The Support Report – Issue 2
Please read the wonderful newsletter put together by the Davis SSW Peer Mentor Team. 
View it via the link on the Peer Mentor main page.  Great job everyone.

On that note, The President’s Desk blog, written by Sheridan’s President Jeff Zabudsky features a post on Trafalgar SAC Peer Mentor Omar Al-Hafidh.  Please read it, he has some wonderful things to say.

Ribfest is Coming to Oakville!
June 22-24th, 2012
Oakvillefamilyribfest
This event is sure to be lots of fun and if you have any time to volunteer, organizers need your help!
Tasks include:
General Help
Recycling
Serving
Pouring
Ticket Sales
Pop and Water Stations
ID Checkers & Security
Parking Attendants
Childcare for Children’s Village
Please note:
All volunteers handling alcohol will require Smart Serve certification
All childcare volunteers will require a Mandatory Police Check form
100% of money raised will go back into community organizations and programs.  Please make a donation at the gate to help us support the new Oakville Hospital and the many needy groups our Club supports, both here and abroad.
If you are interested, you can sign up to volunteer directly on the online volunteer calendar located on the website link above.

One final and sincere thank you to Joe Henry and Rob Till for your constant support of the Peer Mentor program at Sheridan.  You will both be missed.

To all graduating Peer Mentors – thanks you for all of your hard work and for what you have meant to the students.  Good luck in your future endeavours and please stay in touch with us as Sheridan alumni.

To all returning Peer Mentors, please remember, on-line training will be open for you in August followed by Peer Mentor training day and Orientation days.  Please let us know if any of you have a change in your contact information and please keep checking your Sheridan emails frequently.  See you in August.

 

HAVE A GREAT AND SAFE SUMMER EVERYONE!

News for the week of April 2nd, 2012

Just a few notable items for you this week.

Blood Donor Bursary
Canadian Blood Services is inviting post-secondary students to become blood donor recruiters. To become eligible for bursaries, students are challenged to recruit a minimum of 20 blood donors (5 of whom are new donors) who are willing to donate between June 1 and September 3, 2012.
A $1,500 bursary in each site will be awarded to the student who has the most new donors, and a $1,000 bursary will be awarded to the student who has the most blood donations made overall.  Flyer and application will be sent as separate attachments.

 

Energy Expert to Speak at Sheridan – Trafalgar Campus
President’s Creative Challenge for Sustainability Applicants,
Mentors and Enthusiasts 

As a part of our Integrated Energy Master Planning at Sheridan College,
Peter Garforth, a leading expert in Energy planning has agreed to speak
to Sheridan Faculty, students and  staff to help further engage the
institution in planning initiatives. Peter’s presentation will provide
an important high level (non-technical) understanding of ‘why’
institutions are increasingly taking hold of their energy futures, what
an Integrated Energy Master Plan for Sheridan will accomplish , and
most importantly, why academic institutions developing curriculum,
tools, designs and research around Energy planning will provide valuable
differentiation in the future.
Following Peter’s presentation, students will participate in an
important data gathering workshop and will become eligible to become
members of  Sheridan’s Energy Taskforce and future workshops. 

*Peter Garforth’s Presentation*
*Thursday, April 5*
*12:30-1:30 pm*
*Room B125 Trafalgar Campus*
FOLLOWED BY
*Student Data Gathering Workshop*
*1:30 pm (immediately following P. Garforth’s presentation) – 4:00 pm*
RSVP sustainability@sheridanc.on.ca by Tuesday, April 3rd – we hope
you’re able to attend. Please spread the word on this important aspect
of Sheridan’s 30-year Energy Plan.

 

Ribfest is coming to Sheridan!
Mark your calendars for the weekend of June 22-24 (I know, I know, it’s your summer break), but the Oakville Rotary Club will be holding Oakville’s first “Ribfest” this summer. 
Look out for more information on activities and ways you can get involved, it’s sure to be a fun couple of days.

 

Year End Banquet and Certificates
We hope you all enjoyed the year end banquet on the 29th and if you did not get the chance to pick up your certificate don’t worry, it will be making it’s way to you shortly.

 

Sheridan Steps,  Summer Student Facilitators Needed
One week summer contracts supporting Accessible Learning Services’ transitions to post secondary education programming.
For more information visit
http://www.sheridancollege.ca/Services/Student%20Learning%20Services/Student%20Leadership%20and%20Engagement/Peer%20Mentoring/Application%20and%20Contact%20Info.aspx

 

Halton Gutsy Walk
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Spencer Smith Park, Burlington
Organizers would love to see a “Team Sheridan” out to walk in support of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada.  See attached poster for more info.

