Leadership Academy: Foundations of Leadership

0Students are required to:

• participate in leadership workshops held on Thursday evening during the Winter term. 
• complete 10 volunteer hours or attend group volunteer activities during the academic year, and
• attend Dal Lead on February 10th. 

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

Within an academic year, Foundations of Leadership participants are required to attend at least 5 workshops, a commitment of 10 hours during the Winter 2023/24 term.

If a participant misses a scheduled seminar, they are encouraged to attend the session at the Dal Lead Conference in Halifax on Feb 10th. 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. 

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.

A banquet will be held each year in March. Participants will be asked to assist in planning and hosting the event. Time spent supporting the banquet can be credited towards a students required volunteer hours. 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.  

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.

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 Instagram and through the DalMobile App.