Announcements

Black Student Support and Engagement Presents: Black Futures Mentorship Program
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When:
June 7, 2024
Group of students in front of the living wall

Join the Black Futures Mentorship Program! 

Attention all staff and faculty,  

Black Student Support & Engagement is thrilled to announce the launch of the Black Futures Mentorship Program, a transformative initiative aimed at fostering the growth and development of our Black students through meaningful mentorship. Your participation in the Black Futures Mentorship Program is not just an opportunity to give back; it is a chance to make a profound impact on the lives of our students, helping them to realize their full potential and build meaningful connections and networks. 

Why join? As a mentor, you will: 

  • Empower Students: Provide guidance, support, and inspiration to our Black students as they navigate their academic and professional journeys. 
  • Foster Growth: Share your expertise and experiences to help shape the future leaders within our community. 
  • Cultivate Connections: Build lasting relationships and network with other mentors committed to making a difference. 

Who can be a mentor? We are seeking passionate and dedicated Black identifying faculty and staff members who: 

  • Have a genuine interest in mentoring and supporting Black students. 
  • Are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging within programs, faculty’s and beyond.
  • A willingness to dedicate time and effort to mentor Black students on a regular basis. 

Program details: 

  • Workshops: Workshops sessions will be provided to equip Mentors with the necessary skills and knowledge. (i.e. EDIB workshops, know your rights within the work place, strategic networking and facilitating rapport, Goal Setting, etc.) 
  • Time commitment: Flexible mentoring schedules to accommodate your availability. 
  • Support: Continuous support from the Black Student Support & Engagement Program Coordinators to ensure a successful mentoring experience. 

We look forward to having you join us in this important and rewarding initiative. Together, we can make a difference and shape a brighter future for our students. 

If you are interested in becoming a mentor or would like more information about the program, please register now.

If you have any questions, please reach out to jack.lewis@humber.ca.

Issue with Panopto Video Playback Statistics
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When:
June 7, 2024

Panopto has discovered an issue related to the most recent software update (on May 30-31) which impacts all users.

Issue: If a user switches browser tabs or rearranges the window while viewing a video in a way that hides the Panopto viewer, playback statistics will no longer be recorded for that user's view of the video. Even brief periods of viewer invisibility can impact the recording of this data.

Mitigation: Panopto has scheduled a hotfix to resolve this issue by end of business hours on Thursday, June 6. To avoid this issue completely, please ensure that the Panopto viewer window remains visible at all times while watching a video to guarantee the complete tracking of playback data.

Reminder: President's BBQ Friendlier Containers
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When:
June 7, 2024
Contact:
Humber's Office of Sustainability
Email:
sustainability@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Happy Friday, Humber!

Friendly reminder, you can still return the blue Friendlier containers you used at the President's BBQ this past Wednesday.

Every container returned from this event is a $0.50 donation to the Humber Food Security Fund. 

How to return: You can return empty containers at any Friendlier collection labelled bin located on campus. 

Check back next week as we'll be announcing the containers returned from this collection and the total donation amount for the Humber Food Security Fund! 

To learn more about Friendlier, visit ReuseHumber on our sustainability website.

Make a personal donation to the Humber Food Security Fund.

Closure at North Campus Buildings A, B, C, and D
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When:
June 7, 2024
Contact:
Hedi Rahmat
Email:
hedi.rahmat@humber.ca

We would like to inform you of an 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.
  • Elevators in Building B: The elevators in Building B will not be accessible between June 14 and 28. Please use alternate elevators or stairwells.
  • 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.

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.

Ontario College Student Experience Survey is Here
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When:
June 7, 2024
Contact:
Jean O'Donnell
Email:
jean.o'donnell@humber.ca

Ontario Colleges Student Experience Survey

On Monday, June 10, Humber will launch the ‘Ontario Colleges Student Experience Survey’ (OCSES) to all students in full-time, funded programming currently enrolled in semester two of a certificate or graduate certificate program (having started their studies in Winter 2024). This survey will assess students’ experiences related to teaching and learning quality, program related knowledge and skills, work integrated learning (if applicable), and student services and resources. The results of the survey will allow the college to identify strengths and areas of improvement.

Students will receive a personal survey link through their Blackboard ‘Activity Stream’. From June 10 to 21, facilitators will also support survey completion through dedicated in-class time. To encourage participation, students who complete the survey will have the option to enter a draw for a chance to win one of two $250 Gourmet Express gift cards. 

For questions about the survey, please contact Jean O’Donnell at jean.o’donnell@humber.ca. Student’s questions about the survey can be directed to iresearch@humber.ca.

Information Regarding Potential TTC Strike
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When:
June 6, 2024

As early as Friday, June 7, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) may be on strike. While negotiations are ongoing, it is important for us to be prepared for the potential impact on students and staff.

If you normally commute to campus by TTC, please speak with your supervisor about how to proceed if there is a TTC strike. Leaders should be flexible when possible, given the possible disruption.

If required, we would urge you to plan alternate transportation for Friday. Carpooling, cycling, and utilizing other public transit services are some alternatives to consider. The TTC union has indicated that Wheel-Trans will continue to operate in the event of a strike.

It is important to stay informed through official TTC communications and news updates to update your travel plans accordingly. For information regarding TTC services, please visit the TTC website.

Humber campuses and locations will be open and student services will continue to be available. Sufficient parking will be available at North and Lakeshore campuses should those who normally commute by transit decide to drive or carpool.

