Student Support Certificate: Advanced Sessions
Fall 2023 Offerings
Respecting Individuals and Supporting Equity
The Centre for Human Rights, Equity, and Accessibility (CHREA) offers a workshop on valuing diversity, Respecting individuals and supporting equity & inclusion. Trent University prides itself on being an inclusive environment for individuals of diverse backgrounds. As we continue to work at maintaining a campus that values diversity and supports equity and inclusion; this training will explore some challenges faced by diverse & marginalized students and employees in the Trent community and how you can be mindful of these and be more supportive and respectful in your interactions and spaces.
- Date: Thursday, November 9th, 2023
- Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Location: Zoom (link provided)
- Register Online: Please search for this workshop in your MyTrent Event Calendar and click on 'Register Now' to reserve your spot.
SafeTALK Suicide Alertness training
SafeTALK trains participants to recognize individuals with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. SafeTALK uses four steps (Tell, Ask, Listen and Keepsafe) to help a person with thoughts of suicide connect with a resource that will keep them keep safe. This year, we're hosting SafeTALK during Trent's Thrive Week, week-long series of free events to build positive mental health on campus.
- Date: Tuesday, November 14th, 2023
- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Location: Lady Eaton 208
- Register Online: Please search for this workshop in your MyTrent Event Calendar and click on 'Register Now' to reserve your spot.
Student Accessibility Services
This session will review academic accommodation and our responsibilities under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will reflect on ableism and the Disability Justice movement, exploring barriers that students may face when accessing post-secondary education. Participants will learn how Trent provides access through academic accommodation and the use of assistive technology. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own questions about the services provided by Student Accessibility Services (SAS) and how to promote accessible campuses and learning environments.
- Workshop to be announced in the Spring of 2024. Please check back in January.
Just Get Over It
In this interactive session, participants explore the true and historic relationship between Indigenous Peoples and settlers. We will reflect on stereotypes, biases, and racism that still exist. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on their personal identities and learning within educational systems and discuss ways to make a difference in sharing these truths.
- *Thursday, October 12th, 2023*
- Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Location: Bata Library*, Room 106.6
- Register Online: Register HERE
*The MyTrent Event Calendar listing is inaccurate for this workshop. Please go off of the Eventbrite registration webpage, Eventbrite reminder emails, and Student Support Certificate webpage or HR's Professional Development webpage for the most up-to-date details
Positive Space Training
In this session, participants will identify aspects of a positive space and discuss impressions of the queer community. We will compare and contrast sexual orientation and gender and how to respond to students coming out or questioning gender or sexual orientation.
- Date: Monday, November 6th, 2023
- Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Location: Zoom (link provided)
- Register Online: Please search for this workshop in your MyTrent Event Calendar and click on 'Register Now' to reserve your spot.
Sexual Violence on Campus: Prevention, Intervention and Survivor Support
What would you do if a student informed you they had experienced sexual violence? This session will provide participants with practical strategies to support survivors of sexual violence. We will explore supports and services on and off- campus, including our policy regarding accommodations. Participants should expect to engage in an open discussion about sexual violence, consent and exploring campus and post-secondary sexual culture.
- Date: Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023
- Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Location: Zoom (link provided)
- Register Online: Please search for this workshop in your MyTrent Event Calendar and click on 'Register Now' to reserve your spot.
Last Updated: Sept. 26, 2023