Fanshawe delays Fall convocation, cites support staff strike

Fanshawe College has announced that its Fall convocation, originally scheduled for November, will be postponed until June due to the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) support staff strike. OPSEU Local 109 President Adam Rayfield said that the decision shows the importance of support staff. “Convocation events are mammoth planning undertakings, and it is indeed […]

Fanshawe College has reaffirmed its commitment to its downtown London campus despite declining enrolment and recent program suspensions, reports CBC. “We are a part of downtown,” said Fanshawe Dean of the Faculty of Business and Hospitality Silvana Macdonald. “Fanshawe College made a commitment to our downtown community, and we are not going anywhere.” CBC reports […]

Conestoga College and Fanshawe College have each announced staffing changes and restructuring as they continue to respond to financial challenges. Conestoga has reportedly eliminated four high-level employees—two senior VPs and two deans—and restructured its leadership team. CBC reports that other senior positions have received expanded job portfolios. Meanwhile, Fanshawe is reportedly moving forward with its […]

CBC reports that Fanshawe College cut 40 administrative positions last week through downsizing, early retirements, and unfilled vacant positions. In an email to staff, Fanshawe President Peter Devlin explained that each affected individual has been provided with resources to assist their transition. “These are not just positions; they are valued members of our community, and […]

Fanshawe College has been selected by Transport Canada to deliver a new online, asynchronous training program that helps foreign-trained aircraft maintenance engineers (AMEs) gain Canadian certification. As part of a broader pathway created by Transport Canada, Fanshawe will assess overseas credentials and provide targeted, modular courses to bridge licensing gaps. The courses deliver Transport Canada-approved […]

Fanshawe College is reportedly planning to reduce its workforce by 35% as it attempts to respond to a projected $72M deficit in the coming two years. CBC reports that the reduction amounts to approximately 400 jobs, approximately 170 of which will come from removing vacant positions and offering early retirement packages. The college is reportedly […]

Fanshawe College has suspended future intakes for 40 programs at its main campus, as well as local intakes for five programs at regional campuses. The programs were selected following a comprehensive review of enrolment trends, financial viability, labour market demand, and post-graduate work permit eligibility. CBC reports that Fanshawe, which previously had one of the […]

Fanshawe College and Selkirk College recently initiated staffing adjustments and program changes to address their respective projected deficits. Fanshawe, which forecasted a $35M deficit in early February, has implemented a hiring freeze and announced that an early retirement program will be unveiled in March. Program and staff cuts will be announced after the college receives […]

Fanshawe College is reportedly projecting a $35M deficit this year and a $60M deficit next year, as a result of declining international student enrolment. In a video released to staff, Fanshawe President Peter Devlin shared that the college recorded a 41% decline in Level 1 international enrolment for the winter semester and that another 45% […]

The Government of Canada recently announced the 2024-25 recipients of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Funding Program, which include several postsecondary institutions. In total, this year’s program is allocating $9.9M to support 30 projects that raise awareness of the SDGs and advance progress on the 2030 Agenda. This year’s postsecondary recipients are Conrad Grebel University […]