ACM Engage! is a Co-Curricular Record (CCR) approved certificate program initiated by the Department of Arts, Culture, and Media (ACM) to help students from across U of T Scarborough find opportunities to participate and contribute to the arts, culture and media communities beyond their classroom.
Student engagement is often cited as a key factor positively impacting academic success. We, at ACM, take great pride in supporting our students’ transition to university life, and help them develop a feeling of belongingness within the institution and our department. Enroll in a CCR-approved ACM Engage! certicate program that validates your volunteerism spirit, enhances your leadership skills and supports your professional development.
Choose from THREE certificates: Volunteer, Leader and Mentor
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VOLUNTEER |
LEADER |
MENTOR |
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| WHAT is Involved |
• Initial goal-setting exercise
• 4 training sessions as recommended
• 25 hours of volunteer service
• Mid check-in and exit report
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• Initial goal-setting exercise
• Successful completion of an ACM executive or work-study position (pending approval)
• 8 training sessions as recommended
• 10 hours of volunteer service
• Mid check-in and exit report
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• Initial goal-setting exercise
• 8 training sessions as recommended
• Commit to representing us at recruitment events
• Taking on up to 5 mentees (prospective or/and 1st year students) over a year
• 20 hours of service
• Mid check-in and exit report
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To Track your Progress:
1. All ACM events are now on CLNx, where you can see their details and where you will register for every event you volunteer so that your work can be tracked.
2. Please note that while you can sign up for as many Engage! certificates as you want, each event or workshop can only count towards one certificate. Also if you decide to count and event towards a class it cannot also count towards your Engage! certificate.
3. If you work with a student group, please have your Lead Executive (I.e. President, General Manager, etc.) email us to confirm the completion of your role at acm-pc@utsc.utoronto.ca. If you work as an ACM Workstudy, please have your staff supervisor email us upon completion of your role. Confirmation for both positions must be received no later than April 3rd, 2020.
4. At the end of each semester, you will receive a Progress Report via email indicating how many training sessions you have completed according to our records. Reports can also be provided at any time upon request.
At the end of the program:
When you complete all the requirements and an exit survey, you will receive a certificate and recognition on your CCR! And the best part: WAFFLES. We welcome all participants in the current year to join our ACM Engage! Waffle Brunch and Leadership Forum – a celebration of all students’ achievements in this program and recognition for your contribution to the Department of Arts Culture and Media.
To Sign Up:
We require students to sign up on a google form. We ask for their contact info, and which certificate they are signing up for. Applications are now OPEN!
To register for ACM Engage! please fill out our Engage! Certificate Program form.
If your student group is in need of volunteers please fill out our Volunteer Request form.
Questions? Please contact acm-pc@utsc.utoronto.ca