Shad Carleton
Carleton University is located in the heart of Ottawa, nestled between the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal. As members of a diverse community within the nation’s capital, we acknowledge and respect the location of our campus on the traditional, unceded territories of the Algonquin nation. This acknowledgement serves as a reminder of the importance of our location and our ongoing commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
Founded in 1942, Carleton University is a dynamic research and teaching institution with an ongoing dedication to academic excellence and student achievement. We provide a robust student experience to more than 31,000 full and part-time students at the undergraduate and graduate levels and have supported over 169,000 alumni in reaching their goals. Our more than 900 faculty members are recognized internationally for their scholarship and cutting-edge research in more than 50 disciplines.
Our reputation is built on an unwavering commitment to our student’s academic development and personal growth so that they may continue their academic journeys as engaged and active members of the community. Our programs are wide-reaching and span across a broad range of interests, yet our commitment to providing interdisciplinary, active and hands-on approaches to learning remains consistent across all departments. With a strong commitment to preparing students for a bright future, we provide unique experiential and co-op opportunities with government and private sector partnerships to provide them with the knowledge and skills to achieve their academic and career goals.
Despite the challenges brought on by COVID-19, our university has not only adapted but flourished with new ways of learning, conducting research and interacting with each other. This year at Shad, we are looking forward to embracing both technology and in-person communication to foster relationships and learn from one another, and develop important skills for academic and career success.
Through the Shad Carleton experience, you will see first-hand everything that Carleton has to offer. Guided by a staff of core faculty that have a long history with Shad and a sincere passion for providing transformative experiences to Shad participants, we are eager to welcome you to the Shad 2022 program.
Shad’s Mission and Values
Shad Valley started in Aurora, Ontario in 1981 and has grown into Shad Canada which offers a widespread STEAM and entrepreneurship program for students at 18 university campuses each year. More than 19,000 students have completed the Shad program.
Mission:
To empower exceptional youth to make the world a better place.
Shad’s values are a critical component of the culture, codes of conduct and selection process of Shad program participants and volunteers. It is through these values that Shad can maintain the inclusive and diverse culture that it is known for.
Values
CREATIVITY:
- we cherish the freedom to explore, create, and innovate.
EXCELLENCE:
- we aspire to excellence in all we do.
COMMUNITY:
- we are committed to the respect, cooperation, and shared fun that builds a powerful, supportive community, while remaining mindful of the safety and well-being of that community.
DIVERSITY:
- we value diversity and open discussion.
RESPONSIBILITY:
- our behaviour is always governed by respect for others and the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Program Outcomes
Shad provides an educational structure, access to academic mentors and leaders, a safe environment to explore, and a diverse and open community to thrive in. Like any educational activity, outcomes at Shad are best met when students are engaged and committed to the entire program.
- Awakened Passion:
- A broadened set of options and paths
- A heightened social consciousness and desire to make a difference in the world
- Solve Problems:
- The ability to see problems and needs
- The confidence and courage to tackle problems that appear unsolvable
- The skills to solve
- Embrace Risk and an Entrepreneurial Mindset:
- Willingness to try new things and take appropriate risks
- Accept failure as part of learning
- Adapt, thrive and persevere in the face of challenges
- Make and Leverage Strong Connections:
- Discover the value of collaborating with motivated and passionate students
- A peer network to count on
- Access to mentors who challenge and support
- Have Change Maker Capabilities:
- Think outside the box, think critically, collaborate, demonstrate empathy, communicate effectively, lead self and others
- Recognize and use skills to make change