Update:
Jacob is running for re-election for the 2019/2020 academic year!
Election Results: 2018/2019
Jacob Circo won with 78 votes out of the 119 students who voted.
Jacob's term starts in July 2018!
See the link below to view the full results:
ryersonian.ca/new-student-senators-chosen/
About Me
Jacob Circo
Current Year of Study: 2
Program: Urban and Regional Planning-Faculty of Community Services
Program: Disaster Emergency Management- Raymond G. Chang School
University is a transition for everyone into the professional world; even for me. As students, we learn to be self-advocates for ourselves and learn to manage everything such as our time management and our course work. It is a learning experience for everyone, especially, as we transition into the professional world. As a student in Urban Planning, I am empowered to make a difference in my community and city, and I would like to do the same for you in Ryerson's Senate. I have a plentiful amount of experience in community service and helping others. For instance, I have over 1, 000 hours in community service from doing various things in my community. I am also the recipient of the Lieutenant Governor's Community Volunteer Award and the Ontario Principal Award for Student Leadership. At Ryerson, I am currently serving as the Student Senator for the Faculty of Community Services, and I am a Committee member on the Senate Priorities Committee, Academic Governance and Policy Committee and Academic Standards Committee. In my program, I have been a general volunteer for my course union, the Ryerson Association of Planning Students and recently became the Vice-President-Administration for the 2019/2020 council. This past year, I have been working with other Student Senators in bettering communication to students. For example, we were able to get [email protected], to allow for students to reach out to their representative. A current initiative I am working on right now in Senate is developing an infographic that works to break down the role of a Student Senator in serving you. If given the chance to be your representative for a second term, it would be my highest priority to help you along your transition, improve communication on matters pertaining to Senate and fighting for your voice on Ryerson's Senate. For a full list of my experiences, I encourage you visit my site: http://www.jacobcirco.ca/experiences
To see my full platform, please visit my page on this site. My platform takes the following acronym: E. A. R. S
Program: Urban and Regional Planning-Faculty of Community Services
Program: Disaster Emergency Management- Raymond G. Chang School
University is a transition for everyone into the professional world; even for me. As students, we learn to be self-advocates for ourselves and learn to manage everything such as our time management and our course work. It is a learning experience for everyone, especially, as we transition into the professional world. As a student in Urban Planning, I am empowered to make a difference in my community and city, and I would like to do the same for you in Ryerson's Senate. I have a plentiful amount of experience in community service and helping others. For instance, I have over 1, 000 hours in community service from doing various things in my community. I am also the recipient of the Lieutenant Governor's Community Volunteer Award and the Ontario Principal Award for Student Leadership. At Ryerson, I am currently serving as the Student Senator for the Faculty of Community Services, and I am a Committee member on the Senate Priorities Committee, Academic Governance and Policy Committee and Academic Standards Committee. In my program, I have been a general volunteer for my course union, the Ryerson Association of Planning Students and recently became the Vice-President-Administration for the 2019/2020 council. This past year, I have been working with other Student Senators in bettering communication to students. For example, we were able to get [email protected], to allow for students to reach out to their representative. A current initiative I am working on right now in Senate is developing an infographic that works to break down the role of a Student Senator in serving you. If given the chance to be your representative for a second term, it would be my highest priority to help you along your transition, improve communication on matters pertaining to Senate and fighting for your voice on Ryerson's Senate. For a full list of my experiences, I encourage you visit my site: http://www.jacobcirco.ca/experiences
To see my full platform, please visit my page on this site. My platform takes the following acronym: E. A. R. S
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Why you should elect Jacob Circo?
This question is answered in the following acronym E.A.R.S
Full Platform: E. A. R. S
Experience
acob has over 1,000 hours in community service. From his outstanding commitment to being involved in his community, Jacob was the recipient of the Lieutenant Governor's Community Volunteer Award and the Ontario Principal's Award for Student Leadership. Jacob is all about helping others and working with others to bring change. For instance, at his former High School, Jacob advocated for mental health awareness and better mental health support for students. To address this, Jacob teamed up with Jack.org, an advocate for mental health in young people, and put together an Advisory Committee of 12 students to strategize ideas for improving mental wellness. Additionally, to improve recommendations in tackling mental health, the Committee reached out to York University's Nursing Program, Toronto Public Health and SHIP Davenport. Therefore, Jacob's work on the Advisory Committee shows that he listens to others and works with others to establish change.
