0RSU+ EVENTS PLANNED
each year
MORE THAN
100
VOLUNTEERS
HELP OUT at RSU events each year
4000+
attendees at last year’s
PARADE & PICNIC
RSU SERVICES
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RSU SERVICES
As a member of the students’ union you can take advantage of the many cost saving services that we have to offer.
SAVING STUDENTS MONEY!
COPYRITE PRINTING SERVICE Full service print shop offering discounted printing, copying and binding.
THE USED BOOK ROOM Offers discounted textbooks year round and provides an opportunity to make money by selling your old books.
MEMBERS’ HEALTH & DENTAL PLAN Helps cover the cost of medical and dental expenses while you study.
GRADUATION PHOTOS Graduation photos are taken right on campus through the RSU’s partnership with Lassman Studios. The sitting fee includes a free copy of your class composite photo. Book early, online, so you don’t miss your chance. Visit rsuonline.ca/services
CAMPUS LOST & FOUND Available through the Member Services Office in the Student Centre Lobby.
TAX CLINIC Free help with personal tax returns for students with under $30,000 income. Student volunteers, trained by the Canada Revenue Agency, facilitate the clinic in March. To volunteer, email vp.operations@rsuonline.ca
ACADEMIC ADVOCACY A full-time academic advocate for both undergrad & graduate students is available by appointment, email advocacy@rsuonline.ca
LEGAL ADVICE The students’ union offers free legal advice twice a week with an in-house lawyer. Visit the RSU’s main office to book an appointment.
To get involved, contact ifaz iqbal, vice-president Operations [SCC311] 416.979.5255 x2321 • vp.operations@rsuonline.ca • rsuonline.ca/services
RSU SERVICES
ACADEMIC ADVOCACY SERVICES RSU’S GOT YOUR BACK.
WE CAN HELP IF YOU: Want academic advice Need to appeal grades or standing Have been charged with academic misconduct
6 AN APPEAL TIPS TO HELP YOU AVOID
Read your course outline thoroughly
MISCONDUCT APPEALS RSU helped with in 2011-2012 MISCONDUCT APPEALS RSU helped with in 2012-2013
IMPORTANT UNIVERSITY POLICIES POLICY 60: Code of Academic Conduct POLICY 145: Undergraduate Course Management POLICY 150:
Get help from your instructor or other university resources when unexpected situations arise.
Check your Ryerson e-mail frequently
for important emails from the university.
Leave a ‘paper trail’ by documenting through e-mail all communication between you & your instructor.
Attend a workshop through the Learning Success Centre
to help you be a successful student.
Accommodation of Student Religious, Aboriginal & Spiritual Observance
POLICY 151: Graduate Course Management POLICY 152: Graduate Appeals POLICY 159:
for mark breakdowns, deadlines, & other important expectations from your instructor.
Accommodation of Students with Disabilities
Don’t miss the deadline(s) for appealing your grade or standing,
& for opting out of turnitin.com
HAVE QUESTIONS? Make an appointment
with the Student Issues & Advocacy Coordinator
Student Issues and Advocacy Coordinator [SCC311] 416.979.5255 x2322 • advocacy@rsuonline.ca • rsuonline.ca/advocacy
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RSU SERVICES You have
STUDENT rights: APPEAL
your grades, standing and/or any charge of academic misconduct.
OPT OUT OF TURNITIN.COM by the end of the second week of class.
RECEIVE TIMELY FEEDBACK from your instructors on all of your evaluations.
ACCOMMODATIONS based on disability and for religious observances.
You have
TENANT rights:
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS You have
WORKERS rights:
REGULATED RENT INCREASES
REFUSE WORK
based on the percentage set annually by the government.
that you feel is unsafe.
APARTMENT TEMPERATURE
even if your employer pays you in cash.
24 HOURS WRITTEN NOTICE
www.labour.gov.on.ca workersactioncentre.org cleo.on.ca
of 21C between Sept 15 & May 31.
(except in the case of emergencies) by your landlord if they plan to visit the property.
www.torontotenants.org
GET A PAY STUB
RSU SERVICES
MEMBER SERVICES OFFICE In 2012-2013, Ryerson Students
SAVED OVER
$180,000 WITH THE DISCOUNTED POST-SECONDARY METROPASS
Your one stop shop for great deals and discounts! VISIT US FOR DISCOUNTS ON • • • • •
Cineplex and Rainbow movie tickets Toronto Raptors tickets ROM admission Ontario Science Centre BIXI Bikes
TICKETS
Purchase tickets to RSU and campus group events, ski trips, club nights and sporting events.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IDENTITY CARD (ISIC)
Recognized in 70 countries, including Canada, the ISIC provides discounts on accommodation, transportation, and admission to historical sites and museums. As a member of the Canadian Federation of Students, your ISIC is free! Bring your valid One Card or photo I.D. with proof of enrollment and get your card made at the Member Services Office, located in the Student Centre Lobby.
MEMBERS’ HEALTH & DENTAL PLAN
Discounted Post-Secondary Metropass
$106/month
Available from the 25th of each month
VIP Metropass
$113/month
Available to all students and community members
AT TRSM?
Check out our mobile TRSM Kiosk, on the 7th floor, by Tim Horton’s. Many of our services are offered there as well!
Our staff can answer questions about your benefits, file your claims or help you opt in or opt out. Pick up your RSU Care Card at the Member Services Office.
OTHER SERVICES
• • • •
WE’RE OPEN!
TTC tokens and Day Passes Campus lost and found School supplies Gift & phone cards
Mon to Thurs: 8:30am to 7:30pm Fri: 8:30am to 6:00pm Sat: 11:00am to 5:00pm
* Hours change during exams & holidays
Member Services Office [Student Centre Lobby] 416.979.5255 x2358 • memberservices@rsuonline.ca • rsuonline.ca/services
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RSU SERVICES
MEMBERS’ HEALTH & DENTAL PLAN SAVING YOU MONEY The Members’ Health and Dental Plan is another important service offered to save YOU money!
HEALTH CLINICS NEAR RYERSON: Ryerson Health Centre
All full-time students are automatically enrolled in the Members’ Health and Dental Plan. The Plan provides comprehensive, extended health and dental insurance coverage for a full twelve months. The benefit year runs from September 1 through to August 31. The cost is automatically charged to your fees account and appears as a separate charge on your statement.
KHW181, Kerr Hall West 416.979.5070 • Appointments required
“Doctor’s Office” Walk-In Clinic
595 Bay St. (at Dundas) • 416.598.1703 Open 7 days a week
HEALTH & DENTAL
BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS
PLAN INSURANCE INFO
HEALTH & DENTAL
Name of Insurance Company: Green Shield Canada
80% PRESCRIPTIONS (generic equivalent)
$500 MASSAGE THERAPY
$250 NATUROPATH
Green Shield ID Number:
RSU (9 Digit Student ID #)-00
Green Shield Customer Service Centre #: 1.888.711.1119
$300 ORTHOTICS
$300 ACUPUNCTURE
$750 ANNUAL MAXIMUM
dental benefit per year
80% ANNUAL EXAM 2 units of scaling
75% FILLINGS
75% WISDOM TEETH
4 extractions per year
Note: Part-time graduate students are not eligible. Manual claim forms and the RSU Care Card for direct payment are available online.
