RBC Sustainability Leadership Certificate
Engaged Learning
The RBC Sustainability Leadership Certificate has received generous support from the Royal Bank of Canada. Check out the Dal News story: An Earth Day gift for tomorrow's sustainability leaders.
2019-20 Program Information & Application Form
Participants are required to attend all three modules to obtain the certificate, although attendance may be completed over multiple academic years. Financial support from the RBC Foundation makes it possible for us to offer this program at minimal cost for students to help offset the cost of meals and materials.
To apply, please click the link at the bottom of the page for the online application.
2019-2020 PROGRAM DATES
Leadership Module 1: October 18-20, 2019
Friday, Oct 18: Check-in: 5:30pm, Module Session: 6-9pm
Saturday, Oct 19: Check-in: 9:30am, Module Session: 10am-6pm
Sunday, Oct 20: Check-in 9:30am, Module Session 10-2pm
Leadership Module 2: January 17-18, 2020
Friday, Jan 17: Check-in: 5:30pm, Module Session: 6-9pm
Saturday, Jan 18: Check-in: 9:30am, Module Session: 10am-6pm
Pecha Kucha: March 11, 2020
Wednesday, March 11: 6-9pm
Leadership Module 3: March 20-21, 2020
Friday, Mar 20: Check-in: 5:30pm, Module Session: 6-9pm
Saturday, Mar 21: Check-in: 9:30am, Module Session: 10am-6pm
Requirements
To complete the certificate, students are required to:
- Attend all three weekend modules (not necessarily in one academic year);
- Engage in two action projects; and
- Complete several reflection exercises on their personal program experiences.
Committment
It is a 15 hour commitment for module 1 and 11 hours per weekend for module 2 and 3 (Friday evening through Saturday), as well as an additional 3 hours for the evening Project Presentation dinner. In addition, expect between 15-20 hours of work between each module to complete assignments.
Payment
Thanks to funding from RBC Foundation, the cost for the entire course is $150 (to cover the cost of meals and materials). You can apply for a DSU Member Grant to be considered for a $100 rebate towards this program. Apply here for the DSU grant.
Registration and Refund Policies
Please review the following PDF regarding the registration and refund policy for the RBC SLC.