Currently, Jacob is serving as the Student Senator representing the Faculty of Community Services on Ryerson's Senate. Ryerson's Senate governs all academic matters including the content and quality of all programs, the standards to admissions into the university, appeals, and the qualifications for obtaining degrees, diplomas, and certificates. In addition to his role on Senate, he is a Committee Member on the Senate Priorities Committee, Academic Governance and Policy Committee and Academic Standards Committee. Prior to going Senate, Jacob was aware of the issue of low voter turnont in Senate elections as well as knowledge on the role Senate plays in students academic experience. To address this issue this academic year, Jacob has been actively working on developing visual aids to help students understand the academic governing structure and the role student senators play in representing them on Senate. If elected for a second term, Jacob wishes to continue improving communication to students on matters relating to Senate like town halls. As a start, Jacob worked the other Student Senators (2018/2019) to establish the [email protected] email address. For the next academic year (2019/2020), Jacob would like to enhance outreach on social media of matters relating to Senate. to improve student engagement in the academic processes at Ryerson.
In January 2019, Jacob became a member of the Academic Standards Committee (ASC). The ASC is a standing committee of Senate, which meets every week to review individual courses and programs. The ASC's review and recommendation of any changes to courses and programs are brought forward to Senate to final approval. On the Academic Standards Committee, Jacob participates in engaging with faculty and staff on enhancing the learning experience in various programs. Overall, Jacob has experience with joining other professionals in reviewing course outlines, grading variations and the student experience within courses and programs. If elected for a second
In his program, Jacob volunteered with numerous events put on by the Ryerson Association of Planning Students (RAPS). Next year, Jacob will be the Vice-President-Administration on RAPS. As you have read, Jacob is passionate about helping others and improving the quality of students transition at Ryerson into the professional world.
For a list of all Jacob's experiences, please visit: http://www.jacobcirco.ca/experiences.html
Currently, Jacob is serving as the Student Senator representing the Faculty of Community Services on Ryerson's Senate. Ryerson's Senate governs all academic matters including the content and quality of all programs, the standards to admissions into the university, appeals, and the qualifications for obtaining degrees, diplomas, and certificates. In addition to his role on Senate, he is a Committee Member on the Senate Priorities Committee, Academic Governance and Policy Committee and Academic Standards Committee. Prior to going Senate, Jacob was aware of the issue of low voter turnont in Senate elections as well as knowledge on the role Senate plays in students academic experience. To address this issue this academic year, Jacob has been actively working on developing visual aids to help students understand the academic governing structure and the role student senators play in representing them on Senate. If elected for a second term, Jacob wishes to continue improving communication to students on matters relating to Senate like town halls. As a start, Jacob worked the other Student Senators (2018/2019) to establish the [email protected] email address. For the next academic year (2019/2020), Jacob would like to enhance outreach on social media of matters relating to Senate. to improve student engagement in the academic processes at Ryerson.
In January 2019, Jacob became a member of the Academic Standards Committee (ASC). The ASC is a standing committee of Senate, which meets every week to review individual courses and programs. The ASC's review and recommendation of any changes to courses and programs are brought forward to Senate to final approval. On the Academic Standards Committee, Jacob participates in engaging with faculty and staff on enhancing the learning experience in various programs. Overall, Jacob has experience with joining other professionals in reviewing course outlines, grading variations and the student experience within courses and programs. If elected for a second
In his program, Jacob volunteered with numerous events put on by the Ryerson Association of Planning Students (RAPS). Next year, Jacob will be the Vice-President-Administration on RAPS. As you have read, Jacob is passionate about helping others and improving the quality of students transition at Ryerson into the professional world.
