Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Centre for Equity and Inclusion
Sheridan values diversity and strives to create an equitable and inclusive place to study and work. We can achieve this by:
- Sharing responsibility for respecting others’ rights and dignity, and working to remove barriers
- Committing to ongoing awareness and education about equity issues
- Ensuring that Sheridan policies and practices meet or exceed legislative requirements
WHAT CEI DOES:
Consultations
- Advise on making your events, practices, and policies more equitable, accessible and inclusive
- Provide guidance on inclusive language for documents and publications
- Address concerns of sexual violence, gender-based violence, and intimate partner violence
Education
- Develop customized workshops and presentations for classes, student clubs or work teams
- Design awareness campaigns on equity issues
- Partner with student and employee groups to develop educational events on topics related to equity and inclusion
Complaint Resolution
- Advise on conflicts related to harassment and discrimination
- Offer mediation and other alternative dispute resolution services
- Conduct investigations into concerns of harassment and discrimination
CONTACT US:
If you have an inquiry/concern and would like to make an appointment to speak with us, please complete our Centre for Equity and Inclusion Inquiry Form and we’ll be in touch with you.
Email: equity@sheridancollege.ca
Tel: 905-845-9430, ext. 2229
Please let us know if you require information about the accessibility of our service or to receive documents in an accessible format or with communication supports.
OUR TEAM:
Jane Ngobia
Vice-President, Inclusive Communities
Ext. 4182
Cherie Robertson
Director, Human Rights and Equity Initiatives
Ext. 2915
Margaret Sanderson
Manager, Accessibility and Inclusion
Ext. 2775
Alicia Sullivan
Intake Coordinator
Ext. 8388
RESOURCES AND LINKS:
Please find links below to resources that are related to equity and inclusion. This section will be evolving. Please check back frequently.
ANNUAL REPORTS
DISABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY
- Accessibility at Sheridan
- Accessible Learning Services
- Ontario Human Rights Commission Policy on Ableism and Discrimination Based on Disability
- Universal Design for Higher Education: Promising Practices (University of Washington)
- Workplace Accommodation Policy
- 10 Tips for Being More Inclusive of Gender and Sexuality
- Gender and Sexual Diversity Survey Summary of Themes and Findings
- Ontario Human Rights Commission Policy on Preventing Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment
- Student Name and/or Gender Change Procedure
- Universal Washrooms (locations of single-user washrooms that you can use regardless of gender)
- Centre for Indigenous Learning and Support
- Ontario Human Rights Commission Policy on Preventing Discrimination Based on Creed
- Sheridan Indigenous Ceremonial Burning Protocol *NEW*
- Kullik Lighting Poster *NEW*
- Pipe Ceremony Poster *NEW*
- Smudging Poster *NEW*
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action
- United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
- Ontario Human Rights Commission Policy on Preventing Discrimination Based on Creed
- Racial Discrimination Brochure (Ontario Human Rights Commission)
- Racial Harassment Brochure (Ontario Human Rights Commission)
- Removing the "Canadian experience" barrier: eLearning for job seekers
RELIGIOUS, INDIGENOUS AND SPIRITUAL OBSERVANCES
SEX, SEXUAL HARASSMENT- Ontario Human Rights Commission Policy on Preventing Discrimination Because of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
- Ontario Human Rights Commission Policy on Preventing Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment
- Parental leaves
- Security escort and Student Union Safewalk
- 10 Tips for Being More Inclusive of Gender and Sexuality
- Practices of Inclusion and Respect
- Talking Tips: Person-First Language