With the Members’ Health & Dental Plan,
WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED. Need information about your benefits? rsuonline.ca/services or greenshield.ca
Health and Dental Plan Admnistrator [Member Services Office, Student Centre Lobby] 416.979.5255 x2311 • health@rsuonline.ca • rsuonline.ca/services
RSU SERVICES Already have EXTENDED HEALTH coverage? Opt-out online for a refund If you have equivalent extended health and/or dental insurance, you can opt-out online and receive a full refund.
Opt-out at rsuonline.ca/services
NO EXCEPTIONS to deadlines are allowed
DEADLINES: FALL Term students, who start in September
WINTER Term students, who start in January ONLY
must OPT-OUT online by: Friday, Oct. 4, 2013 at 6pm
must OPT-OUT online by: Friday, Feb. 7, 2014 at 6pm
APPLICATION DETAILS:
Online opt-out applications must be submitted with acceptable proof of existing coverage. Successful applicants will receive email confirmation that the application is being processed.
REFUND DETAILS:
Pick-up refund cheques at the Member Services Office (in early Nov. for fall term students or early Mar. for winter term students).
OPTED OUT IN 2012-2013 & RECEIVED A REFUND CHEQUE?
You’re automatically opted out in 2013-14
*No need to apply again, simply come and collect the opt out refund cheque in early Nov.
Need to add a dependent?
DEADLINES:
Dependents (spouse, common-law partner or children) can be added.
APPLICATION DETAILS:
FALL Term students
WINTER Term students
Friday, Oct. 4, 2013 at 6pm
Friday, February 7, 2014 at 6pm
Complete a form in person and pay an additional fee. * Must be done in person at the Member Services Office
Returning to the Plan? Opted-out and want to opt back in?
DEADLINES: FALL Term students
WINTER Term students,
Friday, October 4, 2013 at 6pm
Friday, February 7, 2014 at 6pm
APPLICATION DETAILS:
Complete an opt-in form at the Member Services Office, Student Centre Lobby, before the deadline. * Must be done in person at the Member Services Office.
Lost other coverage?
DEADLINE:
If you recently lost your other insurance coverage, you can rejoin the Members’ Health and Dental Plan.
APPLICATION DETAILS:
30 days from loss of coverage date to complete an opt-in form. Proof of loss of coverage, such as a letter from an employer, must be submitted with payment to rejoin. * Must be done in person at the Member Services Office.
PLEASE NOTE: Plan details are subject to change.
COPYRITE PRINTING SERVICE 3 SAVE!
GREAT WAYS TO
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RSU SERVICES
The only student owned and operated, full service copy, print, and communications centre at Ryerson.
WE DO: DIGITAL COLOUR & B+W
LARGE FORMAT
ARCHITECTURAL
BINDING
FINISHING SERVICES
PLAQUE/ FOAM CORE
BUSINESS CARDS & STATIONARY
PIN-BACK BUTTONS & PROMO ITEMS
printing/copying
coil, cerlox, thermal, thesis, perfect
colour printing & banners
including cutting, folding, booklets
printing, copying & scanning
mounting
USE YOUR ONE CARD
to access special student rates.
10% DISCOUNT
off face value when you purchase & reload a gift card.
COLLECT REWARD POINTS
Sign up & redeem points off your purchase.
THESIS BINDING SERVICE
CUSTOM T-SHIRTS/ CALENDARS
COST COMPARISON
COLOUR PRINTING & WIDE FORMAT PRINTING Students Save
Need a project, thesis or dissertation bound?
CopyRITE can do it for $37.50 & under.
CopyRITE Pricing
WE’RE OPEN!
Competitor Pricing
50%
at CopyRITE
Mon to Thurs: 8:30am to 7:30pm Fri: 8:30am to 6:00pm Sat: 11:00am to 5:00pm
* Hours subject to change without notice. * Reduced exam & summer hours apply.
Owned & Operated by Students, for Students - a Service of the Ryerson Students’ Union [SCC-B03, Student Centre lower level] 416.979.5264 • copyrite@rsuonline.ca • copyrite.ca
RSU SERVICES
THE
“CONSIGNMENT”
USED BOOK ROOM SAVE MONEY. MAKE MONEY. Don’t let your books collect dust! Consign them as soon as you’re done with them – we take books on consignment all year long!
The act of dropping off textbooks at the Used Book Room. Students can
EARN MONEY, SAVE MONEY, and help to
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE!
HOW IT WORKS
80% Price books at up to 80% of the retail price.
75% When your books sell, you get 75% of the sale. BOOKS REMAIN ON CONSIGNMENT FOR 1 YEAR
USEDBOOKROOM.CA Available Online
24 HOURS A DAY
Search online for books in stock and check to see if your book was sold.
Owned & Operated by Students, for Students - a Service of the Ryerson Students’ Union [SCC-B03, Student Centre lower level] 416.979.5263 • usedbook@rsuonline.ca • usedbookroom.ca
CAMPUS GROUPS
STUDENT GROUPS CReatinG a StRonG CampuS Community The RSU builds community at Ryerson by funding, administering and supporting nearly 200 active and diverse campus groups. Student groups are cultural, religious or interest-based, and are open to all members of the RSU. To ensure student groups can flourish, the students’ union provides generous grants, training opportunities, room booking privileges, media equipment, mailboxes, free email and web space. All groups are run by student executives that are elected each spring.
