Academic Advising at Lady Eaton College
Undergraduate academic advising at Trent is an on-going educational partnership between advisor and advisee that is dedicated to student learning, development, and success.
Through the advising experience, students develop educational plans for achieving their personal and academic goals and develop the skills and commitment to become more engaged, self-directed learners and competent decision-makers.
Meet your Academic Advisors in Lady Eaton College
Melanie Sedge
Melanie began working at Trent University in November of 2001 in the Canadian Studies Department running an experiential education program for International Academics who studied Canada. For seven years after this, Melanie worked in Continuing Education, building and running the General Interest and Professional Development Certificate programs for members of the Peterborough community. In 2009, Melanie returned to her roots in outdoor education and experiential learning and as the Coordinator of Camps and Campus Recreation at the Athletic Centre. From 2014-18 Melanie was Head of Champlain College and proud to be the first woman to have the job in the 50 year history of the College. Through all of her roles, the most meaningful part for Melanie has always been working with students and being able to support them as they navigate their own journeys. As an Academic Advisor, Melanie is able to do this work every single day and she looks forward to working with you during your time with Lady Eaton College and at Trent.
: msedge@trentu.ca
: 705-748-1011 ext. 7533
: Lady Eaton College Room 119.3
Jackie Orsetto
Jackie’s Trent journey began in 2004 as she entered the first year of her undergraduate degree and lived in residence at LEC. While she started as a Philosophy major in the Concurrent Education program, she ended with an Honours BA in Sociology. Jackie then completed a MA in Sociology and after a 10-year break, she returned to graduate studies and most recently completed an MSW. Jackie returned to Trent in 2011 as a staff member. As a lifelong learner with a passion for all things holistic, Jackie has completed certifications in yoga (200hr yoga teacher), yoga nidra and meditation, holistic nutrition, aromatherapy, and she is a reiki master.
As an Academic Advisor, Jackie supports students through the various opportunities and hurdles they may encounter along their undergraduate journey. From chatting about degree requirements or changing majors, to providing support when facing challenges, working on goal setting or talking about graduate studies, the list of topics discussed in an advising appointment is almost endless! This is precisely what she loves most about advising work: getting to know students and supporting them on their academic journey.
: jorsetto@trentu.ca
: 705-748-1011 ext. 7751
: Lady Eaton College Room 119.5
Book an appointment with Academic Advising
Book a 30-minute in-person or online advising appointment with your academic advisor.