College Office
Within our College Office, we have a passionate set of faculty, staff, and student staff dedicated to assist with any question you may have. Our friendly student staff can help you with peer support, including scheduling your classes. Our Academic Advisor provides support with your academic goals and degree requirements, while our Academic Skill Instructor can help you improve your writing or studying skills.
We are committed to supporting the OC Community and welcome anyone to connect with OC or our College Principal, Stephanie Muehlethaler. Whether you need support and are not sure where to begin or if you just need to chat with someone, we are here for you.
If you want to host a special activity, or event, the Colleges at Trent University may be able to help you make it a reality. Reach out to Stephanie or any of the five principals with your idea. They will be happy to talk about its viability, timelines, and possible funding opportunities.
otonabee@trentu.ca
705-748-1011 ext. 7742
Otonabee College Room W102
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 4pm
Meet our College Staff
Dr. Stephanie Muehlethaler
College Principal
While Steph did not go to Trent, she is deeply grateful for the opportunity to be part of this transformational community. Her goal here in OC is to create, with all of your help, a space that is safe, caring, a community where you feel that you can be your whole authentic selves. From developing programing that creates connection, to providing academic supports throughout your journey, she and OC are here for you!
Steph has been a student at three different institutions; earning her BA (Psych and English) at Laurier, MA in Higher ed and Student affairs at the University of Connecticut, and Ed.D in Higher Ed Leadership at Calgary. Yes it's true, she is a bit of a nerd.
Steph loves meeting the students, staff, faculty and alumni that make up this fantastic community and is here to help however she can.
smuehlethaler@trentu.ca
705-748-1011 ext. 7660
Otonabee College Room W102.1
Lucy Conolly
Academic Advisor
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Rachel Glofcheskie-Shewfelt
College Assistant
Rachel started at Trent as an undergraduate student in 2014; part way through her studies she began working in the Office of Student Affairs in Orientation and various leadership positions. After graduation, she took post at Seneca College as a Residence Life Coordinator and returned to work in the College Office in February of 2021. She works to ensure the lights stay on, programs and events occur, and that students are all-around supported.
As the College Assistant, she is behind the scenes on many aspects of the College including the advisory council, budget spending, office operations, and more. She often helps students by being another level of triage or support in our main office, provide event planning resources and advice, or class finding and general questions (as she got lost in these hallways too!).
Outside of 9a-4pm, she loves walks with her dog Marlo, taking in local eateries, and catching up on reality tv.
rglofcheskie@trentu.ca
705-748-1011 ext. 7322
Otonabee College Room W102.3
Kyle Sharratt
Academic Skills Instructor
As an Academic Skills Instructor, Kyle works closely with students to refine the academic skills needed to succeed at university. These appointments are tailored to the students’ needs and can be either in-person, virtual, or asynchronous. Appointments focus on a wide breadth of topics but typically address concerns in areas such as writing, time management, or study skills. Kyle loves seeing the different students that come to academic skills and the perspectives they bring to their studies. He also has a passion for the MLA citation style and the way language contributes to inclusivity in our lives.
Kyle came to Trent University in 2019 as a doctoral student in Cultural Studies after receiving his master’s degree in English from the University of Toronto. Since then, he has had the opportunity to work with students across a breadth of disciplines as a teaching assistant until joining Otonabee College as an Academic Skills Instructor in Summer 2024. Outside the office, Kyle enjoys spending time with his family, bookbinding, and hearing a good (or very bad) pun.
ksharratt@trentu.ca
705-748-1011 ext. 7538
Otonabee College Room W102.2
Sumiko Polacco
Academic Skills Instructor
Sumiko started her Trent journey in 2012 as a student in forensic science where she completed a B.Sc.FS. She continued her Trent education by earning an M.Sc. in Environmental and Life Science in 2018. Upon graduating, she joined the Forensic Science Department at Trent where she instructed and supported courses in forensic science, law, and science communication.
Sumiko believes that University is an opportunity for students to build foundational skills they can use regardless of that path they are on. One of Sumiko’s favourite things about working with students is helping them recognize how the skills they are learning in the classroom are transferable between courses, programs, and beyond Trent. In her spare time, Sumiko enjoys reading fiction, cooking, and spending time outdoors.
spolacco@trentu.ca
705-748-1011
Otonabee College Room