February 2012 Dean’s Office Newsletter
February 13, 2012
Dean’s Office February 2012 Newsletter
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. WCSA and the Dean’s Office are hiring
2. Community Outreach Program at Woodsworth College
3. 2012-13 Donship Positions at Woodsworth College Residence
4. Subject POST Information Sessions
5. Apply to be a First-Year Learning Communities (FLC) Peer Mentor or Assistant Peer Mentor
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WCSA and the Dean’s Office are hiring
Are you a dedicated Woodsworth student? Do you have a passion for your college? Did you love Frosh week? Think you can make it better? Then one of the positions below may be for you!
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Orientation Coordinator (Two positions available)
An Orientation Coordinator (OC) works closely with the WCSA Vice President of Social Affairs and two WOLF Coordinators to plan, coordinate and oversee Woodsworth’s annual Orientation week. The primary purpose of Orientation week is to help acclimatize incoming students to University life in Toronto. It gives them the opportunity to meet with their peers in a friendly environment and engages them through a series of social and academic activities.
There are two OC positions available, and although you may apply alone, we encourage that you submit a cohesive application with a partner. These positions are paid and require a flexible schedule during the summer months.
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WOLF Coordinator (Two positions available)
The WOLF coordinators plan, coordinate, oversee and evaluate the academic portions of the Woodsworth Orientation Week. They do this working closely with the WCSA Vice President of Social Affairs, two Orientation Coordinators (OC’s), and the Office of the Dean of Students. The primary purpose of the Orientation week is to help acclimatize incoming students to University life. It gives them the opportunity to meet with their peers in a friendly environment and engages them through a series of social and academic activities.
The Wolf Coordinators will be responsible for planning and implementing programming for Wolf aspects of Orientation. This programming will encompass all aspects of student life including, but not limited to, academic success information, campus life information, and health and wellness information. Information will be tailored to our incoming class.
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For a more detailed job description for both of these positions and to apply, please go to www.mywcsa.com.
Applications are due at 5pm on 17 February 2012.
If you have any questions feel free to contact Johnathan Warda at vp.social@mywcsa.com
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Community Outreach Program at Woodsworth College
Hello Woodsworth students!
Before jumping into midterm season, why don't you consider
volunteering with one of our community partners? They are always
looking for volunteers to help out, whether it be a one time thing or
on an on-going basis. Toronto Youth Development (TYD) currently has a
position available as a volunteer Junior Multimedia Specialist. This
position includes assisting in helping to improve current TYD programs
by implementing graphic design and video editing aspects. If
interested in applying, contact the Dean’s Office at dean.woodsworth@utoronto.ca
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Woodsworth College Residence?2012-13 Donship Positions
Woodsworth College Residence is seeking candidates to join our Residence Don team. The Residence Dons act as a resource and are responsible for community development, social/educational programming, crisis intervention, referrals, policy enforcement, and the overall well-being of the residents. As a live-in role, Residence Dons receive a remuneration that includes a Don Suite in the residence building, as well as a monthly stipend.
Eligible applicants must be full-time upper year students who have demonstrated both academic leadership and involvement in the university and surrounding communities.
For application materials and information, go to: www.wdw.utoronto.ca/residence. The deadline for applications is Friday, February 17th at 12pm.
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Subject POST Information Sessions
oodsworth is holding information sessions to discuss selecting your programs; strategies to get back on track if you do not qualify for the program you want; the application process; the overall degree requirements, and to answer your questions:
Wed March 7, 3:00-4:00 p.m. in WW111 (Kruger Commons)
Tues March 13, 5:00-6:00 p.m. in Waters Lounge (WDW Rez)
Fri March 23, 11:00-12 noon in WW111 (Kruger Commons)
Thurs March 29, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Waters Lounge (WDW Rez)
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Apply to be a First-Year Learning Communities (FLC) Peer Mentor or Assistant Peer Mentor
Do you want to...
- Develop your leadership skills?
- Be a role model for first-year students?
- Share your knowledge and experiences with others?
- Build a community within U of T?
FLC is a great way for upper-year students to not only enhance their leadership skills, but to also share their knowledge and experience to incoming students. Peer Mentors and Assistant Peer Mentors will make connections with their peers, professors and staff at U of T. Each position receives an honorarium - $400 for Assistant Peer Mentors and $1000 for Peer Mentors.
To learn more or to apply, visit http://uoft.me/applyflcmentor.
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