Fanshawe cuts 40 administrative positions

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 […]

Fanshawe College has received $20M from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) to establish the WSIB Centre of Excellence in Immersive Technologies Simulation for Workplace Safety. This new research lab will leverage extended reality and artificial intelligence to enhance first responders’ preparedness for high-risk situations and support their mental well-being. “By harnessing cutting-edge technologies, […]

Several news articles detail how colleges—especially those in Ontario—are being impacted by the federal government’s changes to the international student program. Several institutions and organizations have reported a decline in international student applications and/or enrolment, including BC Colleges, Confederation College, Fanshawe College, Georgian College, and Seneca Polytechnic. Leadership also spoke to the financial impact: Confederation […]

The Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI)—led by Niagara College—has received $4M from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). The funding will help SONAMI build capacity in Southern Ontario’s advanced manufacturing sector, focusing on commercialization, scaling firms, and innovation. Using the funding, SONAMI will serve as a hub for […]