For more info visit: rsuonline.ca/campusgroups
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A World in Exile worldinexile@rsumail.ca
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Afghan Students’ Association [SCC-B28] 416.979.5000 x 2398 afghan@rsumail.ca http://stw.ryerson.ca/~afghan
based groups
based groups
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African Students’ Association african@srsumail.ca Agape Impact agape@rsumail.ca
based groups Campus Groups administrator [SCC311] 416.979.5255 x2323 • campusgroups@rsuonline.ca • rsuonline.ca/campusgroups
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Ahmadiyya Muslim Students’ Association amsa@rsumail.ca Albanian Students’ Association at Ryerson albanian@rsumail.ca albsar.com Arab Students’ Association arabsa@rsumail.ca
Armenian Students’ Association [SCC-B19] 416.979.5000 x 2393 armenian@rsumail.ca http://stw.ryerson.ca/~asar Association of Ryerson Role-Players & Gamers (ARRG) [SCC-B27] 416.979.5000 x 2397 arrg@rsumail.ca www.arrg.net Assyrian Chaldean Syriac Student Union at Ryerson University assyrian@rsumail.ca www.acssu.ca Bangladeshi Students’ Association [SCC-B15] 416.979.5000 x 2390 bangladeshi@rsumail.ca Barrel of Monkeys Improv Team barrelofmonkeys@rsumail.ca
CAMPUS GROUPS Bhakti Yoga Club bhaktiyoga@rsumail.ca Bike Club bike@rsumail.ca Bulgarian Students’ Association bulgarian@rsumail.ca Caribbean Students’ Association [SCC-B11] 416.979.5000 x 2418 caribbean@rsumail.ca Catholic Students’ Association catholics@rsumail.ca ryercath.ca Chess Club [SCC-B27] 416.979.5000 x 2397 chess@rsumail.ca Chinese Christian Fellowship at Ryerson [SCC-B16] 416.979.5000 x 2414 chinesechristian@rsumail.ca www.ryersonccf.tumblr.com Chinese Debate Club chinesedebate@rsumail.ca Chinese Students’ Association [SCC-B16] 416.979.5000 x 2414 chinese@rsumail.ca www.ryersoncsa.ca Coptic Orthodox Students’ Association copticorthodox@ryerson.ca Etudiants Francophone de l’Universite de Ryerson (French Club) efur@rsumail.ca
Filipino Canadian Association at Ryerson [SCC-B12] 416.979.5000 x 2412 filipino@rsumail.ca stw.ryerson.ca/~fcar Game Makers Union [SCC-B29] 416.979.5000 x 2499 gamemakers@rsumail.ca stw.ryerson.ca/~gmunion
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Gaming & Multi-Player E-Sports of Ryerson [SCC-B29] 416.979.5000 x 2499 gamer@rsumail.ca Harry Potter Association harrypotter@rsumail.ca Hellenic Students’ Association [SCC-B23] 416.979.5000 x 2416 hellenic@rsumail.ca stw.ryerson.ca/~rhsa Hillel @ Ryerson [SCC-B22] 416.979.5000 x 2394 hillel@rsumail.ca hilleltoronto.org Indian Students’ Association Indian@rsumail.ca
CAMPUS GROUPS Korean Students’ Association korean@rsumail.ca Love Your Neighbour loveyourneighbour@rsumail.ca Mandarin Chinese Christian Fellowship mccf@ryerson.ca Mandarin Chinese Students’ & Scholars’ Association mandarin@rsumail.ca rucssa.ca/home Mauritian Society maurtian@rsumail.ca Model United Nations modelun@rsumail.ca Musicians @ Ryerson [SCC-B13] 416.979.5000 x 2389 musicians@rsumail.ca stw.ryerson.ca/~music
Ismaili Muslim Students’ Association [SCC-B21] 416.979.5000 x 2410 ismaili@rsumail.ca Israeli Students’ Association israeli@rsumail.ca Italian Students’ Association italians@rsumail.ca Journalists for Human Rights journalistforhumanrights@rsumail.ca
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Muslim Students’ Association [SCC-B30] 416.979.5000 x 2409 muslim@rsumail.ca ryersonmsa.com Pakistan Development Forum pdf@rsumail.ca Pakistani Students’ Association [SCC-B18] 416.979.5000 x 2392 pakistani@rsumail.ca Polish Students’ Association polish@rsumail.ca Power to Change power2change@rsumail.ca ryerson.campusforchrist.org PreMedical Society premed@rsumail.ca
Punjabi Association at Ryerson Punjabi@rsumail.ca Real Estate Ryerson realestate@rsumail.ca realestateryerson.ca Responsible Pet Ownership pets@rsumail.ca RUanime [SCC-B25] 416.979.5000 x 2413 ruanime@rsumail.ca Russian District russian@rsumail.ca RyeSERT ryesert@rsumail.ca stw.ryerson.ca/~ryesert Saudi Students’ Association saudi@rsumail.ca
CAMPUS GROUPS Sikh Students Network [SCC-B24] 416.979.5000 x 2395 sikh@rsumail.ca Socialist Fightback Club socialist@rsumail.ca Somali Students’ Association at Ryerson somali@rsumail.ca South Asian Alliance [SCC-B26] 416.979.5000 x 2396 ryersonsaa@rsumail.ca Sovereignty sovereignty @rsumail.ca Sri Lankan Student Alliance srilankan@rsumail.ca
Stop Impaired Driving sidsa@rsumail.ca Students for a Free Tibet [SCC-B24] 416.979.5000 x 2395 freetibet@ryerson.ca Students for Justice in Palestine [SCC-B17] 416.979.5000 x 2391 sjp@rsumail.ca sjpryerson.com
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Tamil Students’ Association [SCC-B14] 416.979.5000 x 2415 tamil@rsumail.ca Ukrainian Students’ Club ukrainian@rsumail.ca United Black Students at Ryerson [SCC-B10] 416.979.5000 x 2419 ubsr@rsumail.ca unitedblackstudents.ca
Urban Hip Hop Union uhhu@rsumail.ca Vegetarian Education Group vegetarian@rsumail.ca Vietnamese Students’ Association [SCC-B12] 416.979.5000 x 2412 vietnamese@rsumail.ca Youth with a Mission ywam@rsumail.ca
CAMPUS GROUPS
COURSE UNIONS Get inVolVeD in youR CouRSe union! All full-time undergrad students are automatically a member of their departmental Course Union. The RSU supports Course Unions by providing funds, offering training opportunities, room booking privileges, media equipment, mailboxes and poster approval. Each Course Union is run by a group of students elected annually.
