Royal Roads University Student Services
2005 Sooke road V9B 5Y2 Victoria, BC, Canada

Over these last months, there have been more changes in our workplace and society than imaginable. Our ability to communicate with clarity and impact as well as understand how culture influences how we receive new information has never been more essential than it is right now. Join us on November 26th for a webinar on the Master of Arts in Professional Communication (MAPC) and Graduate Certificate in Professional Communication Management programs. This webinar will provide yo...u with information about the programs, application requirements, the RRU student experience, as well as an opportunity to ask questions. Your session will be hosted by program head, Dr. Chaseten Remillard and MAPC grad, Amanda Silvers. We encourage you to register even if you are unable to attend. Everyone who registers will receive a link to the webinar recording. Date: Thursday, November 26, 2020 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (Pacific Time) If you have any questions, contact an enrolment advisor at 1.877.778.6227 or [email protected]

Join us for a game of virtual Pantomime on Saturday, November 21, 2020 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (PDT) via Blackboard Collaborate: https://ca.bbcollab.com/gu/a009fa428cb141aa929b78811df2baf6 To know more details, feel free to drop us a mail at: [email protected]

As pictionary goes virtual, join us for an evening full of fun and laughter as we decode words via emoticons, drawings and doodles via Blackboard Collaborate: https://ca.bbcollab.com/gu/a009fa428cb141aa929b78811df2baf6 Date: Saturday, November 28, 2020 Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM (PDT)... Save the date!

#ALERT: In response to new public health orders by BC's Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, our upcoming Student Engagement Events Pantomime and Pictionary will be held online instead of on-campus on November 21 and November 27, respectively. To know more details, feel free to drop us an email at [email protected]

This year has presented us with some unique challenges. In addition to the health concerns associated with Covid-19, the stress and uncertainty at this time can feel heavy and overwhelming. Many of us are practicing social distancing or in self-isolation, making it more important than ever to maintain a sense of community and take care of our wellness. In order to provide some support to our student community, our Student Counsellors will host a five-week workshop series to ...build community, and explore strategies for developing personal, professional and academic resilience. Each week will focus on a different area of resilience or wellness. You are welcome to join the full series or drop into one session. These sessions will be interactive with the option to share and connect with others, but participants may also just listen and observe. These workshops will be offered via Blackboard Collaborate: https://ca.bbcollab.com/gu/c6018843b3714413b9ba6a360d95517e Thursday, Nov 26, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (PDT), facilitated by Frances Kinloch. This session will offer: A discussion of the impacts of screen time on our mental and physical health Tips on how to take care of ourselves while meeting our work/school expectations Approaches for self-compassion and self-care during a stressful and screen-heavy time If you have any questions about this session, please contact our Counselling team via email.

Team-care tip #49 from your Team Coaches about psychological safety: Playing the blame game in teams leads to disharmony and negative dynamics. Instead of blame, try curiosity: collaborate by exploring solutions together.

RRU’s Graduate Certificate in Strategic Enrolment Management is the first graduate academic program offered in Canada. Designed for students to develop an understanding of SEM and apply practical tools and strategies to address opportunities and challenges around achieving optimum recruitment, retention, completion rates for students and institutional growth. On November 25th, join Dr. Tamara Leary, Director of the School of Education and Technology and Program Head for the ...Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration and Leadership program, to explore systems thinking and strategic enrolment management at Royal Roads University. We encourage you to register even if you cannot attend as everyone who registers will receive a link to the webinar recording. Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Pacific) If you have any questions, contact an enrolment advisor at 1.877.778.6227 or [email protected]

In the Beyond 2020 session, Leveraging Funding Opportunities for Employers and Students, Jim Babcock - Project Manager at Early Talent Initiatives- Magnet will talk about the currently relevant funding opportunities and resources and insights into accessing public funding for both employers and students. To register for Beyond 2020, visit the link: https://www.royalroads.ca/about/events

Emotional intelligence (EI) is a signature leadership attribute that strengthens our ability to navigate through crises, whether it be COVID-19 or other significant personal and professional challenges. EI has been identified as more essential than traditional cognitive skills when it comes to our effectiveness in problem-solving and decision-making, developing and sustaining working relationships, and positioning us for success in our careers. However, EI can be somewhat elu...sive, leaving us with many questions about whether we have EI and what courses of action we can take to build it. In this interactive session, professors Dr. Carolin Rekar Munro and Ross Porter will shatter myths about EI, examine the building blocks of EI and explore how we can harness EI to forge ahead through crises. You will leave the session with a toolkit of practices that you can apply immediately. We encourage you to register even if you are unable to attend as everyone who registers will receive a link to the webinar recording. Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Pacific)

In the Beyond 2020 session, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace, Ruth Mojeed CEO of The Inclusion Project, Organizational EDI and anti-racism leader will talk about why EDI matters in workplace, its challenges and best practices, how can EDI be promoted and the significance of an EDI community. The session will also throw light on how can students or newcomers be better aware and prepared about EDI. To know more about Beyond 2020 and to register yourselves, visit the link: https://www.royalroads.ca/about/events

In the Beyond 2020 session, the Value of Working and Learning, Emara Angus, a Marketing Specialist at Royal Roads University will talk about the Value of work integrated learning (WIL) in career development to help students achieve career goals and success. As a communications professional who graduated with WIL experience that contributed largely in her ability to self-discover, gain leadership skills, and learn about workplace culture, Emara Angus will share insights through her lived experience about how WIL can help prepare students transition into workplace. To register yourselves for Beyond 2020, visit: https://www.royalroads.ca/about/events