Updates, March 20th, 2012

FREE Personality Dimensions, Career Development Workshops
Davis Campus
Workshop 1: Do You Know Your “True Colours?”
Understand and appreciate individual preferences, styles & temperament types
Recognize your own unique blend of strengths & qualities
Use your knowledge of self & others to improve interpersonal relations
Wednesday, March 21, 6:00-8:00
Davis Campus: H228
Workshop 2: Personality Dimensions and Conflict Styles
Become aware of the 5 TKI conflict management styles!
Learn how and when to utilize each style most effectively.
Discover how temperament style may co-relate to conflict style.
Wednesday, March 28, 6:00-8:00
Davis Campus, C247
To register for both or either workshop, please email: Judith.MacKinnon@sheridanc.on.ca
Light refreshments will be served

 

Halton Healthcare Services
Youth Volunteer Team Leader – Weekends

Halton Healthcare is seeking a volunteer to assist us with the coordination and supervision of our high school student volunteer program.  You will liaise among front line volunteers, nursing unit staff, and Volunteer Services staff.  Communicating service changes, concerns and suggestions, with all parties, is a key part of the role. 

You will periodically meet the students and staff during the Saturday and Sunday afternoon shifts (4 – 6 pm).  Some weekend morning shift coverage may be requested on occasion. 

To discuss this and/or other volunteer opportunities, please contact us: 
Call (905) 338-4643, Email lparente@haltonhealthcare.on.ca
Website: www.haltonhealthcare.com

Canadian Blood Services Registration
Wednesday, March 21st
B Wing Trafalgar, 11am – 1pm

B Right Volunteers Needed
Are you interested in promoting respect and acceptance within the Sheridan community?

Sheridan is launching b-right: a campaign focused on encouraging respect, equality, growth and diversity among all members of the Sheridan community.  The goal of b-right is to introduce programs and initiatives which raise awareness on how we should treat one another, regardless of whether we are students, faculty or community members at large.  Peers interested in helping to launch this campaign are needed during the following times:  Davis Campus: March 21st from 11am to 2pm in the B wing
HMC: March 22nd from 11 am to 2pm by the Student Lounge and the Security Desk
5 Peers per station are needed.  Peers who participate will receive a free t-shirt.
If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Li Santi at andrew.lisanti@sheridanc.on.ca

There is still time to apply for Peer Mentor positions.
New Positions in Health Services!
Apply online at getinvolved@sheridanc.on.ca
Please let your friends and classmates know.

Student Leaders Year End Event
Thursday, March 29th
Mississauga Grand Banquet and Convention Hall
Please RSVP by March 23rd

 

Reading Week Updates – Winter 2012

Here are a few things you need to know about.

Year End Student Leaders Event
Thursday, March 29th, 2012
Mississauga Grand Banquet and Convention  Centre
Transportation will be provided
Please RSVP to your electronic invitation.

2012/2013 Peer Mentor Recruitment
The recruitment period has begun for the 2012/2013 academic year.  Please let all your classmates and friends know now is the time to apply if they are interested.  Applications can be sent online to getinvolved@sheridanc.on.ca.

Check out the 1st issue of The Support Report
Congratulations to the Davis Social Service Worker Peer Mentors for this fantastic newsletter. It looks great!!

Blood Donor Clinic – Trafalgar
The next blood donor clinic will be held on Thursday, March 22nd
Pre-registration dates will be:
Thursday, March 8th, 11am – 2pm and
Wednesday, March 22nd, 11am – 2pm
B wing Hallway
Here are some comments made after the last blood donor clinic at Sheridan:
“Blood Donor Clinic Results:
49/46 units were collected = 107% of collections to target!
This means that 147 patients in the community will be supported in their way to recovery and restored health.  
77 people attended the clinic, and we truly thank them for wishing to support Canadian Blood Services, and specifically Canadian patients waiting to receive these life saving blood products!  
You have made a tremendous difference!!!!!  
The next blood donor clinic at Sheridan College Oakville Campus is scheduled for THURSDAY MARCH 22nd.  
Please call 1-888-2 – DONATE to determine eligibility and book an appointment.”  

New Waste/Recycling Bins – Sheridan Four-campus Research Presentation Members of the Task Force have been busy investigating options for a new comprehensive bins program, communication strategy and organics program for all campuses to align with Sheridan’s waste/recycling streams.
Join us at the next Zero Waste Task Force Meeting on
Wednesday February 29th, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Room C210, Trafalgar Campus
for a presentation of their findings.
Interested in joining the Zero Waste Task Force? Contact catherine.sloat@sheridanc.on.ca.

 

Outside Leadership Opportunity with The Natural Step Canada
IMPACT! Sustainability Champions Training
Are you:
·        Between the ages of 19 and 25?
·        Passionate about the fate of our planet and its people?
·        Ready to do more to champion sustainability in your community?

