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Vote Jacob Circo
For
Alumni Representative on Toronto Metropolitan University's Board of Governors
for the 2025/2028 term
AND
on Toronto Metropolitan University's Senate or the 2025/2027 term
Voting Period from June 2-16 2025
through the University's Election Site. Voting ends at 4:30pm on June 16th, 2025
Voting is as simply through this link provided in the button above, try your tmu (@torontomu.ca) email or your personal email registered with the University, to login in through the University's voting portal to vote. If the system does not recognize you, You can send an email to [email protected] who will confirm you should be on the voters list (i.e. are alumni) and will add them - it usually takes a day for the list to be updated so the individual can vote the next day. Fore more information, please visit: https://www.torontomu.ca/governors/elections/ and www.torontomu.ca/senate/elections/
About Me
Class of 2021: Bachelor of Urban & Regional Planning
With extensive leadership and community involvement experience, I’m committed to advocating for those I represent. I currently work as an Urban Planner for the Municipality of Clarington and was elected Co-Chair & Treasurer of the School of Urban and Regional Planning Alumni Association Previously, I was Board Chair of the Faculty of Community Services Society (FCSS) at TMU and served as Course Unions Director on the Toronto Metropolitan Students' Union, TMU Student Senator representing FCS, and Executive Director of FCSS during my time as a student. I embrace challenges and follow through on commitments. My goal is to be your voice, bringing your concerns to the decision-makers shaping TMU’s strategic and academic plans. Together, we can make TMU the best it can be for future generations. As an active TMU Alumni, I mentor student leaders and assist them in creating impactful programs and events. I’ve represented students on several University Committees, including the Senate Priorities, Academic Governance & Policy, Academic Standards, and Learning & Teaching Committees. I’m honored to be a recipient of the TMU Dennis Mock Student Leadership Award, and I also have an award named after me with FCSS.
With extensive leadership and community involvement experience, I’m committed to advocating for those I represent. I currently work as an Urban Planner for the Municipality of Clarington and was elected Co-Chair & Treasurer of the School of Urban and Regional Planning Alumni Association Previously, I was Board Chair of the Faculty of Community Services Society (FCSS) at TMU and served as Course Unions Director on the Toronto Metropolitan Students' Union, TMU Student Senator representing FCS, and Executive Director of FCSS during my time as a student. I embrace challenges and follow through on commitments. My goal is to be your voice, bringing your concerns to the decision-makers shaping TMU’s strategic and academic plans. Together, we can make TMU the best it can be for future generations. As an active TMU Alumni, I mentor student leaders and assist them in creating impactful programs and events. I’ve represented students on several University Committees, including the Senate Priorities, Academic Governance & Policy, Academic Standards, and Learning & Teaching Committees. I’m honored to be a recipient of the TMU Dennis Mock Student Leadership Award, and I also have an award named after me with FCSS.
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Why you should elect Jacob Circo?
This question is answered in the following acronym A.E.R.S
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Learn more about my journey at Toronto Metropolitan University:
Action
➢ Advocate for issues that matter to you on the Board of Governors and Senate:
➢Use my social media platforms to inform students on matters that the Board of Governors and Senate. Consult with the TMU Alumni Association
➢ Improving student and Alumni engagement during Board of Governors and Senate elections in establishing an all-candidates election debate for the Student Representative and Alumni positions in Board and Senate elections going forward
➢Reintroduce the TMU Senate Caucus (which existed from 2017-2019) and form the TMU Board of Governors Caucus amongst elected student and Alumni representatives in order to discuss matters on meeting agendas in advance, and come to Board of Governors and Senate meetings as once united voice to raise concerns/questions.
- Students can email me anytime at [email protected] or call with their concerns, I would also make myself available for meeting you to hear your concerns.