Accounting 416.979.5000 x7557 ruas@rsumail.ca • ruas.ca Aerospace Engineering [ENG108] aerospace@rsumail.ca Architectural Science [ARC110] architec@rsumail.ca Arts & Contemporary Studies [POD349] arts@rsumail.ca Biology [KHN206] biology@rsumail.ca Biomedical Engineering biomed@rsumail.ca Business business@rsumail.ca
Campus Groups administrator [SCC311] 416.979.5255 x2323 • campusgroups@rsuonline.ca • rsuonline.ca/campusgroups
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CAMPUS GROUPS Chemical Engineering [KHN206] chemeng@rsumail.ca
Early Childhood Studies [KHW364] earlychildhood@rsumail.ca
Chemistry [KHN206] chemistry@rsumail.ca
Economics & Management Science economics@rsumail.ca
Child & Youth Care child&youth@rsumail.ca
Electrical & Computer Engineering [ENG-109] elec-compeng@rsumail.ca
Civil Engineering [MON101] 416.979.5000 x6454 civileng@rsumail.ca
English [JOR-1017] english@rsumail.ca
Computer Science [ENG111] 416.979.5000 x6974 compsci@rsumail.ca • scs.ryerson.ca/~cscu
Fashion fashion@rsumail.ca
Contemporary Science contempsci@rsumail.ca Criminal Justice [POD345A] criminaljustice@rsumail.ca
Finance rufs@rsumail.ca • rufs.ca Global Management globalmgmt@rsumail.ca • rgmg.ca History history@rsumail.ca Geographic Analysis [POD-352] geography@rsumail.ca • geography.ryerson.ca/saga Graphic Communications Management [HEI-03A] 416.979.5050 gcm@rsumail.ca ryerson.ca/gcm/pages/gcmcu.html Hospitality & Tourism Management htmcu.ca Human Resources hrsa@rsumail.ca • hrsa.ca Image Arts [VIC845] imagearts@rsumail.ca Industrial Engineering [EPH124] industrialeng@rsumail.ca
CAMPUS GROUPS Information Technology Management itmsa@rsumail.ca • itmsa.ca International Economics internationaleconomics@rsumail.ca Interior Design [RSID101] interiordesign@rsumail.ca Journalism journalism@rsumail.ca • ryejcu.webs.com Law & Business [TRSM-1-135] 416-979-5000 X7560 lbsa@rsumail.ca • lbsa.ca Marketing marketing@rsumail.ca Mathematics & its Applications mathematics@rsumail.ca Mechanical Engineering [EPH116] mecheng@rsumail.ca Medical Physics medicalphysics@rsumail.ca • mpcu.physics.ryerson.ca Midwifery Students arms@rsumail.ca
Politics & Governance politics@rsumail.ca Psychology psychology@rsumail.ca • psych.ryerson.ca/psa Public Health phealth@rsumail.ca Radio & Television Arts curtas@rsumail.ca
Nursing [POD467] nursing@rsumail.ca
Retail Management ryerson.ca/tedrogersschool/rm/current/rsa/
Nutrition & Food [POD364] nutrition@rsumail.ca
Social Work [EPH237] socialwork@rsumail.ca
Occupational Health ohealth@rsumail.ca
Sociology [POD-345A] sociology@rsumail.ca
Planning planning@rsumail.ca
Theatre theatre@rsumail.ca
Campus Groups administrator [SCC311] 416.979.5255 x2323 • campusgroups@rsuonline.ca • rsuonline.ca/campusgroups
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CAMPUS GROUPS
GRADUATE COURSE UNIONS THE RSU REPRESENTS ALL GRADUATE STUDENTS Applied Mathematics appliedmath.gcu@rsumail.ca Business Administration 416.979.5000 x2501 mba.gcu@rsumail.ca stw.ryerson.ca/~mbagsa Chemical Engineering cegcu@ryerson.ca Communications & Culture (Ryerson & York joint GCU) comcult.gcu@rsumail.ca Computer Networks 416.979.5000 x4540 compnet.gcu@rsumail.ca Documentary Media docmedia.gcu@rsumail.ca Electrical & Computer Engineering eleceng.gcu@rsumail.ca
Students in each graduate program are automatically members of their Graduate Course Union (GCU). GCUs help ensure student voices and needs are represented at the department level and bring student together through social and educational events. The RSU supports graduate student needs through annual funding. Each GCU has one seat with full vote on the RSU Graduate Council.
Environmental & Applied Science & Management envirosci.gcu@rsumail.ca Fashion fashion.gcu@rsumail.ca
Spatial Analysis spatial.gcu@rsumail.ca DON’T SEE YOUR PROGRAM REPRESENTED? Activate your GCU by contacting campusgroups@rsuonline.ca
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering [EPH428] 416-979-5000 x7738 mecheng.gcu@rsumail.ca Molecular Science molecularsci.gcu@rsumail.ca Philosophy philosophy.gcu@rsumail.ca Planning planning.gcu@rsumail.ca rpgsa.tumblr.com Psychology psyc.gcu@rsumail.ca psych.ryerson.ca/pgsa
Campus Groups Administrator [SCC311] 416.979.5255 x2323 • campusgroups@rsuonline.ca • rsuonline.ca/campusgroups
CAMPUS GROUPS
AFFILIATE GROUPS Affiliate groups are made up of RSU members and are based on academic or program-related projects, shared political views or are chapters of third-party organisations.
To apply for Affiliate status: • Submit an application to the RSU Office, SCC311 • Email campusgroups@rsuonline.ca
Computer Programming Club cpc@ryerson.ca Council for Exceptional Children linda.darpino@ryerson.ca Engineers without Borders ryerson@ewb.ca • ryerson.ewb.ca Habitat for Humanity Coalition ytlin@ryerson.ca
AEGIS at Ryerson ocimo@ryerson.ca • augisstudents.org
H204ALL ryerson@h204all.org
AIESEC 416.979.5000 x7524 aiesec@ryerson.ca • aiesec.ca/ryerson
Institute of Industrial Engineers iie@ryerson.ca
American Institute of Architectural Students aiaisryerson@gmail.com American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers ashrae@ryerson.ca • torontoashrae.com American Society of Mechanical Engineers asmeryerson.com • asme@ryerson.ca Canadian Aeronautics & Space Institute casi@ryerson.ca Canadian Association of Food Service Professionals pu.zhang@ryerson.ca • cafp.com/toronto/ Canadian Nursing Students’ Association [POD454] 416.979.5000 x6335 ryerson@cnsa.ca • cnsa.ca Canadian Obesity Network – Students and New Professionals Ryerson Chapter bgladana@ryerson.ca Canadian Society of Mechanical Engineers hasan.akhter@ryerson.ca
Jewish Business Network zohar.sandler@ryerson.ca Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada katie.chan@ryerson.ca Meal Exchange aspegel@ryerson.ca MEDLIFE Ryerson adam.ragusa@ryerson.ca Meeting Professionals International Student Club mpitorontostudentclub@gmail.com Ontario Society of Professional Engineers jeremy.whitehead@ryerson.ca NSBE - National Society of Black Engineers nsbe@ryerson.ca • stw.ryerson.ca/~nsbe Philosophy at Ryerson ryersonphilclub@gmail.com RyePack andrew2.wong@ryerson.ca
Campus Groups Administrator [SCC311] 416.979.5255 x2323 • campusgroups@rsuonline.ca • rsuonline.ca/campusgroups
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CAMPUS GROUPS Ryerson Rocketry Club andreas.casal@ryerson.ca Ryerson Scriptwriters Haven amarkman@ryerson.ca Ryerson Students Offering Support hassan.khan@ryerson.ca Ryerson Young Liberals tracy.leparulo@gmail.com The Sankofa Centre jaclyn.u.scheffer@ryerson.ca SchoolBOX Ryerson madeleine.reed@ryerson.ca • schoolbox.ca Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) josh.louie1986@gmail.com Rye-Sci Match ahmad.sidiqi@ryerson.ca Ryerson Aero Design Team j27yeung@ryerson.ca Ryerson Best Buddies dnolasco@ryerson.ca • bestbuddies.ca Ryerson Blog aliyanag@ryerson.ca Ryerson Campus Conservatives tories@ryerson.ca • campuspc.ca Ryerson Campus Lions Club rclions@ryerson.ca Ryerson Commerce and Government Association ryerson.cpa@gmail.com Ryerson Dragon Boat Club loc.ho@ryerson.ca Ryerson New Democrats ryersonndp@gmail.com Ryerson History Society Associates daniel.dishaw@ryerson.ca
Sustainable Tourism Society sts@ryerson.ca Technical Assoc. of Graphic Arts mbrejnik@ryerson.ca • ryetaga.com UNICEF Ryerson Chapter marina.kousa@ryerson.ca UofMosiac@Ryerson University n47patel@ryerson.ca Verse City m53chen@ryerson.ca Water Environment Association of Ontario weao@ryerson.ca • stw.ryerson.ca/~weao Wishmakers on Campus eric.sunbulian@ryerson.ca Women in Computer Science wics@ryerson.ca • stw.ryerson.ca/~wics Women in Technology Management witm@ryerson.ca • witm.ca World Fit for Children wffc@ryerson.ca
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RYERSON A TO Z
An alphabetical guide to services of the Ryerson Students’ Union & Ryerson departments. For more information visit www.rsuonline.ca or www.ryerson.ca
ADVOCACY
[KHW389] 416.979.5000 x6660 abpeers@ryerson.ca • ryerson.ca/aboriginal
[Ryerson Students’ Union - SCC311] Student Issues & Advocacy Coordinator 416.979.5255 x2322 advocacy@rsuonline.ca • rsuonline.ca/advocacy
Provides specialised services to Aboriginal, Inuit & Métis students & works to provide a mutually productive relationship between the university & the Aboriginal community.
