Student Engagement Programs
This semester (Winter 2025), Student Life is pleased to present the Leadership micro-credential program.
The Leadership Micro-Credential Program is a short, focused learning experience designed to equip participants with essential leadership skills.
The program covers topics such as communication, decision-making, team management, and strategic thinking. It allows learners to demonstrate their competencies in specific leadership areas and earn a credential that can be added to their professional portfolio.
Every week, students can participate in drop-in activities and opportunities that provide outcomes related to competencies and skills. Please check the schedule below for a list of all the programs running this term.
Winter 2025 Leadership Micro-Credential Program
Date | Time | Location | Program |
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Wednesday, January 22nd |
11am-12:30pm | Thornton | TrueColours Personality Test |
Friday, January 24th |
11am-12:30pm | ALC | TrueColours Personality Test |
Tuesday, January 28th |
11am-12:30pm | ALC | You Don’t Know Jack Trivia |
Wednesday, January 29th |
11am-12:30pm | Thornton | You Don’t Know Jack Trivia |
Monday, February 3rd |
11am-12:30pm | Thornton | BHM Leaders Word Search |
Tuesday, February 4th |
11am-12:30pm | ALC | BHM Leaders Word Search |
Tuesday, February 25th |
11am-12:30pm | ALC | BHM Country Flag Identity Game |
Wednesday, February 26th |
11am-12:30pm | Thornton | BHM Country Flag Identity Game |
Monday, March 3rd |
11am-12:30pm | Thornton | Mario Party Showdown |
Wednesday, March 5th |
11am-12:30pm | ALC | Mario Party Showdown |
Tuesday, March 11th |
11am-12:30pm | ALC | Match the Quotes Puzzle |
Wednesday, March 12th |
11am-12:30pm | Thornton | Match the Quotes Puzzle |
Monday, March 17th |
11am-12:30pm | Thornton | Buzz Quiz TV |
Wednesday, March 19th |
11am-12:30pm | ALC | Buzz Quiz TV |
Monday, March 24th |
11am-12:30pm | Thornton | Gumball Shaker Battle |
Tuesday, March 25th |
11am-12:30pm | ALC | Gumball Shaker Battle |
Tuesday, April 1st |
11am-12:30pm | Thornton | A-Maze-Ing Hidden Maze |
Wednesday, April 2nd |
11am-12:30pm | ALC | A-Maze-Ing Hidden Maze |
Check in during the event to ensure your participation is recorded. By participating in at least 5 events, you will achieve the Leadership Micro-Credential through Trent University Durham GTA.
If you have any questions, please email durhamstudentlife@trentu.ca.
The Global Citizenship Program is at TrentU Durham GTA!
Overview
An interactive program designed to give participants the ability to learn skills and have influential experiences related to an interest area or stream.
Participants will attend an initial session that reviews the program guidelines and information related to the different streams that they can choose from. Once they have completed this session, they can join the stream they are interested in during the semester that it is running and begin to complete the goals, workshops, and activities related to the stream until they meet the requirements to obtain a stream certificate in the program.
Streams
- Leadership & Mentoring (Fall 2024)
The Leadership & Mentoring stream offers opportunities to learn different leadership strategies and skills that foster growth in the ability to lead, follow, and mentor others.
Winter 2025 - Leadership Micro-Credential programming is running in place of Global Citizenship. Please see the section above for more information.
- Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (Fall 2025)
In the Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion stream, participants will gain insight into the progression of initiatives to promote equity and diversity and understand how to contribute to a positive future of inclusive practices.
- Environmental Impact & Sustainability (Winter 2026)
The stream of Environment Impact & Sustainability allows for learning and discussion around current and historical environmental decisions and practices that have had good and bad effects to the natural world and continue the conversation in continuing sustainable practices.
- Social Justice & Community (Fall 2026)
Looking at the impacts of a society that has vastly different access to health, wealth, privileges, and opportunities, this stream seeks to analyze these themes and formulate ideas around understanding how to help a community who may be struggling.
Requirements of the Streams for Certificate Completion
- All Streams
- Introduction to the Global Citizenship Program Workshop
- Introduction to the Global Citizenship Program Workshop
- Leadership & Mentoring
- Leadership & Mentoring Workshop
- 2 Optional Workshops
- Leadership Experience (on-campus)
- Leadership Field Trip (off-campus)
- Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
- Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Workshop
- 2 Optional Workshops
- EDI Guest Speaker (on-campus)
- EDI Field Trip (off-campus)
- Environmental Impact & Sustainability
- Environmental Impact & Sustainability Workshop
- 2 Optional Workshops
- Trent’s Environmental Initiatives Tour (on-campus)
- Environmental Field Trip (off-campus)
- Civic Engagement & Community
- Civic Engagement & Community Workshop
- 2 Optional Workshops
- Social Justice Town Hall Panel (on-campus)
- Community Field Trip (off-campus)
Questions
For more information about the program requirements, please contact durhamstudentlife@trentu.ca.