- Working with other student leaders and active Alumna on campus to address the issues that are most important to their constituents
- Consulting with the TMU Alumni Association, Toronto Metropolitan Graduate Students Union, Toronto Metropolitan University Students Union, TMAPS 105, and student societies, to advocate on the issues most important their constituents
➢Use my social media platforms to inform students on matters that the Board of Governors and Senate. Consult with the TMU Alumni Association
➢ Improving student and Alumni engagement during Board of Governors and Senate elections in establishing an all-candidates election debate for the Student Representative and Alumni positions in Board and Senate elections going forward
➢Reintroduce the TMU Senate Caucus (which existed from 2017-2019) and form the TMU Board of Governors Caucus amongst elected student and Alumni representatives in order to discuss matters on meeting agendas in advance, and come to Board of Governors and Senate meetings as once united voice to raise concerns/questions.
Source: (Youth Leadership Forum, 2016)
Source: Co-Frosh Organizer of the 2019 Faculty of Community Services Society Frosh (Faculty of Community Services, 2019)
Experience
Collaborative Leadership, Great Communication Skills, Organized, Hard Worker and Experienced Student Leader
I want to bring to life the issues that matter to you. As someone who has served on Toronto Metropolitan University's Senate, served on many University Senate Committees and Boards of not-for profit organizations, I understand how to effectively bring motions for approval. Furthermore, I have a passion for public service and I currently work in the public sector as a public servant in local & provincial government. My experience in student leadership, university administration, and government institutions provides me with the ability to understand the University's governing structure and policies which allows me to actively support students in raising their concerns with Toronto Metropolitan University's Board of Governors and Senate. For a comprehensive overview of my experience, find me on LinkedIn (direct links to my LinkedIn profile are included on the Blue Button and/or LinkedIn button).
Involvement within Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University):
Previous Experience
Commitment I took on while on serving the University's Senate as a Student Representative:
My time on Senate:
Committee work is where most of the work takes place in a University's governing structure. As an active Student Representative in Toronto Metropolitans' Senate, I took the time to learn how the University's governance works, and I got involved in many Senate Committees, so I could be an effective leader for my constituents. Over the course of my time in Senate, I collaborated with my other Senate colleagues (i.e., Student Senators), through the work/mission of the Ryerson Student Senate Caucus to find common ground and come to Senate meetings, as one united voice, when asking questions and presenting feedback on matters before Senate. During my time on Senate, I hosted multiple townhalls for my constituents and co-hosted townhalls with other Senate colleagues and University officials to gather feedback from students on University policies. To address the issue of low voter turnout in Senate elections in previous years I worked with the Secretary of Senate and Ryerson Student Senate Caucus to develop the Senate's first election debate, to encourage more students to be engaged with the elections. An issue that I picked up during my term, was the low student engagement with matters of Senate and a long history of low voter participation in Senate elections.
The idea of election debates for the Student Representative position on Royal Roads Board of Governors, is one thing I would like to propose to the Board of Governors for the next Board election and for future elections. An election debate, would be one idea that could increase interest from students in the election for Royal Roads Board of Governors, it would allow students to get to know all the candidates running and allow for candidates to speak to their campaign points. If elected, I will host virtual townhalls before every Board meeting, to communicate what the Board is working on for the upcoming Board meeting and to allow an opportunity for you to share the issues that matter to you.
Involvement in the Faculty of Community Services Society:
I have a passion for student life and planning events for cross-program initiatives and events for students, which is why I joined the Faculty of Community Services Society (FCSS) during my time as an undergraduate student. I am still supporting the FCSS as an active Alumni and my current role is Board Chairperson. I work with a dedicated team of individuals, from programs representing each of the 9 schools in the Faculty of Community Services, to bring forward a Student-led government that strives to enrich student life and. A Student Society is a regional student body, that all other faculties have at Toronto Metropolitan University, which help students with their academics (through planning skills based workshops for courses with program departments), career development (planning cross-program events, to bring together students from across the 9 schools while meeting professionals in their field), well-being (planning events that improve the health of students) and special project funding (that goes towards supporting students, student groups and student unions in planning their initiatives). The purpose of have a student society is to improve student life, academic advocacy and enhance your educational experience. So far, I have co-planned 25+ cross-program events through my time on the FCSS, such as Frosh, SLC Live, DCC Live, FCSS Meet-N-Greet, Rye Fright Night, FCS Late Night Study Sessions, FCS Lecture Series, pub nights, collaborative events with other Universities, and much more. I also have experience in how student projects are funded through representing students on the Student Initiatives Funds Committee, which gives grants for new student initiatives. Overall, as my record shows, I have experience in representing the entire Faculty on the Committees I have served on and cross-programs I have co-hosted thus far through the FCSS.
