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Student Leaders

Academic Mentors

Academic Mentors (AMs) are upper year student leaders in Arts & Science. They are dedicated to supporting the academic success of first year students in Arts & Science by running helpful programs, hosting monthly study sessions, and by advising and referring students to resources on campus.

Programs that the AMs run are designed to help first year students explore new resources or ideas, interact with faculty or staff as helpful networking opportunities, build transferable skills that can aid in finding summer work, and generally link students to helpful resources that can be used in upper years. Examples include workshops and sessions on cover letter/resume skills, goal setting, and utilizing academic advising and other offices on campus to support success.

AMs work closely with the Engineering Programming Ambassadors (EPAs), the Residence Life Coordinator, and the Assistant Dean, Residence Life.

The AMs this year are:

  • Details coming soon!

Engineering Programming Ambassadors

Engineering Programming Ambassadors (EPAs) are enthusiastic and approachable peer leaders who represent the Engineering community at Chestnut Residence. EPAs support students in the Engineering Science, Core 8, and TrackOne programs by designing and delivering impactful programs that ease student transition and aid in academic success. Their role is to help fellow Engineering students transition to University and Engineering life.   

The EPAs this year are:

  • Details coming soon!

Floor Council

Run for student government! Every year, two students are elected on each floor to be the Floor President and Social Coordinator. All students living on the floor are eligible to run for positions and participate in events. Floor Councils run events on the floor and work alongside the Chestnut Residence Council and the Floor Don.

Elections will be held in October!

For more information, contact the.chestnut.residence.council@gmail.com

Residence Council

The Chestnut Residence Council (CRC) is a Student governing body that plans social, athletic and community events and organizes:

  • The annual Chestnut semi-formal
  • Coffee houses and open mic nights
  • Ski and snowboarding trips
  • They purchase equipment including the PS4, music instruments, board games etc.
  • Intramural sports tournaments and much more!

Each floor has representatives on the council along with executive members. For more information, contact chestnut.life@utoronto.ca or the.chestnut.residence.council@gmail.com


2023-24 Residence Council Members

TBD

President

TBD

VP Social

TBD

VP Finance

Khadija Nebil Mohammed

VP Internal

TBD

VP External

Oluwatoniloba (Toni) Edun

VP Communications

TBD

VP Athletics

CRC ROLES + DESCRIPTIONS

PRESIDENT

The President promotes community engagement, encourages student leadership, and is responsible for all operations of the Chestnut Residence Council.

Some specific aspects of the role are to

  • Coordinate and oversee all Council activities and facilitate communication between Council members.
  • Schedule Council and Executive meetings, and chair Executive meetings.
  • Act as a signing authority for Council funds.
  • Provide support and guidance to the Executive and Floor Representatives.
  • Act as liaison between the Residence Office and the Council.
  • Sit on the Residence Affairs committee and relay relevant information at council meetings.

Take a lead on hiring the Council Speaker and Secretary

VICE-PRESIDENT FINANCE

The Vice-President Finance manages the Council’s finances.

Some specific aspects of the role are to:

  • Manage the Council’s financial accounts, and maintain accurate records of all Council expenditures.
  • Prepare and present to Council the annual
  • Act as a signing authority for Council funds.
  • Make all arrangements for the audit of the Council’s finances to the internal auditor of the University by the end of the school year.
  • Perform the duties of the President in their absence.
VICE-PRESIDENT SOCIAL

The Vice-President Social organizes social events and promotes community engagement.

Some specific aspects of the role are to:

  • Organize residence-wide social events and promote residence spirit.
  • Act as a signing authority for Council funds.
VICE-PRESIDENT INTERNAL

The Vice-President Internal maintain CRC equipment, and sits on the Residence Affairs Committee.

Some specific aspects of the role are to:

  • Act as a liaison between Chestnut staff and residents
  • Maintain CRC equipment including
  • Sit on the Residence Affairs committee and relay relevant information at council meetings
VICE-PRESIDENT EXTERNAL

The Vice-President Internal maintain CRC equipment, and sits on the Residence Affairs Committee.

Some specific aspects of the role are to:

  • Act as a liaison between Chestnut staff and residents
  • Maintain CRC equipment including
  • Sit on the Residence Affairs committee and relay relevant information at council meetings
VICE-PRESIDENT COMMUNICATIONS

The Vice-President Communications promotes and communicates all CRC business to students.

Some specific aspects of the role are to:

  • Promote and communicate Council events throughout the Residence.
  • Oversee Council’s bulletin boards, and promote events on social media and other outlets
  • Maintain and oversee the operation of the Council Office, in cooperation with the President.
VICE-PRESIDENT ATHLETICS

The Vice-President Athletics registers intramural sports teams and organizes sporting events.

Some specific aspects of the role are to:

  • Promote physical activity and fitness within the Residence.
  • Organize and register Chestnut Residence male, female and co-ed sports teams in intramural competition.
  • Organize Residence sporting events, activities and trips.

Group of students having fun outside

Urban Crew

The Urban Crew is involved in the day-to-day operation of Urban Lounge, Chestnut Residence’s large, multi-use student space. Urban Crew members are responsible for a three-hour shift once a week where they help maintain a friendly and welcoming atmosphere in Urban Lounge.  They also help students use the AV equipment to watch movies, TV, or play video games as well as sign-out equipment for playing pool, table tennis, Foosball, video games and board games.