The Coordinator helps members navigate University processes involving grade appeals, reinstatement, standing, misconduct & plagiarism. Book an appointment.
Services: • Academic referrals • Personal advising, tutors, peer supporters • Assistance with financial planning • Bursary & scholarship information • Cultural/traditional programming • Aboriginal student lounge
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ACCESS CENTRE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
The RSU offers this service to save students money on textbooks & course material. Students can also sell books on consignment.
[POD61B] 416.979.5290 TDD/TYY: 416.979.5274 accessfrontdesk@ryerson.ca ryerson.ca/accesscentre
[See page 35 for more info]
ABORIGINAL STUDENT SERVICES
Advice & coordination of services & accommodations in academic areas. Staff work with departments to ensure students with disabilities are supported. Services: • Accommodations for tests & exams • Texts in alternative formats • Coordination for Sign Language Interpreting, personal attendants & educational assistance • Student note taking program • Access to adaptive technology on campus for tests & exams • Library computer lab & supports
[see also RyeACCESS page 19]
BOOK ROOM, USED [Ryerson Students’ Union - SCCB03] 416.979.5263 usedbook@rsuonline.ca • usedbookroom.ca
BOOKSTORE, RYERSON [17 Gould St @ Victoria] 416.979.5116 bookstor@ryerson.ca • ryerson.ca/bookstore
BURSARIES, RYERSON STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE [POD59] 416.979.5113 finaid@ryerson.ca • ryerson.ca/financialaid Awarded based on financial need but marks are considered.
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CHILDCARE REGISTRY
[Ryerson Students’ Union - SCC311] Vice-President Education vp.education@rsuonline.ca rsuonline.ca • cfsontario.ca or cfs-fcee.ca
Assists students to locate appropriate childcare. Register early.
CANADIAN FEDERATION OF STUDENTS
All undergraduate & graduate students are not just members of the RSU, but also members of the provincial & national students’ union - the Canadian Federation of Students. Along with offering great services (e.g. ISIC) the CFS brings together hundreds of thousands of students across Canada to research, lobby & take action for accessible, quality education & student rights.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT & EMPLOYMENT CENTRE [POD60] 416.979.5177 career@ryerson.ca • ryerson.ca/career Free knowledge & resources to empower your career planning & job search.
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COMMITTEES [Ryerson Students’ Union - SCC311] volunteer@rsuonline.ca Get involved with the RSU through committees that are open to all members: Equity & Social Justice, Events, Student Action, Sustainability.
COMMUNITY FOOD ROOM [Ryerson Students’ Union - SCC212] 416.979.5255 x2319 foodroom@rsuonline.ca • foodroom.ca An RSU Equity Service Centre that provides a food bank & resources to students in need. Volunteers & donations welcome!
COMPUTER LABS CENTRE FOR WOMEN & TRANS PEOPLE [Ryerson Students’ Union - SCC210] 416.979.5255 x2350 womenandtrans@rsuonline.ca An RSU Equity Service Centre that seeks to improve the status & condition of all women & trans people through education, advocacy & action. Campaigns, events and discussions help build a strong campus community.
CHILDCARE ON CAMPUS, EARLY LEARNING CENTRE [KHS163] 416.979.5338 Offers full-time & part-time child care to children aged six months to six years. Priority given to Ryerson members. Applications available at KHS163 or send an email to: skotsopo@ryerson.ca
[KHW71] 416.979.5000 x6840 ryerson.ca/ccs Computing facilities & resources through Computing & Communications Services include: e-mail accounts, web/internet access, computational, programming, & database services. 7 General-Purpose Labs: KHW71, KHE130, KHE135, VIC403, LIB393, LIB386 & SCC313. 3 Special Purpose CAD, Multimedia & Visualisation Labs: KHW71A, B & C
CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION OF RYERSON (CESAR) [CESAR, SCC301] 416.979.5193 info@mycesar.org • mycesar.org Represents continuing education, distance education & part-time degree students. Local 105 of the Canadian Federation of Students.
COPYRITE [Ryerson Students’ Union - SCCB03] 416.979.5264 copyrite@rsuonline.ca • copyrite.ca An RSU service offering a variety of printing & copying options including: business cards, resume printing & self serve options.
[Also see page 34 for more info]
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DISCRIMINATION & HARASSMENT PREVENTION SERVICES (DHPS) [POD 250] 416.979.5349 dhps@ryerson.ca • ryerson.ca/equity Administers Ryerson’s discrimination & harassment prevention policies through education, training & complaint resolution.
COUNSELLING SERVICES [JOR07C] 416.979.5195 csdc@ryerson.ca • ryerson.ca/counselling Provides counselling & group programs. Also offers stress management workshops.
COURSE UNIONS [Ryerson Students’ Union - SCC311] Campus Groups Administrator 416.979.5255 x2323 campusgroups@rsuonline.ca rsuonline.ca/campusgroups Administered through the RSU & made up of all students in a particular program. Each has an elected Executive.
[also see Course Unions page 44]
CRISIS TEAM, RYERSON [JOR07C] 416.979.5195 csdc@ryerson.ca • ryerson.ca/counseling A service dealing with accidents, deaths, assaults, disasters & other traumatic events that impact individuals causing disruption in their ability to function. Free & confidential.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT (ELS) [VICB17] 416.979.5000 x4682 els@ryerson.ca • ryerson.ca/els Provides non-credit English language programs to students whose first language is not English.
EYEOPENER, THE [SCC207] 416.979.5262 editor@theeyeopener.com • theeyeopener.com An independent weekly newspaper, published Wednesdays. Volunteer writers, copy editors, artists, photographers & production help welcome.