We will continue to monitor the situation and will provide any relevant updates to the community.

Centre for Innovation in Health and Wellness Launches Mental Health Research Report
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When:
June 5, 2024
Contact:
Centre for Innovation in Health and Wellness
Email:
cihw@humber.ca
Students sitting at a table outside campus

The Centre for Innovation in Health and Wellness (CIHW) is excited to announce the launch of a new research report, Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Youth Mental Health in North Etobicoke.

Funded by United Way Greater Toronto, the purpose of the research report was to understand and learn directly from youth on their experiences living through the COVID-19 pandemic, and their pandemic recovery needs. CIHW staff and student research assistants conducted the mixed-methodology research project with more than 100 young people aged 18-25, living in the North Etobicoke community. 

Read the full story on Humber Today.

The report will be released as part of the Etobicoke Youth Wellness Event, being hosted at Humber College on Saturday, June 8 from 1 to 6 p.m. 

For any questions or to explore new collaborative opportunities on innovation in health and wellness, please connect with vanita.varma@humber.ca.

College Council Highlights - May
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When:
June 5, 2024

An assembly of faculty, support staff, students, and administrators, Humber College Council (HCC) is Humber’s collective employee voice, making suggestions to Humber College’s President as it relates to long and short‐term institutional priorities.

At its sixth meeting of the academic year, College Council welcomed an update on Humber’s International Student admissions process and Humber’s draft EDIB Roadmap. 

HUMBER’S INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION PROCESS

Information presented by Drew Ness, Dean, International.

International students are an important and valued part of the Humber community, enriching the learning environment with their unique experiences and perspectives. On January 22, 2024, the Federal government announced a national cap on international study permit applications for a period of two years - in 2024, the cap is 364,000. This is having an impact throughout the Ontario post-secondary sector, and across the country. Humber is concerned about its impact on students and their communities. 

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) also announced a series of changes to the requirements international students must meet to be able to secure a study permit. All applications for a study permit must now include a letter of acceptance (LOA) and a provincial attestation letter (PAL). Every institution enrolling international students, including Humber, has a limited number of PALs available to grant to applicants to apply for a study permit. Humber wants to ensure that every Humber applicant that is given a PAL completes their enrolment process, including applying for a study permit. To do this, Humber launched a new process. For more details on Humber’s admissions process, visit: https://international.humber.ca/provincial-attestation-letter.html

HUMBER’S DRAFT EDIB ROADMAP

Information presented by Yasmin Razack, Dean, EDIB

Humber has established a new Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. The work of the former Office of Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion in terms of processing human rights complaints remains within People(s) and Culture, under the Legal team and is now named the Office of Harassment and Human Rights.

The new EDIB office is working on Humber’s next EDIB strategy and roadmap: Building Connections. The current draft was a result of substantial consultation and input from Humber’s EDI Taskforce and a firm specializing in addressing workplace inequities, All Things Equitable. The team is currently tabling the draft plan with the Humber community to ensure its focus areas and areas of action resonate with them. HCC reviewed the draft plan and provided feedback to the EDIB team. Building Connections is expected to be launched this fall.

NEXT HCC MEETING

The next Humber College Council meeting will be held in September 26, 2024 (TBC). HCC will host its in-person retreat on June 12, 2024 at the Lakeshore campus.

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS? For questions or comments about HCC meeting highlights, contact regan.mancini@humber.ca. For supporting materials, meeting minutes, or opportunities to provide feedback, please visit the College Council website or contact shovani.samalia@humber.ca.

Kristy Adams and Akanni Frederick to Join Humber’s Board of Governors
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June 5, 2024
Kristy Adams and Akanni Frederick

I am very pleased to announce and welcome Kristy Adams, Faculty Representative from the Longo Faculty of Business and Akanni Frederick, Support Staff Representative from the Longo Faculty of Business to Humber’s Board of Governors for a three-year term commencing September 2024.

Nancy Brennan
Office of the Board of Governors

Awareness and Training Barriers Impacting Access for Persons with Disabilities in Postsecondary Education
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When:
June 5, 2024

The Postsecondary Education Standards Development Committee (PESDC) 2022 Final Report identified nine barriers to access.  Biweekly, ALS will be doing a deep dive into the barriers and recommendations identified.  

The recommendations were founded upon principles that accessibility efforts should be proactive, that all areas of an institution have a shared responsibility in promoting access and that students need to navigate a transparent and seamless system. 

This week’s focus is on awareness and training barriers. 

  • Accessibility and inclusion are constantly evolving. Ongoing training is needed to ensure knowledge is current. The report recommends accessibility training be renewed every three years for all postsecondary employees. 

  • The report outlines additional training recommendations for specific audiences. 

  • Training for educators and librarians to include their responsibility in procuring accessible equipment and course content material, the accommodation process as outlined by the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the impact of selecting teaching materials late for students with disabilities. 

  • Training for administrators and leadership in postsecondary to include system-level barriers to accessibility and the impacts of policy decisions, the impact of staffing decisions (i.e. late hiring and sessional staff) for students with disabilities in the impacts of lack of funding for additional accessibility training.  

The full report is available

Visit our ALS Information for Faculty website to learn more about accommodating students with disabilities. 

Please email us at accessible-learning@humber.ca with suggestions for key accessibility-related topics that you would like us to address through the Communiqué.

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