Sexual Respect Ambassadors
If a student or fellow employee comes up to you and discloses they have experienced some form of sexual violence, do you know what to do?

Langara developed the Sexual Respect Ambassador Program in 2017 in order to encourage conversations about consent, to foster a safe space for disclosures, and share information about the resources available to those who have experienced sexualized violence. The Sexual Respect Ambassador program is a College-wide program, supported by the Office of Student Conduct, Accountability and Support and People and Culture.

This team plays a leading role in supporting culture change at Langara College and fostering an understanding of the importance of sexual violence and misconduct prevention. We would like to encourage all members of the College Community to join as a Sexual Respect Ambassador so that we may help to build a safer campus community.  If you would like to become a Sexual Respect Ambassador check out the information below. 

The Student Sexual Respect Ambassador Program 
We are currently looking for student volunteers for our Student Sexual Respect Ambassador Program. Sign up as a Sexual Respect Ambassador and become an advocate for a healthier and safer campus community. All current Langara students in full-time or part-time studies are eligible to join.   

What’s involved with being a Student Sexual Respect Ambassador?

Your roles and responsibilities include:

  1. Acting as a resource for your peers.
  2. Attending mandatory introductory trainings offered every semester.
  3. Running activities and events.
  4. Promoting the program at college-led events, in classrooms, and recruiting new members.
  5. Participating in the program for a minimum of one semester (you set your hours)
  6. Becoming a peer educator (optional).

Benefits of being a Student Sexual Respect Ambassador

As a Student Sexual Respect Ambassador, you will develop and enhance essential life skills, like communication and decision-making skills.   You will also improve your employability skills through collaboration, project management, problem-solving, and facilitation.  Upon successful completion, you will receive a Certificate of Appreciation as recognition for your time and effort.  

Apply to become a Student Sexual Respect Ambassador

  • Submit your application of interest Here. You will receive an email with an invite to the Introductory Training.

 

Employee Sexual Respect Ambassador Program
We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about making a difference in the College community to join the Sexual Respect Ambassador program. Ambassadors act as “go-to” resources within their departments. Ambassadors receive training in Langara Policy; Sexual Harassment; Responding to Disclosures; Understanding Consent; Making Referrals; and Bystander Intervention.

By recruiting and training faculty and staff across campus for this program, the goal is to engage the broader community in this topic and to utilize existing relationships and connections to help foster a safer and caring campus community.

You can join by contacting the Student Conduct, Accountability and Support Office at studentconduct@langara.ca 

Details on the responsibilities, time commitment, and benefits for Ambassadors can be found HERE. 

List of Current Ambassadors

See below for a list of current employee Sexual Respect Ambassadors.

Name Email
Brittany Collins
Student Case Coordinator, Student Conduct, Accountability and Support		 bcollins@langara.ca 
Chantal Faucher
Instructor, Criminal Justice		 cfaucher@langara.ca
Denise Busayong
Administrative Coordinator, Student Services		 dbusayong@langara.ca
Jennifer Cheddie
Student Case Coordinator, Student Conduct, Accountability and Support		 jcheddie@lnagara.ca
Jennifer Knapp 
Coordinator, Interdisciplinary Studies		 jknapp@langara.ca
Lealle Ruhl
Coordinator/Instructor, Peace & Conflict Studies		 lruhl@langara.ca
Makiko Yao
Medical Office Assistant, Student Health Services		 makikoyao@langara.ca
Meaghan Rafferty
Library Technician, Library Services		 mrafferty@langara.ca
Melissa Roberts
Department Chair, Criminal Justice		 mroberts@langara.ca

Nathan Riley 

Director, Student Conduct, Accountability and Support

 nriley@langara.ca
Niall Christie
Instructor, History & Latin		 nchristie@langara.ca
Seetha Kumaran
Manager, Applied Research Centre		 skumaran@langara.ca
Shelley-Anne Vidal
Instructor, Co-op and Career Development		 svidal@langara.ca
Tiffany Johnstone
Instructor, English 		 tjohnstone@langara.ca
Yui Funayama
Senior Research Analyst, Institutional Research		 yfunayama@langara.ca