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Class Representatives

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About the Class Rep Program

Class Representatives are volunteer students who voice their opinions and concerns in all areas of the Student Union and College affairs. Class representatives actively participate by sitting in on meetings, attending the Annual General Meeting, class rep meet and greets and expanding their skills in leadership workshops.

Class Reps that participate in 10 or more pre-approved hours will qualify to add to their Co-Curricular Record (CCR). For more information on how to create and add to your CCR, visit our Co-Curricular Record page.

Class Rep Sign-up Form

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Class Rep Expectations

Download a PDF version of the Class Rep Expections.

Title: Class Representative

FSU Representative/Program Leader: Advocacy and Communications Coordinator

Summary

The Class Representative Program is made up of student volunteers who advocate for their peers and express their opinions, suggestions, and concerns in various aspects of the Fanshawe Student Union and College matters.

There is no limit to the number of Class Representatives from any program. Any full-time Fanshawe College student who wishes to become a Class Representative may register to be one.

Position Expectations

Class Representatives will help the Fanshawe Student Union by collecting opinions and concerns from students, following up and acting on these concerns, as well as providing important information to students within their respective programs. Skills learned from being a Class Representative include, but are not limited to: giving and receiving feedback, advocacy, oral/written communication skills, presentation skills, problem-solving, conflict management, and leadership skills.

The minimum time commitment is one to two hours per month to attend meetings held by the Fanshawe Student Union, plus additional time to communicate with students (and professors) in their classes, courses, and/or program and completing monthly reports regarding these communications. Additional commitments include attendance at Fanshawe Student Union meetings (e.g., Orientation, Class Rep Meet & Greet) and Fanshawe Student Union and Fanshawe College events.

As a Class Representative, volunteering for 10 approved hours will grant eligibility for Fanshawe’s volunteer transcript, the Co-Curricular Record. Additional recognitions within the class representative program include “Class Rep of the Month” and ”Class Rep of the Year”, which are awarded on proven effort and engagement.

Core Competencies

  • Communication and Active Listening
  • Accountability and Dependability
  • Ethics, Integrity and Empathy
  • Team Work and Problem-solving
  • Time Management and Flexibility

Tasks

  • Attend the Orientation training provided by the Fanshawe Student Union in order to begin acting as a Class Representative
  • Collect opinions and concerns from students in their respective programs, including College and FSU affairs, whether academic-related or not
  • Assist classmates with program-related information, courses, and professors
  • Attend meetings held by the Fanshawe Student Union and voice student concerns
  • Relay important Fanshawe Student Union and College information to classmates (e.g. events and services)
  • Attend specific events facilitated by the Fanshawe Student Union (e.g. Class Rep meetings, Meet and Greet(s), etc.)
  • Study the services provided by Fanshawe Student Union (available at www.fsu.ca) and clarify details/ask questions as needed
  • Work collaboratively with and follow directions from the Fanshawe Student Union
  • Commit to a monthly timeline
  • Other duties as required or assigned

Requirements

  • Full-time registered Fanshawe College student
  • Attend Fanshawe Student Union class representative orientation
  • Respect confidentiality
  • Familiarity with the Fanshawe Student Union is an asset
  • Reliability & Creativity
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Good organization and accurate record-keeping skills
  • Maturity and responsible decision-making skills
  • Willingness to take initiative and ability to multi-task
  • Ability to work in a team environment

Contact Information

For questions or concerns, please email fsuclassreps@nullfanshawec.ca

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