My experience in student leadership and student governance over the last 6 years, allows me to effectively advocate for issues that matter to you, if given the opportunity to be your Alumni Representative on Toronto Metropolitan University's Board of Governors and Senate.
I want to bring to life the issues that matter to you. As someone who has served on Toronto Metropolitan University's Senate, served on many University Senate Committees and Boards of not-for profit organizations, I understand how to effectively bring motions for approval. Furthermore, I have a passion for public service and I currently work in the public sector as a public servant in local & provincial government. My experience in student leadership, university administration, and government institutions provides me with the ability to understand the University's governing structure and policies which allows me to actively support students in raising their concerns with Toronto Metropolitan University's Board of Governors and Senate. For a comprehensive overview of my experience, find me on LinkedIn (direct links to my LinkedIn profile are included on the Blue Button and/or LinkedIn button).
Involvement within Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University):
Previous Experience
Commitment I took on while on serving the University's Senate as a Student Representative:
- Former Elected Student Senator representing the Faculty of Community Services (2018-2019)
- Former Committee Member of the Academic Policy Governance and Policy Committee (2018-2019)
- Former Committee Member on the Senate Priorities Committee (2018-2019)
- Former Committee Member on the Academic Standards Committee (2019-2020)
- Former Committee Member on the Senate Appeals Committee (2019-2021)
- Former Committee Member on the Senate Policy 46 (Grading Promotion and Academic Standing) Review Committee (2019-2021)
- Former Committee Member on the Liberal Studies Curriculum Committee (2020-2021)
- Former Committee Member on the Senate Learning & Teaching Committee (2020-2021)
- Former Committee Member on the Kitchen Cabinet Advisory Committee (2019-2020)
- Former Committee Member on the Student Initiatives Fund Committee (2019-2021)
- Former Executive Director of the Faculty of Community Services Society (2019-2021)
- Board Chairperson of the Faculty of Community Services Society (2019-2024)
- Former Elected Vice-President Administration on the Toronto Metropolitan Association of Planning Students (2019-2020)
- Former Elected Course Unions Director on the Board of Directors of the the Toronto Metropolitan University Students' Union (2019-2020)
- Ryerson Student Senate Caucus Chairperson (2018-2019)
- Co-Chair and Treasurer, School of Urban and Regional Planning Alumni Association (2023-Present)
- Co-Chair & Treasurer on the School of Urban and Regional Planning Alumni Association (2023-Present)
My time on Senate:
Committee work is where most of the work takes place in a University's governing structure. As an active Student Representative in Toronto Metropolitans' Senate, I took the time to learn how the University's governance works, and I got involved in many Senate Committees, so I could be an effective leader for my constituents. Over the course of my time in Senate, I collaborated with my other Senate colleagues (i.e., Student Senators), through the work/mission of the Ryerson Student Senate Caucus to find common ground and come to Senate meetings, as one united voice, when asking questions and presenting feedback on matters before Senate. During my time on Senate, I hosted multiple townhalls for my constituents and co-hosted townhalls with other Senate colleagues and University officials to gather feedback from students on University policies. To address the issue of low voter turnout in Senate elections in previous years I worked with the Secretary of Senate and Ryerson Student Senate Caucus to develop the Senate's first election debate, to encourage more students to be engaged with the elections. An issue that I picked up during my term, was the low student engagement with matters of Senate and a long history of low voter participation in Senate elections.
