2. Class Representative Training

3. What is a Class Rep?
A link between your classmates, your school of study, services and the Students’ Association

4. Class Representatives are…
Leaders & Advocates
Agents of positive change
A point of contact for the students with problems
A source of confidential feedback to your school of study and the Students’ Association
A representation of the opinions of your entire class, not just your own

5. Class Representatives
Academic and Program concerns and feedback
Program Council
Student Experience
Class Rep Meetings

6. Program Councils
Program Council meetings are where class reps, faculty, and academic admin’s discuss topics related to your program of study
Minimum of one (1) meeting per term
Program Council meetings will be called by the Academic Chair

7. Class Rep Meetings
The Students’ Association hosts Class Rep Meetings throughout the year to gather feedback and ideas from Class reps on the Student Experience
Get to know the Board of Directors and other Class Representatives
Participation in meetings is the most effective way to have your voice heard

8. Your Responsibilities
Attend Class Rep Training, Meetings and Program Councils
Be visible and available to all your classmates
Maintain a respectful relationship with all staff
Actively seek feedback and gather input
Raise student issues
Keep your class informed of action you’ve taken to address concerns

9. Do’s and Don’t’s Do
Ask your professor if you can use a few minutes in class to introduce yourself and explain how students can contact you
Respect confidentiality of your classmates
Listen and communicate
Talk to the SA! You as Class Reps have an express line

10. Do’s and Don’t’s Don’t
Be a counsellor. Class Reps do not address personal issues
Be the enforcer. All staff issues should be elevated to the Academic Chair
Get caught up trying to fix isolated issues
Neglect your classmates
Represent quietly

11. Class Representative Process
Make yourself visible and approachable
Identify issues
Gather feedback from your classmates
Establish who to direct your issue to
Bring your issue forward at a Program Council or Class Rep Meeting

12. 2017-2018 Board of Directors Priorities
An Algonquin College community that prioritizes the health, safety and wellbeing of it’s members
Technology as a facilitator, rather than a barrier, for learning
A college that fulfills its demand for available and appropriate study spaces across all campuses
Safe and affordable housing for all students
Algonquin students as active and responsible citizens of the community

13. The SPACE and How to sign up
An online portal for better communication between the Board of Directors and Class Reps
To keep you informed of everything SA related
Check your for the sign up invitation or click here

14. What’s on The SPACE?
Information about Students’ Association Events, Clubs and Communities, and more
Find other Class Reps, SA Directors, Clubs leaders, and more
Communication about any issues, allowing other members to comment and provide fast feedback
Retrieve documents that will help you succeed in your role

15. Find us on Social Media! AlgonquinSA.com
Don’t forget to follow us on facebook, instagram, twitter and snapchat to keep up to date with everything about the SA. If you have any other questions feel free to visit the SA booth at the tradeshow later today.
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