Academic Year 22/ 23
IMPACT REPORT
Hello
from Jessica Valle
As your Chair of the Board of Directors for the 2022–2023 academic year, it’s my pleasure to present this year’s Impact Report. With your continued support and participation, we were able to deliver essential student support. Our dedicated team worked hard to ensure that IGNITE remained a valuable resource for students, and we are excited to showcase our efforts in the following pages. We are committed to building on the work we did this year to continue bringing you the best in student support, services, and events through our advocacy. Thank you for your continued trust and support!
IGNITE AT GLANCE
IGNITE’s mission is to create an unforgettable student experience through a range of innovative and meaningful resources and events.
Initiatives
5,558
students supported
with career success
14,193
students supported
through Well-being &
Financial Security
12,678
student advocacy
participants
17,094
students entertained
and engaged throughout
the year
Organizational Structure
SOCIAL MEDIA NUMBERS
STUDENT REPRESENTATION
At IGNITE, students and their representation are crucial. Our Student Advocates bridge the gap between students and the student union, ensuring that their needs are met. The Board of Directors, elected annually by students, makes a real difference by advocating for positive change.
BOARD MEMBERS
Aksnoor Kamboj
Board Member
North
Brittany Bartolome
Board Member
UofGH
Jessica Valle
Chair, Board Member
North
Parul Yadav
Board Member
Lakeshore/ IGS
Fiona Mahadeo
Board Member
UofGH
Neha Singh
Board Member
Lakeshore/ IGS
Lauren Abela
Vice-Chair, Board Member
UofGH
Marisa Ulloa-Cornejo
Board Member
North
STUDENT ADVOCATES
Melany Palacios-Naranjo
Student Advocate
Meshanda Phillips
Student Advocate
LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY
Need or Greed Campaign
The Need or Greed campaign was an advocacy movement aimed at addressing the high cost of tuition for international students. IGNITE, along with other Ontario college student unions, organized a peaceful protest at Queen’s Park on Nov. 17, 2022. The campaign was aimed at challenging government officials and post-secondary institutions to mend their actions toward international students. IGNITE is committed to helping international students by advocating for a tuition freeze. The campaign highlighted the importance of affordable education and the need to support international students in their pursuit of higher education.
30
attendees
Clubs Day
IGNITE hosted Clubs Day on Oct. 18, 2022, to connect students with various clubs on campus and inspire them to join or start their own. Clubs Day offered the opportunity to explore different clubs and learn how to establish a new one.
137
attendees
Black Excellence Conference
The Black Excellence Conference, held in partnership with Humber’s BSSE, was a two-day in-person event on Oct. 20 – 21, 2022. The event focused on the Black community in the corporate world, featuring networking opportunities, an intellectual panel discussion with successful professionals, and a vendor marketplace supporting Black-owned businesses.
136
attendees
Women's History Month
During the month of March, we celebrated the contributions of the incredible leaders we have had at IGNITE for Women’s History Month. To further the celebration, students participated in a giant mural of all IGNITE Women in History by use of their selfies.
1,300
interactions
Equity Scholarships
Black Excellence Scholarship
Rose Callum
“Leadership is how you live, your choices, and believing in who you are and could be.”
Other Winners
Colin Browne
Safe Ahmed
Jada Wallace
Dornell Smith
IGNITE Pride Scholarship
Genevieve Boudreau
“Winning the pride scholarship means I can have peace of mind.”
Other Winners
Claudia Ganzaga
Elisabeth Dorion-Soucy
Taryn Reed-Jones
Luna
IGNITE Indigenous Scholarship
Jacob Bisson
“I know that if I need it, will
be there to support me over the next four years.”
Other Winners
Natalie Root
Shyla Halls
Angeline Brascoupé
Gerald Weistche
Social Responsibility
In the interests of staying accountable to our students and to ourselves, we have created action plans to provide a framework and timeline for the work we do to benefit the students we represent. These action plans cover our efforts to advance advocacy, equity and sustainability at Humber College, the University of Guelph-Humber and beyond. You can find details on what we have accomplished this year by clicking the link below:
CAREER SUCCESS
Glow Scholarship
The IGNITE Glow Scholarship annually rewards 13 students who engage in work-integrated learning programs that benefit community development and outreach. Successful candidates receive a $2000 scholarship based on their financial need and dedication to making a difference in the community.
18
awarded
Skills Bundle
IGNITE’s Skills Bundle is a program that offers students free or discounted personal and professional development trainings. Current and recent full-time students at Humber College or the University of Guelph-Humber can develop essential skills for their career through the program.
651
awarded
Learning Essentials Support
IGNITE partnered up with Humber Advancement and Alumni and the University of Guelph-Humber to offer up to $500 per academic year for learning essential items, including equipment, software, training, and more, to help students with additional costs.
518
awarded
Tax Clinic
The Tax Clinic is a program that offers on-campus help with tax return preparation by a team of trained student volunteers. This service is designed to make tax filing stress-free for students and help them learn how to do it themselves.
754
attendees
26
volunteers
REAL TALKS WITH JESSIE REYEZ
85
attendees
WELL-BEING & FINANCIAL SECURITY
International Support
95
students assisted
IGNITE has provided critical financial aid to international students from Ukraine and Russia who were facing emotional and financial hardships following the invasion of Ukraine. Through discussions with other organizations, IGNITE has dedicated $370,000 to cover the costs of rent, food, and other miscellaneous expenses for 95 students. As a student union, IGNITE is committed to advocating for academic and socio-psychological needs, offering various resources to provide support for international students in all possible ways.
REAL TALKS WITH ALEK MANOAH AND JOHNATHAN OSORIO
138
attendees
SLEEP LOUNGE LAUNCH PARTY
After shutting IGNITE Sleep Lounge doors due to COVID-19, IGNITE was thrilled to re-launch the service at Lakeshore and North campuses.
575
attendees
IGNITE understands the importance of having fun, which is why we strive to host a variety of engaging events throughout the year. From Frosh and Speed Friending to Hype Hall, IGNITE offers students opportunities to de-stress, make new friends and create lasting memories.
Hype Hall
588
attendees
Frosh
2,471
attendees
Speed Friending
1,800
attendees
Spin Wheel
9,911
participants
Activations
2,724
interactions
Agendas
4,000
distributed
2022 - 2023 BUDGET
UNTIL NEXT YEAR
We’re proud of IGNITE’s achievements this academic year, from exciting events to useful resources, all designed to create meaningful experiences for Humber College and University of Guelph-Humber students. With the support of our student community, we’re driven to always do better. While this year has been filled with accomplishments, our efforts don’t end here. We’ll continue to improve to make the next academic year even better. Stay connected with us and see you next year!
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*Numbers as of April 10, 2023
SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES