Announcements

Staffing Update – Longo Faculty of Business
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When:
October 15, 2025

I am writing to share a staffing update that will impact the Longo Faculty of Business.

After an extraordinary 24 years of dedicated service, Alvina Cassiani has made the decision to retire from Humber at the end of December 2025. Throughout her remarkable career, Alvina has made an enduring impact on our community. As Senior Dean of the Longo Faculty of Business, she led Humber’s largest faculty with vision, innovation, and distinction. Under her leadership, the Faculty launched groundbreaking programs, adopted new approaches to teaching and learning, and expanded global engagement. She was a steadfast advocate for growth in enrolment and for welcoming students from around the world to Humber.

Most recently, as Acting Vice-President, Marketing, Communications & Advancement, Alvina continued to serve Humber with integrity, care, and unwavering commitment. In this role, she supported college-wide priorities and guided teams with steadiness through a period of transition.

We are deeply grateful for Alvina’s outstanding leadership, collegiality, and countless contributions to Humber’s success. She has been a valued leader within the academic division and a trusted colleague to many. Please join me in extending heartfelt thanks to Alvina for her exceptional service and in wishing her every happiness as she embarks on this exciting next chapter.

With Alvina’s retirement approaching, I am pleased to share that Colin Bartley, who has been serving as Interim Senior Dean, Longo Faculty of Business, will be appointed Senior Dean for a defined term until June 30, 2027. This appointment will ensure continuity and stability within the Faculty as we navigate the years ahead.

Colin brings more than 35 years of business, management, and leadership experience across the public and private sectors in the areas of payments and expense management, business and leisure travel, and hospitality. A proud two-time Humber graduate in Culinary Management and Hospitality Management, Colin also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Guelph.

His professional background includes 11 years in the hospitality industry in operational, event management, sales, and senior leadership roles across Canada. He also spent 14 years at American Express, where he held international leadership positions in client management and field strategy. Over the past 12 years at Humber Polytechnic, Colin has served as a professor, program coordinator, and associate dean—bringing deep experience and a commitment to student success.

Please join me in congratulating Colin on this appointment and wishing him continued success in his new role.

Gina Antonacci
Senior Vice-President, Academic

Bargaining Update from the CEC - Posted on October 14
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When:
October 15, 2025

To the Humber Community,

The College Employer Council has posted "Myth Buster: Part-time support staff strike" on its site on Tuesday, October 14. 

 

Please Note: 

The College Employer Council (CEC) is the government mandated bargaining agent for the 24 Ontario publicly funded Colleges that negotiate collective agreements with unionized staff. This information is being distributed on behalf of the CEC.

We recognize that bargaining updates may contain strong language and reflect the perspectives of the parties involved. While the message above is a direct release from the CEC, our goal in sharing it is to keep our community informed of developments that may impact operations and the student experience.

We remain committed to respectful dialogue, transparency, and supporting all members of our campus community during this time. We will continue to provide updates as they become available and encourage everyone to stay informed through official channels.

The Humber Student Success Survey is HERE!
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When:
October 15, 2025
Contact:
Jean O'Donnell
Email:
jean.o'donnell@humber.ca

The Humber Student Success Survey is LIVE!

All students in full-time funded programming received a unique link to the HSS Survey in their preferred email inbox today titled “Tell Humber about your student experience for a chance to WIN!” This survey supports our institutional priorities of student success and retention by identifying at-risk students and initiating timely interventions. It also advances our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion at Humber.

The questions of the survey focus on:

  • Student demographics
  • Student experiences at Humber
  • Students’ academic and career goals
  • The challenges students may be facing while attending postsecondary.

Encourage students to take 10 minutes and tell us about their experiences and needs for a chance to win incredible prizes totaling over $7,000 by Sunday, November 2.

All students who complete the survey are entered into a prize draw for a chance to win:

  • iPad (approx. value $500) or Chromebook (approx. value $500)

Based on their Faculty's response rate, they are also entered into a prize draw to win toward tuition:

  • Top 3 Faculties: $2,000 (1st), $1,500 (2nd) and $1,000 (3rd)
  • Next 3 Faculties: $500 each

Please help us to ensure a strong response to this survey by encouraging students in full-time programs (all years) to complete the survey so that we can continue to make a positive impact in their success!

Thank you in advance for your support!

Bargaining Update from CEC - Posted on October 10
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When:
October 14, 2025

To the Humber Community,

The College Employer Council has posted "Colleges propose weekend mediation to resolve strike" on its site on Friday, October 10. 

 

Please Note: 

The College Employer Council (CEC) is the government mandated bargaining agent for the 24 Ontario publicly funded Colleges that negotiate collective agreements with unionized staff. This information is being distributed on behalf of the CEC.

We recognize that bargaining updates may contain strong language and reflect the perspectives of the parties involved. While the message above is a direct release from the CEC, our goal in sharing it is to keep our community informed of developments that may impact operations and the student experience.

We remain committed to respectful dialogue, transparency, and supporting all members of our campus community during this time. We will continue to provide updates as they become available and encourage everyone to stay informed through official channels.

Guelph-Humber Reading Week
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When:
October 10, 2025

During the Guelph-Humber reading week (Oct 13 to 17, 2025), the Guelph-Humber cafeteria will be closed, and will reopen on Monday, October 20, 2025.

For updated hours of operation, please visit Dine On Campus at Humber Polytechnic.

Retirement Announcement: Wanda Buote
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When:
October 8, 2025

After 39 years of dedicated and exemplary service, it is both with happiness and a touch of sadness that I announce the retirement of Wanda Buote, Dean Education and Training Services, known as ETS, this coming November. Wanda has been an integral part of Humber, contributing her passion, commitment, and expertise to everything she has done. Throughout her career, Wanda has been a pillar of strength and a source of inspiration for both her colleagues and the many individuals that she has worked with. Her leadership, guidance, and vision have touched the lives of countless people, leaving a legacy that will be felt for years to come.

Starting from her grassroots beginning at Humber's bookstore in 1986, Wanda’s career is a testament to her dedication and passion for education. Her energy, passion, business acumen and creativity have helped move Humber forward across multiple areas, including in her progressive roles as Scheduler, Operations Manager, Director of Continuing Education, Director of Partnership Programs and Associate Dean in the Longo Faculty of Business (known as the Business School during her tenure); Acting Director, International; Principal of the Lakeshore Campus; and for the past seven years, Wanda has achieved much in her current role as Dean, Education & Training Solutions under the External Affairs and Professional Learning portfolio specifically working with associations and regulators. Most notably responsible for launching and managing Humber’s two largest and complex Continuous and Professional Learning regulated programs – the Real Estate Education Programs launched in 2019 & 2025 and Condominium Management Program in 2021 as well as the Mortgage Agent 1 Program in 2025. Wanda is equally proud of her work supporting the Testing Services pillar of her portfolio. She was integral in securing Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) Examination delivery contract in 2024 adding to pillar’s numerous credential testing agreements. Testing Services supported the delivery of upwards of 100,000 exams per year during peak enrolment times. Wanda has expressed her pride in having worked with many talented staff and professionals over the years; she is thankful for their dedication, passion, and effort in supporting the success of many, many Humber graduates.

I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Wanda for her unwavering dedication to supporting various college-wide initiatives over the years. Her leadership as United Way Co-Chair, Humber Gives Co-Chair, Humber’s Board of Governors Administrative Representative, and her involvement in numerous Humber committees has had a lasting impact.

Wanda's pride in her community work shines through her roles as Principal, particularly in the Lakeshore community. Her service on the Lakeshore Grounds Coordinating Committee, Lakeshore Lodge Long Term Care Home, the Gardens Project and the LAMP Community Health Centre Board for six years exemplifies her commitment. She was instrumental in launching the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre, leading stakeholder engagement, creating the vision and operational plan, and ensuring the community's active participation throughout the process. Wanda has demonstrated commitment to excellence, leadership, and community involvement through being awarded Humber’s Distinguished Support Staff Service Award, Distinguished Administrative Service Award and the Community Service Award and recently Robert A. Gordon Leadership Award.

Looking ahead, we plan to realign the departments within the Education & Training Solutions portfolio as part of our ongoing efforts to improve operational capacity and increase synergies. As such, Wanda will continue to oversee ETS until her departure in mid-November, at that time her direct reports will report directly to me.

As Wanda steps into this well-deserved next chapter of her life, we wish her nothing but happiness, health, and new adventures. While she will be greatly missed, we are excited for her to enjoy more time with family (especially in her new role as GW), time with friends and travelling with her husband Martin. Warmest wishes for your future endeavors! Please join us on November 4th on the 5th Floor of the Barrett Centre from 2 to 4pm to wish her well.

Jennifer O’Brien
VP, People(s), Culture and Organizational Excellence

Help Promote Humber's Goin' Community
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When:
October 9, 2025
Contact:
Rebecca Fitzgerald
Email:
rebecca.fitzgerald@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
Humber Goin App

With Goin’ Connect, Humber has its own social networking platform for students!

Humber has provided a safe and inclusive space for students to join online social groups or to have one-to-one peer conversations, where they can meet and connect with other students Goin’ to Humber:

  • in their academic program;
  • with similar hobbies and interests; 
  • to network and share resources on things like housing, jobs, community events, leadership opportunities - and more!

Current and future students can register for a free account using their Humber credentials.

Help spread the word about the Humber Goin' community by sharing the attached poster.

International Day of Action for Academic Integrity
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When:
October 9, 2025

We’re excited to share that our plans to celebrate the International Day of Action for Academic Integrity across Humber’s campuses and University of Guelph-Humber are evolving. While the originally scheduled on-campus events for October 15 will now take place later this semester, this means we’ll have even more time to create fun, interactive, and meaningful experiences for students, faculty, staff, and leaders.

Stay tuned for details—these activities will be worth the wait!

In the meantime, you don’t have to miss out on the global conversation. Join educators and learners worldwide through online sessions hosted by the International Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI). Explore the schedule and register.

Let’s keep the momentum going and celebrate the values that make education strong—honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage.

More exciting updates coming soon!

Got questions or want to get involved more, please contact Jennie Miron at jennie.miron@humber.ca.

 

 

Bargaining Update from CEC - October 9
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When:
October 9, 2025

To the Humber Community,

The College Employer Council has posted "Part-time Support Staff: Your Vote Matters" on its site. 

 

Please Note: 

The College Employer Council (CEC) is the government mandated bargaining agent for the 24 Ontario publicly funded Colleges that negotiate collective agreements with unionized staff. This information is being distributed on behalf of the CEC.

We recognize that bargaining updates may contain strong language and reflect the perspectives of the parties involved. While the message above is a direct release from the CEC, our goal in sharing it is to keep our community informed of developments that may impact operations and the student experience.

We remain committed to respectful dialogue, transparency, and supporting all members of our campus community during this time. We will continue to provide updates as they become available and encourage everyone to stay informed through official channels.

Help feed Humber students in need this Thanksgiving
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When:
October 8, 2025
Help feed Humber students in need this Thanksgiving with infographics of ways to support studnets

Hunger is a harsh reality for far too many students, and it stands in the way of their success. Across Canada, nearly one-third of post-secondary students are facing food insecurity, with demand for support rising year after year. At Humber, the challenge is even greater: a recent student survey found that 64% of respondents are concerned about affording food—a number that has risen sharply in just a few years.

But you can help change that for Humber students. Thanksgiving is coming up this weekend. It’s a time of gratitude, generosity and even sharing meals with those we care about. In that same spirit, you can help ensure Humber students have the nourishment they need to focus on their studies and build their futures.

With a gift today in support of Humber’s Student Food Security Fund, you can help us meet students’ needs through such initiatives as support for on-campus dining, food security bursaries, grocery gift cards, financial support for the Grab and Go Food Bank, and so much more!

Support the Food Security Fund with a single gift.

You can also give through payroll!

This Thanksgiving, your generosity will do more than feed Humber students—it will fuel potential. By nourishing students today, you're empowering their futures with the confidence, energy and peace of mind they need to succeed in their studies and beyond.

Thank you for considering a gift to the Student Food Security Fund!

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