I am writing to announce a new organizational structure for Campus Safety and Emergency Planning, and Purchasing. Prior to my arrival at Sheridan, plans were under development to review the resource needs within these areas. Based on their breadth and diversity and with a view to best practices within the sector, it was determined that these portfolios should be split by establishing a Director of Campus Safety, Security and Emergency Management and a Director of Procurement Services.
I am pleased to announce that we are moving forward with this transformation. Dr. Kathryn Cameron, Associate Dean for the School of Public Safety, will be leaving the Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies on a two (2) year secondment to assume the role of Director of Campus Safety, Security and Emergency Management. Michael Burjaw will take on the role of Director of Procurement Services, allowing him to focus his attention on this important area with an emphasis on improving systems and services to better support the college community.
On behalf of the College, I would like to thank Michael for taking on the duties of campus safety and emergency planning in addition to his role in Purchasing for the past several years. Michael worked tirelessly to maintain this broad portfolio while also implementing many policy and process improvements. I believe that this new structure will drive collaboration, innovation and service improvements in both Campus Safety, Security and Emergency Management, and Procurement Services.
Kathryn and Michael will assume their new roles on November 6th.
Thank you,
Wayne Steffler
Vice President, Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer