Announcements

Improved Features in Blackboard Ultra - October & November 2025
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When:
October 29, 2025

The following are highlights of this month’s new and improved features in Blackboard Ultra that will be live Thursday, November 6. Additionally, features that went live Thursday, October 2 are also included. The most relevant updates are related to a few key areas:

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  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Tests & Assignments
  • Gradebook

Read more and view screenshots about these updates by reading this Blackboard Hub article on our Innovative Learning website.

Communication & Collaboration

Improved Course Messages User Interface - Available in October (Now)

Anthology has redesigned the Course Messages interface in Blackboard to deliver a cleaner, more modern messaging experience. Messages now appear in chat-style bubbles, with the sender’s messages left-justified and the recipient’s messages right-justified, similar to popular messaging apps like iMessage or Teams.

Tests & Assignments

Consistent Save and Cancel options in Settings page - Available in October (Now)

This enhancement includes the following updates:

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  • Timer settings: Removed the X icon and added Save and Cancel buttons.
  • Access code settings: Replaced Close and Continue with Cancel and Save.
  • Learning Outcome Measurements: Removed the X icon and added Save and Cancel buttons.

Tag questions with metadata in tests and question banks - Available in October (Now)

When creating or editing a question, instructors can turn on Question metadata, then create or apply a tag to the question. Created tags become available in the Enter question tags search results, allowing instructors to apply that tag to other questions without needing to create them again. Metadata is visible during question creation or editing and can be used to filter questions when reusing or adding to pools. Created tags are facets in the Categories filter set available on the question banks and Reuse question pages.

Require questions before making forms visible to students - Available in October (Now)

Anthology has improved the visibility controls for forms to align with those of tests. Previously, instructors could make a form visible to students, even if it contained no questions. This enhancement ensures that students only access complete and purposeful assessments.

Bulk change question points in tests - Available in November

Instructors can now efficiently update point values for multiple questions in tests using new bulk editing options.

Gradebook

Improved navigation from Gradebook column headers - Available in November

Anthology has enhanced the gradebook grid view to streamline access to submission pages from column headers on the Grades page. These updates improve clarity and consistency across item types.

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  • For Assignments, Tests, Forms, Discussions, Journals:
    • Replaced the Edit option with a View Submissions option using the eye icon.
    • Renamed the grade cell menu option from View to View Submission.
  • For Manual Items, Calculations, Total Calculations:
    • Added a View option to the column header that routes to the submission page.
  • For SCORM Items:
    • Added a View Submissions option with the eye icon.
    • Renamed the grade cell menu option to View Submission.
    • Removed Edit and Preview SCORM options from the column header menu.
  • For Attendance:
    • Replaced the Edit option with a View option using the eye icon.
    • Navigation behavior remains unchanged, with users being routed to the attendance page.

Choose whether to include hidden items in Gradebook downloads - Available in November

Instructors now have more flexibility when downloading the gradebook for offline use. Previously, downloads included only the columns visible to instructors. With this update, instructors can choose whether to include hidden items in the download file.

For more information, please read more at Anthology's Blackboard website.

Contact the Innovative Learning Support Centre if you need support. We are here to help!

Support Your Students’ Career Development with Career Connect
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When:
October 29, 2025

Did you know that faculty and staff can tap into Career Connect as a resource to help empower students in their career journeys?

With Career Connect, you can:

  • Track student participation in workshops, career fairs, and other career development events you are hosting.
  • Share career development events directly with your classes or with groups beyond your program.
  • Connect students with employers and job opportunities relevant to their field of study.
  • Access resources to integrate career learning into your courses (like mock interviews, resume building tools, pathways, and more).

Learn more about how you can support student success by emailing careerconnect@humber.ca and book an initial conversation with our team.

Do your students have questions about Career Connect?

This is how they can find us:

North Campus, Learning Resource Commons, First Floor
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Or they can book an appointment with one of our Career and Student Success Advisors by navigating to the Advising page on Career Connect.

Contact: T: 416.675.5030 (North) | 416.675.5028 (Lakeshore) | E: careerconnect@humber.ca

Help Future Students Find Their Edge – Volunteer for Open House
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When:
October 29, 2025
Poster for Open House - Student Volunteers

Fall Open House is around the corner, and we're looking for outgoing and passionate student volunteers.

