I am pleased to announce that we are welcoming Samina Majeed to the Payroll Manager role. Samina joins us from the Region of Peel where she was Payroll Supervisor. Prior to working at the Region of Peel, Samina worked at Sheridan as Payroll Manager covering for a leave of absence.
Please join me in welcoming Samina to Sheridan.
Joanne Faught
Associate Director, Financial Services
The Pilon School of Business (PSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Associate Deans to the PSB leadership team.
They are Linda Batch, Mamunur Rashid and Anne-Liisa Longmore. All three have served as professors in the Business School and bring their unique industry and academic experience to the school.
Linda joined the PSB Faculty in January 2012 with many years of industry experience as a Financial Accounting Manager, Controller and Professional Engineer. She has taught courses in business information systems, financial accounting and finance in both the Diploma and Degree programs.
Linda’s educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters in Engineering from McMaster University as well as a MBA from York University focused on Accounting and Business Policy. As a Professional Engineer, Linda is also a CPA and CMA. She assumes responsibilities for the BBA in Supply Chain Management, General Business and the post-graduate programs in Project Management and Business Process Management.
Mamunur joined PSB in 2015 with over 19 years of teaching experience at the postsecondary level as well management experience as a Dean, Head of Business Administration and Coordinator of an executive MBA program. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Banking and a Masters in Finance from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh along with a Master International and Development Economics from the University of Namur in Belgium. He earned his PhD in Finance from Curtin University in Australia. He assumes responsibilities for the BBA in Finance and Finance diplomas along with the subject areas of Math and Economics.
Anne-Liisa Longmore has agreed to step back into the role as Associate Dean responsible for the Human Resources and Office Administration suite of programs. She first joined Sheridan in 2006 and has held a variety of roles including professor in the Marketing program, coordinator of the BBA program and from 2015 to 2017 she was an Acting Associate Dean in PSB. She holds a Doctorate of Education from The University of Calgary, a MA in Continuing Education from Calgary and a Commerce degree from Laurentian University. Anne-Liisa’s previous experience as an Associate Dean in PSB, knowledge of Sheridan College, leadership, and collaborative skills will be helpful during this time of transition.
Carolyn McEwen will be assuming responsibility for the Advertising and Marketing suite of programs and Rob Giberson will have the Accounting suite of programs and Tourism – Global Travel.
Please join me in welcoming Linda, Manunur and Anne-Liisa to their new roles.
Sandy McKean
Dean, Pilon School of Business
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Lee Weare as Associate Dean, Public Safety, effective February 5th, 2018.
The Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies welcomed applications for this position from across Canada, as well as internationally. The interview process consisted of two rounds of interviews with representation from faculty in the School of Public Safety, Administration, Senior Administrators, as well as Human Resources. The interview committee is unanimous in their support and endorsement of Lee and his appointment.
Lee is a lifelong learner and a committed professor in the School of Public Safety, teaching across programs and credentials. Lee holds a Master’s of Arts degree in Leadership from the University of Guelph, a certificate in Adjudicating from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, Certificate in Police Leadership from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, and has completed a Certificate in Advanced Police Leadership from Dalhousie University. Before joining Sheridan College, Lee also taught professional development courses for officers in the Region of Peel, was a guest lecturer, several times, at the Ontario and Canadian Police Colleges, and taught part-time in the Police foundations program at Humber College.
As a member of our policing community, Lee has had an exceptional career and served our communities honorably. Lee began his career as a Cadet within the Peel Regional Police Department and over a 33-year career rose to rank of Superintendent. As Superintendent, Lee was responsible for responsible Communications, Courts and Record Services and held responsibilities for hiring, promotion and allocation of resources. Further, Lee was also an Inspector in charge of Uniform Patrol (21st Division), Major Drugs and Vice, a Duty Inspector and served as a Professional Standards Inspector in charge of internal affairs and the public complaints unit.
I would like to thank the interview committee members for their contributions and support throughout this process.
