Seeking Volunteers - Committee on Preventing & Responding to Sexual Violence

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 Monday, September 20, 2021 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 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; 
  • 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 1.5-hour Full Committee membership meetings in October, November, January, and March 
  • Attending one-hour monthly Working Group meetings October through April 
  • Completing one to two hours of Working Group projects or tasks per month October through April 

Students: the work you do as a member of the Committee on Preventing & Responding to Sexual Violence can be added to your Co-Curricular Record (CCR).

What is a CCR? A CCR is a formal document that showcases skill development that has taken place outside of the classroom. It’s a great way to highlight your on-campus involvement and the skills you have acquired along the way.

How to apply: Please complete the online application form.

Please note: The first meeting of the Committee on Preventing & Responding to Sexual Violence has been scheduled for October 6, 2021, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. An email will be sent mid-September confirming membership on the Committee. 

Subsequent meetings are scheduled for November 24, 2021, January 26, 2022, and March 30, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Questions: If you have questions pertaining to the Committee on Preventing & Responding to Sexual Violence Call for Membership, please contact the Office of Student Conduct at studentconduct@humber.ca. For information about the Committee, please visit https://humber.ca/student-life/sexual-assault/sexual-violence-committee.