SERVICES OPERATED BY RyeSAC
RyeSAC Members' Health and Dental Plans
All full-time (including international, co-op and graduate studies) students are automatically enrolled in the RyeSAC Members' Health and Dental Plan. This extended insurance package includes a comprehensive set of health and dental benefits that are above and beyond standard provincial health programs such as OHIP. Coverage extends from September 1st to August 31st.
The Health plan covers a range of extended benefits, including prescription drugs, nursing, orthotics, diabetic and other medical equipment, ambulance costs, `out-of-country' insurance and a variety of medical services like massage therapy, chiropractic care and physiotherapy. In many cases, the plan covers only a portion of fees and costs - students should consult the official dental plan benefits guide for specific details on coverage.
The Dental plan covers a range of diagnostic, preventative, major and minor restorative, endodontic, and periodontic procedures, as well as extractions, and visits to dental specialists.
The plan only covers a portion of the approved Ontario Dental Association approved procedures rates - students should consult the official dental plan benefits guide for specific details on coverage.
Students who have an extended insurance package through an employer, spouse, parent, or other relative may opt-out of the Health and/or Dental plans and receive a full refund. To do so, an opt-out application must be filed with RyeSAC by the status-change deadline (see below).
Returning students who already opted-out of the plan will again be automatically removed - those wishing to restore coverage may do so by again filing an application with RyeSAC by the status change deadline (see below).
All students opting-out of the Health or Dental plan for the 2003-2004 academic year will receive a refund cheque six to eight weeks after the status-change deadline.
Students who wish to add dependents to the plans may do so by paying an additional fee. An application for dependent coverage must be submitted to RyeSAC by the status change deadline.
FOR STUDENTS BEGINNING CLASSES IN SEPTEMBER, THIS YEAR'S STATUS-CHANGE DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 3, 2003.
FOR STUDENTS BEGINNING CLASSES IN JANUARY, THIS YEAR'S STATUS-CHANGE DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 6, 2004.
Location: Room POD-67 (lower ground level of the Podium between Jorgenson
Hall and the Library), Telephone: 416-597-2562, Fax: 416-597-6575,
Oakham House
Oakham House is Ryerson's Campus Community and Cultural Centre for the use of students, staff, faculty and alumni. It offers meeting and banquet facilities, The Ram and the Rye pub and The Oakham Cafe. It is also home to the Oakham House Societies - groups who strive in a variety of ways to enrich the cultural and social fabric of the Ryerson Community. A Management Board that is comprised of students, faculty, staff and alumni governs Oakham House. A team of full- and part-time staff manages the day-to-day operations of the house.
Location: 63 Gould Street (at Church Street), Telephone 416-977-1045,
CopyRite
CopyRite is your one-stop campus communications centre. Come in for full service colour or black and white copies and printing, transparencies, binding, laminating, laser printing, faxing, word processing, resumes, scanning and graphic design.
CopyRite has recently invested over $65,000 in new equipment in the past year to serve students even better. The new professional colour imaging system features cutting-edge technology for the most accurate colour reproduction ever possible.
CopyRite's fleet of self-serve photocopiers also offer you low-cost, convenient printing across the campus. Machines are available 24-hours a day, seven days a week: outside of CopyRite (four machines), Business Building (6th Floor), International Living Learning Centre (basement), Pitman Hall Residence (main floor), Roger's Communication Centre, Kerr Hall East, Kerr-Jorgenson South Breezeway.
Location: Room POD-74 (lower ground level of the Podium between Jorgenson Hall and the Library), Telephone: 416-597-0547, Fax: 416-597-0814, email:
copyrite@ryesac.ca, Web site:
www.ryesac.caThe Used Book Room
At the Used Book Room, students can purchase course books at a significantly lower price than new. At the same time, students can recover some of the money they initially spent on new books when selling through the consignment policy. The Used Book Room also offers cash up front for books. The Used Book Room is located inside of CopyRite, and is open throughout the school year during the same hours of operation. Both services offer extended hours at the start of each term, so keep an eye out for posted times.
Location: Room POD-74 (lower ground level of the Podium between Jorgenson Hall and the Library), Telephone: 416-597-0547, Fax: 416-597-0814, email:
usedbook@ryesac.ca, Web site:
www.ryesac.caThe Games Room
The games room is a safe, student centred activity room. The room has many popular video games, pool tables, air hockey and soccer tables. If you need a break from studying, this is the room for you. Come down and challenge your friends to a quick game of pool.
Location: Room POD-60 (lower ground level of the Podium between Jorgenson Hall and the Library), Telephone: 416-597-0723, Fax: 416-597-6575, email:
gamesroom@ryesac.ca, Web site:
www.ryesac.caRyerson Women’s Centre
The Ryerson Women’s Centre works to improve, through education and action, the status and condition of all women at Ryerson. This volunteer-run initiative works towards this goal through awareness campaigns, providing referrals, advocacy and representation, and many other important services and enjoyable events. The Ryerson Women’s Centre is also a safe place for women on campus. If you are a Ryerson student interested in issues affecting women on campus, issues like violence in dating relationships, racism, eating disorders, lesbianism and bisexuality, the Women’s Centre is the place to for more information and support.
The Centre also runs a hotline for parents who want to be able to be reached while they are attending school. Simply leave your schedule with the Women’s Centre at the beginning of the term, and give the Centre’s phone number (416-598-9838) to your child’s caregiver while you are at Ryerson. If there is an emergency, the caregiver can contact the Women’s Centre, who will contact you in class.
Location: Room POD-256C (second floor of the Podium between Jorgenson Hall and the Library), Telephone 416-598-9838, Fax: 416-597-6575, email:
rwc@ryesac.ca, Web site:
www.ryesac.caRyePride
RyePride is the Queer Voice of Ryerson whose mandate is to provide a safe, open environment for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgendered and two-spirited people. RyePride’s aim is not only to provide an affirmative space in which people can make social contacts and find support, but also to ensure that this safe space extends throughout Ryerson and the greater community. Throughout the year, RyePride will be organizing various events ranging from the social to the political and even a little bit of the physical.
RyeSAC’s Community Food Room
The Community Food Room is the Ryerson community’s local food information and access centre. Services include a food bank, the Good Food Box program, nutritional information, referrals, cost-saving recipes, advocacy, support and understanding. While this service is here to support Ryerson students, it also needs your support. Donations of non-perishable food, essential household items, money and volunteer time are always welcome. The Community Food Room is accessible Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, through the RyeSAC front desk.
Location: Room POD-63 (lower ground level of the Podium between Jorgenson Hall and the Library), Telephone: 416-597-0723 ext 226, Fax: 416-597-6575, email:
foodroom@ryesac.ca, Web site:
www.ryesac.caMORE SERVICES PROVIDED BY RyeSAC
Ryerson Working Students’ Centre
RyeAccess
Bursaries for Students
Tax Clinics
Student Advocacy, Appeals and Complaints Assistance
Members’ Handbook and Day Planner
Concerts, Entertainment, Special Events
Educational Information and Campaigns
Free Phones
Student Saver Discount Cards
International Student Identity Cards
Graduation Photos
Free Lawyer Services
Information and Referral Services
Week of Welcome (September)
Winter Week of Welcome (January)