This is your moment to:

  • Show your school spirit & connect with future students
  • Boost your leadership skills & confidence
  • Level up your co-curricular record and make your resume sparkle

If youʼve got energy, enthusiasm and pride in being a Humber student – we want YOU on our team!

Volunteer sign-up

When: November 15 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: North and Lakeshore campuses

Contact tours@humber.ca

Deadline to sign up: November 6, 2025

New HLO Modules Available to all Students, Staff and Faculty
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When:
October 31, 2025
Contact:
Innovative Learning
Email:
innovativelearning@humber.ca

We're excited to announce the launch of My Employability Journey: HLOs - Optional Bonus Modules, now available to students and faculty on Blackboard and to staff on HRMS LEARN. These optional, self-guided modules are designed to help students develop key mindsets and employability skills represented by the Humber Learning Outcomes (HLOs). Faculty can also use them as an additional resource to integrate the HLO skills and mindsets into their courses. 

About the HLO Modules: 

  • Created by Humber Faculty and Staff: Developed by your colleagues to ensure relevance and practical application, these modules focus on the foundational concepts at the core of the HLOs. 
  • Flexible and Accessible: Participants can complete the 12 modules at their own pace, each taking approximately 60 minutes. A digital certificate is awarded for each completed module, allowing students to add these valuable skills to their resumes and profiles. 
  • Optional but Valuable: While participation is not mandatory, the modules are an additional tool to help integrate the HLOs into a student's learning journey. They support the development of real-world skills and help our graduates stand out in the job market. Faculty are encouraged to recommend them to students and, where applicable, incorporate them into their courses. 
  • Easy Access: The modules are available to students and faculty through My Employability Journey: HLOs Optional Bonus Modules on Blackboard, and to staff on HRMS LEARN. They will remain accessible for the duration of your time at Humber. 

The HLO modules are part of Humber's broader strategy to integrate employability skills and mindsets into all aspects of student learning, a key pillar in our Building Brilliance vision. By offering students the tools to develop these essential skills, we are preparing them for success in an ever-changing job market—helping them become adaptable, confident and career-ready graduates. 

We invite you to explore this new resource and consider how it might complement your teaching or other aspects of your role. 

For questions or feedback about the HLO modules, please contact innovativelearning@humber.ca.

Humber's Innovative Learning Team

JIPE Extends Submission Deadline for Upcoming Special Issues
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When:
October 28, 2025
Contact:
Humber Polytechnic Press
Email:
humberpress@humber.ca

The Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE) has extended the deadline for submissions to our two upcoming special issues. This is an opportunity for scholars and researchers to contribute fresh insights and advance understanding in two vital areas.

Extended Deadlines

  • November 30, 2025: Complete papers due (final deadline)
  • January 31, 2026: Peer-Review complete and final revisions resubmitted
  • February/March 2026: Special Issue to be released

Interested authors are encouraged to review the JIPE Submission guidelines and toolkit.

Please reach out to the JIPE Editorial Team if you have any questions.

SWAC Services - Notice of Temporary Closure
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When:
October 27, 2025
Contact:
Leah State
Email:
Leah.State@humber.ca

Please be informed that the Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre (SWAC), located on the second floor of the LRC at North Campus will be closed for a staff event on Tuesday October 28, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre (SWAC), located on the second floor of the Welcome Centre at Lakeshore Campus, will be operating on reduced hours and open 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

During the temporary closure, all SWAC services, including Health Services, Counselling, Accessible Learning Services, Student Connection, and Community Care, Residence Life, and Health Promotion, will be unavailable. 

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to supporting you.

In case of emergency, the following resources are available: 

Please note for learners seeking mental health support the Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto (CMHATO) provides free, confidential, walk-in and evening mental health support on campus. Services are available Monday to Friday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at both the North (LRC Building, Room 3005) and Lakeshore (L Building, Room L1017) campuses. 

