Student Support Certificate: Advanced Sessions
Winter 2024 Offerings
Respecting Individuals and Supporting Equity
The Centre for Human Rights, Equity, and Accessibility (CHREA) offers a workshop on respecting individuals and supporting equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. This 2-hour workshop will move from theory to practice. Participants will (1) exploring some historical origins of inequity and intersectionality for context, (2) discuss present day equity issues, and (3) have participants co-create an action plan for incorporating best practices in equity into their role(s) at Trent, moving the Trent community from theory and awareness to intentional action.
- Date: Thursday, February 1st, 2024
- Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Location: In-Person, BL 102
- 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.
- Date: Wednesday, February 28th, 2024
- Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Location: In-Person, OCA 206
- 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.
- Date: Wednesday, February 14th, 2024
- Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location: Virtual, Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants
- Register Online: Please search for this workshop in your MyTrent Event Calendar and click on 'Register Now' to reserve your spot.
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.
- Date: Thursday, April 4th, 2024
- Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Location: In-Person, JBH 126 (*Changed 4/2/24)
- Register Online: Please search for this workshop in your MyTrent Event Calendar and click on 'Register Now' to reserve your spot.
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: Tuesday, March 5th, 2024
- Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Location: In-Person, BL 106.6
- 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: Thursday, March 21st, 2024
- Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Location: In-Person, CCN G4
- Register Online: Please search for this workshop in your MyTrent Event Calendar and click on 'Register Now' to reserve your spot.
Last Updated: Apr. 2nd, 2024