Chestnut Residence Council (CRC)

The Chestnut Residence Council (CRC) is a Student governing body that plans social, athletic and community events and organizes:

  • The annual Chestnut semi-formal
  • Coffee houses and open mic nights
  • Ski and snowboarding trips
  • They purchase equipment including the PS4, music instruments, board games etc.
  • Intramural sports tournaments and much more!

Each floor has representatives on the council along with executive members. For more information, contact chestnut.life@utoronto.ca or the.chestnut.residence.council@gmail.com


2023-24 Residence Council Members

TBD

President

TBD

VP Social

TBD

VP Finance

Khadija Nebil Mohammed

VP Internal

TBD

VP External

Oluwatoniloba (Toni) Edun

VP Communications

TBD

VP Athletics


CRC ROLES + DESCRIPTIONS

PRESIDENT

The President promotes community engagement, encourages student leadership, and is responsible for all operations of the Chestnut Residence Council.

Some specific aspects of the role are to

  • Coordinate and oversee all Council activities and facilitate communication between Council members.
  • Schedule Council and Executive meetings, and chair Executive meetings.
  • Act as a signing authority for Council funds.
  • Provide support and guidance to the Executive and Floor Representatives.
  • Act as liaison between the Residence Office and the Council.
  • Sit on the Residence Affairs committee and relay relevant information at council meetings.

Take a lead on hiring the Council Speaker and Secretary

VICE-PRESIDENT FINANCE

The Vice-President Finance manages the Council’s finances.

Some specific aspects of the role are to:

  • Manage the Council’s financial accounts, and maintain accurate records of all Council expenditures.
  • Prepare and present to Council the annual
  • Act as a signing authority for Council funds.
  • Make all arrangements for the audit of the Council’s finances to the internal auditor of the University by the end of the school year.
  • Perform the duties of the President in their absence.
VICE-PRESIDENT SOCIAL

The Vice-President Social organizes social events and promotes community engagement.

Some specific aspects of the role are to:

  • Organize residence-wide social events and promote residence spirit.
  • Act as a signing authority for Council funds.
VICE-PRESIDENT INTERNAL

The Vice-President Internal maintain CRC equipment, and sits on the Residence Affairs Committee.

Some specific aspects of the role are to:

  • Act as a liaison between Chestnut staff and residents
  • Maintain CRC equipment including
  • Sit on the Residence Affairs committee and relay relevant information at council meetings
VICE-PRESIDENT EXTERNAL

The Vice-President Internal maintain CRC equipment, and sits on the Residence Affairs Committee.

Some specific aspects of the role are to:

  • Act as a liaison between Chestnut staff and residents
  • Maintain CRC equipment including
  • Sit on the Residence Affairs committee and relay relevant information at council meetings
VICE-PRESIDENT COMMUNICATIONS

The Vice-President Communications promotes and communicates all CRC business to students.

Some specific aspects of the role are to:

  • Promote and communicate Council events throughout the Residence.
  • Oversee Council’s bulletin boards, and promote events on social media and other outlets
  • Maintain and oversee the operation of the Council Office, in cooperation with the President.
VICE-PRESIDENT ATHLETICS

The Vice-President Athletics registers intramural sports teams and organizes sporting events.

Some specific aspects of the role are to:

  • Promote physical activity and fitness within the Residence.
  • Organize and register Chestnut Residence male, female and co-ed sports teams in intramural competition.
  • Organize Residence sporting events, activities and trips.

Group of students having fun outside

Urban Crew

The Urban Crew is involved in the day-to-day operation of Urban Lounge, Chestnut Residence’s large, multi-use student space. Urban Crew members are responsible for a three-hour shift once a week where they help maintain a friendly and welcoming atmosphere in Urban Lounge.  They also help students use the AV equipment to watch movies, TV, or play video games as well as sign-out equipment for playing pool, table tennis, Foosball, video games and board games.

Residence Affairs Committee

The purpose of the Residence Affairs Committee (RAC) is to review issues that are brought to the committee by the residence community. The Residence Affairs Committee may make recommendations and provide advice on:

  • The Co-Curricular Record (CCR)
  • The Chestnut Tree and related food operations;
  • Use of the Residence’s physical facilities for student use;
  • Communications;
  • Policies relating to student issues;
  • Funding requests (where applicable); and
  • Any other matters directed to it by the Chestnut Board

The Residence Affairs Committee shall meet twice per term or more depending on the issues that arise. For more information to attend the next RAC meeting please contact the committee via email: chestnut.life@utoronto.ca

Membership 

The Residence Affairs Committee consists of:

  • The Building Manager
  • The Dean of Residence
  • At least one other staff member of the Residence Office
  • The Chestnut Residence Council President or a designate
  • At least one other Chestnut staff member
  • Current residents of Chestnut Residence
  • 2 Residence Dons

Upcoming Meetings:

Dates coming soon!

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New Ideas?

Do you have a new idea or initiative for the building or the Chestnut Residence community? Did you know that special funding may be available via RAC. Please fill out the funding request form below and share your idea with RAC members.