The Longo Faculty of Business is pleased to share with the College the May edition of the monthly Dean's Newsletter.

Visit business.humber.ca/deans-news.html for more information.

We would like to inform you of ongoing construction activities affecting access to Buildings A, B, C, and D at the North Campus. The construction has already begun and is expected to continue for several months, and during this period, certain areas and facilities within these buildings will be temporarily inaccessible.

Key Details:

• Buildings A, B, C, and D: Expect partial closures and restricted access.
• Affected Areas: Faculty of Business (Culinary Programs, Golf Management, Sports Management, and Spa Programs), Faculty of Health Sciences (Massage Therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine Programs), TCM Clinic, Athletics, Support Staff Union, and all classes on the second floor of Buildings B and D.
• Update on B Building Elevator Access: Please note that access to the B building elevators is currently changed. While there is still access to the B-elevators if you enter directly from the B building entrance (Parking Lot 13/14), those entering from Parking Lot 15 should follow an alternative path to reach the elevators. We have attached a layout for your convenience to help navigate this change. 

We encourage all students, staff, and faculty to plan accordingly and allow extra time for navigating the campus during this period.

Weekly Layout Updates: The layout for each week's closures will be posted on the Friday of the preceding week.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Here are five Gradebook Setup Tips from your team in Innovative Learning:

“How do I set up Overall Grades?”

Tip #1: It's important to use the weighted grading calculation to show students the running total of their overall grade. Assign the weighted percentage values to each gradable item according to the assessment plan or structure of your published course outline.

“Why can’t my students see their grades?”

Tip #2: Have you posted students’ grades? Unless your assessment is configured to Post assessment grades automatically, students won’t be able to view their grades on the Gradebook until you post grades. Make sure to post grades when you finish grading. It will show “posted” underneath the students’ grades.

To configure the assessment grade posting scheme, go to Assignment or Test Settings. Scroll down to find "Assessment grade". If this option is unchecked, grades will not be posted automatically.

To post grades manually, do the following. When all submissions for the assessment are graded and ready to be posted, go to the Gradebook, then click the assessment. This opens up a pop-up menu. Clicking “Post” will post all students’ grades for the assessment.

“How do I post Midterm Grades?”

Tip #3: Check the box “Base calculation on points earned out of total graded points” so students see their grade earned to date. If left unchecked, the overall grade would factor in all other assessments not yet administered or graded, and therefore would show skewed student grades.

To ensure the correct Midterm Grades are shown to students in the Overall Grade, do the following:

1. Set up Overall Grades correctly and make them visible to students;
2. Grade and post all assessments to date;
3. Check the checkbox mentioned in Tip #3.

“Why can’t my students see the assessment feedback?”

Tip #4: In the content page, assessment item(s) and the content folder in which they are located must not be "hidden from students". While grades and overall comments are visible if assessment items are hidden by release conditions, students can't view inline comments on assignments and feedback on question items on tests.

“Why some students’ Overall Grade doesn’t calculate correctly?”

Tip #5: Does the Overall Grade pill show as grey? If so, you may have accidentally overridden the student's Overall Grade. When you override this, it stops updating. Simply click the grey pill, then select "Undo Override".

Need additional support? The ILSupport Centre (ILSC) is here to help.

This article is also posted on BBHub.

The DSX Program comprises three initiatives that will integrate and support each other in delivering on the promise of simplifying and personalizing the Humber student journey. In February, we shared some details about the three elements of the DSX program, and I am pleased to be able to provide updates on the progress of this important work to date. 

Enterprise Web Strategy – Digital Experience Platform and Content Management System (DXP)  

Humber has been working with external vendor Northern Commerce on the DXP project. In March 2024, more than 2,700 people were surveyed about Humber’s current website and what elements would be beneficial in redesigning the site. This survey group included current students and staff, prospects and alumni. Following this work, the DXP team is developing a personalized and continuous browsing experience across all Humber sites, including:  

• Adjusting content based on data analytics to improve the experience for prospective students  
• Creating standardized, modular design components to support the simplified creation/update of content  
• Maintaining a brand presence and a consistent look and feel across all of Humber’s websites  
• A new centralized way to easily search, share and download digital assets such as photos, video clips, etc.

Within this platform are a Content Management System and a Digital Asset Management System. The Content Management System will host all of Humber’s websites on a modern, centrally managed platform. The first website to launch with a refined look and functionality will be the International webpage in August, followed by an updated Real Estate Education Program webpage. 

The Digital Asset Management System will be a content hub with Humber brand assets, photography, video and graphic elements for use across Humber in communications and other material. As we recently shared in the Communiqué, an initial set of 2,500 to 3,000 high-quality photos will be searchable and accessible for download through the DAM in June. Read the full DAM update.  

Digital Identity (DI) 

DI will provide a single Humber identity that offers personalized and secure experiences in every interaction. DI includes:  

• One single identity through your entire Humber journey  
• Access automatically evolves with roles  
• Single, universal and evolving profile that is consistently available across the applications you use 

In May, we finalized the high-level DI architecture supporting this work. We also began to define the vendor selection process and engage with internal DI partners. We are on track to select our implementation partner and start the design phase in June.   

Enrolment and Admissions Rethinking (E&AR)

Enrolment & Admissions Rethinking (E&AR) focuses on automation that will offer faster admissions decisions and a personalized process that builds early relationships with prospects and applicants. Once fully implemented, this will help Humber achieve strategic enrolment goals by providing personalized interactions through a centralized online admissions experience. 

The E&AR team has concluded the initial discovery phase, which involved workshops to capture and confirm more than 380 functional requirements and build a future state process flow. Consultation and input will continue as the team moves into the next phase of the project and proceeds with the release of the first admissions in 2025.   

The input of the Humber community is critical to all aspects of DSX work. I am grateful for the cross-project collaboration and integration that is happening with DXP, DI and E&AR.  
 
Scott Briggs 
Vice-President, Digital Innovation and CIO