The Foundations for Success Certificate Program is an extension of the Orientation Programming for incoming students to learn about the resources and services on campus and to connect with other first-year students with a 6-week plan. This certificate program involves workshops, podcast episodes, and events to equip you with essential skills that help you thrive during and after your post-secondary education.
Each week will have a theme for this program, including the following:
- Introduction to Trent Durham Resources and Services
- Trent Durham Student Life and the TDSA
- Mental Wellbeing
- Careers + Thinking Ahead after University
- Nutrition and Food Education
- Physical Wellbeing
You must complete 3 of the 6 weeks offered to earn our Certificate. To complete a single week, students must:
- A. Watch a recorded workshop (which will become available on Monday) and submit a reflection on this workshop to durhamorientation@trentu.ca by the end of day on Friday
- B. Attend one of our various events offered throughout each week.
*If you can’t attend the events for one week, please watch an episode of the Ahhdulting (and Transitioning into Post-Secondary) Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/adulting-and-transitioning-into-p… and send your reflection on this workshop to durhamorientation@trentu.ca by the end of day on Friday.*
You must do the above three times to complete the Foundations Program.
Students who complete the program will gain the Certificate and get a chance to win free admission to Canada’s Wonderland on October 18th for Halloween Haunt.
Tell me more!
Here is what will be offered throughout the 6-week Foundations program:
Week One – Getting Started at Trent (September 9th – 13th)
Watch introductory presentations from various departments to learn about the services and resources available to you. Hear from Counselling, IT, Trent Durham Security, Academic Skills, and Financial Aid.
Week Two – Getting Involved at Trent (Sept. 16th – 20th)
Learn about how you can get involved on campus through clubs, events and other team-focused programs. Hear from the Student Life team to find out how you can make the most out of extracurriculars to boost your University career.
Week Three – Mental Wellbeing (Sept. 23rd – 27th)
Find out about the resources you can use to support your mental health and to find healthy coping strategies from Trent Counselling. Attend a yoga class and art therapy to learn about healthy ways to manage stress.
Week Four – Careers + Thinking Ahead (Sept. 30th – Oct. 4th)
Watch our workshop breaking down tools and resources available to you through Careerspace, offering appointments, online resources, and opportunities to connect with employers and recruiters. These services are free for all Trent students and alumni. For event this week, come to a drop-in resume table to gain helpful tips to be employer ready.
Week Five – Nutrition (Oct. 7th – 11th)
Hear from the Trent Durham Campus Pantry and the TDSA to learn about food resources available to you on campus. The workshop will cover healthy eating habits and how to navigate food insecurity. Attend a cooking class and get experience participating in the Campus Pantry.
Week Six – Physical Wellbeing (Oct. 14th – 18th)
Learn about the benefits of physical activity by watching a virtual tour of the Civic – where you have a gym membership. Go to an intramural session this week and try out our interactive dance class!
Why should I complete this?
Co-Curricular Record (CCR): Alongside learning skills to set you up for success in university and beyond, students completing this program will receive the "Foundations for Success” certificate on their CCR. This looks great on a resume and indicates personal development, resourcefulness and initiative to employers and schools.
Foundations for Success Certificate:
You will receive a certificate you can add to your resume upon completion of the program.
A chance for free admission to Canada’s Wonderland!
In completing the program, you will be entered into a draw to win free admission to our Trip to Canada’s Wonderland on October 18, 2024, for Halloween Haunt at night!
OK. I’m interested!
If this certificate program interests you, please fill out this form and we will be in touch shortly with further details! If you have any questions about this certificate program, please do not hesitate to email alexshammas@trentu.ca.
*Please note, accommodations may be made on an individualized basis*
Recent research on the labour market has highlighted the importance of co-curricular experiences for developing important employability skills. Getting involved on campus - whether it be through student government, athletics, clubs and groups, or campus organizations - can help develop skills such as time-management, organization, communication, conflict resolution, problem solving, and more!
Tracking your co-curricular experiences on campus is easy with Trent's Co-Curricular Record (CCR) software. The CCR will allow you to search for opportunities on campus, keep track of your involvement, reflect on what you've learned, and print off an official Trent-sanctioned CCR transcript.
You can access the Co-Curricular Record through the MyTrent portal.
A copy of the Co-Curricular Record Policy can be found in the Academic section of Trent's Policy Library.
Questions
For more information about the program requirements, please contact durhamstudentlife@trentu.ca.