For a list of all Jacob's experiences, please visit: http://www.jacobcirco.ca/experiences.html
Source: (Youth Leadership Forum, 2016).
Action
➢ Establish an FCS Academic Liaison Committee having FCS Course Unions, FCS RSU Representatives, FCS Senator and At-Large Senators in one committee to address academic matters facing FCS.
➢ Advocating for a webpage on the Senate website that makes it easier for students in knowing their representatives (i.e. headshots of representatives).
➢ Developing helpful material like through infographics to aid in breaking down the academic governing structure of Ryerson and explaining the role in which Student Senators can assist in serving students.
➢ Supporting and advocating for the transition of the different application processes like appeals and medical notes to run through an online portal in my.ryerson.ca versus hard copy submissions.
➢ Advocating for more distance education offerings (online courses) for liberals and professionally related courses for students.
- Other student societies have academic committees, however, FCS does not. Therefore, I would work with other FCS-related groups to establish an FCS focused academic committee.
➢ Advocating for a webpage on the Senate website that makes it easier for students in knowing their representatives (i.e. headshots of representatives).
➢ Developing helpful material like through infographics to aid in breaking down the academic governing structure of Ryerson and explaining the role in which Student Senators can assist in serving students.
➢ Supporting and advocating for the transition of the different application processes like appeals and medical notes to run through an online portal in my.ryerson.ca versus hard copy submissions.
➢ Advocating for more distance education offerings (online courses) for liberals and professionally related courses for students.
Source: (Youth Leadership Forum, 2016).
Represent
Jacob is here to represent you and advocate for your voice on the Senate. Whether it's needing funding for a project or advocating for social justice; Jacob is here to advocate for you.
Areas Jacob can help you with:
Appeals:
Sometimes we make mistakes or have valid reasons for the outcome of our school performance and academics. Jacob is here to help you through the process of applying for appeals and representing you throughout the whole process.
Social Justice:
If you see injustice on campus, Jacob is here to fight for you and advocate for your concerns in the Senate.
Funding:
Need funding for a project? There are many bursaries and financial opportunities across campus to fund your school project. Jacob will work with you to connect you to those financial opportunities.
Proposals, Includes ideas for new minors/courses/programs at Ryerson University:
Have an idea or something you want to see done on campus? Bring your proposals to Jacob and Jacob will advocate on your behalf in the Senate. The Senate also has the power to develop new courses, minors and programs at Ryerson. Therefore, if you desire for their to be a particular course/minor/program at Ryerson, especially for the Faculty of Community Services, than bring your idea to Jacob and he will advocate on your behalf in the Senate.
Areas Jacob can help you with:
Appeals:
Sometimes we make mistakes or have valid reasons for the outcome of our school performance and academics. Jacob is here to help you through the process of applying for appeals and representing you throughout the whole process.
Social Justice:
If you see injustice on campus, Jacob is here to fight for you and advocate for your concerns in the Senate.
Funding:
Need funding for a project? There are many bursaries and financial opportunities across campus to fund your school project. Jacob will work with you to connect you to those financial opportunities.
Proposals, Includes ideas for new minors/courses/programs at Ryerson University:
Have an idea or something you want to see done on campus? Bring your proposals to Jacob and Jacob will advocate on your behalf in the Senate. The Senate also has the power to develop new courses, minors and programs at Ryerson. Therefore, if you desire for their to be a particular course/minor/program at Ryerson, especially for the Faculty of Community Services, than bring your idea to Jacob and he will advocate on your behalf in the Senate.
Service
In serving you, Jacob is willing to meet with you anytime you would like discuss an academic issue. Jacob is here for you and willing to give up his time, during the week, to serve you. Please feel free to email me at [email protected].
Source: City Building Expo (RAPS, 2018).
Jacob Circo is a hard worker and will work to the best of his abilities to serve you! Jacob Circo currently has over 1,000 community service volunteer hours! Here are Honourary Rewards given to Jacob Circo for his contributions to his community!
