Dean Deblois, the two-time Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner for the “How to Train Your Dragon” animated feature films, will be speaking at SIRT in Toronto on October 13. For more information on the event and how to reserve tickets, click on the link below:
https://www.sheridancollege.ca/alumni/events/inside-the-making-of-a-blockbuster-two-time-oscar-nominee-and-golden-globe-winner-dean-deblois.aspx
Hoping to get away for a vacation or take photography lessons next summer? Maybe replace your tires or upgrade your bathroom? Whatever you are saving for, the CSB Payroll Savings Program can help you make it happen.
How it works
You decide how much you would like to save each pay. That amount will automatically be deducted from your pay and transferred to your Payroll Savings Plan. Without having to do a thing, the savings in your Payroll Savings Plan will continue to grow, and be accessible any time.
Why Canadians like the Program
Over 900,000 Canadians from coast to coast use the CSB Payroll Savings Program to save for the things they want, and here’s why:
Interested?
You can enroll in the Program by logging on to CSB Online Services during the campaign period, which runs from 1 October to 1 November (closing at 8 p.m. ET). Follow the simple steps outlined in the Employee How-To Guide, or view the How-To Videos and make sure to use our Organization ID: 12627.
Already on the Program?
During the October campaign, you can change your existing contribution amount if you wish, using CSB Online Services. If you want to continue with your current amount, no action required. It will continue to be deducted as usual.
For more information on the CSB Payroll Savings Program, contact payroll@sheridancollege.ca, or visit the Program web site at www.csb.gc.ca/employees.
What are you saving for?
I am thrilled to announce that Elaine Ursel, Curriculum Consultant in the Centre for Teaching and Learning, is stepping into a new role with us as Acting Associate Dean, Curriculum Development. Elaine’s knowledge and experience in teaching, curriculum design and management combined with her dedication and commitment to student success provide her with the skills required to support the academic community in this role. Over the last two years, Elaine has had the great pleasure of working with programs and faculty across the college on new program development, the enhancement of existing programs and on developing policy. In the process Elaine developed strong relationships within the Sheridan community. Before coming to Sheridan, Elaine worked for many years as a teacher and administrator. She holds an MEd (Curriculum Specialist) and a BEd from Brock University in addition to a BSc in Developmental Psychology from the University of Toronto. Elaine begins her new position on October 1. Please join me in welcoming Elaine to this new role.
Joan Condie
Dean, Centre for Teaching and Learning
| Source | Title | About |
| The Pie News | Canada: app launched to help first-time students | Former Sheridan international student Ganesh Neelanjanmath created the app iCent to help international students |
| Canadian Nurse | Beautiful Buttons | Sheridan Practical Nursing professor Mary Anne Van Os explains a unique tool that she uses to teach her students the application of reflective practice |
| Valley Harvester | All in the Family | Mother and daughter duo, Felicity and Julia Redgrave, graduated from Sheridan’s Ceramics program together |
| Broadway World | Canadian Music Theatre Project to Stage Four New Musicals | Four new Canadian Music Theatre Project musicals will be workshopped this fall at Sheridan |
| National Post | A Canadian voice on Broadway: Chilina Kennedy’s acting shines through her singing as Carole King in Beautiful | Chilina Kennedy is a Sheridan music theatre graduate and is starring on Broadway |
| Muskrat Magazine | The Eleven Indigenous Filmmakers at TIFF 2015 | Two Indigenous filmmakers at TIFF 2015 are Sheridan grads: Amanda ‘Spotted Fawn’ Strong and Ken Monkman |
| Raise the Hammer | Dan Zen: Something a little tilty for TedX Hamilton | Sheridan professor Dan Zen spoke at TedX Hamilton about engineering |
| Toronto Sun | ‘Own’ your audition | Head of vocal discipline at Sheridan, Gail Hakala, discusses tips on how to nail an audition |
| Global News | Order of Canada inductees honoured at Rideau Hall | Sheridan Interpretive Illustration alumna Brenda Clark was invested into the Order of Canada |
| Toronto Star | The man who gave Canada its own typeface finally gets his due | Recap of the Sheridan Creative Campus TypeForming event, in partnership with Massey College |
| Manufacturing Automation | Sheridan, Hatch sign MOU for education | Sheridan and engineering firm Hatch signed a Memorandum of Understanding at a meeting at Trafalgar |
| Oakville Beaver | Oakville resident Frank Newfeld named to Order of Canada | Frank Newfeld was the Head of Illustration at Sheridan and taught alumna and fellow Order of Canada recipient Brenda Clarke |
| Animation Insider | Kris Pearn | Artist and director Kris Pearn is a Sheridan Animation alum |
This past May and June, 24 students from Bachelor’s programs in Illustration, Animation, Photography & Interior Design participated in Sheridan Bachelor Programs @Italy, a unique study abroad opportunity.
