News & Events
Accessibility and how we’re continuously working hard to improve Algonquin College’s accessibility standards – Podcast
March 10, 2022
Listen to Episode #5 – Accessibility from the President’s Office Podcast to learn about the meaning of accessibility and how we’re continuously working hard to improve Algonquin College’s accessibility standards. We are joined by Diane McCutcheon, Vice President, Human Resources, Duane McNair, Vice President, Finance and Administration, and Sara Jordan, Manager, Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL).
Algonquin College Responds to OHRC Request on Actions to Address Systemic Discrimination
April 30, 2021
On April 14th, the Ontario Human Right Commission issued a letter to all Colleges and Universities reminding them that “Your institutions have the duty to create safe and inclusive places to study, and to remove systemic barriers to participation. To this end, I am writing to ask that you identify what actions your administrations are taking to provide equitable and inclusive learning environments, including your efforts to investigate discrimination and harassment in a timely and effective way.”
Algonquin College is pleased to publicly share our response on the efforts being made as the College is an institution that prides itself on four fundamental values: Caring, Learning, Integrity and Respect. Algonquin College values both the dignity and uniqueness of the individual, and equity and diversity in our community. Holding true to this core value, our 2017-2020 People Plan reinforces Human Resources’ role and commitment, with a particular goal to “build a learning workplace that is respectful, diverse, inclusive and healthy.” Read the full response here: OHRC response from Algonquin College
President Jensen on Signing the Leadership Accord on Gender Diversity
March 7, 2019
Watch President Cheryl Jensen discuss why she signed the Leadership Accord on Gender Diversity. Watch the video here.
The Leadership Accord on Gender Diversity is a public commitment by Canadian employers, educators, unions and governments to promote the values of diversity and inclusion within their organizations.
Successful 1st Time Participating in the Capital Pride Parade
August 26, 2018
Algonquin College’s green fire truck sported some new shades on Sunday as Algonquin College marched in the Capital Pride Parade.
Close to 40 members of the College community marched behind the truck, which sported the rainbow colours of Capital Pride 2018. Before the event kicked off, Mayor Jim Watson and Ottawa West-Nepean MP Anita Vandenbeld stopped by to offer encouragement and support to the Algonquin parade team.
“So happy to stop by and greet @AlgonquinSA students marching in the #CapitalPride2018 parade!” Vandenbeld commented on Twitter. “They even painted their fire engine!”
The College’s Pride marchers were led by an Indigenous dancer, who followed closely behind the truck for the nearly two-hour downtown parade route.
You can watch video from the Pride Parade at the links below:
https://twitter.com/AlgonquinColleg/status/1033787035755192320
https://twitter.com/AlgonquinColleg/status/1033776509423636480
See here for a full album from the day:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/algonquincollege/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1815708771816412
Come March and Show Your Algonquin Pride
As part of living the value of equity and diversity in our community, Algonquin College and the Student’s Association will be participating in the Capital Pride Parade 2018.
All LGBTQ+ staff, students and their allies are welcome to join in the parade on August 26, 2018, Downtown Ottawa.
Please RSVP to studentsassociation@algonquincollege.com to receive all logistical details. Please advise if you need any accommodation or mobility support to participate.
