Relationships developed here last

I currently work as a Restricted Funds Accountant in the Finance Office and have held this position for over two years.  I am also a Trent alumni with a degree in Business Administration.  While being a student, I spent entire days on campus as my commute was one hour each way.  This allowed me to become more familiar with campus life and I have a lot of wonderful memories.  Now that I am employed by Trent it has been interesting to explore the university from a completely different perspective.  I enjoy seeing the vibrant Trent culture and attitude across the entire community; students, staff and visitors.  That is really the main reason of why I am involved in this committee.  There is so much potential at Trent and unique opportunities that cannot be found at any other post-secondary institution.  Relationships developed here last and the support shown to anyone who is willing to try has been a large influence to me as an individual.  Joining this committee and having my voice heard is very important because unless one gets involved and raises issues everything will remain the status quo.  And in my experience, that is not the Trent way.

Janin Arnold (Deason), Accountant, Financial Services

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Trent's sense of community offers a unique educational experience

Before coming to Trent, Michael worked for the federal government where he was involved in positioning projects with Parks Canada, Library and Archives Canada and Culture.ca.  He is very passionate about the university with its enthusiastic students, dynamic teachers, and dedicated staff.  Trent's sense of community, fostered by its colleges, offers a unique educational experience.  He is excited by the opportunity to promote and share what makes Trent special with a wider public.

Michael Eamon, Principal Lady Eaton College;  Adjunct Professor, Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies

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Capturing the light that already shines...

There are so many exciting things taking place at Trent right now. Being able to broadly convey this, and the greater essence of Trent, at this important moment in our history, will inform our shared sense of renewal and continue to shape new possibilities for the future. I am part of this project because I chose Trent and I believe it is a place where people discover who they are and find their path.

Sharing our picture of Trent with a diversity of students around the Province and around the World

As TIP Director, and having served for a year leading the domestic recruitment staff, my teams have been deeply invested in sharing our picture of Trent with a diversity of students around the Province and around the World.  This process is extremely valuable to us, as we want to make sure that our messaging is both in line with the common sense of Trent's identity, and couched in terms that will make the most impact on potential audiences.

Michael Allcott, Director, Trent International Program; Head, Champlain College; Honorary Associate Professor

In this highly competitive environment, our future depends on it

I have believed for several years that a clear positioning statement, succinctly defining what we aspire to be, is absolutely essential if we are to attract outstanding students to Trent in the future. It is critical that we decide what we are going to stand for and develop a positioning statement that is distinctive, compelling and ownable and, because Trent is so very special, I have every confidence that we can do just that. In this highly competitive environment, our future depends on it.

David Morton, Former Chair Board of Governors; Honorary Degree Recipient