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Vice President, Communications & Enrolment

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The Office of the Vice President, Communications & Enrolment strives to build and raise Trent’s profile and reputation on a provincial, national and international level. Working collaboratively, they support Trent’s strategic goals, objectives and key initiatives, with a specific focus on expanding recruitment and increasing acceptances and overall undergraduate student enrolment. The Vice President, Communications & Enrolment also oversees Trent’s Collegiate System, which offers a unique opportunity for the creation of engaging and meaningful experiences for students outside the classroom.

Inspired by our institutional positioning: 

Trent University is Canada’s champion of interactive learning that’s personal, purposeful and transformative.

And based on our institutional tagline:

Challenge the Way You Think

The team's Mission is:

To attract students to the transformative experience the Trent community inspires

And is anchored by Values:

  • Inspiration – We emulate the Trent University’s support of new ideas and initiatives and foster that environment at all times.
  • Commitment – We strive to support all students, applicants, faculty, alumni and our colleagues in any way we can.
  • Openness – We are committed to a culture of transparency as well as a diversity of opinions and choices – inviting ideas that challenge the way we think.
  • Teamwork – We are focused on creating an interactive culture of collaboration and support across the entire University.

Contact the Vice President

Vice President of Communications and Enrolment, Marilyn Burns

Marilyn Burns

Phone: 705-748-1011 ext. 6184
Email: mburns@trentu.ca

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