It is with full hearts that we announce Karen Marlatt’s retirement from Sheridan after 36 years of service.

Karen’s time at Sheridan began as a sprightly young student in 1972 in the Retail Fashion program.  If you know Karen, the program suited her very well, and she has certainly put her fashion knowledge to good use.  She worked for a few years in the industry she was trained in, but she was eventually pulled toward her lasting love: education.

Karen began her career at Sheridan in 1981 in the Office of the Registrar in the Admissions department before she left briefly to start her family.  She returned in 1986 in the Office of the Registrar as well as the Athletics department, and became full time in the Recruitment department in 1988, where she has remained for 29 years.  She has since become known as a legend in Ontario’s high schools and colleges.  It is rumoured that Karen single-handedly recruited at least 100,000 of our 160,000 alumni.

Karen has held positions of leadership on college network committees and Sheridan’s own College Council, was a life skills coach, a True Colours trainer, and the lead marshal for convocation for 25 years.  Karen is a firm believer of finding the right student for the right program, and she will tell you she loved her job representing the College and helping students until the day she left.

Karen’s last day working on campus was during our Convocation ceremonies at the beginning of June, and she will be taking some well-deserved time off before her official retirement at the end of August.  We wish Karen the very best for this next exciting phase of her life, which she will no doubt enjoy with her four young grandchildren.

Thank you Karen!

Chris Treschak
Manager, Student Recruitment
Office of the Registrar

Congratulations to four Sheridan alumni who have been nominated for Emmys in casting and sound editing, including Stephanie Gorin (pictured), who earned her fifth nomination for casting the television series Fargo. She is joined by three other alumni who earned nods for sound editing.

Sheridan’s nominated alumni are:

• Alex Bullick (Media Arts ’02) and Tyler Whitham (Media Arts ’06), both sound effects editors on the show Fargo, are nominated together in the category of Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited Series, Movie or Special.
• Stephanie Gorin (Music Theatre ’81) nominated for Outstanding Casting for a Limited Series, Movie or Special for her work on Fargo.
• Craig Henighan, (Media Arts ’95), received a nomination for Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series for Stranger Things.

The Emmys will be handed out on September 17.

Stephanie Gorin

We are saddened to share news of the passing of Dr. David Sheridan, a long-time member of our community. During the 20 years he worked at Sheridan, he served in a range of posts including faculty member, Applied Arts Chair, Continuing Education Administrator and Registrar. He will be remembered fondly by his colleagues here at Sheridan, who appreciated his sense of humour, his relentless work ethic, his kindness and generosity to everyone around him.

Details about the visitation and Celebration of Life service are available here.

Sheridan is once again partnering with Golf Canada to offer parking at our Trafalgar Road Campus during the RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey Golf Club from July  24 – 30, 2017.

The chart below indicates parking lots being used by the RBC Canadian Open. Please note the changes and impact to your regular parking routine.

A few additional tickets have been released and are now available if you would like to attend the tournament. Please contact Jane Leaver at jane.leaver@sheridancollege.ca or ext. 4206.

Rogers Cup presented by National Bank, has a special offer for Sheridan.

As a valued partner, save up to 20% off from Monday, August 7 – Saturday, August 12. The offer excludes the night session on August 12.

Click here to get your discount. Limited quantity available.

Event Details
Date: August 5 – 13, 2017
Location: Aviva Centre, Toronto

To review event poster, click here.

On Saturday, July 29 from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. Information Technology will be upgrading the employee email and calendar system. The upgrade will take us from Microsoft Exchange version 2013 to version 2016. Some of the new features you can look forward to include:

• Improved search capabilities and assorted performance improvements

Outlook on the web: the former Outlook Web App (OWA) is now known as Outlook on the web. It features user interface improvements and platform specific experiences for Android and iOS users. Note that Outlook on the web will also feature an updated log-in screen.

The upgrade process itself is quite seamless and most employees should not experience any significant disruptions—if you happen to be accessing email during the upgrade period, you may be disconnected and required to restart your mail client or web browser.

