Policies & Accountability

The Office of General Counsel provides advice to Sheridan on a broad scope of matters arising throughout the institution, including strategic support of Sheridan's mission and priorities.

Intellectual Property (IP) at Sheridan supports and encourages innovation and creativity. IP is defined as legal protection for a wide range of creations, from artwork to inventions, to computer applications and more.

Sheridan produces annual reports on issues of accountability, financial statements, and business plans.

Sheridan uses the KPI Student Satisfaction Survey to measure how well it meets the needs of students and the marketplace.

Sheridan's Dare to Care program challenges the community to step in if someone needs help. If you see or hear something that doesn't seem quite right, do something about it — take action.

Sheridan is committed to promoting a healthy and safe working, living and learning environment for all of our community members. As part of this commitment, Sheridan has adopted the Smoke-Free Sheridan Policy, which took effect on October 17, 2018.

Sheridan is committed to integrating sustainability into all aspects of teaching, learning, energy, waste and operations.

We invite you to actively embed inclusion and equity into your spheres of influence at Sheridan and beyond. This is our shared vision — together, we will create a community where everyone is bringing their full potential and experiences, knowing their unique contributions are valued.

Sheridan has adopted a policy affirming that freedom of expression is essential and that colleges are places that allow for open discussion and free inquiry while maintaining respectful discourse and debate. If you have related questions or concerns, please email freedomofspeech@sheridancollege.ca

Download Sheridan's 2023 Free Speech Report (PDF)