Currently on view in the A wing Showcase hallway, is the process and production of their amazing efforts.
Based in Florence, the group explored the museums, pallazos, market places and private studios of Florence, Rome, Bologna and the Tuscan countryside before ending the 34 day adventure in Venice- investigating the historical heritage of the sights, but with an emphasis on the resulting contemporary and vibrant culture.
Italian Art and Culture is a degree elective directed by Clemente Botelho (BA Illustration) with co-faculty Tony Tarantini (BA Animation) .
An information session for the 2015 Course trip will be held Wednesday October 14 at 6:30 pm in Rm B124.
Contact: clemente.botelho@sheridancollege.ca for more information
The First Year Library Team is hosting an Exam Jam on Wednesday, November 25th at the HMC campus from 10-4:00pm.
What is an Exam Jam?
An Exam Jam is an event that combines academic study sessions with fun, stress-relieving activities for students. We launched Sheridan’s first Exam Jam in December of last year with great success. Click here for a recap of the event.
We’re looking for faculty help.
The First Year Library Team wants to engage our first-year students as they enter into exams by providing academic support via course study sessions. We are looking for faculty volunteers to run study sessions for any course at the HMC campus.
The courses we have on the agenda so far include:
These sessions will serve as a general exam-prep for students. If you teach one of these classes or another first-year course and think your students would benefit from a general study session, please volunteer.
If you can’t volunteer your time, you can still help by promoting this event to all your first-year students. Can we visit your class to promote the event? Please send us an email.
Sheridan’s Exam Jam
In addition to study sessions, the opportunity for students to have some fun through the creation of appreciation cards, some short physical exercise activities, healthy snacks and more will be available. There will also be workshops on taking multiple choice and long/short answer exams, as well as citation and APA Style. If you have ideas for an activity or want to help out in some way, please get in touch.
For more information, to volunteer or to suggest a study session, please call x5676 or email Jamie Goodfellow at jamie.goodfellow@sheridancollege.ca. Please respond by October 30th.
Did you know that for the remainder of the 21st century, the fastest growing consumer group in the world will be 70 years and over and they will continue to control a sizable chunk of the world’s wealth?
However, here’s the reality of the world today. Research (Leger Marketing The Revera Report) reveals that 63% of seniors feel they have been treated unfairly or differently because of their age, and 79% of Canadians agree that seniors 75 and older are seen as less important and more often ignored than younger generations in society. Further, research conducted by organizations today typically ignore Canadians 70+, demonstrating their lack of interest in and understanding of issues pertaining to this influential group. We care about what you think and we want to hear from you.
AGEWORKS™, in collaboration with Sheridan’s Centre for Elder Research, is establishing a 70+ Consumer Insight Panel to provide you with the opportunity to “have your say” on matters that are important to you.
If you are interested in completing this initial survey, please click on the link below and it will take you to the survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/70plusHaveYourSay
If you have any questions or concerns about the research, please feel free to contact:
Pat Spadafora M.S.W.
