REB Protocol 0410 (Bridging the Gap: Investigating the Role of GenAI in Building a Culture of Effective Assessment) was approved by the REB on October 22, 2024. The participant recruitment methodology approved by the REB includes the use of the Communiqué to publish a survey link along with an invitation for interested participants to complete this survey.

The first Communiqué posting with a link to the survey was published on Monday, November 11, 2024. The Research Team advised the REB that on November 12, 2024 it discovered that there was a technical issue with this survey link as a result of which participants would have been able to view responses submitted by other participants. Although this would raise data privacy concerns, the REB has been assured that no actual participant data was compromised as no responses had been submitted to the survey.

The Research Team further advised the REB that upon becoming aware of the issue it immediately adopted curative actions. These actions consisted of the creation of a new survey link and the disabling of the previous survey link. Future postings in the Communiqué related to this project will contain the new and secure survey link. The REB is satisfied that as a result of these curative actions, there is now no risk of participant data being compromised.

The REB wishes to note that the actions of the research team in this instance are consistent with best recommended practices. Upon becoming aware of the issue, the team notified the REB and independently adopted the necessary curative actions. The REB commends the team on these efforts and wishes to remind the Humber research community of the importance of constant monitoring of data gathering and data analysis activities in order to ensure that potential problems are quickly identified and addressed. Researchers should, as in the present case, make immediate contact with the REB to advise of any issues experienced during the execution of the research which might create a risk of harm for research participants.

Should any member of the Humber community have questions on this matter, kindly make contact with the Chair, Audel Cunningham at audel.cunningham@humber.ca.

The 2SLGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group (ERG) calls on the whole Humber community to take some time to learn, reflect, and attend a Trans Day of Remembrance event on November 20, 2024.

Humber Polytechnic and the University of Guelph-Humber are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive culture in which all members of the Humber community study, work and live free from discrimination and harassment. Transgender Day of Remembrance has been observed around the world since 1999. Trans advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith created TDoR to honour and memorialize Rita Hester, a Black trans woman who was killed. TDOR typically is commemorated by a vigil to commemorate the trans, Two-Spirit, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming people’s lives that were lost over the past year in acts of transphobia and anti-trans violence.

As trans people are increasingly evoked in elections and bills, and laws targeting trans rights and freedoms are brought forward in Canada and other countries, Humber students, staff, and loved ones are impacted. It is, therefore, all the more important that we all take the time to learn, reflect, and amplify trans voices on TDoR and throughout the year. 

In acknowledging the hardships, losses, and resilience of Two-Spirit, trans, and non-binary people who came before us, we renew our commitment to creating a safer, more inclusive world. Our collective grief is not just an act of remembrance; it is a call to action.

The ERG has also established a 2SLGBTQ+ Scholarship, and members of the Humber community are encouraged to support this initiative. Students who are members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community may face bigger financial challenges than those not in an equity-deserving group. For instance, according to the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, two out of every five young people experiencing homelessness are members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Information on how to contribute can be found on the 2SLGBTQ+ ERG website.

The 2SLGBTQ+ ERG thanks you for your efforts in creating an inclusive, transphobia-free Humber community.

For support:

• Humber’s Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Rainbow Services at CAMH
• Rainbow Health Ontario
• LGBT Youth Line
• 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations
• Additional Resources

Your on-campus student-run restaurant lab, The Humber Room, is open for lunch!  

Join us this week for our à la carte service.  

Select the dish of your choice, each individually priced.  

The Humber Room is a live learning lab for our students and a culinary and service experience for guests. Our menu selection and service style change every week based on our curriculum. Enjoy your culinary experience led by our Culinary Management and Baking and Pastry Arts students and service provided by Event and Hospitality Management students.   

View this week's menu  

Make a reservation!

Hours of Operation  
Lunch Service: Thursday - Friday 
Doors open at 12 p.m.  

Seating guests between 12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.  
Service ends by 1:30 p.m.   

For group reservations of 10 guests or more, please email jessica.estrela@humber.ca. 

Please note: The Humber Room is open between November 19 to December 13, 2024. 

Notice of Temporary Service Closure – Thursday, November 21

Please be advised that SWAC services will be closed temporarily on Thursday, November 21 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. due to a scheduled staff meeting.

We appreciate your understanding as we take this time to ensure our services continue to meet your needs effectively, which also supporting our staff. Regular hours will resume promptly at 10:30 a.m., and SWAC will remain open for the rest of the day until 6:30 p.m..

For those planning to visit us, we encourage you to schedule your appointments starting after 10:30 a.m. Walk-ins will also be welcomed during our regular hours from 10:30 a.m. onwards.

Thank you for your cooperation.