Access Student Life activities virtually this fall

Student Life at DCTC

Student Life enhances the overall learning and development of students through programs and activities that provide leadership, cultural awareness and community-building opportunities. In addition, Student Life encourages excellence in a student’s field of study, promotes living a healthy lifestyle, and prepares students to be responsible global citizens.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The Student Life Center on campus is closed until further notice.

Access Student Life activities virtually this fall!

• Self-register for virtual Student Life activities via D2L
• Two students will receive a $125 scholarship each month during fall semester for participating in Student Life activities!
• All students are encouraged to participate in Student Life activities.

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to self-register for Student Life activities via D2L

Questions? Contact:

Anna Voight
Associate Director of Student Life
651-423-8649

Student Life is funded through the Student Activity Fee and encompasses:

• Student clubs and organizations
• Blue Knights athletics
• Student Senate
• Student Ambassadors
• Ready, Set, Go!
• Student Life Center
• Wellness Center
• Plus a variety of campus activities and programming

Upcoming Student Life activities
Fall Semester 2020

Come together with the DCTC community to watch and discuss various TED Talks.
Accessible through TED: Ideas Worth Spreading

What is TED?
A nonprofit organization devoted to sharing Ideas Worth Spreading.

Why participate?
Learn about ideas that will help you…

• Develop skills to enhance your academic and personal success.
• Increase awareness of being a responsible global citizen.

First TED Talk for fall semester 2020

How To Skip the Small Talk and Connect With Anyone

Kalina Silverman • Tuesday, August 25, 2020 • 2 p.m.

Kalina Silverman wanted to see what could happen if she approached strangers and skipped the small talk to have more meaningful conversations with them instead. Kalina made a video documenting the experience.

The stories she heard and the connections she made proved that there’s power in taking the time to stop and ask people to reflect on the questions that truly matter in life.

Since then, Kalina has continued to work on expanding Big Talk into a movement that inspires and enables people to connect with one another on a deeper level.

Discussion Facilitated by Anna Voight, Associate Director of Student Life

TED Talk Tuesday Fall Schedule
ALL EVENTS

The Leadership Exploration and Development Program provides participants exposure to leadership principles and encourages the development of leadership skills. This program is offered virtually.

Upon the completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Describe characteristics of the leader they aspire to be
• Recognize their natural strengths
• Leverage the strengths of others
• Identify areas for growth in their leadership

Register by Tuesday, September 8, 2020

REGISTER HERE

LEARN MORE…

Sponsored by DCTC Student Life

Strengths-based leadership is the ability to identify and make the best use of your own and your team members’ strengths.

• In this three-part series, attendees will learn to identify and leverage their natural strengths and the strengths of their team.
• Participants will be sent an access code to complete the Strengths Finder© assessment, which must be completed prior to the first session.
• Offered virtually through Zoom or at your own pace during the semester through D2L.
• If you are registered for the Leadership Exploration and Development Program, you are automatically signed up for this series and do not need to submit another registration.

Zoom session schedule

Monday, September 14, 2020 • 3 p.m.
Monday, September 28, 2020 • 3 p.m.
Monday, October 12, 2020 • 3 p.m.

Register by Tuesday, September 8, 2020

REGISTER HERE

LEARN MORE…

• In this four-part series, attendees will learn about common leadership myths and how to become a 360 Degree leader by Leading Up to those above them, Leading Across to those beside them, and Leading Down to those below them.
• Offered virtually through Zoom or at your own pace during the semester through D2L.
• If you are registered for the Leadership Exploration and Development Program, you are automatically signed up for this series and do not need to submit another registration.

LIVE SESSIONS
Register by Thursday, October 22, 2020

REGISTER HERE

Zoom session schedule

Monday, October 26, 2020 • 3 p.m.
Monday, November 9, 2020 • 3 p.m.
Monday, November 23, 2020 • 3 p.m.
Monday, December 7, 2020 • 3 p.m.

LEARN MORE…

Food Pantry at DCTC

Important Notice

• Due to COVID-19, DCTC food-support programs have been modified.
• A Food Pantry is now available in Room 2-303
  • (above the Bookstore next to the Military and Veterans Service Center)
• Contact the Office of Social Navigation for additional food-support resources
• DOWNLOAD INFORMATION on additional food-support resources

Questions? Contact:

Anna Voight
Associate Director of Student Life
651-423-8649

Why get involved in Student Life?

Participating in Student Life activities can give you the edge you need to set yourself apart in the job search after you graduate from DCTC. Student Life provides opportunities for you to build your resume with valuable leadership skills and experience applicable to your future career.

Student Life activities help you expand your network with business and industry professionals industry who can provide future job references and/or letters of recommendation.

By taking part in Student Life activities, you will get the chance to experience hands-on initiatives for the betterment of our campus and area communities.

Have an idea on how to improve the DCTC experience? Bring it to the Student Senate and work to implement it.

Types of Student Life activities

Personal Development
Activities geared toward your personal development, including leadership skills as well as resume and network development.

Cultural
Activities intended to increase your cultural competency by promoting awareness of the differences in heritage, belief systems and culture of DCTC campus community members.

Program Related
Activities promoting excellence in your field of study.

Civic Engagement
Activities encouraging student-advocacy and making a positive impact in the broader campus, local and/or global community.

Community Building
Activities for you to meet other students, make friends and have fun.

Health & Wellness
Activities that promote health, wellness and an overall sense of well-being.

Athletic
Activities that provide you with the opportunity to participate in NJCAA athletics or cheer on the Blue Knights soccer, baseball, volleyball, softball and basketball teams.

LEARN MORE…

Learn more about Student Life at DCTC by contacting:

Nicole Meulemans
Director of Student Life and Activities
651-423-8403

Anna Voight
Associate Director of Student Life
651-423-8649