Office of the President
President’s message
My name is Janet Morrison; I’m a life-long learner and an educator who believes in the transformative power of post-secondary education. I'm honoured to lead an institution renowned for its commitment to excellence. Our alumni lead successful businesses, win Academy, Emmy and Canadian Screen Awards, and make invaluable contributions in the healthcare, technology and community service fields. We are tremendously proud of their local and global accomplishments as active, engaged citizens.
While proud of our past, I’m also excited for our future. We’re building on the best of our history — a mix of career-focused credentials, hands-on learning, small class sizes, professors who remain rooted in industry, and a wide spectrum of research and creative activities that directly involve our students.
With our strategic plan, we’ve deepened our commitment to individual transformation by developing our students' capacity to thrive on change — something that takes agility, self-direction, calculated risk taking and imagination. Undoubtedly, the world is changing fast — but we’re dedicated to ensuring that our graduates will navigate it with confidence.
Across our three campuses, learners will always come first. Whether you enrol at Sheridan to earn a diploma, graduate certificate or degree, you’ll find a learning environment fueled by innovation and creativity, taught by dedicated professors, enhanced by the latest technology and supported by services designed to fuel positive outcomes.
Finally, Sheridan is committed to providing students with a well-rounded experience that develops their interests, values and goals. To that end, there are countless ways to enrich your time at school and enhance your résumé through athletics, student government, social clubs, student advisement, work integrated learning, community volunteer work or participation in applied research projects.
Janet Morrison, Ph.D.
President and Vice Chancellor
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President's biography
Janet Morrison, Ph.D.
President and Vice Chancellor, Sheridan College
Dr. Janet Morrison was named Sheridan’s 8th President and Vice Chancellor on June 11, 2018. In 2023, she was appointed to a second term. Previously, Janet assumed the role of Provost and Vice President, Academic at Sheridan in 2016.
Prior to her appointment at Sheridan, Janet spent 17 years at York University, working in various roles focused on learning, discovery and engagement, most recently serving as Vice-Provost, Students. Before joining York, she held leadership positions and taught at the University of Guelph, Bowling Green State University, Medical College of Ohio and George Brown College. She earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in history and education.
Having worked in the post-secondary sector for over thirty years, Janet remains passionate about student success and community engagement. She served as a staff representative on York’s Board of Governors and was awarded York University’s President’s Leadership Award. An active volunteer, Janet is the former Chair of the Board of Trustees at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and previously chaired the Board of Directors for the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto. She was appointed to the Federal Advisory Committee to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence at Post-Secondary Institutions, which was chaired by the Department for Women and Gender Equality. In addition, Janet was Co-Chair of the Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Working Group that has been tasked with the development of a National Standard on Psychological Health & Safety for Post-Secondary Students.
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Speeches & publications
Dr. Janet Morrison is a champion of undergraduate education and firmly believes in its power to transform people’s lives, our society and our economy. She’s immensely proud to lead at Sheridan – an institution that’s renowned for creativity and innovation, fuelled by a commitment to quality and excellence, and propelled by the talent and character of its people.
The following documents are a curated collection of her updates on Sheridan and her thoughts and reflections on the importance of post-secondary education.
2023
- Keynote Speaker: Flourishing in a Complex World: creativity, innovation & transformation. Canadian Agency for Drugs & Technology, 2023.
- Keynote Speaker: Flourishing versus Floundering. Public Safety Health & Services Association Annual Conference, 2023
- Panelist, President’s Panel, Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada Conference, 2023.
- Panelist, What College & University Presidents should know about CACUSS, CACUSS 2023.
- Convocation Address. The power of education. Fort Erie International Academy. 2023.
2022
- Keynote Speaker: Positioning Leaders to Flourish in a Complex World. Secondary School Principals Association, 2022.
- Keynote Speaker: Diversity: Why Leadership & Identity Matter. Mayoral Luncheon, City of Burlington, 2022.
2021
- Featured Guest, Success Leaves Clues. EP42. May 12, 2021.
- Guest, Disruptors: insights for navigating a rapidly changing world. S2;EP37. The Creativity Economy Part 2: From the Classroom to the Board Room. April 27, 2021.
- Keynote Speaker, Women of Halton Action Movement IWD Celebration. February, 2021.
- Invited Speaker, Flourishing not Floundering. OACUHO Conference. 2021.
2020
- Keynote Speaker, International Women’s Day; Women Who Inspire. 2020
2019
- Keynote Speaker: View from the Top; Brampton Board of Trade. 2019.
- Invited Speaker: Colleges & Institutes Canada; Inclusion – A Recipe for Success. Working across silos to maximize student success. 2019.
- Brampton Board of Trade: View from the Top Leadership Series – December 4, 2019 | Opening address (PDF)
- The EvoLLLution – November 29, 2019 | Focused Future: A Strategic Plan to Reshape the Future of Education (PDF)
- Brampton City Council – October 30, 2019 | Presentation to Brampton City Council (PDF) | Speaking notes for presentation to Brampton City Council (PDF)
- Welcome Back Event for Sheridan Faculty and Staff – August 28, 2019 | Welcome Back Breakfast – Synopsis of Remarks (PDF)
- Colleges and Institutes Canada Annual Conference – May 2019 | The Sum of Shared Efforts: Maximizing Student Success (E/SI) (PDF)
- Ten with Ken – March 2019
2018
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Members of President and Vice Presidents (PVP)
Janet Morrison
President & Vice ChancellorTracy Smith
Executive Officer, Office of the PresidentCarol Altilia
Provost and Vice President, AcademicJane Ngobia
Vice President, Inclusive CommunitiesRajan Sandhu
Vice President, Strategic Alignment & General CounselAlison Horton
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Office of the President
Janet Morrison
President & Vice ChancellorKathryn Cameron
Chief Risk OfficerAmy Bernstein-Crowe
Internal Auditor, Office of the PresidentMark Chapman
Executive Director, Integrated Planning & AnalysisTracy Smith
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Office of Risk Management
The Office of Risk Management (ORM) provides a framework and processes for the identification, assessment, prioritization, mitigation, and monitoring of risks to support the college’s mission and goals. The ORM works to reduce the frequency and severity of loss to the college’s human resources, physical property, financial and reputational assets.
As a public institution, Sheridan is guided by its core pillars of character, quality and accountability. Consistent with our values, here is the Employment Contract (PDF) for Dr. Janet Morrison, President and Vice Chancellor.
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