Fanshawe's Five-Year EDI Action Plan brings life to A College Where We Belong, the EDI framework launched in fall 2023. Developed by CEDI in collaboration with students, employees, and community partners, the Action Plan reflects a shared commitment to creating a more equitable and inclusive College for everyone. This process ensured broad engagement, meaningful input, and authentic commitment across all functional areas at Fanshawe.
An equity-deserving group is one that identifies barriers to equal access, opportunities, and resources due to systems of oppression. Systems of oppression include colonialism, racism, ableism, misogyny, patriarchy, homophobia, and transphobia. We support equity-deserving groups, allies, and anyone seeking to advance equity and inclusion.
Whether you have a question, need guidance, or want to get involved, the Centre for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (CEDI) is here to support you. Reach out to our team to learn more about our initiatives, request support, or explore ways to participate in creating a more inclusive campus community.
Book an intake or follow-up appointment with CEDI through Clockwork. Through this secure and private platform, students can:
Upload any documents and files relevant to their care
We connect with organizations hosting Fanshawe students on placement to advise on equity and inclusion issues. Students experiencing equity issues on placement are also encouraged to reach out to CEDI.
Resources to Support Students on Placement
As part of Fanshawe College’s organizational restructuring, the responsibilities of the former Office of the Ombuds have been transitioned to other student-facing services, with the Centre for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (CEDI) now serving as a key access point for student support. The College remains committed to providing equitable and trauma-informed assistance; students with ongoing matters can email edi@fanshawec.ca for continued support. CEDI will listen to your concern, provide direct support when appropriate, and connect you with the most relevant campus resource to ensure your voice is heard and your needs are addressed.
The College has launched a form to provide the Fanshawe community an opportunity to disclose incidents of harassment, discrimination, or oppression, whether experienced directly or witnessed. The form is called SAFER: Supporting Anonymous Feedback on Equity, Hate, and Discrimination Reporting.
Submitting this form will not launch an investigation or a formal complaint. The data will help CEDI support responsive programming, identify systemic barriers, contribute to internal reporting on campus climate and patterns of harm, and provide anonymized summaries of incidents to improve campus safety. If you choose to provide your contact information on the SAFER form, CEDI will contact you to explore your options for reporting. We strongly encourage you to do so if you are seeking a resolution to the issue you’re experiencing.
CEDI seeks student volunteers to help us with our events and outreach campaigns. If you’re interested in volunteering with us, email us at edi@fanshawec.ca.
Learn how inclusive language supports belonging for gender-diverse folks and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. This guide offers practical tools to help you navigate pronoun usage with respect and care, fostering a campus culture rooted in equity and inclusion.
CEDI is dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe, respectful space to share your experiences. The information you share with us may help in offering support services, responding to inquiries, or improving equity-related programs. When you choose how much information to provide, it may include your name, contact details, demographics, and the nature of your contact with CEDI. Non-identifiable information may also be used anonymously for training, reporting, or institutional improvement.
You may deny or withdraw consent at any time for how your information is used, without affecting your ability to access CEDI services.
All conversations with CEDI are confidential unless you give us permission to share information or advocate on your behalf. We are governed by Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), and all individuals working with CEDI are required to uphold confidentiality standards.
Please note: There are limited exceptions to confidentiality, such as situations involving risk of harm to yourself or others, legal requirements, or concerns involving the safety of minors. In such cases, we will use discretion and inform you whenever possible. The full limits to confidentiality are outlined to students in the CEDI Confidentiality and Consent form, provided when you contact us for an intake appointment.
