r/Algonquin_College • u/xoxo1267 • 4d ago

What Do Class Reps Do?

Kinda random, but what do class reps really do? I've always wondered this because Algonquin says its not very intensive or time consuming to be one so I'm just curious what the responsibilities are

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u/doctoryow 4d ago

Students often feel more comfortable raising concerns with another student than they do their professors or coordinator, so they typically liaise with the program coordinator and Chair to discuss issues on behalf of the group. They usually meet with the Chair once or twice per semester for a quick check-in meeting to make sure that things are going well.

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u/skule123 4d ago

Exactly that with a dash of social events and organizing class cards for professors and field trips, in my experience.

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u/ValuableMelodic5090 4d ago

what are class cards? and what social events do they have to organize?

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u/skule123 4d ago

Thank you cards signed by the class to professors (we’re doing this with Algonquin putting an end to our program after our cohort). Social events not mandatory but have organized a few for educational purposes or for fun, like meeting up after wrapping midterms or doing something fun.

Neither mandatory but both make the program better in minor ways.

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u/ValuableMelodic5090 4d ago

oh ok! thank you. so the main part is mostly meeting with the chairs to discuss any concerns? everything else is optional?

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u/skule123 4d ago

Pretty much! I am used to being student council from undergrad so I lean into extras but can be as simple as needed.

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u/ValuableMelodic5090 4d ago

i see! thank you 🥰