Migration of User Mail Boxes
Following the server upgrade, employee mailboxes will be migrated to new servers. It will take about two weeks to migrate every employee’s mailbox. This work is being done after hours to minimize disruptions. Again, you may be disconnected and required to restart your mail client or web browser. Once your mailbox has been migrated the most visible change will be to Outlook on the web, as noted above.

Update Your Office Suite
While older versions of Outlook (Outlook 2013-Windows; Outlook 2011-Mac) are compatible with Exchange 2016, we recommend that everyone use Outlook 2016 for the most seamless user experience. Outlook 2016 is available as part of Microsoft Office 2016.

For Sheridan Workstations: Download via Access Sheridan
Office 2016 (Mac/Windows) is available for download via Access Sheridan for use on College owned/leased computers. Look for the link Software Installation under the heading Software for Sheridan Laptops & Workstations.

For Employee Home Use: Download from OnTheHub
To download Office 2016 for home use, please see Discounted Software from OnTheHub.

Outlook on the web
Outlook on the web (formerly Outlook Web App), is also a recommended choice for any platform (Windows/Mac/mobile). It works for Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Chrome and Firefox. You will be able to access Outlook on the web by going to:

• http://mail.sheridancollege.ca

Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this upgrade, contact the IT Service Desk at servicedesk@sheridancollege.ca or by calling extension 2150.

The Contact Centre for Post-Secondary studies moved to a new location on July 17^th. Business is as usual as they continue to serve prospective students, applicants, current students, alumni, the general public and staff with inquiries about Sheridan and its programs.

Their office hours are:
Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 8:00pm
Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm

We are saddened to share news of the passing of Ben Portis, Chair of the Art and Art History Program Advisory Committee. Ben died of injuries sustained in a car accident on 20 July 2017.

In 2014, Ben joined the Program Advisory Committee for the collaborative Sheridan/University of Toronto Mississauga Art and Art History Program, and he served as the committee’s Chair from 2015 on. In addition to chairing the Program Advisory Committee meetings, he was a regular participant in both the UTM Blackwood Gallery’s events and in the program’s Sheridan lunchtime artist and curator speaker series. Ben especially enjoyed getting to know our students by participating in critiques to discuss the students in-process artwork or by accompanying faculty and students on Toronto gallery visits.

Ben was the curator at the MacLaren Art Centre in Barrie Ontario from 2010 to 2013. From 2002 to 2009, he was an assistant curator, contemporary art at the Art Gallery of Ontario. As a critic, he has contributed ‎to Border Crossings, Canadian Art, C Magazine, Hunter and Cook, and The Dance Current.

Below: Ben Portis, Chair of the Art and Art History Program Advisory Committee, speaking at the 23 November 2016 Art and Art History Awards Ceremony in the MiST Theatre, Communication, Culture and Technology Building, University of Toronto Mississauga. Photo: Audrey Yip

The Architectural Technology second and third year students, faculty, and the Faculty of Applied Science and Technology invite you to come to the Architectural Student Open House.

Location:
Room B494 (the CAD Labs)
Hazel McCallion Campus (HMC) – Building 2
4180 Duke of York Blvd
Mississauga
Date:
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Time:
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Light refreshments will be provided.

Students will have final projects on display, along with their resumes and portfolios. Come find your next star employee!

Featured work includes:
– 3-D CAD modelling
– Rendering
– Animations
– Student designed internet Web sites
– CAD design, working drawings, models and more.

See samples from 23 years of our amazing students’ work, click here.

Sheridan College is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for all employees. As part of this commitment, OHS Services provides Standard First Aid training, including CPR use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED). Those who complete this training may be called upon to assist when first aid is required and are listed as Designated First Aiders (DFA) in Sheridan approved first aid kits located across all campus locations.

