Leadership Academy

 

Foundations of Leadership 

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. 

The Foundations of Leadership program 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. Foundations of Leadership is open to any student interested in pursuing leadership opportunities and developing 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 registration form above. By registering you will be added to a list to receive updates on the program and workshops.

Foundations of Leadership Workshop Schedule

2024/25 Foundations of Leadership 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 Advisor  | Student Success Centre - Halifax

Advising Centre, Dairy Building

Thursday, October 17th, 2024 

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Team Dynamics

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

Advising Centre, Dairy Building

Thursday, October 24th, 2024   

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Empowerment through Communication

***Postponed

Erica Zwicker, Director, Communications and Marketing | Student Affairs

Vanessa Lent, Writing Advisor | Writing Resource Centre 

Halifax*

Tuesday, November 5th, 2024

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Creativity Innovation and Design Thinking Dal Innovates

Advising Centre, Dairy Building

Thursday, November 7th, 2024

6:00pm  - 8:00pm

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

Advising Centre, Dairy Building

Thursday, November 21st, 2024         

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Social Responsibility and Citizenship Justin Fox, Director | Student Success Centre

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

 

 

 

Riverview Room, Jenkins Hall

March 2025

Leadership Banquet Student Success Centre

*Transportation to Halifax may be available depending on student interest. 

 

Leadership in Practice

The Leadership in Practice program is designed for students motivated to deepen their leadership competencies, clarify their leadership interests, and to engage in formal leadership roles on campus or in the community. Participants in this program will identify their individual strengths and leadership goals through CliftonStrengths and completing a Leadership Action Plan, engage in cohort-based experiential learning activities and workshops, and engage in a cohort community-based learning project.

Students interested in participating in the Leadership in Practice program should connect with Student Success Advisor, Gillian Hatch, to express their interest in participating in the program or register using the link below. 

Leadership in Practice Workshop Schedule

2024/25 Foundations of Leadership Workshop Schedule:

Location, Date & Time

Workshop Host

Advising Centre, Dairy Building

Tuesday, October 29th, 2024

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Kick Off Gillian Hatch, Student Success & Engagement Advisor | Student Success Centre

Advising Centre, Dairy Building

Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Discovering Your Strengths Karen McCrank, Driector, Student Success (Halifax) & Heather Doyle, Director of Reasearch, Assessment & Planning | Student Affairs

Advising Centre, Dairy Building

Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Personal Leadership:    Student Panel    

Gillian Hatch, Student Success & Engagement Advisor | Student Success Centre

Advising Centre, Dairy Building

January 2025

Building Strong Teams for Community Impact Justin Fox, Driector, Student Success | Student Success Centre

Advising Centre, Dairy Building

February 2025

Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility  Gillian Hatch, Student Success & Engagement Advisor | Student Success Centre

Dal Lead Conference

Saturday, March 1st, 2025

Keynote and Community Egagement

 

Advising Centre, Dairy Building

March 2025        

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Your Leadership Legacy Gillian Hatch, Student Success & Engagement Advisor | Student Success Centre

Riverview Room, Jenkins Hall

March 2025

Leadership Banquet Student Success Centre

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I Participate in the Leadership Academy?

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.

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

  • a Student Leadership Notification of Completion,
  • recognition on their Co-Curricular Record (CCR), and
  • recognition at the Student Leadership Award Banquet in March.

What is the 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.  

Should I Get Involved in 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 & Engagement 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.

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

Is There a Cost to Participate in the Program?

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

How are the Workshops & Events Communicated to Students?

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 DalU App within the AC Student Group.