The Represent Student Leadership Institute is a specially designed leadership opportunity for elected/appointed representatives of student unions, college councils, faculty associations, residence council members and student societies from all three U of T campuses.
Whether you’re in a representative role, an executive position planning events or at the head of your student organization, this institute will support you as you embark on the upcoming year.
The Institute features workshops on important leadership themes such as University Acumen, EDI, Anti-Oppression, Conflict Resolution and Democratic Leadership. It also features a series of fireside chats, which provide students with an opportunity to interact directly with university administration and decision makers while networking with fellow student government leaders on campus.
This program is free to all participants, however there are only 40 spots available, so apply today.
The Institute will take place in person on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fireside chats will take place virtually throughout the week from Monday, June 12 – Thursday, June 15.
A closing session will take place in person on Friday, June 16 from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. (lunch provided).
Participation is CCR eligible.
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Program Eligibility
This institute is for U of T students who hold elected or appointed leadership positions on student groups, such as:
- Tri-campus or campus wide student group (e.g. UTSU, UTSC, UTM, APUS, ASSU)
- College or faculty student society (e.g. KPEUA, ENGSoc, VUSAC)
- Course union (e.g. CINSSU, NSSA)
- Residence council (e.g. IRC, WRC)
- Hart House committee
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How The Program Works
The one-day institute will take place in person on Saturday, June 10 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fireside chats will take place virtually throughout the week from June 12 – 15.
A closing session will take place in person on Friday, June 16 from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. (lunch provided).
Institute events
Day institute: A select group of workshops have been curated for elected representatives to provide you with the skills, tools and resources you need to be successful throughout the upcoming year.
Last year’s workshops included:
- Keynote Address by Paul Taylor from Foodshare Toronto
- University Acumen
- Equity, Diversity & Belonging
- Doing Anti-Racism Work
- Democratic Leadership
- Communication & Conflict Resolution as a Leader
Fireside chats: Join key leaders and administrators at the University to talk directly about what’s upcoming for the 2023-2024 academic year.
This is an inclusive opportunity for some facetime with decision makers and leadership on campus to ask questions, discuss your concerns and learn about the upcoming priorities of the University for the next year.
Last year’s fireside chats included:
- Sandy Welsh, Vice Provost Students
- Shannon Simpson, Director Indigenous Initiatives
- Heather Kelly, Executive Director Student Life Programs and Services
- Mahvish Wesley (Director Learning & Safety Abroad) & Tara Etherington (Assistant Director, International Student and Scholar Experience)
- Sheree Drummond, Secretary of the Governing Council
- Jodie Glean, Executive Director Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
- Haley Overland, Digital Communications Coordinator
- Angela Treglia, Director Sexual Violence & Prevention Centre & Devi Mohabir, Assistant Director
- Josh Hass, Coordinator, Student Policy Initiatives
- David Newman, Executive Director, Student Services
Full institute workshops & fireside chat details will be updated by early May before registration closes.
Check out last year’s Represent Institute details.
Details on how to apply for the program can be found under PROGRAM REGISTRATION.
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Program Registration
Applications for the 2023 Institute have closed.