The idea of election debates for the Student Representative position on Royal Roads Board of Governors, is one thing I would like to propose to the Board of Governors for the next Board election and for future elections. An election debate, would be one idea that could increase interest from students in the election for Royal Roads Board of Governors, it would allow students to get to know all the candidates running and allow for candidates to speak to their campaign points. If elected, I will host virtual townhalls before every Board meeting, to communicate what the Board is working on for the upcoming Board meeting and to allow an opportunity for you to share the issues that matter to you.
Involvement in the Faculty of Community Services Society:
I have a passion for student life and planning events for cross-program initiatives and events for students, which is why I joined the Faculty of Community Services Society (FCSS) during my time as an undergraduate student. I am still supporting the FCSS as an active Alumni and my current role is Board Chairperson. I work with a dedicated team of individuals, from programs representing each of the 9 schools in the Faculty of Community Services, to bring forward a Student-led government that strives to enrich student life and. A Student Society is a regional student body, that all other faculties have at Toronto Metropolitan University, which help students with their academics (through planning skills based workshops for courses with program departments), career development (planning cross-program events, to bring together students from across the 9 schools while meeting professionals in their field), well-being (planning events that improve the health of students) and special project funding (that goes towards supporting students, student groups and student unions in planning their initiatives). The purpose of have a student society is to improve student life, academic advocacy and enhance your educational experience. So far, I have co-planned 25+ cross-program events through my time on the FCSS, such as Frosh, SLC Live, DCC Live, FCSS Meet-N-Greet, Rye Fright Night, FCS Late Night Study Sessions, FCS Lecture Series, pub nights, collaborative events with other Universities, and much more. I also have experience in how student projects are funded through representing students on the Student Initiatives Funds Committee, which gives grants for new student initiatives. Overall, as my record shows, I have experience in representing the entire Faculty on the Committees I have served on and cross-programs I have co-hosted thus far through the FCSS.
My experience in student leadership and student governance over the last 6 years, allows me to effectively advocate for issues that matter to you, if given the opportunity to be your Alumni Representative on Toronto Metropolitan University's Board of Governors and Senate.
An award in my name, the "Jacob Circo Student-In-Action Award," was created by the Faculty of Community Services Students Society following my time with serving the organization. This monetary award is given to FCS undergraduate students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to enhancing student life and engagement within the Faculty of Community Services.
In April 2021, I was the recipient of the Dennis Mock Student Leadership Award, which recognizes my volunteer activities that have had a positive impact on others, and on the University as a whole. The award also recognizes my commitment to the improvement of student life.
Source: (Youth Leadership Forum, 2016)
Standing alongside Committee Members of the Student Initiatives Fund Committee, Student Life Division in the Office of Vice-Provost Students at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University) (2020)
Represent
Jacob is here to represent you and advocate for you on the Board of Governors. Whether it be a funding issue, tuition/fees students pay, the University's budget, academic-related, student life, or advocating for social justice; Jacob is here to advocate for you.
Standing alongside other Student Senators representing the different Faculty's of the University, alongside the President & Vice-Chancellor, and Secretary of Senate at Toronto Metropolitan University during the last Senate meeting of the 2018/2019 academic year
Serving
In serving you, I am willing to meet with you anytime you would like discuss an issue that matters. I am here for you and willing to meet anytime, to serve you. Please feel free to email me at [email protected].
Source: City Building Expo (RAPS, 2018)
Source: Frosh Leader at Faculty of Community Services Society Frosh (FCS, 2018)
FCSS Lecture Series, was the Moderator of the Public v Private Panel Discussion, Source: (Faculty of Community Services Society, 2020)
Co-Planning the 2nd Annual Faculty of Community Services Society DCC Live Event on January 14, 2023
Jacob Circo is a hard worker and will work to the best of his abilities to serve you! Here are Honourary Rewards given to Jacob Circo for his contributions to his community!
