App Store
Google Play
R.I.S.E Program
The REACH. INCLUDE. SUPPORT. ELEVATE (R.I.S.E.) program is available to key equity-deserving prospective and current DC students to help with their access and transition into post-secondary education. The program helps students from college application to graduation to build the skills and internal and external support networks necessary to maximize the potential a post-secondary education can offer to help them achieve their personal and professional goals.
Our EDI Program Advisor provides:
- Community & DC-based service navigation & referrals
- Access to mentorship & networking opportunities
- Connection to identity-based wellbeing programs
Eligible participants include, but are not limited to:
- Students with disabilities
- First-generation students
- Racialized students
- Indigenous students
- Newcomers to Canada
- 2SLGBTQIA+ students
- Low-income students
- Secondary school students with low credit accumulation and low achievement rates
- Adults who have not completed their Ontario Secondary School Diploma
- Students in rural or remote communities with limited access to outreach/transition supports
The R.I.S.E program provides services and support, through three main pillars:
Outreach: Our office works with equity/community groups to create pathways for post-secondary and empower students to realize that post-secondary education is a viable option for them.
Access and Transition promotes successful academic and social transitions once students are enrolled at Durham College, in addition to providing service navigation to a multitude of student support services available on campus.
Retention: Ensures that once enrolled, students from equity-deserving populations have the community and support they need to achieve their full potential and reach their education and career-oriented goals.
Email: rise@websiteredesign.durhamcollege.ca
Appointments are available:
- Oshawa Campus: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Whitby Campus: Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Contact us
Oshawa campus
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Equity
For work study and placement opportunities, general inquiries, and recommendations.
Whitby campus
Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
HUMAN RIGHTS SUPPORT
To discuss concerns about potential violations of the DC Harassment, Workplace Sexual Harassment/ Misconduct and Discrimination policy; consultation and training requests.
Phone
905.721.2000 ext. 2855
R.I.S.E
For access to identity-based wellbeing programs; community and DC-based service navigation & referrals; and mentorship and networking opportunities.
Instagram 
Follow us @EquityATDC
SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT
For support with disclosures and reporting options; training and information requests.
Confidentiality statement
The OEDI will make every effort to reasonably protect the confidentiality of those affected in the DC community by human rights violations and those affected by Sexual Violence while balancing legal and risk management responsibilities to provide a campus environment that is safe for the entire campus community. *See relevant policies for limitations of Confidentiality.