EQUITY [Ryerson Students’ Union - SCC311] Vice-President Equity 416.979.5255 x2314 vp.equity@rsuonline.ca • rsuonline.ca/equity Every student has the right to an education free of discrimination or harassment. Join the RSU Equity & Social Justice Committee.
EQUITY SERVICE CENTRES rsuonline.ca/services Five Equity Service Centres operate to further the RSU’s mission of promoting an atmosphere of equity, respect & activism.
[also see EQUITY SERVICE CENTRES pages 18-23]
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HEALTH & DENTAL PLAN [Ryerson Students’ Union – Member Services Office, Student Centre Lobby] Health & Dental Plan Administrator 416.979.5255 x2311 health@rsuonline.ca • rsuonline.ca/services
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[Also see page 32 for more info]
[POD59] 416.979.5113 finaid@ryerson.ca • ryerson.ca/financialaid
[POD61] 416.979.5000 x6655 uhip@ryerson.ca
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All full-time international students & exchange students on a Study Permit must participate in this province-wide private insurance plan.
FINANCIAL AID
HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN, UNIVERSITY (UHIP)
GRADUATE COUNCIL, RSU [Ryerson Students’ Union - SCC311] grads@rsuonline.ca • rsuonline.ca/grads
HOUSING: EMERGENCY - RYERSON SAFE HOUSE
The RSU Graduate Council represents the interests, needs & priorities of graduate students. The Council also holds social & academic events.
[JOR07C] 416.979.5195
GRADUATION PHOTOS [Ryerson Students’ Union - SCC311] 416.979.5255 x2325 info@rsuonline.ca • Book online at: rsuonline.ca/services The RSU contracts the services of Lassman Studios to provide members with on-campus graduation photographs. Book an appointment.
GRANTS, GRADUATE TRAVEL rsuonline.ca/grads The RSU provides $500 Travel Grants to graduate student members who travel to present research at academic conferences. There are three rounds of applications each year, decisions are made by a committee of the Graduate Council. Applications and deadlines available at rsuonline.ca/grads
Offers cost-free, short-term emergency accommodation to financially needy students who are at immediate risk of physical or sexual harm or fleeing intolerable living conditions.
HOUSING: OFF-CAMPUS REGISTRY [PIT100, 160 Mutual St] 416.979.5043 offcamp@ryerson.ca • ryerson.ca/offcampushousing Free service. Updated listings of off-campus accommodations posted in the office & online. Services available: how to search for & rent an apartment in Toronto, maps, Tenant Protection Act info, neighbourhood guides, free phones & free internet to search for housing.
INTERNATIONAL SERVICES FOR STUDENTS (ISS) [POD50-A] 416.979.5000 x6655 issask@ryerson.ca • ryerson.ca/internationalservices Assists international students by providing
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140 computer workstations, an instructional lab and a Maps Data Centre.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IDENTITY CARD (ISIC)
LOANS - SHORT TERM
[Ryerson Students’ Union – Member Services Office, Student Centre Lobby] memberservices@rsuonline.ca rsuonline.ca • travelcuts.ca An internationally recognised proof of full-time student status & offers student discounts. Provides access to discounts on domestic air travel at TravelCUTS, discounts on rail travel & a 25% discount on Greyhound bus trips. As a member of the Canadian Federation of Students, you receive the card FREE. Non-CFS members pay $20.
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LEARNING SUCCESS CENTRE [VICB26] 416.979.5000 x7350 lss@ryerson.ca • ryerson.ca/lss A free academic resource. Helps students develop skills through self-directed learning. Services include: seminars, customised learning groups, faculty specific resource centres, online tutor registry & tips.
LEGAL ADVICE, FREE IN-HOUSE LAWYER [Ryerson Students’ Union - SCC311] 416.979.5255 x2325 The RSU provides free legal services, by appointment only. Legal advice on family, criminal law, landlord & tenant conflicts, real estate & other issues.
Student Financial Assistance [POD59] 416.979.5113 finaid@ryerson.ca ryerson.ca/currentstudents/financialaid Offers loans to provide assistance in meeting short-term cash flow problems.
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MCCLUNG’S MAGAZINE, OAKHAM HOUSE SOCIETY [RCC101] mcclungs@ryerson.ca • mcclungs.ca Ryerson’s media voice for women. Two editions published each year, winter & spring. Ranging from serious to hilarious, the publication features women & gender issues. Everyone is invited to contribute.
MEDICAL CENTRE [KHW181] 416.979.5070 medicalct@ryerson.ca • ryerson.ca/healthservices On-campus medical centre. Offers the routine services of doctors including: physicals, illness & injuries, birth control, STI/HIV testing, immunizations & allergy shots, and referrals. Most services covered by provincial health insurance or UHIP for international students. Appointments required.
MULTIFAITH ROOM
LIBRARY, RYERSON
[GER204, 111 Gerrard St. East]
[2nd Fl, LIB] 416.979.5055 ryerson.ca/library
The Multifaith Room offers a safe & peaceful environment where Ryerson members can express their faith through individual prayer & meditation. Book space through the RSU front desk, 3rd floor Student Centre.
Access the online catalogue, licensed electronic databases & journals at the library or remotely on the web. Free interlibrary loan service. Has
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[OAK214] 416.979.5250
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OAKHAM SOCIETIES Meet others with common interests. Current groups: Adventure Club, Amateur Campus Theatre, Choir, Debate Society, Improv Society, McClung’s Magazine, Live Poets Society, White Wall Review.
OMBUDSPERSON [OAK215/OAK216] 416.979.5000 x7450 ombuds@ryerson.ca • ryerson.ca/ombuds If you have a problem on campus & don’t know how to fix it, contact the Ombudsperson. Discuss options & resources available to resolve your concerns/disputes.
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PARKING ON CAMPUS [Office of Ancillary Services, JOR1103] 416.979.5008 ryerson.ca/parking
RACIALISED STUDENTS’ COLLECTIVE [Ryerson Students’ Union – SCC208] 416.979.5255 x2334 racialisedstudents@rsuonline.ca An RSU Equity Service Centre that provides resources and an organising space for racialised students & their allies. Offers an opporunity to come together to learn about shared histories of oppression & resistance & to challenge racism on campus and off.
[also see EQUITY SERVICE CENTRES pages 18-23]
RAM IN THE RYE [63 Gould St, entrance on Church St.] Your campus pub, the Ram in the Rye, offers great food at discounted prices. Check out the weekly programming & Thursday RSU pub nights.
Student permits sold for Sept. to Apr. at $968 plus taxes. Applications available starting mid-Aug in JOR1108.
RECREATION & ATHLETICS CENTRE
PROJECT FUNDING ALLOCATION COMMITTEE FOR STUDENTS (P-FACS)
RYEACCESS
[POD61] 416.979.5000 x7352 pfacs@ryerson.ca • ryerson.ca/stuprog/event/pfacs/
416.979.5096 rac@ryerson.ca • ryerson.ca/sportsandrec
[Ryerson Students’ Union - SCC213] 416.979.5255 x4504 access@rsuonline.ca • ryeaccess.ca
Administered by Student Services, the committee allocates funds for student projects to improve student life.