Please join me in welcoming Lee Weare!
Regards,
Michael O’Leary, Ph.D.
Dean
Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies
It is with great regret that I announce that Ricardo Hoar, Associate Dean for Applied Computing at Trafalgar, has decided to move on from Sheridan College, effective February 23rd, 2018.
In his time with Applied Computing Ricardo had an impact far beyond expectation. He always had time for his faculty, students and colleagues.
Everyone in Applied Computing will miss Ricardo, and wish he and his family all the best in their future endeavours.
Iain McNab, PhD
Dean, Faculty of Applied Science and Technology
I’m pleased to announce the appointment of David Dexter as Associate Director of Sheridan’s Screen Industries Research and Training Centre. David will continue to report directly to John Helliker, Dean, Innovation and Engagement. In his new role, David will take on increased responsibility for strategic leadership and direction of SIRT’s research activities and partnerships to ensure they drive compelling value to students, exceptional growth opportunities for faculty, and substantive economic and social benefits to industry and the community. David will continue to have responsibility for operational management of SIRT as in his former position as Senior Manager, SIRT Operations and Business Development.
SIRT is one of five research centres created in areas of strategic importance to the college that help to raise Sheridan’s profile as a globally recognized research and innovation hub. Originally established in 2010 to support applied research in the areas of digital cinema and virtual production for film, television and gaming, SIRT has over the last two years significantly enhanced its innovation support activities to meet the growing demand for research and development of virtual and augmented reality technologies and applications. In the last year alone it has supported over 25 companies in the virtual reality area, establishing itself as a leading innovation support centre for research and development into immersive technologies and content development. Last year also saw the commercialization of SirtNet, a four-year research project involving fifteen companies that provides film and television sector production and postproduction companies with a unique remote collaboration platform. David played a key role in both these achievements.
Please join me in congratulating David on his appointment. I wish him every success in further enhancing Sheridan’s reputation for excellence in research and development of screen-based technologies and applications.
Brian Jervis
Vice Provost, Research
It is my pleasure to announce and welcome Jerry Bankas to Sheridan as the Occupational Health and Safety Specialist.
Jerry brings a wealth of health and safety knowledge and experience from his education and career in occupational health and safety. Jerry comes to us from National Silicates where he assisted in identifying and complying with regulatory requirements, conducting incident investigations, developing and delivering training, completing job safety analysis in various provinces and many more OHS-related duties. Prior to working at National Silicates, Jerry worked as a Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist and Facilities Leader at Honeywell and as an Occupational Safety Specialist at Sodexo.
Jerry has completed his Master of Science (Applied) in Occupational Health Sciences from McGill University and Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Health and Safety from Ryerson University. He is also a Canadian Registered Safety Professional.
Jerry will located at our Davis campus and provide day-to-day Occupational Health and Safety support.
Please extend a warm welcome to Jerry.
Kelly Kwon
Manager, Occupational Health and Safety Services
Dr. Marc Richard, Coordinator of Sheridan’s Honours Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance program, has been named one of ten new Fellows welcomed into the 3M National Teaching Fellowship by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE). He is the first college professor to be accorded this honour; all other Fellows to date have been affiliated with universities.
Founded in 1986 by STLHE in partnership with 3M Canada, the National Teaching Fellowship recognizes exceptional contributions to teaching and learning in Canadian postsecondary education. The community of 3M National Teaching Fellows embodies the highest ideals of teaching excellence and scholarship with a commitment to encourage and support the educational experience of every learner. It is also the only pan-Canadian, cross-disciplinary recognition of educational leadership and excellence in postsecondary teaching.
Dr. Richard has been teaching for over 25 years, and began in the field as a kindergarten teacher. He first came to Sheridan as a director and choreographer in 2001. “My philosophy of educational leadership begins with an image of the student as rich with ideas and creative potential,” says Richard. “My passion for teaching is all about helping students discover something for themselves so that they own it,” he adds. “We can’t give knowledge to them—we have to let them discover things for themselves.”