Director, Sheridan Centre for Elder Research
pat.spadafora@sheridancollege.ca
It is with very warm wishes that I announce the retirement of Erica Harris, Program Support for the Academic Upgrading (AU) program in the Faculty of Continuing and Professional Studies. Erica has been part of the Sheridan community since 2000 and with Academic Upgrading since 2006. Erica’s professional, friendly and witty personality will be missed by her colleagues as well as all the AU students. Please be sure to wish Erica well before her last day, Friday, October 16th.
Congratulations Erica, we wish you all the best in your retirement!
Rossana Gorys
Associate Dean, Faculty of Continuing & Professional Studies
On September 28 and 29, Sheridan had the pleasure of hosting Dr. David Docherty (President of Mt. Royal University in Calgary, AB) and Dr. Ralph Nilson (President of Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, BC). The two presidents visited Sheridan to conduct a site visit that was part of our self-study assessment to gauge our readiness to apply for membership in Universities Canada.
Dr. Docherty and Dr. Nilson visited three of our campuses over the course of their visit last week. They met with numerous members of our Sheridan community and participated in two open sessions attended by members of the community and faculty.
We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who was involved in the site visit, from those who participated in the sessions, to those who provided encouragement and to those who assisted with the organization and set-up of the visit itself. As always at Sheridan, collegiality and team-work was very evident and contributed greatly to the success of the visit.
We extend a special thank you to Dr. Mary Preece, our very own Provost and Vice President, Academic for her leadership during this Self Study process. Kudos to you, Mary!
The follow-up report being written by Dr. Docherty and Dr. Nilson will be sent to Sheridan in December, following which time we will share their comments and recommendations with our community. Their initial feedback has been positive and we look forward to receiving their complete report which will help us with our planning and time frames as we continue to move forward on our university journey.
Have you heard about the exciting new Employee Learning Calendar? Are you wondering how to register for courses and workshops???
Sheridan is now offering a variety of over 40 workshops and courses located in the new Sheridan Employee Learning Calendar that launched in September 2015.
How do I find the Employee Learning Calendar?
To read course descriptions and learning outcomes, please visit Access Sheridan, under the Human Resources Centre, the Employee Learning Calendar is the second bullet.
How do I register for sessions?
To register for sessions please visit PD Place, Sheridan’s new online development management system used by the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and the Centre for People and Organizational Development (CPOD). Log into PD place using your Sheridan username and password. These workshops / courses are free and your participation is optional. Please ensure you have received approval from your Manager to attend a session.
Click here for a tip sheet on how to register using PD Place.
Still have some lingering questions?
Please contact the Centre for People and Organizational Development (CPOD) at ext:2220.
One of Sheridan’s strategic goals is to “Build our reputation as a leading employer.” The Centre for People and Organizational Development is committed to this goal by providing our employees with the expertise, guidance and support they need to support our vision.
New Student Orientation – By The Numbers:
Fall 2015 Orientation events were our largest & most successful events ever, and we couldn’t have done it without the participation of the full Sheridan family! Thank you for all you do to help ensure our new students have the best possible transition experience!
We’re currently gearing up for our Winter 2016 events, please save the date:
Davis Campus: Tuesday, January 5th
Trafalgar Road Campus: Thursday, January 7th
Hazel McCallion Campus: diploma students: December-dates TBD; degree students: Thursday, January 7th
Looking forward to doing it all again this Winter!
Sheridan’s First Year Experience Team
Dawn Sweeney & Wendy Kanko
On Wednesday, October 14, Julie Lalonde, an award-winning advocate and public educator will visit Sheridan to present a free lecture for students and employees. The “Draw the Line” campaign which Ms. Lalonde represents works to challenge myths about sexual violence, educate audiences about consent and equip bystanders to intervene safely and effectively to help prevent sexual violence.
The talk takes place at HMC, room A145 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Ms. Lalonde will then take questions from the audience from 12:00-12:30 pm. Registration is not required.
This event will be live-streamed via Sheridan TV. To watch this online, click here.
This talk is being co-presented by Sheridan Student Union and Sheridan’s new Taskforce for the Prevention of Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence. It is part of our combined effort to address sexual assault prevention and response and to strengthen Sheridan’s commitment to be a respectful, caring and safe community.