An RSU Equity Service Centre that provides advocacy, education & peer support to self-identified students with disabilities. Not the same as the ACCESS Centre.
PHOTO ID - RYERSON ONE CARD
[also see EQUITY SERVICE CENTRES pages 18-23]
[One Card Office - JOR02]416.979.5000 x7565 onecard@ryerson.ca • ryerson.ca/onecard The official University ID plus a whole lot more. Bring 2 pieces of ID (one government issued: driver’s license, passport, citizenship or OHIP
RYEPRIDE [Ryerson Students’ Union - SCC209] 416.979.5255 x2349 ryepride@rsuonline.ca • ryepride.ca An RSU Equity Service Centre that represents & advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender & transsexual individuals. RyePRIDE works to foster a positive, affirmative space for queer/ trans people to make contacts & find support.
[also see EQUITY SERVICE CENTRES pages 18-23]
RYERSON COMMERCE SOCIETY (RCS) [TRSM2145] 416.979.5000 x4217 rcs@rcsonline.ca • rcsonline.ca Funded by students in the Faculty of Business, the RCS organises events & promotes career-focused activities and social events including representation at inter-university & national conferences.
RYERSON ENGINEERING STUDENT SOCIETY (RESS) [KHE123] 416.340.9400 vp.comm@ress.ca • ress.ca The Ryerson Engineering Student Society connects engineering students to a variety of educational & social resources, ranging from engineering teams to international & national conferences and competitions.
RYERSON FREE PRESS [SCC301] editor@ryersonfreepress.ca • ryersonfreepress.ca The alternative campus newspaper. Produced monthly through CESAR. Articles focus on social justice & access to education.
RYERSON STUDENTS’ UNION (RSU) [SCC311] 416.979.5255 volunteer@rsuonline.ca • rsuonline.ca Every full-time & graduate student is a member of the RSU. Membership gives a wide range of
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opportunities to get more out of University. The Students’ Union builds spirit through great events & offers convenient cost-saving services & action to improve your education. Volunteer opportunities available.
[also see WHAT’S THE RSU pages 2-16]
RYERSONIAN, THE [RCC105] 416.979.7229 ryersonian.ca • sonian@ryerson.ca Published every Wednesday, this campus newspaper is produced by fourth year journalism students. Students from all years & streams are encouraged to pitch ideas.
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SCHOLARSHIPS - RYERSON STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE [POD59] 416.979.5113 awards@ryerson.ca ryerson.ca/currentstudents/financialaid Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit; each program has its own scholarships. Some are awarded automatically.
SECURITY & EMERGENCY SERVICES [1st Floor, 111 Bond St] 416.979.5040 Ryerson Campus Safety & Security security@ryerson.ca • ryerson.ca/security Emergencies: dial ‘80’ on any internal telephone or press the ‘emergency’ auto dial button (#1 red) free from any payphone on campus. Use the free 24 hour Walk Safe program on campus to the Dundas subway station & nearby parking lots.
SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVOR SUPPORT LINE 416.260.0100 • Mon-Fri 1pm-1am The RSU’s student-run support line provides anonymous & confidential peer support for survivors of sexual assault & offers referrals & other resources. Volunteers are needed to keep
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SPIRIT LIVE [School of RTA, RCC] 416.979.5000 x2127 spiritliveradio@yahoo.com • spiritlive.net An initiative of the School of Radio & Television Arts, broadcasts live. SPIRIT offers a voice to students & plays music that goes unnoticed in the mainstream. Offers students broadcasting experience.
SPORTS & RECREATION 416.979.5000 x5096 rac@ryerson.ca • ryerson.ca/sportsandrec Offers something for everyone - from serious athletes to those who like to stay fit.
STUDENT CENTRE (SCC) [55 Gould St, near Church St] 416.979.5250 x2353 bsd@ryersonstudentcentre.com Members of the RSU & CESAR pay a student levy that built & now helps to operate the Student Centre. Many of the RSU’s events, services & activities are located in this student owned & operated space.
STUDENT GROUPS [Ryerson Students’ Union - SCC311] Campus Groups Administrator 416.979.5255 x2323 campusgroups@rsuonline.ca rsuonline.ca/campusgroups Cultural, religious or interest based groups funded by the RSU and open to all members.
[also see STUDENT GROUPS page 36]
STUDENT WORK ABROAD PROGRAM (SWAP) swap.ca Info on work abroad opportunities available at any TravelCUTS office or on-line. Visit TravelCUTS in the Student Centre basement.
STUDENTSAVER CARD [Ryerson Students’ Union - SCC311] studentsaver.ca A service of the Canadian Federation of Students, Canada’s only student owned & operated national student discount program. Over 800 discounts in Toronto & thousands across Canada. Available at the back of the handbook.
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TAX CLINIC, RSU FREE [Ryerson Students’ Union - SCC311] Vice-President Operations 416.979.5255 x2321 vp.operations@rsuonline.ca • rsuonline.ca/services Free personal tax returns for students. Student volunteers run the clinic in March.
TRANSIT, GO [JOR059] 416.979.5000 x7565 gotransit@ryerson.ca • ryerson.ca/onecard/gotransit/ GO Transit student discount application forms are available online at http://www.ryerson.ca/ onecard/gotransit/. You must be a full-time student with a 60% course load, have a valid student ID card & a timetable.
TRAVELCUTS [55 Gould St, Bsmt, Student Centre] 416.977.0441 ryerson@travelcuts.com • travelcuts.com Travel company that offers great discounts to students.
• Student class air fares • Hostel membership cards • Spring Break packages • Discounted Eurail passes • 25% off Greyhound bus tickets • Student Work Abroad Program
TRI-MENTORING PROGRAM [POD54] 416.979.5000 x6634 tmentor@ryerson.ca • ryerson.ca/trimentoring 1st year students are mentored by upper year students providing support to culturally & linguistically diverse students adjusting to university. Once in the program, 2nd & 3rd year students develop leadership skills & participate in mentoring activities. 4th year students are partnered with a career mentor.
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UNIONS See the Ryerson Students’ Union for representation of all full-time & graduate students; see CESAR for continuing education & part time students. Other campus unions: • CUPE 233 (custodial & maintenance staff) • CUPE 1281 (full-time staff at RSU, CESAR, & CUPE 3904) • CUPE 3904 (part-time & session day faculty; part-time C.E. faculty; TAs & Markers) • OPSEU (all non-teaching staff, both full-time & term & Student Centre pub & café staff) • Ryerson Faculty Association (full-time & limited term faculty)
USED BOOKS, USED BOOK ROOM [Ryerson Students’ Union – SCC B03] 416.979.5263 usedbook@rsuonline.ca • usedbookroom.ca An RSU service designed to help students save money on the cost of textbooks & make money by selling textbooks on consignment.
