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.
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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 an hour in length.
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 2020 Workshops:
Introduction to Leadership
Tuesday, September 29th, 2020
2:00 to 3:00 pm
Zoom Virtual Room
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.
Making New Friends
Monday, October 5th, 2020
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Zoom Virtual Room
Regardless of whether students were one of the “popular” ones in school or they kept to themselves, making friends is an important part of the university experience. As an exchange student, a transfer student, a freshman, or anyone looking to expand their social circle, students often wonder how they can make friends and how they can find their “place” on campus. This workshop is designed to teach students tried-and-true techniques for making new friends.
Adulting 101
Thursday, October 15th, 2020
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Zoom Virtual Room
Attending university is just one of the many new obstacles that young people face as they transition into adulthood. However, there are many other nuances of life that all adults should know about so they can be better prepared to understand them when they come around.
In this workshop, participants will learn about mortgages, insurance, credit card interest rates, taxes, and home economics.
Upstander Intervention
Tuesday, October 20th, 2020
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Zoom Virtual Room
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.
Leadership Training - Level 1
Friday, November 6th, 2020
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Zoom Virtual Room
*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.
Money Matters: The Future Of Your Finances
Thursday, November 12th, 2020
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Zoom Virtual Room
The workshop is designed to give participants the ability to learn about to learn about employer benefits, student loan repayment, investing, and more!
Conflict Resolution
Wednesday, November 18th, 2020
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Virtual Zoom Room
The workshop is designed to give participants the ability to understand concepts of conflict management.
The development of skills in this workshop include learning about the common causes of conflict, the dynamics of conflict escalation, approaches to conflict, and resolving self-involving conflict.
Winter Workshops will be posted soon!
Questions
For more information about the program requirements, please contact Chris Nelan, Student Life Coordinator at christophernelan@trentu.ca.