Dr. Richard joins a community of over 320 3M National Teaching Fellows, representing a broad range of academic disciplines from more than 80 small and large Canadian postsecondary institutions. Fellows are granted a lifetime membership in STLHE, and the opportunity to participate with other Fellows in a four-day study retreat at the Chateau Montebello in Quebec, held in November.
Click here to read more about Marc Richard in Maclean’s.
Wayne Stefler, Vice President Finance & Administration, and Janet Morrison, Provost & Vice President Academic are pleased to announce that Sara Rumsey will be assuming leadership for Sheridan’s new Integrated Planning framework and function.
Reporting to both Vice Presidents, Sara will support pan-institutional decision-making by helping to ensure the alignment of resources with academic priorities. As the Director, Sheridan Integrated Planning (SIP), she will work in partnership with Mark Chapman (Director, Institutional Research) and Amanda Pike (Director, Centre for People and Organizational Development) to support leaders in developing strategic and operational plans. Ultimately, these will be tied to multi-year, rolling budget planning. Inherent in this new role will be a continuing focus on supporting and guiding Sheridan’s journey to become a polytechnic university and achieve future membership in Universities Canada.
We are further pleased to announce that Sara Lashari has been hired to fill a short-term contract as the Coordinator, Integrated Planning. Sara L. began her role at Sheridan on Monday, Nov. 27th, 2017 and will be on contract with us until July 31st, 2018. Reporting to Sara Rumsey, her primary focus will be the development of our SIP framework.
Sara L. earned an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto; she is also a proud Sheridan graduate having completed our Business Process Management graduate certificate. Sara L. obtained her Project Management Professional (PMP) designation in November, 2017. Prior to joining Sheridan, Sara L. was a Project Manager and Senior Consultant at CIBC, where her roles focused on business process efficiencies, project management and communications. Sara L. brings valuable skills to her new role and is a very welcome addition to our Sheridan community.
Please join us in congratulating Sara and Sara on their new roles; both are located on the 2nd floor of B-wing at TRA.
Please join me in welcoming Michelle Chretien to Sheridan’s Faculty of Applied Science and Technology as the new Director of the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies (CAMDT).
Michelle comes to Sheridan from Xerox Research Centre of Canada (XRCC) where she held roles ranging from Senior Research Scientist to Senior R&D Manager in Materials Science. Michelle is an Adjunct Professor at McMaster University, has published 21 scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and holds 75 US patents on novel materials and marking technologies
Michelle received her BSc in Chemistry from Dalhousie University and her PhD from the University of Ottawa. Michelle was an NSERC Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Centre for Biological Applications of Mass Spectrometry in Montréal.
Michelle is passionate about the commercialization of innovation and public engagement in science, and will bring her energy and enthusiasm to the team at CAMDT. She is active in the technology and innovation commercialization ecosystem and we’re looking forward to welcoming her to CAMDT on February 26th.
Welcome Michelle, to Sheridan, to FAST and to CAMDT.
Regards,
Iain McNab, PhD, Dean, Faculty of Applied Science and Technology
After 31 years, Paul Khangura is taking the Freedom 55 route to early retirement. He will be hanging up his Sheridan College hat and heading for greener pastures in Middlesex County!
Paul started his career at Sheridan in the fall of 1986 as a part-time technical resource, and became full-time in the summer of 1987 to work in the post-graduate diploma program called Courseware Design and Production. Paul has been working in the IT department since its inception and currently holds the position of Senior Business Analyst/Coordinator. In his capacity as part-time faculty, he had also designed course curriculum and coordinated/taught several computer technology courses for over 20 years at several of Sheridan’s schools. During his long career at Sheridan, Paul has served five different terms on the Board of Governors spanning close to 15 years. During this time, he had the honour and the privilege to sit on the selection committees that hired three previous Sheridan presidents. Paul was also elected to serve two terms (1997-2002) on the Board of Directors for the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC), a national organization, representing the staff constituency for Ontario’s 24 colleges. He is also the current 1st VP of Local 245, a position he has held for several terms.
