It is with great enthusiasm that President Mary Preece and I are writing to announce that Ryan Piper has accepted our offer to assume the position of Vice President, Human Resources at Sheridan as of August 7, 2018. Particularly during this time of change, there is no leader better positioned to fill this key role in service to our learning community. He represents stability, continuity and innovation as we look toward the future.
Ryan joined Sheridan in June 2007 as an HR Consultant. He has since been promoted to the roles of HR Business Partner; HR Portfolio Manager; Senior Manager, Labour Relations and Recruitment; Director, Employment Relations and Partnerships; and Director, Employment Relations and Talent Acquisition. Prior to joining Sheridan, he was an HR Generalist at Associated Spring, an auto parts manufacturer. He earned a Human Resources Graduate Certificate from Sheridan in 2004 after having received his B.A. In Psychology from McMaster University in 2001.
Drawing on his depth and breadth of experience at Sheridan, Ryan will continue to work closely with senior leaders, faculty and staff to fuel our shared aspirations. An effective communicator, trusted ally and respected problem-solver, Ryan understands and models Sheridan’s culture and lives our commitment to being people-centred. Please join us in congratulating him as he takes on this new and exciting opportunity.
Concurrent with Ryan’s appointment, the Centre for Equity and Inclusion will begin reporting to the Office of the President directly. This shift recognizes that diversity and human rights are a tenet of Sheridan’s character and a key to our future.
Janet Morrison
Provost and Vice President, Academic
Mary Preece
President and Vice Chancellor