The Co-operators and The Natural Step Canada have teamed up to offer you the IMPACT! Sustainability Champions Training!
This series of two-day trainings starts with a pilot in Toronto on March 22-23^rd and focuses in two areas;  
realizing your leadership potential and 
developing your sustainability project using the 
The Natural Step Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development.

You’ll be connecting with passionate emerging sustainability leaders from your region, including alumni of the 2009 and 2011  IMPACT! Youth Conferences for Sustainability Leadership. 
As a training participant, you will be offered ongoing coaching and mentoring from local subject experts, and the opportunity to apply for a grant from the IMPACT! Fund to help you and your project soar. 

Bring your own project or create one during the training!
The first training of 2012 is March 22^nd -23^rd at Friends House, 60 Lowther Avenue, Toronto, ON (map). If you would like to get a taste of what the training is about, read the Sustainability Champions Training Blog from Ottawa 2011.

We are very grateful to The Co-operators (national sponsor) and Alterna Bank (Toronto sponsor) for subsidizing the cost of the training for participants. 
To ensure a quality learning environment, participation is limited to 30 spaces, so don’t delay, Read more and Apply today! 
Toronto application deadline is March 1^st!

Read what past participants have said after the Champions Trainings!

“I spent this weekend with the most inspirational and amazing people I’ve ever met.”
“I learned a great deal and I reinforced my intentions on working on my projects. The tools provided are great and I met amazing people in this event”
“It [the training] has given me the confidence to legitimately proceed. There are still lots of opportunity for failure but there’s no longer any fear.”

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New and Notable Items

Peer Mentor Recruitment for 2012/2013 has begun
Thank you to all who participated in the Peer Mentor recruitment fair last week.  We are sure that your fellow students appreciated hearing directly from you.  Please remember to tell your friends and classmates to apply if they are interested.

Sheridan Student Leaders Year End Event – Remember to Save the Date
Thursday, March 29th
Our guest speaker will be Neil Hetherington, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Toronto

As you all know, one of the highlights of the banquet last year was THE VIDEO!  You guys are hilarious, dedicated, animated, enthusiastic, and therefore incredibly entertaining.
So…
Share your favourite memories this year at one of the Drop In filming times: 
Trafalgar – Scaet Lobby, February 17th from 12-3 p.m.
Davis – Location tba (still finding the perfect spot), February 22nd from 3-5 p.m.
or,
Come early to the training this Wednesday, February 15th at HMC, our videographer will be there.

Feel free to come with fellow STARS/Peers/Tutors as well. 
Hope you can all make it to one of these filming times. 

Spirit Painting Session
Spread the word
Feb 15, 2012, 4-6pm
Trafalgar Campus
Room C111
The Spirit Painting is a piece of art that is self reflective.  The process of creating a Spirit Painting allows us to relate oneself to nature.  It also allows our self to discover what we are connected to or what we want to become more connected to.  It is a journey of self discovery and can bring balance to us spiritually, emotionally, mentally and physically.
All materials are provided at this free session.  Space is limited. 
Contact carol.appleby@sheridanc.on.ca to ensure a spot.  We know most of you will be at Peer Mentor training at this time, but please tell your friends about this session.

Volleyball/Sick Kids Fundraiser
One of our student athletes and fellow Peer Mentors, Frank Pento (Team Captain, Men’s
Volleyball) lost his mother to cancer in November. In lieu of flowers
the family asked donations be made to her favorite charity, Sick Kids
Hospital. The Athletic Department has decided to honour “Franca Pento” by hosting
a fund raiser where all proceeds will be given to the Hospital for Sick
Kids. This event will take place Wednesday, February 15th at the Trafalgar Gym
during a double header Volleyball Game; Women’s @ 6 pm and Men’s @ 8
pm.  Both Sheridan Bruin Teams will be playing Redeemer.
Tickets will be sold at the games for a variety of gift baskets and
Admittance is $2.00.  ALL proceeds from tickets sales and promotional
draws will go directly to Sick Kids.
We ask your support with attendance and/or donations. Donations are
accepted at: http://bit.ly/xiqqKJ
Let’s go that step further and show our students how we truly care!

AODA Training – Reminder
Every Sheridan employee is required to take the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) Customer Service Training E-learning module through SLATE, Sheridan’s Learning Management System. 

Locating the Training:
To take this training, please follow this link:  https://vista.sheridaninstitute.ca  To begin the training you need to log in using your current Sheridan Staff User Name and existing password.

