Leadership Program
The leadership program at Trent University Durham follows a model of obtaining learning objectives through both workshops and experience.
The program is designed to offer students opportunities to learn different leadership strategies and communication. It also recognizes students for the current leadership initiatives that they take on as they progress through their academics.
Registration Form for the Leadership Program
Contents:
Program Details
Upcoming Workshops
Questions
Program Details
The Trent Durham Leadership Program is designed to be more accessible to a campus that houses all commuter students, with a higher percentage being mature students and students who have full time jobs.
The program runs under the guide of several learning outcomes that are designed to give students a well-rounded experience in leadership with specific goals that they want to achieve. There are several workshops that run throughout the year to allow for students to decide which workshops they wish to attend that fit their schedule. Most of the workshops are run on weekday's from 5 pm - 6 pm.
Certificate Program
The program also has an Official Certificate that recognizes students who achieve the requirements that provide leaders with the appropriate skills.
Level 1:
This certificate program has two tiers with the following requirements for the 1st level:
Silver Level:
- Leadership Training Workshop - Level One
- 2 optional workshops
- 3 activities of participation (event attendance, club member)
Gold Level:
- Leadership Training Workshop - Level One
- 2 optional workshops (only workshops not already completed)
- 3 activities of responsibility (club executive, TDSA board/executive, event volunteer)
Level 2:
(You must complete Level 1 before you can obtain this level.)
This certificate program has two tiers with the following requirements for the 2nd level:
Gold Level:
- Leadership Training Workshop - Level Two
- 2 optional workshops (only workshops not already completed)
- 3 activities of responsibility (club executive, TDSA board/executive, event volunteer)
Platinum Level:
- Leadership Training Workshop - Level Two
- 2 optional workshops (only workshops not already completed)
- 3 activities of responsibility (club executive, TDSA board/executive, event volunteer)
- Presentation Workshop (if not already completed)
- Successful completion of your own workshop (option to co-facilitate with a staff or other student)
Level 3:
(You must complete Level 2 before you can obtain this level.)
This certificate program has two tiers with the following requirements for the 2nd level:
Gold Level:
- Leadership Training Workshop - Level Three
- 2 optional workshops (only workshops not already completed)
- 25 hours of volunteer experience with a community organization
Platinum Level:
- Leadership Training Workshop - Level Three
- 2 optional workshops (only workshops not already completed)
- 25 hours of volunteer experience with a community organization
- Presentation Workshop (if not already completed)
- Successful completion of your own workshop (option to co-facilitate with a staff or other student)
Certificates
In addition, each workshop that is run here at the Durham campus gives out a certificate of completion.
The certificates are given out at the end of the year at a special leadership recognition event in March.
Workshop Schedule
Fall Semester 2018
Introduction to Leadership
Friday, September 21st
3:00 to 4:00 pm
Room 116
If you are interested in the Leadership Program at the Durham Campus, come out to this information session. In session, we will describe what is required as part of the certificate program as well as how to navigate the Leadership blackboard site and register for workshops.
Upstander Intervention
Monday, October 1st, 2018
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Room 109
The bystander effect refers to the concept in which individuals do not offer help to another individual in an emergency.
This workshop explores both personal and social barriers to helping, and offers practical skills to overcome these barriers.
We will also cover a range of techniques for intervention and getting assistance in emergency situations. Situations discussed can include bullying, discrimination, sexual assault and hazing.
Outdoor Education Workshop
Tuesday, October 16th, 2018
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Room 105 & Outside
This workshop is designed to give students an opportunity to connect with the natural world. Participants will learn about the benefits of the outdoors, rediscover their curiosity for nature, alleviate fears and misconceptions, and build a renewed sense of wonder using activities to help reconnect.
Participants are asked to dress for the weather as the workshop will be rain or shine.
Leadership Level 1
Friday, November 2nd, 2018
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Room 125
*This workshop is mandatory for all students who wish to complete Level 1 of the Leadership Program.*
This workshop is designed to provide students with many different leadership concepts including accountability, team building, leadership styles, communication, and assessment strategies. The workshop uses a variety of interactive modules to teach students about leadership in a fun and different way.
Facilitation Training
(A Workshop on How to Run a Workshop)
Thursday, November 8th, 2018
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Room 106
The Facilitation Training workshop is designed to give students knowledge and experience in running a successful training workshop where the learning outcomes are clearly stated and the participants are engaged in the topics.
The development of skills in workshop facilitation can be used in a wide variety of ways in both student experiences with presentations and leadership opportunities; and beyond graduation when training staff that you may be responsible for.
** Note: This workshop is required as part of the Platinum level of the Leadership Program - Level 2 and 3, but if you are choosing to attain Silver or Gold level, you can use this workshop as one of the optional workshop requirements. **
Treetop Trekking Trip
Friday, November 9th, 2018
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Treetop Eco-Adventure Park @ Trillium Trails, Oshawa
This team building activity will enhance leadership skills in encouragement, support, and group achievement. Students will have an opportunity to run the trekking courses in groups while understanding the importance of positive reinforcement for others.
** Note: This workshop is off-campus, has a moderate degree of risk of physical activity, and will also have an associated cost. Participants will also be required to acquire transport to and from the facility though Durham Region Transit does run through the area for those with the bus pass. **
Student Cost: $25.00
Guest Cost: $30.00 (students can bring guests with them on this trip)
(** Please note that you are not confirmed attending until you have paid for the trip. The first 20 people to pay are guaranteed attendance. **)
Communications Workshop
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Room 110
This workshop focuses on the different ways that we communicate in the modern world and how we adapt. There is a rising trend of digital communication techniques which have now overtaken communicating by voice. This has led to a whole different set of guidelines and skills which has been both good and bad in real applications of communication.
In the workshop, participants will learn new ways of communication that are coming up in the digital world and analyze the difficulties of current technology to better understand how communication affects our everyday lives.
Leadership Level 2
Friday, November 23rd, 2018
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Room 125
*This workshop is mandatory for all students who wish to complete Level 2 of the Leadership Program. You must have completed Level 1 in order to take this workshop.*
This workshop is designed to extend the knowledge gained from the Level 1 workshop. Students will expand on concepts including diversity, motivation, advocacy, collaboration, networking, and team building strategies. This workshop is very engaging and uses many different methods of interactivity within.
Questions
For more information about the program requirements, please contact Chris Nelan, Student Life Coordinator at christophernelan@trentu.ca.