We are in need of employees who are based out of, or in close proximity to, the following locations to fill Designated First Aider vacancies:

Davis Campus
B104, B196, B139, B204, B305, H150, A203

Hazel McCallion Campus
A132, B114, B126, B138, B220, B320c, B340/342, B520c

Trafalgar Campus
AA9, AS22, R106

Tentative Dates:
August 14 & 15
August 16 & 17
August 21 & 22

Each session is two days, begins at 8:30am, and ends at 4:30pm.

OHS Services will be holding two-day Standard First Aid/CPR courses beginning in mid- August. If you are interested in becoming a Designated First Aider, please contact ohsservices@sheridancollege.ca. Please note that priority will be given to those who are in locations where a DFA is needed.

To view a current list of First Aid Kits & Designated First Aiders please go to the Occupational Health and Safety section of AccessSheridan (Human Resources Centre > Occupational Health & Safety > First Aid & AED).

Sheridan College hosted its second annual Tour de Sheridan on Friday, July 14^th.

The Tour de Sheridan was offered to all students, staff and faculty and over 30 riders, including both new and avid riders, registered for the day.

Unlike our first Tour de Sheridan, which was only a two-campus event, all three were included this time: HMC, Trafalgar and Davis.  The goal of the Tour is to promote healthy living and to take advantage of sustainable modes of transportation.

The cyclists rode from their respective campuses and met up at Lake Aquitaine Park in Mississauga. The riders peddled a combined 92.6 km, riding from and back to each campus. If we split that up, that’s 11.4 km from Davis, 16.2 km from the Hazel McCallion Campus and 18.7 km from Trafalgar to Lake Aquitaine Park one way, then add the return trip.

The participants were split into two groups. The first was a casual riding group and the other, was for the more serious cyclists who timed themselves.

There was a slight chance the event wouldn’t go ahead as planned. Rain was threatening to put a damper on proceedings, but thankfully it held off for the most part. When they arrived at the park all riders were treated to refreshments brought by the SSU, enjoying great views and good conversation. They also received prizes such as bike lights and reusable Tour de Sheridan water bottles.

Some of the riders expressed their thoughts on the Tour de Sheridan and its success this year.

“My overall opinion of this years event is that it was great. I always pay attention to the Sheridan insider and these kinds of events really stick out for me.  I’m all for anything that involves activity, community and coming together,” Trafalgar IT specialist Michael Mitchell said.

“Thankfully the weather co-operated today, we got to spend time with friends we don’t see often and it’s a great form of exercise,” Vikram Saili, an IT specialist at HMC said. “I think we should do this more times a year, look at the turnout this time around, it’s much bigger than last year.”

After refreshments were served the event organizer Wai Chu Cheng, Sustainability Coordinator, spoke to the group thanking all of those who supported the event and came out to ride.  A big thank you goes out to our special guest Pat Saito, Councilor of Ward 9 in Mississauga, who gave a welcoming remark to the participants.  A group photo was taken in front of the lake and everybody was on his or her way back to campus.

Thanks goes out to the Region of Peel sent two bike ambassadors for the Davis group and provided the bike lights as prizes for participants. As mentioned before, the SSU helped by bringing refreshments in the form of juice and snacks to help with the cyclists return trip. Thanks to the Green teams and Mission Zero, who helped organize and promote the event.

Please be advised that this week, Facilities Services will be repaving the pathways at the Trafalgar Campus leading from the Residence, through the woodlot and out to Trafalgar Road and Marlborough Court.

Work will take place beginning Monday, July 31, through to the evening of Wednesday August 2, 2017. Notices will be posted directing pedestrian traffic to the available pathway during this repaving project.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact constructionfeedback@sheridancollege.ca.

Thank you,
Facilities Services

Please be advised that the School of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeships administration and faculty offices will be moving to the Davis campus beginning August 18, and will be re-opening at Davis on August 21. The new offices will all be located on the second floor of the new Skilled Trades Centre.

Below please find the new admin office locations within the STC building at Davis:

• School of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeships administration office: A203
• School-College Work Initiative (Dual Credit) administration office: A227

If you have any questions about the administration offices move, please contact Marya Gray, Program Support Specialist, at ext. 8011 or marya.gray@sheridancollege.ca.

