Student societies are mandatory-membership organizations run by and for students. Each Innis College student pays a membership fee to the ICSS, and each resident to the IRC, as part of their incidental fees.
The Innis College Student Society (ICSS) is the elected student government at Innis College. The ICSS is committed to providing educational, political, social and athletic services to all students enrolled at Innis College, including those who live in Residence on campus, as well as commuters who live off-campus. All Innis students are welcome to attend meetings of the ICSS Council, and are encouraged to participate in the many social events offered throughout the year. Elections to the ICSS are held in March/April and September each year. For more information check out the Facebook page or email information.icss@gmail.com.
The Innis Residence Council (IRC) is the elected student council that serves the Innis Residence community. The IRC is made up entirely of Innis students and works exclusively to serve the students living there. The Innis Residence values community involvement and encourages residents to participate in the various House events and social activities offered by the IRC. To get involved and play an active role in the Residence, you can apply to be part of a wide variety of clubs, sub-committees and elected or volunteer positions. Visit the IRC website to learn more.
Innis College is the only Arts & Science College at the University of Toronto that has parity government. This means there are an equal number of students to faculty/staff positions in our governing Council, and its respective boards and committees (described below). Learn more about ICC here.
Meets to discuss the operations and effectiveness of the entire Innis College academic program (i.e., Cinema Studies Institute, Urban Studies Program, Writing & Rhetoric Program).
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the College alumni engagement, fundraising, and community outreach strategies.
Established as a special committee in Winter 2019, the Art Committee coordinates the acquisition and display of student artwork within the College, as well as its eventual sale and the donation of profits to a charitable cause.
Monitors and evaluates policies and developments pertaining to the administration and use of all college facilities and services.
Advises the Student Affairs Board on policies pertaining to the operation of the Innis Residence and to the services offered to its residents; and advise on policies pertaining to the admission of students to the Innis Residence.
Monitors and evaluates the operations of the College’s non-academic services, Student Life programs, and student society/council bodies (e.g., ICSS, IRC).
Reviews, evaluates and approves College student activities and positions for the University’s Co-Curricular Record.
Advises the Student Affairs Board on policies pertaining to the recruitment and admission of students to Innis College; and advise on policies pertaining to Innis College scholarships and awards and recommend for consideration by Council decisions regarding the granting or establishment of specific awards.
Advises the Principal and Council on policy for student services offered in the College.