Water Street Residence News
London, Ontario-based Residence Development Company is moving full steam ahead to expand its controversial Water Street Residence development project. The company, which has leased the land directly across from the …
Steven Franklin
New president must rebuild ties between administration and students
Dr. Leo Groarke comes into the job of Trent University’s eighth president with some very impressive credentials. According to the press release issued by the Trent’s communications department shortly after …
Trent University President Steven Franklin opens up about Ontario’s differentiation policy proposal
In September, the Ontario government released a widely publicized draft discussion paper entitled Ontario’s Proposed Differentiation Policy Framework. This document outlined a number of key changes that the province hopes …
Drastic Changes to Convocation Ceremonies Proposed, Feedback Invited
It is a day we all look forward to. Walking down the aisle in our flowing green gowns to receive the honour we have spent the last four years working …
Pool with Bill (And President Franklin)
On March 28, 2013, I played pool with Bill. Oh, and the President of Trent University, Dr. Steven Franklin. But first, I need to talk about suits and battle-axes. Last …
Help the President find a Mandate
The Advisory Committee to Review the Presidency has been struck by the Board of Governors and is in the process of lobbying the Trent community for ideas about what goals …
Professors, President, TCSA Concerned About SMA Process
Last week, student leaders and faculty members sounded off against the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities’ (TCU) handling of the recent Strategic Mandate Agreement process. The Strategic Mandate Agreement …
What Steven Franklin did on your summer vacation.
Ever wonder what happens at Trent during the summer? You might think that with most of the students gone the university shuts its doors and the staff head for hills, …
Trent Releases Draft Strategic Mandate Agreement
The Strategic Mandate Agreement (SMA) is part of a provincial initiative implemented by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities that aims to usher in sweeping changes to the province’s …
And now, a word from our President
Steven Franklin and Arthur talk collegiality, college system, and campus privatization at Trent University, and the shifting landscape of the decade past. interview conducted by Brea Hutchinson, Meaghan Kelly, Matt Rappolt. Arthur Newspaper: Thank …