Get Involved | Stong College

There are a variety of ways to get involved in the Stong College community. From Work Study positions, to volunteering for Academic Orientations, being Student Government members and Club Executives, and many more.

Each position offers students a unique experience while embracing the leadership philosophies and skills developed at Stong College. As Peer Leaders at Stong College, you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of leadership and social activities that will allow you to grow your professional network and develop lasting relationships.

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Work @ CCSC

The Colleges are a vibrant place where students interact with peers, senior student leaders, staff and faculty as they build friendships, explore their future, contribute to community and acquire leadership and citizenship skills. Joining our team of Work-Study students is the perfect opportunity to be involved on campus while contributing to the student experience.

Detailed information and job descriptions can be found here: https://www.yorku.ca/colleges/ccsc/work-calumet-stong-colleges/

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted from February 28 to March 13, 2024. Successful applicants will be invited to interview on an ongoing basis. Therefore, positions may be filled before the application closing date so please apply as soon as possible.

Application Form: https://health.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=1440786

Please note:

All applicants must complete a Student Financial Profile
Only successful candidates will be invited to interview.
Any questions or concerns may be directed to scchelp@yorku.ca

Volunteer @ CCSC

If you are looking for an opportunity to support Academic Orientation at Calumet and Stong Colleges then join the CCSC Volunteer Crew!

Apply to join the CCSC Volunteer Crew here.

If you are you looking for an opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people, and get more involved with Calumet and Stong Colleges then join the CCSC Volunteer Crew!

The CCSC Volunteer Crew is what you make it so if you have an interest or a hobby that you would like to share or you're looking to learn a new skill or maybe you'd just like to help out now and then when you have a bit of time we have a place for you.

Members of the CCSC Volunteer Crew will also be recognized for their efforts at the annual CCSC Awards Event.

Who is eligible? All HH undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty, and all HH alumni

Experience: No prior experience is necessary.

We welcome and encourage bold thinking and diverse ideas. Students and alum from the following diverse groups are encouraged to join: transfer, mature, first generation, part-time, International, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, racialized, people with different abilities/capabilities, etc.

Until further notice, all volunteer opportunities will take place virtually.

Principles: CCSC Volunteer Crew members are expected to follow these principles:
● be authentic;
● be courteous;
● be inclusive;
● be open-minded;
● be respectful of others and their opinions

Apply to join the CCSC Volunteer Crew here.

Are you interested in developing your leadership skills, expanding your social and professional network, and making a positive, lasting impact on the YorkU community?

Join the Course Representative program!

Course Representatives (CRs) are students enrolled in Faculty of Health courses who support the transition and development of their peers through class announcements, organizing study groups, and acting as a liaison between the cohort and the professor. Training will be provided. Class announcements occur every week and are 2-3 minutes in length. Class announcements may be delivered live during synchronous classes (in-person or virtually), or through pre-recorded videos. Online groups are used to organize non-facilitated study groups and foster engagement and interaction.

Learn more about the Course Representative program here.

If you are interested in developing your presentation, facilitation, and leadership skills, apply to be a Course Representative here: https://tinyurl.com/3vs3y4pz

Deadline to apply to the Course Representative Program: Monday, August 29, 2022 at 8:30AM

Created by the Faculty of Health (HH) Associate Dean for Students, Mazen J. Hamadeh the HH Student-Focused Roundtable to consults all HH students and alumni on matters related to student transition, student experience, student success, and student engagement in the Faculty of Health at York University.

The HH Student-Focused Roundtable also aims to be at the forefront of trends in the workplace so that the Faculty of Health may adopt and incorporate these trends within student transition and orientation, student leadership training, and student career exploration to prepare HH students for a life of success.

The HH Student-Focused Roundtable includes undergraduate and graduate students, recent graduates and established alumni, from all five (5) HH Academic Units.

The Roundtable will meet approximately one (1) to two (2) times per academic term; that is, three (3) to six (6) times per year. Roundtable Partners have the option to attend at will.

Members of the HH Student-Focused Roundtable will also be part of the newly created Calumet and Stong Colleges (CCSC) Volunteer Crew, and will be recognized for their contributions at the annual CCSC Awards Event in May/June.

Deadline to apply: On-going

Who is eligible? All HH undergraduate and graduate students, and all HH alumni.

Experience: No prior experience is necessary.

Expectations from students and alumni: It is expected that those contributing to the discussions at the Roundtable share their experiences, expectations and plans in an open forum, in a safe space. All contributors to the Roundtable are considered equal partners in its success. Roundtable Partners can attend and/or contribute to any number of the Roundtable conversations/conferences.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI): HH students and alum from all backgrounds are welcome. Actually, the more diverse the Roundtable Partners are, the more effective the Roundtable will be. We welcome and encourage bold thinking and diverse ideas. Students and alum from the following diverse groups are encouraged to join: transfer, mature, first generation, part-time, International, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, racialized, people with different abilities/capabilities, etc..

