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Leadership Academy: Foundations of Leadership

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Leadership Program

The Foundations of Leadership program is a non-academic opportunity focused on engaging students to be active participants in their own leadership development during their time at Dal AC and beyond.Ìý

TheÌýFoundations ofÌýLeadershipÌýprogram offers a series of dynamic and engaging workshops designed to help develop leadership skills, connect with peers, and explore how to use leadership skills in the community.ÌýFoundations of LeadershipÌýis open to any studentÌýinterested in pursuing leadership opportunitiesÌýandÌýdeveloping their leadership skills and knowledge. No prior experience or knowledge is required.

Dal AC students interested in participating in the Foundations of Leadership program are encouraged to express their interest by completing the form above. By registering you will be added to a list to recieve updates on the program and workshops.


2024/25 Workshop Schedule:

Location and Time Workshop Host

Advising Centre, Dairy Building

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Public Speaking Ashley MacDonald, Writing Centre Advisor | Student Success Centre

Advising Centre, Dairy Building

Thursday, October 10th, 2024

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Active Listening Sarah Ready, Student Success AdvisorÌý | Student Success Centre - Halifax

Advising Centre, Dairy Building

Thursday, October 17th, 2024Ìý

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Team Dynamics

Andrew Harding, Associate Director Athletics and Recreation | Langille Athletic Centre

Advising Centre, Dairy Building

Thursday, October 24th, 2024Ìý Ìý

6:00pm - 8:00pm

MySelf 101 Dr. David Pilon, Director Counselling and Psychological Services | Student Health & Wellness

Halifax*

Tuesday, November 5th, 2024

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Creativity Innovation and Design Thinking Dal Innovates

Advising Centre, Dairy Building

Thursday, November 7th, 2024

6:00pmÌý - 8:00pm

Empowerment through Communication

Erica Zwicker, Director, Communications and Marketing | Student Affairs

Advising Centre, Dairy Building

Thursday, November 21st, 2024Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Social Responsibility and Citizenship Eduardo Ramirez, Leadership and Mentorship Development Programmer | Student Experience

Advising Centre, Dairy Building

Thursday, November 28th, 2024

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Motivation and Project Management Gillian Hatch, Student Success & Engagement Advisor | Student Success Centre

Dal Lead Conference, Halifax

March 1st, 2025

Keynote and Community Egagement

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Riverview Room, Jenkins Hall

March 2025

Leadership Banquet Student Success Centre

*Transportation to Halifax maybe available depending on student interest.Ìý

Program Overview

0Students are required to:

  • participate in leadership workshops held on Thursday evening, 
  • attend Dal Lead in February. 

Seminar topics will include fundamentals of leadership, teambuilding, project management, equity, diversity and inclusion and advocacy. 

Time commitment

Within an academic year, Foundations of Leadership participants are required to attend at least 5 workshops.

If a participant misses a scheduled seminar, they are encouraged to attend the session at the Dal Lead Conference in Halifax in February. Transportation will be provided for all AC leadership students to attend the Dal Lead Conference.    

Foundations of Leadership participants will also need to complete 12 hours of volunteering between September and February, all components must be complete prior to the Leadership Banquet in March. 

Recognition and opportunities from participating

In addition to the skills participants will gain through active participation in Foundations of Leadership, each student who successfully completes the program will receive:

  • a Student Leadership Notification of Completion,
  • recognition of Foundations of Leadership on their Co-Curricular Record (CCR),
  • the opportunity to put skills learned into action when planning campus events, and
  • recognition at the Student Leadership Award Banquet in March.

Excellence in Student Leadership Awards Banquet

A banquet will be held each year in March.Those who complete the program will receive their Notification of Completion at the banquet.

The banquet also celebrates those within the campus community by recognizing student leadership.  

Volunteer opportunities

Students are also encouraged to find their own opportunities or participate in planned group volunteer activities. Students may also meet with the Student Success & Engagment Advisor to explore volunteer opportunities. 

Students may choose to participate in organized group activities or complete their volunteer work independently. Group volunteer activities may include:

  • Trick or Eat,
  • Truro Farmer's Market,
  • and other community event support.

If your independent volunteer opportunities involve working with children or animals, you may be required to provide a criminal record check or attend an animal handling session.

FAQs

What are the advantages of being in the program?

This program provides students with an opportunity to build effective communication skills, develop their leadership potential and grow their understanding of advocacy by getting involved in the community. There is opportunity to parallel this program with your current involvement on and off campus.

As a Truro Start student, only on campus for 1 year, can I still get involved?                       Yes! Participation in the foundational leadership program is open to all students, regardless of year of study, or future university career goals. Students in the Truro Start program will be able to continue their leadership development in Halifax with the Leadership Academy

How many hours a week do I need to commit to the program?

You are required to complete specific tasks to finish the program. Seminars will be offered during the fall and winter term. Meetings will be held each term, and most meetings will be 2 hours in length. Sessions are held on Thursdays evenings (6 -8pm).

Opportunities to support additional Student Success programming will be available to students who are interested in further on-campus involvement. 

Is there a cost for the program?

There is NO cost for you to participate in this program. It is FREE!

How are the meetings/events communicated to the group?

The meetings, sessions, and events will be set at the start of term but reminders and updates will be shared on and through the DalU App.