On Tuesday, October 13 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm, the Child and Youth Care and Social Service Worker Programs are organizing a “Take Back the Night” walk at the Trafalgar Campus. Employees are welcome to attend. Please meet at SCAET S235 if you are interested in participating.
As a reminder, should you become aware of a person in our community who is experiencing difficulty but aren’t sure how to help them, please visit: https://www.sheridancollege.ca/about/respectful-and-safe-communities/sexual-assault.aspx The site has been created to help people file a complaint, learn about available resources and direct people to agencies that can help.
You also may begin to notice a new awareness campaign unfolding on our campuses called Dare to Care. Dare to Care is built on the concept of bystander training, which teaches people how to be proactive in helping others in need. The name Dare to Care was selected to purposely challenge each one of us to speak up when we see or hear something concerning and to lend a hand to students or colleagues who may require assistance.
We encourage all members of the Sheridan community to Dare to Care about Sheridan and have the courage to support one another.
If you are considering renovating your house in the near future, this information might be of interest to you.
I am currently teaching the “Residential Building Renovations” course to students in their final year of the Architectural Technology Program. My students need some ‘real’ renovation projects to work on as part of the semester’s coursework. If you are contemplating renovations to your house and are willing to work with Sheridan students, they might be able to assist you in the development of some design ideas and the provision of architectural design drawings.
Given the time our students have to work on this project, we are looking for projects that are neither too large nor too small. The ideal renovation project could involve some interior changes to the layout of an existing house, or the construction of a small addition. However, there are many types of renovation projects that could be suitable – so please do not hesitate to get in touch with me to describe your project and discuss if it might be appropriate.
Q: What would you have to do?
A: – Meet with a small group of students (2-4) in your home to discuss your design needs.
– Provide the student team with a copy of a property survey plan (if available, but not mandatory).
– Provide access to your house for the students to undertake a general architectural survey of the existing house and lot (with your presence)
– Meet with students in your home to review their design ideas and provide them with feedback.
– Complete a form that evaluates the success of the design and the professionalism of the students.
Q: What will you gain from this?
A:- A set of “as-is” drawings illustrating the existing house configuration.
– A series of concept design proposals for a renovation to your house usually including floor plans, elevations, sections and 3-D drawings.
Q: What will you not gain from this?
A: – The drawings will illustrate conceptual design information only. If you decide to proceed with the renovation, detailed design and construction drawings would have to be prepared by others.
Q: Will this cost me anything?
A: No. Students will be undertaking the work as part of their course of study.
Q: Will Sheridan guarantee the work?
A: No. It must be recognized that students are undertaking the work as part of a course of study. While every effort will be made to ensure that the resulting concept design meets all of the appropriate building codes and zoning by-laws, Sheridan cannot take responsibility for the design work. If you decide to proceed with the renovation, it is recommended that a design professional be engaged to verify compliance of the design with all applicable codes and by-laws and to prepare permit drawings.
If you are interested in finding out more, please email me using the contact information below. I look forward to hearing from you.
Dan Acimovic
Licensed Technologist OAA
Instructor of Architectural Technology, Faculty of Architectural Technology
School of Applied Computing and Engineering Sciences
email: dragan.acimovic@sheridanc.on.ca
Sheridan Community Employment Services has over 30 years experience helping job seekers and employers unite. If you or someone you know is looking for work please visit on of our Community Resource Centres:
Oakville Location:
Sheridan College Skills Training Centre
407 Iroquois Shore Rd, Rm A11
Brampton:
Clark West Mall
29-71 West Drive, Brampton ON
Open Monday – Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm, no appointment required and all services are free.
Also check out the Virtual Job Fair, a connection with local Employment Ontario Service Providers and the Peel Halton Workforce Development Group. In order that to participate in the Virtual Job Fair you must be registered with us; to register please visit one of our Resource Centres.
For more information, click here
On Wednesday, October 14, the President’s Creative Challenge is coming to your campus! Hallway events will help kick-start this year’s challenge, which asks us to reflect on how we can help make health and wellness fun and easy at Sheridan.
