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
- Provide advice on effective strategies to identify, address and prevent discrimination and harassment
- Address concerns relating to sexual violence and gender-based violence
- Advise on making your events, practices, and policies more equitable, accessible and inclusive
- Provide guidance on inclusive language for documents and publications
Education
- Partner with student and employee groups to develop educational events on topics related to human rights, equity and inclusion
- Develop customized workshops and presentations for classes, student clubs or work teams
- Design awareness campaigns on equity issues
Dispute Resolution
- Advise on conflicts related to discrimination, harassment and sexual violence for prevention, de-escalation and resolution
- Facilitate alternative dispute resolution
- Conduct investigations into complaints of discrimination, harassment and sexual violence
- Complaints including anonymous and third-party complaints may be submitted per Sheridan’s Discrimination and Harassment Policy and Sexual Violence Policy.
CEI will review and consider information shared by anonymous and third-parties. It should be noted that Sheridan may be unable to investigate or otherwise act on information shared by anonymous or third-party sources where there is a lack of information, or out of respect for the individual impacted by the alleged incident who has decided not to come forward. All information will be collected, reviewed and used to foster equity and inclusion for all Sheridan community members.
You may submit a formal complaint. You can also file a complaint anonymously.
Legislative Compliance
- Inform Sheridan community members of Sheridan’s legislative obligations relating to human rights, equity and inclusion, e.g., the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the requirements to address sexual violence under the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act.
- Provide advice and guidance to Sheridan departments and program areas on Sheridan’s internal and external reporting requirements under applicable legislation
- Collect, compile and report annual data on behalf of Sheridan to the Government of Ontario, in compliance with legislative requirements
- Provide subject matter expertise to implement policies and practices to advance equity and accessibility
- Oversees Sheridan's Discrimination and Harassment Policy and Procedure which constitutes Sheridan’s Anti-Racism/ Anti-Hate Policy as required by the Minister’s Directive on Anti-Racism/Anti-Hate issued by the Minister of Colleges and Universities pursuant to subsection 20 (4) of Bill 166, the Strengthening Accountability and Student Supports Act, 2024.
Contact CEI
If you have an inquiry/concern and would like to make an appointment, please contact us.
Email: equity@sheridancollege.ca
Tel: 905-845-9430, x2229
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.
The CEI team
Cherie Robertson
Director, Human Rights and Equity Initiatives
Ext. 2915
Jasmine Chatha
Manager, Equity and Inclusion
Ext. 8805
Chantelle Perera
Dispute Resolution Officer
Ext. 2010
Lianne Kendall Perfect
Sexual Violence Response Specialist
Ext. 8430
Agnes Li
Executive Assistant
Ext. 8130
Bissmah Rehman
EDI Coordinator
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
- 2023–2024 Sexual Violence Annual Report
- 2022–2023 Sexual Violence Annual Report
- 2021–2022 Sexual Violence Annual Report
- 2020–2021 Sexual Violence Annual Report
- 2019–2020 Sexual Violence Annual Report
- 2018–2019 Sexual Violence Annual Report
- 2024-2025 Anti-racism / Anti-hate Annual Report coming soon
Disability and accessibility
- Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Policy and Accessible Education for Students with Disabilities
- Accessibility at Sheridan
- Accessible Learning Services
- Accessible and Inclusive Speaker's Guide
- 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
- Universal Washrooms (locations of single-user washrooms that you can use regardless of gender)
- Sheridan Use of Service Animals
- Scent Awareness Guideline
Gender and sexual diversity
- 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
Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, Inuit) People
- Centre for Indigenous Learning and Support
- Ontario Human Rights Commission Policy on Preventing Discrimination Based on Creed
- Sheridan Indigenous Ceremonial Burning Protocol
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action
- United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
People of colour, race, ancestry, place of origin
- 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
- Sheridan Indigenous Ceremonial Burning Protocol
- Workplace Accommodation Policy
- Prayer Room Locations
Sex, sexual harassment
- Sheridan Guidelines on Breastfeeding
- 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
Tip sheets
- 10 Tips for Being More Inclusive of Gender and Sexuality
- Practices of Inclusion and Respect
- Talking Tips: Person-First Language