To talk about ourselves effectively, we need to know what we're doing, where we're heading and who it matters to

My name is Cathy Schoel and I'm the administrative support for the Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies, located at Traill College. We are a research centre and also have two graduate programs - an MA in Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies and a PhD in Canadian Studies.

I believe that Trent has much to offer: we do so many things well! But communicating our strengths - which is so important in drawing ideal members to our community - is not easy. To talk about ourselves effectively, we need to know what we're doing, where we're heading and who it matters to. That's what this process is all about. And frankly, I've found it really nice to be asked to focus on the positives at Trent. To feel good about the work that we all do. And to be excited about developing a way to share that feeling with people.  I encourage everyone at Trent to take the opportunity to participate as widely as possible, in as many formats as you can, in the discussions to follow.

Cathy Schoel, Administrative Assistant and Research Centre Co-ordinator