Who We Are
We are students ranging from second to fourth year, who are registered in the University of Ottawa Co-operative Education Program.
Purpose of the Committee
With the help and support of the CO-OP Office employees, we are working to ensure that the CO-OP Program continues to meet students’ expectations and deals effectively with their concerns. The Committee was created in fall 2004.
Sub-committees
Student Ambassadors
The Student Ambassadors sub-committee's role is to help promote the CO-OP Program and to guide and integrate new students. The group actively takes part in various liaison and recruitment activities. The Student Ambassadors can be found at CO-OP information sessions as well as at various events on campus where they are available to help you with any questions you may have. In addition, the Student Ambassadors provide in-class visits to better inform all students about their potential opportunities in regards to Co-operative Education.
| Amanda Reath | Public Administration |
| Andrée-Ann Rivard | Civil Law |
| Brooke Cameron | Biology |
| Jeffery Butson | Biochemistry |
| Jessica Hayes | International Development & Globalization |
| Len Smirnova | Political Science |
| Magda Janiec | Finance |
| Meaghan McMahon | Political Science |
| M. Antoine Dumas | Translation |
| Oleg Romanov | Chemical Engineering |
| Sarah Baker | Management |
| Savithri Udakandage | Economics |
Promotions
The Promotions sub-committee's main focus is to promote the CO-OP Student Committee. Some of its primary activities include:
- Managing Web, e-mail and Facebook for the CSC;
- Creating and printing promotional material;
- Organizing fundraising events.
| Amanda Grochowich | International Management |
| Carly Dybka | Communication |
| Jennifer White | Political Science |
| Kabir Ali | Finance |
| Mathieu Lesage | Public Administration |
| Mohammad Baghbadorani | Finance |
| Nicholas Wong | Biopharmaceutical Science |
| Shuang Shan | Marketing |
| Stephanie Mitchell | Communication |
| Will Robertson | e-Business |
Social
The Social sub-committee organizes different social events for CO-OP students. The most prominent ones are an annual graduation event for CO-OP students in their last work term and a welcoming event for new CO-OP students to help them get to know the CO-OP Student Committee and the services of the CO-OP Office. The group is currently working on more plans to make your CO-OP experience a pleasant one. Don’t miss out on these awesome events.
| Andrea Boyle | Marketing |
| Berenika Kovacova | HR Management |
| Cali Yakaback | Sociology |
| Cam Bevan | Finance |
| Candyce Y. Sun | Biopharmaceutical Science |
| Dina Hammoudi | Biomedical Mechanical Engineering |
| Geoffrey Kedvessy | Marketing |
| Jasmina Charbonneau | Marketing |
| Jasmine Wong | International Management |
| Jessica Bredschneider | Communication |
| Kimberly Patriquin | Communication |
| Maria Rosales Gerpe | Biochemistry |
| Matthew Howland | Biochemistry |
| Renée Myriam Larabie-Denault | Communication & Lettres françaises |
News
CO-OP SURVIVAL GUIDE: Download your copy of the CO-OP Survival Guide created by the CSC for all CO-OP students. Don't forget to e-mail us your feedback csc-cec@uOttawa.ca.
Work-term reports: Want feedback? Once the grade is posted for your completed work term, don’t forget to pick up your work-term report from your Department office.
Social events
- Fifth annual CO-OP Grads Celebration: In August of 2009, students came to celebrate the last work term for some students and the end of the summer term. Lots of mingling, snacks, music and many prizes made the night complete. Don't miss out on next summer's event. Details will become available over the course of the 2010 summer.
The Committee is looking for new members!
The Committee recruits new members once a year during the winter term. Please indicate your interest in joining the CO-OP Student Committee by answering the three questions listed below (2 to 3 lines per question) in a WORD document.
- Why do you want to take part in the CO-OP Student Committee?
- Which sub-committee(s) would you like to get involved with? Why?
- What past experiences or knowledge would you bring to the table?
Members of the current Committee will review the documents received and choose new members based on the following:
- if the number of active members is fewer than 30;
- if one or more of the sub-committees require extra help;
- if your program of study is underrepresented within the Committee;
- if the number of students interested exceeds the number of spots available, priority may be given to students that have completed at least one work term.
Your document should be sent to csc-cec@uOttawa.ca. Please be sure to add your full name and program of study. The students that submitted a document will be notified of their status by e-mail before the end of the winter semester.
To Contact Us
For questions, comments, or for more information, write us at csc-cec@uOttawa.ca. A member of the communication sub-committee will respond and ensure that your request is dealt with promptly.
