Province wide faculty strike – impact and supports at DC

As of October 16, full-time and partial load faculty at Ontario’s 24 colleges, including Durham College (DC) are on strike. All classes at the Oshawa and Whitby campuses and Pickering Learning Site, including apprenticeships, are cancelled, with the exception of Continuing Education courses, which will continue to run.

The Oshawa and Whitby campuses and the Pickering Learning site remain open. DC is committed to keeping students informed through a comprehensive list of FAQs that can be found on the website at www.durhamcollege.ca/strike. Anyone who has a question that is not answered here, please email dccares@durhamcollege.ca.

Students are encouraged to remain engaged with the campus. DC has many student supports in place to help students keep on track during the work stoppage, however, tests and assignments are not due at this time. We encourage students to take advantage of the many resources available to prepare for when classes start again. Please see FAQ titled: Study and open lab options for details.

Anyone coming to campus should be aware that picket lines have been established at entrances to the Oshawa and Whitby campuses and the Pickering Learning Site from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. While picketers are to keep traffic moving and allow free passage in and out of campus by non-striking individuals, visitors should expect some delays. It is important to be patient and stay respectful. Those operating a vehicle should do so in a safe and lawful manner.

DC is committed to students’ success and will do everything possible to ensure that all students have the opportunity to complete their fall semester. It is important to note, that no Ontario college student has ever lost their academic year because of a work stoppage.

During this difficult time, decisions and actions of the college’s community will reflect the college’s values of: integrity and transparency, respect, equal access and diversity, personal and team accountability and collaboration.

As a reminder updates and FAQs are available at  www.durhamcollege.ca/strike. For additional questions, please email dccares@durhamcollege.ca.