November 2008 - Get involved

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Students are encouraged to get involved in campus life as part of the post-secondary experience. There are a multitude of activities on campus that promote intellectual growth, personal development and integrity. The vibrant student leadership opportunities at Durham College provide a seamless learning environment for students both in and out of the classroom.

Durham College is proud to offer students a unique and cutting edge Co-curricular Recognition program developed to support and recognize student participation and leadership in qualifying campus activities. The Co-curricular Recognition program allows students to produce an official record of their campus involvement.
 
Family members are often concerned that involvement in campus activities will decrease academic success; in fact, the opposite is true. These activities will require students to: better manage their time; pursue new interests; and increase awareness of global and community citizenship. As a result, the student experience is well-balanced leading to greater successes and outcomes.

Students may be...
  • Exploring new interests
  • Joining a campus club or group
  • Meeting new people
  • Becoming aware of the importance of community involvement and citizenship
Family members can offer support by...
  • Encouraging students to explore what is available on campus
  • Remembering academics are only a portion of student life
  • Helping students identify effective use of time