Completing the Training:
Step 1:  Once you have entered SLATE, click on the PD4010 – AODA course in your course list.*  You will then see 3 options; one each for Support Staff, Faculty and Administrators.  At a minimum you are required to complete the one Module for your primary role at Sheridan. 
Step 2:  At the end of your Module you are required to take an assessment in order for the College records to indicate that you have successfully completed this training by receiving a score of 7/10 or higher. If you are unsuccessful, you must re-take the assessment until you achieve that score.
*If there is no PD4010 course listed, please contact training@sheridanc.on.ca

Rebound Choices Program – Volunteer Opportunities
If you have a youth-friendly attitude and genuinely enjoy being around young people this is where you should be!
What you need to know…
What:    Rebound is a mentoring program for youth, delivered by community volunteers. Volunteers provide leadership, mentoring, and positive role modeling while guiding youth through life skill workshops.
Where:  Community DoorBrampton -7700 Hurontario Street, Unit 601. Boardroom 1
(Click here to view a map: http://bit.ly/lxUQn8 )
When: Starting Wed, April 4^th. Every Wednesday evening for 10 weeks.  Volunteers must commit for the entire 10 week program plus one weekend of training (Saturday Mar 31^st & Sunday April 1^st)
Who:     Volunteers must be over 21 years of age and successfully complete a screening process involving an interview, reference checks and police background check/ vulnerable sector clearance
Volunteer Today!
Contact us for more information and to schedule an interview!
Contact Volunteer MBC at 905-238-2622 or by email 2volunteer @volunteermbc.org
The production of the REBOUND Choices Program has been made possible through a financial contribution from HealthCanada.

Have a great week everyone!

News for the week of January 30th, 2012

A huge Think Pink Thank You!
Thank you to all Peer Mentors and Supervisors for another fantastic Think Pink week.  Donations are still coming in and being counted but better even than the funds being raised was seeing all the effort that so many of you all put into the activities planned.  There are no words to describe how great it is to see the Sheridan community come together to support this great cause.  Photos to come.

Sheridan Child and Youth Worker Peer Mentors Article – Congratulations!
Cyc-net Online Journal for January 2012!  Cyc-net is an International Network for CYW professionals. Our mentors raised funds for cyc-net.org during our Holiday Social Event.
Check it out!
http://www.cyc-net.org/cyc-online/jan2012/index.html#/42/

Peer Mentor Recruitment Fair
Tuesday February 7th and Wednesday February 8th
Davis and Trafalgar Campus
10am – 1pm
The purpose of the recruitment fair is to generate interest among the students to apply for the Peer Mentor positions available at Sheridan. We would recommend that you bring the up-dated 2012 job description and application and be prepared to discuss your job as a Peer Mentor and answer questions.  Mock interviews anyone?

Peer Mentor PD Training – Wednesday, February 15th
HMC Campus
Topic – SafeTalk
Please RSVP to leisha.sladdenatkinson@sheridanc.on.ca asap.
Transporation and dinner will be provided.

Work Study Applications – Winter 2012
Please complete the winter application and submit it to us as soon as you can.  Thank you.

Blood Donor Clinic
Trafalgar Campus – Thursday, March 22nd
Pre-registation in the B wing hallway on: Thursday, March 8th and Wednesday, March 21st

2nd Annual Student Union Leadership Workshop
HMC, Friday, February 10th, 10 am – 3:30 pm
This year’s theme is “Be The Change,” guest speakers and sessions
RSVP to daniel.lacute@sheridanc.on.ca by February 7th

Sheridan Student Leaders Year End Event – Save the Date
Thursday, March 29th, 2012 
Our guest speaker will be Neil Hetherington, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Toronto

January 2012

Think Pink Returns
Now in it’s 5th year, Think Pink fundraising and awareness activities return to Sheridan the week of January 23rd – 27th.  Activities will be taking place at Trafalgar, Davis and HMC.  All proceeds raised will be directed to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. 

Sheridan Education Fair
Volunteers are needed to help with the 9th Annual Education Fair at both Trafalgar and Davis Campus. 

If you are interested in being an Education Fair Ambassador, please see below for more information and contact information.

All students are invited to attend or help with:

The 9th ANNUAL EDUCATION FAIR

TRAFALGAR:MONDAY JANUARY 23 9:30-12:30
B-Wing, J-Wing, SCAET and LEARNING COMMONS

DAVIS: FRIDAY,  JANUARY 27 9:30-12:30
DAVIS ATHLETIC CENTRE

Representatives will be on campus to discuss transfer credits,direct
entry options, degree completion opportunities, and more.
Don’t miss it!
For further information, please drop by your campus Career Services!

 

Winter Work Study Applications
A reminder to all Peer Mentors and Supervisors that the work study applications need to be completed and submitted to Diana Herholz at the Trafalgar campus by February 21st, 2012.  Funds raised through the work study application will support growth and development of the Sheridan Peer Mentor program.

 

PD Training – Safe Talk
Wednesday February 15th, 2012
Hazel McCallion Campus
5:30 – 6:00 pm Dinner
6:00 – 9:00 pm Training
Transportation will be provided
Please RSVP by February 8th to leisha.sladdenatkinson@sheridanc.on.ca

Save the Date – Thursday, March 29th – Year End Student Leaders Event
More information to come.