Humber College is seeking students, staff, and faculty to join the Committee on Preventing & Responding to Sexual Violence. The Committee is comprised of students, staff, and faculty volunteers from Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber and will work to grow existing policy, support, and awareness initiatives, and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
The deadline to indicate your interest is October 13, 2023 at 9 a.m. via the online application form.
Committee mandate:
The Committee is responsible for providing thoughtful, objective, and strategic leadership to the implementation of sexual violence prevention, awareness and education initiatives, including policy development and supports. A successful Committee will see increased awareness and engagement, a culture of courage as evidenced by increased disclosures and reporting, and a culture of consent that is broadly understood and embraced by the campus community.
The Terms of Reference can be found on our website.
The main objectives include:
- To provide a forum to discuss local, national, and global trends, issues, and initiatives as they relate to sexual violence prevention and response on post-secondary campuses;
- To ensure that the College is in compliance with the legislative requirements outlined by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act; and
- To work collaboratively to guide and increase campus awareness efforts, initiatives, and interventions that address and prevent sexual violence.
Time commitment: Committee members are asked to commit to the following:
- Attending 1-2 Working Group meetings per month, October through April (meetings last approximately one hour);
- Completing 1-2 hours of Working Group projects or tasks per month, October through April;
- Communicating updates and information with your respective department and networks at the institution;
- Communicating with Working Group Leads in a timely manner (2-3 business days).
The full Member Roles & Responsibilities can be found on our webpage.
How to apply: Please complete the online application form.
Questions: If you have questions pertaining to the Committee on Preventing & Responding to Sexual Violence Call for Membership, please contact the Office of Student Community Standards at OSCS@humber.ca. For information about the Committee, please visit the Committee's wepbage.
