The Retail Students' Association is a student association and the official course union representing the Ted Rogers School of Retail Management to Ryerson University. Since the organization’s inception in 1998, the RSA has connected students to serve their needs and stimulate their growth. The goal of RSA is to foster a relationship among students, faculty, alumni and industry professionals along with creating a sense of pride and community within the School of Retail Management that leads to an overall positive student life experience. The course union provides opportunities that shape Retail Management students into well-rounded, social, and corporate responsible professionals.