Dylan Zhi Wei Yap - Director of Operations

I run for the CCSS BoD Operations position and write this manifesto with the same intent, keeping things “Short and Sweet”.

Keeping things brief and relevant: 0. About me - In Highschool and Pre-University College (outside of Canada), I have held positions on faculties, councils and clubs most notably President of Student Council, District Leader for the Red Crescent / Red Cross Association and Youth Camp Lead. I’ve actively competed in many STEM and Innovation based competitions with a side of Debating / Public speaking. Having experience in running and participating in events from competitions, workshops to various social events, I wish to bring and share my experiences into the CCSS.

When elected:

1. Will ensure events hosted are more accessible events for everyone, on and off campus, study term and work term.

• more Hackathons scaled Up and Down to cater for all experience levels
• systematic study sessions for dire courses, midterms and finals
• career and future talks, LinkedIn and Resume workshops and guides
• social activities, rock climbing?!, gatherings, chill talks, good vibes, free food

2. Will aim for more direct to consumer info about events that all CS students should know of and should take full advantage of. Currently only through Discord, monthly/bimonthly email, CCSS website and Instagram, events shared may sometimes be missed. Some events have participant caps that fill quicker than others. Being able to choose which events interest you, allow for more customization on what events we push for and advertise to you.

3. Will strive to allow any CS Students, be it a frequent CCSS participant or anyone who just recently found out about the CCSS to be involved in more volunteering activities for the events hosted. Volunteering for events, making new friends and connections, socializing with the society, helping out the CS department in general and more.

4. Will attempt in optimizing and cleaning internal processes for hosted events, in hopes for all students in CS to have a clearer view on how the CCSS runs things.

TL;DR - Your Interest = Our Events : Better Notifications : More Events, More Volunteers : Transparency in Events.

Everything I’ve mentioned, are experiences that I have had with the CCSS, and wish for everyone to be able to experience the same and more. Happy Voting!! You’ll see me either way, either as a volunteer, as a nominee next term, most probably both!!

If you have any questions or just want to chat, feel free to DM me on discord, username: dymon.

John Lu - Director of Operations

Hello, my name is John. I’m your current Social Director and former First Year Rep.

In my two years at the CCSS, I’ve hosted many events for our community, If elected, I will improve the behind-the-scenes operations of the CCSS to ensure a continued delivery of high-quality events and services to all computer science students.

☁️ Hosting a Balanced Variety of Events

We’ve had an imbalance of events in terms of the kinds of events. Academic vs social vs industry. If elected, I will ensure that we have a balanced mix of events that cater to all students.

• Hosting industry initiatives like networking events with Solace or Kinaxis for students to connect with employers.
• To alleviate study stress, let's organize games nights and movie nights!
• More meaningful long-term projects would not only enhance students' skills but also enrich the CCSS community.

🙋‍♂️Improving Our Volunteer Experience

As of now, volunteers don’t have the best experience. They aren’t sure where they fit into the society? If elected, I will ensure that volunteers know how to involve themselves in a healthy and productive manner.

• We'll match volunteers with experienced executives, so volunteers can dip their toes in some of our operations safely. Executives also gain mentorship opportunities.
• Monthly feedback sessions from volunteers will be prioritized to gather input on how we can enhance our operations.
• Let's diversify volunteer opportunities beyond just lounge duties. We're exploring roles such as announcement and logistics volunteers, allowing you to explore your interests and contribute in multiple ways.

⬆️ Scaling Up Events & Collabs

We’ve seen a significant increase in the number of events we’ve hosted this year. If elected, I will ensure that we have the resources and infrastructure to scale up our events and collaborations with other organizations.

• Collabs would significantly boost attendance. Our events typically draw 20-30 attendees. My Cross-Club Potluck & Games Night garnered an attendance of up to 100 people.
• Collaborations ensure better funding for our events. With each event usually allotted a mere $20 budget, pooling resources with other clubs allows us to afford prizes, equipment, and refreshments. For instance, Hack The Tunnels required a budget of $3000, which could have been less burdensome with contributions from other clubs.
• Collaborations foster a stronger sense of community. By collaborating, we can create a vibrant community where students can engage in various activities beyond the CCSS.

🗓️ Planning Ahead of Time

As of now, events are only planned a few weeks in advance. If elected, I will ensure that we plan events at least a month in advance to ensure that we can deliver high-quality events to our community.

• Planning ahead ensures that we secure event venues well in advance, giving us ample time to announce the location two weeks ahead.
• Planning ahead will allow us to trust volunteer with more responsibilities such as room booking, poster creation, and presentation development

Feel free to message me on Discord (JohnLu2004)