HH Priorities and CCSC Strategic Plan: This initiative meets HH's piorities and CCSC's Strategic Plan, as well as York U's University Academic Plan.

Meeting format: Until further notice, all meetings will take place virtually via Zoom.

Attendance: We understand that the Roundtable Partners may not be able to attend all Roundtables discussions/conferences. Roundtable Partners can attend any number of meetings based on their availability, topics of interest, and/or other commitments.

Principles: Roundtable Partners are expected to follow these principles:
● be authentic;
● be courteous;
● be inclusive;
● be open-minded;
● be respectful of others and their opinions.

Apply to join the Student-Focused Roundtable here.

Stong College Student Government

Stong College Student Government (SCSG) represents the students of Stong College. The student council strives to enrich the lives of the Stong student body through social and academic events.

John Mark Oleh

Stong College Student Government President
Contact: stong.president@gmail.com

Read The Stong Student Government Constitution 2018-2019

Visit www.stongcollegesg.com to learn more about your student government.

See Twitter Page | See Facebook Group | See Instagram Page

Student Clubs @Stong College

There are many student-led organizations that are affiliated with Stong College that provide opportunities to get involved on campus.

The main purpose of the Kinesiology and Health Science Student Organization is to provide a central focus for the students and faculty involved in the undergraduate Kinesiology and Health Science degree program. KAHSSO is a student-led organization that represents and supports the KINE community and provides students with empowering and engaging opportunities to integrate into the York community and help them achieve both professional and academic fulfillment through student success programs and activities.

KAHSSO is offering FREE Peer Tutoring service to core KINE courses: KINE 1000, KINE 1020, KINE 2011, KINE 2031, KINE 2049, KINE 2050, KINE 3012, KINE 3020, KINE 3030, KINE 4010 and KINE 4020. Location: SC 111 (JCR)

We also provide FREE drop-in and online mentoring services. Mentoring drop-in location is Stong College Room 204. Schedule for drop-in tutoring and mentoring will be posted on our website, facebook, and Instagram.

We hold many events during the year, most notably the General Interview and Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) interview workshops. These free, hands-on workshops identify how to prepare for an interview, designed to help students interview for jobs, volunteering positions, professional schools, and graduate studies. The workshops will include a brief presentation on the principles of an interview, the different question categories and a structured outline of how to effectively answer interview questions as well as providing an opportunity to practice what you learn.

Visit their Site, YU Connect, Facebook, Instagram, for more information.

For Peer Tutoring inquiries: kahssopt@gmail.com
For Peer Mentoring inquiries: kahssopm@gmail.com
For General Inquiries: kahssoyu@gmail.com

NSAY was created to:

1. Serve as an organized liaison between the students and faculty of the School of Nursing.

2. Provide peer support within the nursing student body during transition from program entrance through graduation and encourage student participation in professional nursing organizations.

3. Participate in outreach programs that involve local and global communities.

4. Coordinate social events for nursing students and faculty.

Visit their Site, YU Connect, Facebook, or email for more information.

Nursing Student Tutoring, Ambassadorship and Mentorship Programs (NSTAMP) is a student-led association that collaborates with the Stong College and the School of Nursing with the objective to assist incoming and current nursing students transition into the 3 programs offered at York University – Collaborative, 2^nd Entry, and Internationally Educated Nurses transition into the 3 nursing programs offered at York University - Collaborative, 2nd Entry and Internationally Educated Nurses.

We provide different types of services that will help them achieve a positive and successful experience including tutoring, mentoring, lab facilitation and ambassadorship services. Our vision is to guide students through mentoring relationships fostered through the use of online media and face-to-face interactions. Our mission is to provide nursing students with a positive and successful experience during their studies by connecting new students with a team of enthusiastic and qualified students, who act as their Peer Leaders.

Visit their Site, YU Connect, Facebook, Instagram, or email for more information.

This is a one-stop-shop for 2nd entry nursing students.

2nd entry program students are undergraduates with degrees from a diverse range of academic backgrounds (arts, engineering, biology). We want to share our life skills and passion with others in our program, and to anyone else that will listen.

We meet regularly to practice nursing skills, form study groups and go over specific supplementary materials from our common core classes. We hold regular study skills sessions like how to study in a group, ANKI flashcards, and Pomodoro methods with study halls were we implement these concepts. Additionally, we maintain contact with other nursing organizations at york and with course coordinators and with the nursing simulation lab.

We are an inward-facing group that is focused on helping each other become the best nurses we can be.

Visit their YU Connect, Facebook, Instagram or email for more information.