As a follow-up to the sessions that were held in October 2015, a 2nd series of consultation sessions are scheduled for December 2nd and 3rd 2015. These sessions are being held to provide an additional opportunity for those who may have been interested but unable to participate in the October 2015 sessions.

Recognized, in Canada, as a leader in post-secondary education, Humber continues to advance its mission in delivering high quality, high impact polytechnic education. As outlined in Humber’s Strategic Plan and subsequent Business Plans, Humber continues to identify and respond to the external forces changing and shaping higher education in the 21st Century. Similarly, through thoughtful investigation and analysis of economic trends and demographic data, Humber has positioned itself, soundly, as a leader in response to the Ontario Government’s Differentiation Mandate. Humber’s Strategic Mandate (SMA) submission clearly outlines three areas of priority:

Priority 1:  Enhancing Student Choice: Expanding Degrees and Pathways
Priority 2: Demonstrated Leadership in Teaching and Learning: Focus on Student Success and Graduate Outcomes
Priority 3:  Innovation, Mobility and Flexibility through Technology: Supporting Students and Faculty

Humber’s Strategic Plan focus on these three priorities has built a strong foundation to support the development of a forward thinking academic plan that will lead us to the successful realization of our institutional vision.

The Academic Plan consultation process, established in alignment with the feedback received from the June 2015 Academic Plan Survey, seeks to identify the essential components required to advance our academic mission. Specifically, the following forums are designed to provide opportunities for dialogue in-order to generate ideas, provoke discussion and create recommendations for the completion of Humber’s 2016 – 2021 Academic Plan. The sessions are intended to be largely informal and allow significant time for question and answer periods, particularly for individuals who may still be unsure of the purpose of the Academic Plan, how they can contribute to it, or how it may relate to their work.

In addition, the interactive “Academic Workspace” mentioned in the October invitation is in the final stages of development and will be launched in December 2015. This virtual workspace will provide the opportunity for those who are unable to participate in the face to face forums, or who prefer to engage in a written and asynchronous format. A draft Academic Plan document will be available for feedback via this website when it is launched.

The outcome of these combined processes will result in an Academic Plan reflective of Humber’s values. It will articulate a bold vision for the educational student experience and will bring voice to our collective wisdom while aligning academic priorities with our institutional objectives. Ultimately, the plan will provide a roadmap that will assist us in building a community dedicated to student success and achievement.

If you have not yet had the chance to do so, I encourage you to join the dialogue as we create an academic framework, dynamic in nature and responsive to student learning needs, employer and labour market needs.

Please refer to the table below for the December schedule of consultation sessions and RSVP (by November 30th) to academicplan@humber.ca specifying the session you will attend:

Contact: MaryAnn Rad, 416.675.6622 x4545, maryann.rad@humber.ca