Any questions about the workshop move should be directed to Michael Reid, School of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeships Technologist and workshop move coordinator, at ext. 8061 or michael.reid@sheridancollege.ca.

We are pleased to advise that the President’s Executive Council has approved the new Code for Professionalism and Civility which replaces the Code of Conduct. It is now posted on our Policy Web Site.

The purpose of the Code for Professionalism and Civility is to articulate the overarching standards of behaviour which we already follow every day.    After being here for 10 years I feel fortunate to be a member of the Sheridan community, and I know it is our people that make it a special place.

I have chosen to do a brief video to introduce the Code rather than a lengthy written description here.  Please take a moment to follow the links below to watch the video and then review the Code.

Introductory Video, click here

Click here, to review the Code for Professionalism and Civility

Please let me or your HR Business Partner know if you have any questions or feedback about the Code or the video.

Deborah Metrakos – deborah.metrakos@sheridancollege.ca, ext. 2995
Cindy Barwick – cindy.barwick@sheridancollege.ca, ext. 2953
Natalia Raguz – natalia.raguz@sheridancollege.ca, ext. 2222

Thank you in advance and enjoy the rest of your summer.

Ryan Piper
Director, Employment Relations and Partnerships
ryan.piper@sheridancollege.ca, ext. 2213

I’m delighted to announce that Michelle McCollum will be joining Sheridan on September 18 in a two-year contract position as Special Advisor to the President, Community Outreach and Engagement.

Michelle will partner with a broad range of organizations to create rich student learning opportunities and to increase public awareness of how Sheridan contributes to the economic and social well-being of our home communities and our province.  Two specific project deliverables include the development of a Community Public Engagement/Outreach Plan and representing and leading Sheridan in the development of a Ryerson-Sheridan collaboration in the City of Brampton.

Michelle comes to Sheridan from the City of Brampton, where she currently holds the position of Senior Manager, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer.  In this capacity, Michelle has been leading the initiative to bring a university and college partner to Brampton, spearheading the development and implementation of the city’s strategic plan, and managing effective relations with various levels of government, local businesses and community groups.  Previously, she has also held positions at the City of Brampton as Interim Director of Recreation and Culture, Manager of Central Services in Recreation and Culture and Project Manager, Building Design and Construction.

Prior to joining the City of Brampton in 2008, Michelle worked in the UK for 18 years in the civil service sector, as a Service Manager, Resources Officer, and Chartered Quantity Surveyor.

Her wealth of knowledge and experience includes project management and contract administration of Public Private Partnerships, organizational strategic planning, managing capital builds, facilities management, and capital asset investment management.

Michelle holds a designation as a Professional Quantity Surveyor and also holds a Project Management Certification.

Please join me in welcoming Michelle to Sheridan.

A wide range of Sheridan people, programs and events were featured in the media last month. The following are some highlights of Sheridan ‘in the news’:

Payroll Deductions for 2017/18

Employees who currently have a dark blue ‘EA’ annual permit (Expiry Sept. 2018) and who wish to renew it for the 2017/18 academic year do not need to take any action. The EA permit will continue to be valid and deductions will continue seamlessly into September 2017 unless notice is provided to Parking Services.

The value of a 2017/18 EA permit is $584. The biweekly pay deduction amount is $22.46 (including HST) for 26 pays, commencing Friday, September 1.

To opt out, contact parking@sheridancollege.ca or call x2233. Deductions will cease based on the date the permit is received at (returned to) Parking Services.

Permit Presale

Enjoy the convenience of receiving your parking permit by mail!

The parking permit presale continues through Wednesday, August 16. Permits purchased during the pre-sale period will be sent out by Friday, August 19 via Canada Post ‘Lettermail’ to an address of your choosing (no counter pick-up).

To place your order, visit epark.sheridancollege.ca with your Sheridan User ID and password. For assistance, e-mail parking@sheridancollege.ca.