All students and employees are invited to stop by these events for a chance to win a Fitbit, participate in wellness activities and to share thoughts on what wellness means to you.
Times and locations:
DAVIS: Noon – 1:30 p.m. in the H Wing
HMC: Noon – 1:30 p.m. in the Atrium
STC: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. in the main entrance
TRAFALGAR: Noon – 1:30 p.m. in the B-Wing hallway
For more details about this year’s challenge, visit http://presidentschallenge.sheridancollege.ca/
The Architectural program is hosting a distinguished speaker event, the fifth installment of the Creative Campus Series, as part of Sheridan’s inaugural Architecture Week.
The event will take place at The Den at Davis Campus, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on October 15, and is open to all faculty, staff, students and the public. The event will also be live-streamed via Sheridan TV. Look for the live-stream link under ‘Sheridan Spotlight’ on sheridancollege.ca on the day of the event. No registration is required.
Daniel Ling, principal at Montgomery Sisam Architects and Daniel Teramura, partner at Moriyama & Teshima Architects will be presenting an ‘Introduction to LEED design principles used in the new Hazel McCallion Campus (HMC) building.’ For some background info on the expansion, read about it in Sheridan’s Curiosities blog.
The evening will end with the announcement of the Architecture program’s Studio 1 Design Charrette, accompanied by light appetizers and a cash bar.
Do you ever wonder … What demographic trends affect business? Why school enrollments decline in some areas and grow in others? How is the job market changing due to demographics? …
This workshop explores demographic trends in Canada and their impact on businesses, careers, public policy, and the economy.
Twenty years ago demographers alerted us to increasing pressures on health care and the real estate boom. This workshop explores the latest demographic trends that will affect your future over the next twenty years.
Through graphical presentations, guided analysis, and interactive group discussions and activities, you will learn of demographic trends such as the changing age structure, population growth, patterns of migration, and family and household composition.
This exploratory workshop introduces and develops skills and abilities to identify and access sources of demographic information, interpret, analyze, and explain demographic data, plus identify demographic trends which can be applied to your career, business, and life planning.
This Workshop is facilitated by Margot Almond, M.Sc. Demography, B.A. Sociology, whose career includes progressive roles within Ontario Ministries including Aboriginal Affairs, Finance, and Attorney General, and within the Management Board Secretariat.
Davis Campus
Friday, October 23rd 9:30 am-4:30 pm
See flyer for more details or Contact Hayley White @ X32273.
Sheridan has recently held discussions with the World University Service of Canada (WUSC), which has operated a Student Refugee Program since 1978. WUSC is also a partner organization of the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), and a registered charity.
Representatives of WUSC travel to refugee camps in countries worldwide to select candidates for postsecondary studies in Canada, ensuring that they are academically prepared and pass English language testing, and that they pass Canadian immigration criteria.
We are now in the process of joining WUSC, the first step towards sponsoring refugee students. As part of the process, an internal committee comprised of faculty and students is being struck to liaise with the agency as required by WUSC.
We will continue to keep you updated as our relationship with WUSC develops. In the meantime, employees who wish to make monetary contributions in support of refugee students are encouraged to visit the link below:
http://assets.wusc.ca/Website/Resources/fundraisingFAQ_Aug12a.pdf
Digital Learning and Innovation Presents:
A Faculty Professional Development Opportunity
for Blended Course Development
| What: | To support faculty professional development, professors may apply for an opportunity to work intensively with our course developers to produce exemplary hybrid /online courses or adapt, enhance and improve existing hybrid/online courses. Additional support will be provided by CTL media designers and instructional designer as needed. |
| When: | Starting Winter 2016 |
| Why: | To support faculty professional development
To encourage and support innovation and creativity in hybrid and online course development and delivery To provide an opportunity to showcase work and encourage shared learning between colleagues by participating in Sheridan and CTL events. |
| How: | Full-time faculty members may apply to Digital Learning and Innovation using the application form here.
Please submit your application prior to the Winter 2016 SWF deadline. |