Paul’s last day will be Friday, June 29, 2018. More details will follow as to how we will celebrate Paul’s many years of dedication to Sheridan.
Kevin Pashuk,
Associate Vice President
Information Technology
I’m pleased to announce that Daniel Liao has accepted a seconded position to the role of Associate Dean for our School of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship.
A Chemical Engineer by trade, Daniel has been with Sheridan for three years as the Chemical Lab Manager supporting FAST’s School of Applied Chemical and Environmental Sciences. In his role as Lab Manager, Daniel has enjoyed a number of notable successes, namely, supporting the significant development of applied research within the school while ensuring smooth lab operations during a period of explosive student growth and laboratory expansion. I’m especially appreciative of Daniel’s success integrating students into chemical and environmental science research, and his focus on providing students with an excellent experience in the laboratories.
Beyond his technical expertise in industrial settings, and management experience within Sheridan, I’m excited about the community focus and entrepreneurial spirit that Daniel embodies. He was voted one of Brampton’s ‘Top 40 Under 40’ by the Brampton Board of Trade in 2017.
Welcome, Daniel. We’re excited to have you in this role supporting the School of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship.
Dave Wackerlin, M.Ed, B.A.
Interim Vice Dean, Faculty of Applied Science and Technology
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Olivia Ongaigui to the position of Administrative Support Officer in the Centre for Indigenous Learning and Support (CILS). Olivia will be located at the Trafalgar campus 24 hours/week.
Olivia holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Boston University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Illustration from Sheridan College. She is a CPA licensed in Massachusetts who – Before enrolling at Sheridan – worked at Deloitte as an auditor and a tax consultant. Currently, she is a small business owner of a specialty printing press serving both local and international artists.
Olivia is looking forward to working with Elijah to serve the interest of Indigenous peoples at Sheridan and the broader community.
Please join me in welcoming Olivia Ongaigui to Sheridan!
Dr. Janet Morrison
Provost and Vice President, Academic
Please join me in welcoming Daniella Ceci to Sheridan’s Faculty of Applied Science and Technology as the new Academic Portfolio Administrator (Applied Computing) for the Davis Campus.
Daniella comes to Sheridan from George Brown College with nine years of experience. Her most recent position was Operations Coordinator for the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences where she oversaw the planning of General Education and Liberal Studies electives.
Daniella holds a master’s degree in Latin American and Caribbean Studies from the University of Guelph.
Daniella, welcome to Sheridan and FAST!
Regards,
Mardy Frazer, R. Kin., Ph.D., Associate Dean, School of Applied Computing, Faculty of Applied Science and Technology
It is with mixed feelings that I announce that Joanne Faught, Associate Director, Financial Services is leaving Sheridan after 17 years of exemplary service. Joanne has accepted a position at McMaster University.
Since Joanne joined Sheridan she has been a valuable and well-respected member of our team. She will certainly be missed for her many contributions to Sheridan. During her time here, she has led many successful system changes in Finance, as well as demonstrated exceptional integrity and leadership.
We wish Joanne every success in her new endeavours.
Please join us for a farewell drop-in reception on Thursday, May 24 in the Trafalgar President’s Boardroom between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.
Simpson Siu
Associate Vice President, Financial Services
The Material, Art & Design department in FAAD will be honouring several Faculty and Technologists who are retiring this spring.
Les Sasaki, Painting course lead in the Art Fundamentals program
Rob Diemert, Furniture Technologist and Faculty member in the Bachelor of Craft & Design program
Glenn Chadwick, Drawing Faculty member in the Visual & Creative Arts program
Owen Colborne, Photography Technologist and Faculty member in the Bachelor of Craft & Design program
Please join us in the Gallery for refreshments and help us acknowledge the contribution people have made to their programs and to Sheridan.
