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Chestnut Residence Council

The Chestnut Residence Council (CRC) is a student governing body that plans social, athletic and community events, and represents the student voice on various committees.   

Being involved in student government is a great way to get the most out of your Chestnut experience, help build a joyful student community, and gain valuable work experience for your resume.

Chestnut Residence Council is a student-run organization that operates autonomously from Chestnut Residence. 

There are two ways to get involved

Fall

Run to be Floor President or Floor Social Representative

The elections for these roles happen in the fall of the academic year in which the position will be held (e.g. elections in September or October 2024 are for the 2024 – 25 academic year).

Being a floor representative is a great entry way into student politics and a relatively low time commitment. The main responsibilities are attending monthly council meetings, supporting the executive in events, and supporting your Don with floor events 

spring

Run to be on the Executive

Elections for these roles happen in the spring the year before the position will be held (e.g. elections in March 2024 are for the 2024-2025 academic year).

Anyone can run, even if you have no prior experience in student government, but these roles have a higher time commitment. A description of the executive roles can be found below

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2023-24 Residence Council Members

Young Mo Lee

President

Frances Cudjoe

VP Social

Omina Nematova

VP Internal

Tony Maroun

VP External

Oluwatoniloba (Toni) Edun

VP Communications

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Executive Roles and Descriptions

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

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.

The Vice President External promotes charitable events and act as a liaison between the CRC and external groups.

Some specific aspects of the role are to:

    • Provide information about student volunteer opportunities.

    • Educate residents about the various holidays and traditions celebrated by their follow residents, in coordination with the Residence Office.

    • Represent the Chestnut Residence Council on various committees and activities such as the Students’ Administrative Council, faculty student organizations, and the University administration.

    • Assist students seeking to establish new U of T-wide clubs

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.

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.

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

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