Support Staff Ratification Vote
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When:
October 27, 2025
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As was announced on October 15, 2025, the College Employer Council (CEC) and OPSEU Support employees bargaining teams have reached a tentative agreement. Now, the ratification vote for the Full-time Support Collective Agreement has been confirmed by the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB).

The vote will take place online and by telephone starting on October 31 at 12 p.m. and ends on November 4 at 3 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

A personal identification number ("PIN”) is needed to vote. Eligible voters will receive an email from the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) containing their confidential PIN and detailed instructions before the vote commences. 

Any inquiries by employees who are in doubt as to their eligibility to vote or as to the voting procedure should be directed to consult with their OPSEU/SEFPO Local.

Please review the attached notices for the upcoming ratification vote.

Food Services Hours of Operation
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When:
October 24, 2025

Food services regular hours of operation as of October 23, 2025.

North Campus Saturday Sunday Monday to Thursday Friday
Food Emporium Closed Closed 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tim Horton's Closed Closed 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Starbucks LRC Closed Closed 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Starbucks Town Square Closed Closed 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Street Café Closed Closed 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.  7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Subway Closed Closed 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 10 a.m. -  4 p.m.
Booster Juice Closed Closed 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Staff Lounge Closed Closed 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
GH Café Closed Closed 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Trades Café Closed Closed 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Villa Madina Closed Closed 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Hawk's Nest Closed Closed 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Residence 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Bento Sushi  Closed Closed 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
         
Lakeshore Campus Saturday Sunday Monday to Thursday Friday 
Starbucks Closed Closed 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tim Horton's Closed Closed 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
OTG Closed Closed 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
L Commons Closed Closed 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Residence Cafeteria (4th floor) 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. 9 am - 11 pm 7:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Cultural Hub Retail Cafeteria (4th floor)  Closed Closed 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cultural Hub Street Café (1st floor) Closed Closed 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
F Cart Cafe  located in F building)  Closed Closed Closed  Closed
Arena Cafe (Burmingham)  Closed Closed 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.  9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
Celebrate Wanda Buote’s Extraordinary Legacy by Helping Launch a Scholarship in her Honour
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When:
October 24, 2025
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For more than 35 years, Wanda Buote has been an extraordinary and influential member of the Humber Polytechnic community. Many of us have had the privilege of working alongside her as a colleague, mentor, or friend (or a combination of all three). And even if you haven’t had the opportunity to work with her directly, you’ve most likely felt her impact. 

From her early days at Humber’s bookstore to her current role as Dean of Education & Training Solutions, Wanda has shaped programs, supported colleagues, and helped Humber grow into the leading institution it is today.  

Now, as Wanda prepares for her well-deserved retirement, we have a chance to honour her in a way that reflects her ongoing commitment to our students. In recognition of her extraordinary legacy and lasting impact at Humber, we’re creating the Wanda Buote Scholarship for Growth and Resilience for students in Humber’s Condominium Management program, which Wanda herself helped bring to life. 

Our goal is to endow this scholarship to support Humber students in perpetuity. Every contribution, large or small, is both a show of gratitude to Wanda and an investment in the students and school she has proudly championed for decades. 

Donate in honour of Wanda Buote

Thank you for helping us celebrate Wanda’s remarkable legacy and carry her impact forward for years to come. 

Questions? Contact Melissa in Advancement and Alumni at melissa.beauchamp@humber.ca.

Office of the Registrar Launches Humber Contact Form
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When:
October 23, 2025

On October 23, 2025, the Office of the Registrar launched a web-based case management tool as part of the ongoing Enrolment and Admissions Rethinking (E&AR) project called the Humber Contact Form. 

The Humber Contact Form has replaced the enquiry@humber.ca mailbox. Instead of sending an email, learners will submit questions using the Humber Contact Form. Requests now go directly into a web-based application, where the Office of the Registrar staff can view, track and respond to them. 

What has changed: 

The implementation of the Humber Contact Form will help the Office of the Registrar to: 

  • Reduce duplicate questions 
  • Make it faster and easier to manage enquiries 
  • Provide better tools and data 
  • Help different teams in the Office of the Registrar and Recruitment resolve enquiries seamlessly 

Please direct learners to complete the Humber Contact Form for any questions handled by the Office of the Registrar. 

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