Update on Preferred Parking

Preferred Parking permits will be available for sale online at epark.sheridancollege.ca beginning 9 a.m., Monday, August 28 (NEW DATE). Employees who presently have a Preferred Parking permit will be contacted this week by e-mail to confirm renewal of their permit. More information to follow in future editions of the Insider.

For information on parking at Sheridan, including permit types and rates for the 2017-18 academic year, visit parking.sheridancollege.ca.

Parking Services | parking@sheridancollege.ca | 905-845-9430 x2233

Office of Security, Parking & Emergency Preparedness

Download Sheridan Alert! – an essential app to keep you informed on campus safety alerts. Available for iOS & Android.

On April 7, Sheridan welcomed the Hon. Kevin Flynn, Minister of Labour and MPP for Oakville to the Trafalgar Road Campus, where he announced $2,801,400 in new funding to Sheridan as part of the Province’s celebration of the college system’s 50^th anniversary.  At the time, we announced that $400,000 would be directed to new welding equipment for the skilled trades programs, and $600,000 would support renovations and enhancements to the Library and Learning Commons at Trafalgar.  We promised to report back on how the remaining $1.8 million would be allocated.

Following an internal consultation involving the Vice Provost and Deans, a number of projects were selected for funding, primarily aimed at upgrading program equipment and facilities in FAAD, FAHCS, and FAST.  Examples include a CNC Turning Centre and CNC Vertical Mill for the Skilled Trades Centre; classroom and studio upgrades in FAAD; and new equipment and upgrades for programs in FAHCS.  In addition, there are planned upgrades to the Davis Library, including new carrels and dividers, as well as the installation of a Medicine Wheel Garden Classroom – a teaching tool for educating students about Indigenous heritage and history – at the Trafalgar Campus.

These important investments in our programs and student support infrastructure will be ongoing over the remainder of the fiscal year.  We extend our thanks once again to the Province of Ontario for this generous investment in Sheridan.

Please be advised that the Fall/Winter 2017 Sheridan Shuttle schedule begins on September 5, 2017.

To view the schedule, click here.

As per the recommendation by Sheridan’s IT User Experience Governance Group*, the Windows 10 operating system will be rolled out in Sheridan’s academic spaces in the coming weeks. Specifically, Windows 10 will be made available as follows:

• Classroom podium PCs
• Desktop lab computers
• Zero client desktop machines found in Sheridan’s Learning Commons and other lab locations
• New faculty laptops**

* The IT User Experience Governance (UX 360) group has been established to address the technology needs of end users in Sheridan’s academic, administrative and common spaces. One of the primary mandates of this group is to recommend technology standards that are of benefit to the Sheridan community.

** Faculty members whose laptop is not being refreshed, can request for Windows 10 to be installed on their machine. Please book a Service Desk appointment to make arrangements.

Windows 10 Benefits
Windows 10 offers several benefits, of note to Sheridan users is that you will experience much faster login times and enjoy a customized desktop that features handy shortcuts to frequently accessed applications and services, including Access Sheridan, SLATE, the Service Desk Chat Utility, and the Microsoft Office suite. Other advantages include:

• Improved desktop experience
• Under the hood improvements – better performance
• Cortana: Microsoft’s answer to Siri provides enhanced search functionality

Start Menu Changes: Desktop Sneak Peek
Follow the link below to see a side-by-side comparison of the start menus in Windows 7 and Windows 10 to give you an idea of what you can expect when you switch environments. You’ll also get a sneak peek at the customized Windows 10 desktop, tailored specifically for users in Sheridan’s teaching and learning spaces.

• Windows 7/Windows 10 Start Menu Comparison

Windows 10 Rollout to Administrative Users
Implementation and transition plans for administrative users are currently underway. We will provide more details in future updates.

Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions or concerns regarding Sheridan’s Windows 10 rollout, please contact the IT Service Desk at extension 2150 or send email to servicedesk@sheridancollege.ca.