Event Details
Date: Monday, June 4
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Trafalgar Gallery, AA Wing
After successful careers with the Faculty of Applied Science and Technology, two long-standing School of Applied Computing colleagues are retiring.
Bill Farkas, with over 30 years at Sheridan, has decided to change his pace and step into retirement. A long-standing faculty member and Program Coordinator of two Applied Computing programs: Internet Communications Technology and the joint Bachelor of Computing and Network Communications (Honours) – Internet Communications Technology degree program with Brock University, Bill has advanced the programs alongside continually evolving Internet technologies, and has been a dedicated and highly esteemed colleague.
I would also like to announce that Becky (Rebecca) Moore will also be leaving Sheridan to join her husband in retirement and enjoy her new role as a retiree. Becky started at Sheridan in 2006 as a Research Assistant and since that time has worked in a variety of roles culminating most recently as an Academic Portfolio Administrator for Applied Computing at Trafalgar. Becky has always been a gracious and energetic team player, and has proven the breadth of her skills time and time again in each role she has pursued.
Please join me, and the School of Applied Computing, in wishing Bill and Becky health and happiness in their respective new adventures, and a very happy retirement to both.
Pat Burns
Interim Associate Dean, School of Applied Computing (Trafalgar)
It is with mixed emotion that I announce that Gillian Morris, a cornerstone of the Faculty of Applied Science and Technology, is setting sail on a new path. Gillian will be entering retirement at the end of June.
Gillian started with Sheridan in 2004 in the Registrar’s office. She moved into the Faculty of Applied Science and Technology in 2008 where she has worn several different hats, from Academic Portfolio Administrator to her current role of Manager, Planning and Projects. Gillian has supported numerous projects, initiatives and undertakings during her decade in FAST and has been an integral team member. Her passion, professionalism and congenial spirit will be greatly missed.
Save the date: on June 19th from 2:00 – 4:00 pm we will celebrate Gillian’s career at Sheridan and her upcoming retirement. More details about Gillian’s retirement party will follow, closer to the date, but if you have any questions, please contact Karolina Hryciuk at X 5730.
Congratulations Gillian. We wish you every happiness in your retirement.
Dave Wackerlin
Interim Vice Dean, Faculty of Applied Science and Technology
After 31 years of loyal service to Sheridan College (one year part-time and 30 years full-time) May Carson from the Office of the Registrar has decided to retire. May started her career at Sheridan in Skills Development & Continuing Education at the Davis Campus and then transferred into the Office of the Registrar where she has been ever since.
May has made a remarkable contribution and has touched the lives of so many over the years. She is a familiar face at the front counter outside of B201 at the Davis Campus, who is always willing to help our students and other staff in any way she can. Her wealth of knowledge will be greatly missed. For the past several years May has been an integral part of the annual Convocation ceremony, assisting with the prep and as a lead in the robing room – her energy in that role will be hard to equal. If you are attending the ceremonies this year and see her, be sure to wish her well.
You are invited to join us for a Retirement Party on June 14, 2018 from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Davis Campus in Room C268. May’s last day will be June 29th. While we will miss her, we wish her every success in the future.
Click here view the invitation.
James Sayers is retiring from Sheridan this week after a remarkable career of teaching in the Faculty of Animation, Arts and Design. Jim is synonymous with Computer Animation, leading the program from its inception to its current status as the hallmark of animation education. He built a team of colleagues who worked collaboratively and seamlessly, expanding the program to include two other post graduate certificates, Visual Effects and Character Animation (now Creature Animation). He was also a key contributor to the design and development of the Bachelor of Animation program. His colleague describe him as a gentle, thoughtful and professional individual with a heart of gold.
The hundreds of students whom he taught over the past 30 years echo these sentiments: he is the best teacher ever, a true mentor and an inspiring life-long learner. Words, however, cannot capture the profound impact Jim has made to the college, the program, the animation industry and all of the people who had the good fortune to know him during his tenure.
Good luck Jim in your retirement!
We wish you all the best in this next chapter.