Sheridan College to suspend 40 programs and reduce staff

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Sheridan College says it's putting 40 programs on hold and laying off staff as it faces a dramatic drop in enrolment.

The college estimates that it will have about 30 per cent fewer students next year, resulting in a $112-million drop in revenue, according to a statement from its president, Janet Morrison.

An additional 27 programs will undergo an "efficiency review," Morrison said.

"These changes are required for Sheridan to remain a financially sustainable and vibrant community in response to chronic underfunding, changing government policies, and social, technological, and economic disruption," Morrison said.

"Sheridan will look different, but our commitment to learning, discovery and engagement remains the same."