Student Life Contact Information
Campus: Room 141
Phone: (716) 827-2487
Website: Student Life
Email: StudentLife@Trocaire.edu
Title: Director of Student Engagement
The Student Life Office provides students with the opportunity for co-curricular involvement in an inclusive, student-centered environment. Whether students are seeking involvement in student government, programming, clubs/organizations, or participating in the many activities and events offered, Student Life provides access and opportunity for all students. In addition, a student’s professional skills are enriched through leadership, multicultural and inclusion workshops in order to ensure success after completion of their educational journey at Trocaire. Veteran students are supported through specialized programming at Trocaire. From Orientation to Commencement, Student Life is here to support and promote student success.
Inclusion
We embrace all identities at Trocaire and strive to develop and educate citizen leaders. We foster intercultural engagement through heritage celebrations, dialogue, and events. The Student Life Office provides opportunities for self-awareness and reflection across differences through Diversity & Inclusion workshops and the Cultural Competency Certificate (C3) Program. Our vision is to create a community where all people feel valued and valuable for who they are. There is also the IDEA Committee on campus, open to all members of the campus community.
Leadership Development
Contact Information
Choate Campus: Room 141
Phone: (716) 827-2487
Website: Leadership
Email: StudentLife@Trocaire.edu
Trocaire College believes that all students can and should exercise leadership. Leadership does not require formal authority or position and can be practiced by anyone interested in making a difference in their family, workplace, and community. Leadership is a process of people working together toward common goals that bring about positive change. The Student Life Office offers leadership development opportunities through the Leadership Certificate Program. The program consists of workshops and a capstone project focused on understanding leadership, increasing self-awareness, learning leadership frameworks, and enhancing community.
New Student Orientation
Contact Information
Choate Campus: Room 141
Phone: (716) 827-2487
Website: Orientation
Emil: StudentLife@Trocaire.edu
New and transfer students are expected to participate in the online New Student Pre-Registration Orientation program prior to prior to the start of their first academic semester at Trocaire, which is designed to introduce students to college life at Trocaire. This program acquaints students with both the academic resources of the College and the support services that will assist them in making a smooth transition to college life. This online pre-registration orientation takes thirty minutes to complete while describing various facets of Trocaire. Once completed, students will feel comfortable to start their first semester. The online pre-registration orientation is required of all incoming students, and needs to be completed prior to the start of the academic semester.
First-Time, Full-Time Students enrolled at Trocaire College will be required to attend an in-person orientation prior to the start of the academic semester to connect with their peers, resources, and offices at the college.
Transfer Students are welcome to attend the Transfer Student Social, held at the start of each academic semester to connect with other transfer students, resources, and offices at the campus. This is not a mandatory opportunity for transfer students to attend.
Student Clubs & Organizations
Contact Information
Choate Campus: Room 141
Phone: (716) 827-2487
Website: Student Clubs & Organizations
Email: StudentLife@Trocaire.edu
Various clubs and activities are open to all students and are managed by the Student Life Office. Each club has a separate advisor who oversees its function. Clubs help sponsor many activities each semester, provide a forum for the development of student leadership skills, and present opportunities to form relationships with other students. Student clubs are also fantastic ways to build professional development to make you stand out in the work force. There are several clubs on campus – both academic and social, and if Trocaire does not have a club you are interested in, it is very easy to start one.
Student Government Association
Contact Information
Choate Campus: Room 141
Phone: (716) 827-2487
Website: Student Government Association
Email: StudentLife@Trocaire.edu
The purpose of the Student Government Association (SGA) is to represent the student body as it relates to College matters, help to oversee the student clubs, and to create and promote co-curricular programs through student activities. The Student Government Association is comprised of elected and appointed students involved in the planning and integration of student activities so that students have a full and balanced life outside of the classroom. The Student Government Association also promotes a sense of group responsibility and plays the critical role of student representation for all aspects of community life. The Director of Student Engagement, from the Office of Student Life, advises this body of student leaders. Elections are held each academic semester.
Veteran Engagement
Contact Information
Choate Campus: Room 141
Phone: (716) 827-2487
Website: Veteran Engagement
Email: StudentLife@Trocaire.edu
Trocaire College is proud to support all veterans and military dependents as students here at Trocaire College. In appreciation for the hard work and sacrifice of our military Trocaire College provides a Veteran Lounge on the 2nd floor. This lounge is equipped with a mini-fridge, computers, tables for studying and couches for relaxing. This is a quiet place on campus that veterans can call their own. We also provide specific events for Veterans, such as resume workshops and transitioning to civilian and work-life workshops. Veterans are welcome to join the Veteran Student Club to connect with other veterans at Trocaire College.