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VOLUNTEERS volunteer@rsuonline.ca The RSU offers many ways to volunteer. From outreach for campaigns, postering, helping to set up for event or planning new ones – volunteers help the students’ union fulfill its mandate & gain valuable experience in the process.
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WALK SAFE 416.979.5040 Ryerson Security Officers will escort you on campus or to the Dundas subway station 24 hours a day. Call extension 5001/5040 or press the auto dial button (#5 yellow) on a campus pay phone.
WORK-STUDY, WORK ON-CAMPUS [POD059] 416.979.5113 jobs@ryerson.ca ryerson.ca/currentstudents/financialaid Employment opportunities available to undergrad students enrolled in an approved degree or diploma program. For eligibility & details contact Student Financial Assistance.
WRITING CENTRE [LIB272B] 416.979.5000 x2892 writingcentre@ryerson.ca • ryerson.ca/writingcentre They don’t proof read or offer a quick fix, but tutors will show you how to improve your writing. Services are FREE!
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
Information Ctr .....416.979.5036
Ctr for Student Counselling .....x5195 Ctr for Women & Trans People .....x2350 CESAR, Continuing Education Students’ Assoc. .....x5193 Conference Services .....x5296 Co-op Ed & Internship .....x5068 CopyRITE .....x5264
Security .....416.979.5040
DDiscrimination &
Ryerson phone directory Ryerson Inquires .....416.979.5000 Ryerson Students’ Union .....416.979.5255 Push ‘1’ before the extension
AAboriginal Student Services .....x6660 Academic appeals .....x2322 Access Ctr .....x5290 Admissions .....416-979-5036 .....x6065 (Undergrad) .....x5150 (Grad) Archives .....x7027 Athletics .....x2721
BBook Room, Used .....x5263 Bookstore .....x5116
CCampus Groups .....x2323 Career Ctr .....x5177 Cashier’s Office, Student Fees .....x8201 .....416.979.5136
Harassment Prevention Services .....x5349 Distance Education .....x5035
EEnrollment Services .....416.979.5136 EyeOpener, newspaper .....x5262
FFinancial Aid & Awards .....416.979.5113 Food Room, RSU’s .....x2334 Food Services .....x5021
GGrad Photos .....x2325 Graduate Council .....x2169 Graduate Studies, School .....x5365 Graduate Students’ Associations (GSAs) .....x2169
HHealth Clinic, Ryerson OOakham Societies .....x5070 Health Promotions .....x4295 Health & Dental Plan, RSU’s .....x2311 Housing .....x5284 (on-campus) .....x5043 (offcampus) HR, Ryerson .....x5075
IInformation Ctr .....416.979.5036 Int’l Conference Ctr .....x5296 Int’l Student Services .....x4189 Intramurals .....x7360 ISIC (Int’l Student Card) .....x2358
LLearning Success Ctr .....x7350 Legal Services (for appointment) .....x2325 Library .....x5055 Lost & Found .....x2358
M Media Ctr .....x4444 Alterna Savings .....416.252.5621
NNeill Wycik Housing Co-op .....416.977.2320
.....x5250 Ombudsperson .....x7450 One Card .....x7565 OSAP .....416.979.5113
PParking .....x5008 Pitman Hall Ft Desk .....x5284 President’s Office .....x5002 Project Funding Allocation Committee for Students (P-FACS) .....x7352
RRacialised Students’ Collective .....x2348 Recreation Athletics Ctr (RAC) .....x5096 RyeACCESS .....x4504 RyePRIDE .....x2349 Ryerson Commerce Society .....x4217 Ryerson Engineering Students’ Society .....416.340.9400 Ryerson Students’ Union (RSU) .....x5255 RSU President .....x2324 RSU VP Education .....x2318 RSU VP Equity .....x2314 RSU VP Operations .....x2321 RSU VP Student Life & Events .....x2312
Ryerson Free Press .....x7715 Ryersonian, newspaper .....x5323
SSafe House, Ryerson .....416.979.5195 Security emergency Internal Phone .....Dial “80”
Security non emergency .....x5040 Sexual Assault Support Line .....416.260.0100 Sexual Health Peer Educators .....x7396 Student Advocate, RSU .....x2322 Student Ctr .....x2353
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TELEPHONE DIRECTORY Student Fees .....416.979.5015 Student Records .....416.979.5136 Student Services Info .....x5187
TTravelCUTS .....416.977.0441 Tutor Registry .....x7350
UUniversity Advancement .....x5197 Used Book Room .....x5263
W White Wall Review .....x5250 Writing Ctr .....x2892
COMMUNITY RESOURCES Assault (sexual)
Assaulted Women’s Help Line.......... 416.863.0511 (24 Hours) Sexual Assault Care Centre...............416.495.2555 Toronto Rape Crisis Centre.............. 416.597.8808
Childcare
Ryerson Early Learning Centre.........416.979.5338 Toronto Children’s Services...............416.392.5437
Counseling / psychiatric crisis / suicide prevention
Family Services Assoc....................... 416.595.9230 Ryerson Counseing............................. 416.979.5195 Toronto Distress Centre.................... 416.408.4357
Discrimination & harassment
Human Rights Commission............... 416.326.9511 Human Rights Legal Support Ctr.....416.314.6266 Ombudsperson..................................................x7450
Family counseling / services
Children’s Aid Society.......................416.924.4646 Family Services Assoc....................... 416.595.9230 Planned Parenthood............................416.961.0113
Financial services
Ryerson Financial Aid..........................416.979.5113 & Awards Office Social Services/Assistance............... 416.392.2600
Food assistance
Food Link Hunger Hotline................ 416.392.6655 Food Room, RSU...............................................x2334
Health / walk-in clinics
Bay & College.......................................416.929.1900 Choice in Health Clinic...................... 416.975.9300 Hassle Free Clinic............................... 416.922.0566 Health Centre, Ryerson......................416.979.5070 Planned Parenthood............................416.961.0113 Women’s Health..................................416.593.7655 in Women’s Hands
Housing
Federation of Metro Tenants Assoc..... 416.921.9494 Street Helpline (shelters & hostels)..416.392.3777 Landlord/Tenant Board.....................416.645.8080
Legal
Community Legal Aid.........................416.736.5029 Legal Aid Ontario................................416.979.1446
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Trans Services
L.G.B.T.Q. Bashing Line.....................416.392.6877 519 Church St. Community Ctr........ 416.392.6874 Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans Youth Line.....416.962.9688 RyePRIDE.......................................................... x2349 Sherbourne Health..............................416.324.4180
Substance abuse
Addiction Research Info Line.............416.595.6111 Alcoholics Anonymous....................... 416.487.5591
Travel
GO Transit........................................... 416.869.3200 Greyhound.........................................1.800.661.8747 TravelCUTS.......................................... 416.977.0441 Via Rail.............................................. 1.888.842.7245
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