Build experience
The journey of building experience can take two forms: whether you aim to enrich your own experience through active involvement or aspire to create meaningful opportunities for your peers, our team is here to assist you!
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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
Student Experience and Development (SEAD) connects students to meaningful experiences and provides programming that engages and supports self-development and self-discovery. Our programs and services are centered on four key areas: building experience, exploring leadership, developing skills/competencies, and connecting on campus.
Our team values and prioritizes:
SEAD is one of four offices in the Career, Community, and Experiential Learning Centre (CCELC).
The journey of building experience can take two forms: whether you aim to enrich your own experience through active involvement or aspire to create meaningful opportunities for your peers, our team is here to assist you!
Explore leadership as a UM student. If you want to learn more about your leadership identity, SEAD can help you find your path.
SEAD provides opportunities to develop skills, explore your identity, and grow personally through a variety of workshops and training sessions. These opportunities are great for UM student staff and student leaders, but we also offer these workshops by request for student groups, volunteers, and professional staff.
The Student Training Series provides personal and professional development opportunities for University of Manitoba student staff and complements departmental onboarding processes. These sessions are also available by request for student groups, volunteer cohorts, and professional staff.
Eligibility
All UM students are welcome to attend the Student Training Series workshops.
Audience
Some target audiences for our workshops might include:
What to expect during workshops
Our workshops are developmental in nature, and are designed to help students explore and strengthen their skills. As such, our workshops usually require that attendees participate actively and engage with their peers/facilitator(s). The more that participants are willing to challenge themselves, the more they will get out of the material.
STS Fundamentals are recommended as a basis for all student staff.
Avoiding the ‘Goose Chase’: Practical Strategies for Making Better Referrals
Inclusivity Foundations 1: Examining Power and Privilege
Inclusivity Foundations 2: Inclusive Language
Receiving Feedback: Turning Uncomfortable Conversations into Opportunities for Growth
Finding and Maintaining Balance as a Student Employee / Leader
STS Peer Support workshops are recommended for students in peer support roles.
Empowering Your Peers: Understanding Power Dynamics and Setting Boundaries
Creating Conversation: Bids for Connection and Other Communication Essentials for Peer Support
Developing Relationships in Your Peer Support Role: Principles of Active Listening and Empathy
Additional topics could be the right fit based on the particular needs of your role or program.
Meeting Students Where They Are Using Student Development Theory
Intentional Goal Setting: Using Reflection as a Tool for Personal Development
Facilitation Fundamentals: Practical Tips for Effective Workshops
Facilitation Elevation: Practicing Your Facilitation Skills
From Planning to Execution: An Introduction to Student-Led Events
Team Building: Understanding Team Cycles and Dynamics
Team Building: Practical Strategies for Creating Connections in Your Team (sharing and practice)
With enough notice, we may be able to combine or customize content for your group. Please reach out to SEAD@umanitoba.ca with your inquiries.
We are currently only offering workshops by request.
If the workshop you are looking for isn't listed under "upcoming workshops," you can request a personalized workshop for your group of six or more participants. Please review the Student Training Series Workshop Request Package before submitting your request.
Once you have determined the workshop you would like to request, please complete our Workshop Request Form.
If you would like a recommendation on which workshop might be the best fit for your group or if you have any questions, please book a consultation with our team.
Emily Kalo (she/her)
Coordinator (connecting on campus & orientation volunteers)
Emily.Kalo@umanitoba.ca
Geoffrey Pagcaliwagan (he/him)
Coordinator (building experience)
431-336-4045
Geoffrey.Pagcaliwagan@umanitoba.ca
Madison Reed (she/they)
Coordinator (exploring leadership)
431-337-2719
Madison.Reed@umanitoba.ca
Katie Leitch (she/her)
Acting Lead Coordinator (developing skills/competencies)
431-336-6762
Kathryn.Leitch@umanitoba.ca
Divjyot Grewal (she/her)
Frontline Support and Office Assistant
204-474-9093
Divjyot.Grewal@umanitoba.ca
Rebecca Brooks (they/them)
Director (Career, Community, and Experiential Learning Centre)
Rebecca.Brooks@umanitoba.ca
Student Experience and Development
225 UMSU University Centre - 65 Chancellor's Circle
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada