Looking to check out some new artwork? Well you're in luck! This month, join Humber Galleries for a new mural unveiling at Billy Bishop Airport for a special Humber Student Exhibition.
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Announcements
When:
May 15, 2024
The Temporary Use of Space for Events Policy in effect since July 2019, remains in place.
All events and activities using space on campus require a permit which will be issued by the booking authority, subject to inspection by the department of Public Safety or other college officials upon demand. This will ensure that all bookings have been vetted, meet risk management guidelines, and are logged properly so that in the event of an emergency we can take appropriate action.
All external requests for booking space on campus are managed by Humber’s Central Events Office and should be referred to an Event Logistics Coordinator. External organizations may be referred to humber.ca/central-events to request a quote. Internal requests for booking space will continue to be verified and processed through the Registration Office Scheduling Department via a Temporary Use of Space Application form. If a request is deemed to be external, it will be forwarded to the Central Events Office.
When:
May 14, 2024
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
As part of the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project, crews will be performing minor sidewalk and curb works at Humber College Boulevard and Hwy 27.
The work is scheduled to start on May 8, 2024, and will last until June 14, 2024, approximately.
Work may be rescheduled due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
Please take extra care when navigating near work sites, and always make eye contact with the driver before crossing in front of any equipment or vehicle as it is accessing or egressing the active work zone. Please also comply with instructions from site crews and follow the dedicated pedestrian routes. Please do not enter into any areas with active construction operations.
Minor field modifications may occur when needed to complete work safely and minimize impact on the public.
Noise and vibration will be monitored when required during these activities.
When:
May 14, 2024
The Library is proud to launch a new, student-focused website with functionality and content designed to support Humber and University of Guelph-Humber students in their academic success.
To bring this project to life, the Library Systems Team consulted with students, faculty and staff at Humber and the University of Guelph-Humber to carry out user research and to test design prototypes. Students from Humber’s UX Design postgraduate program participated in the research process and the design of the site.
New features, as requested by students, include:
- An interactive website tour to orient visitors to the homepage’s features
- An updated Library Search tool with drop-down selections for quick access to the Library’s collections
- Searchable FAQ for quick answers to everyday questions about the Library
- Navigation menus designed to student preferences to support content discovery
- An easy to find Library Account link in the top right corner
We are so excited to share the new website with the Humber and UofGH communities! Visit library.humber.ca to explore.
When:
May 14, 2024
Frank Cappadocia, Dean of Continuous Professional Learning (CPL), has been re-appointed for a second term as Chair of Ontario's Heads of Continuing Education (HCE).
As a part of Colleges Ontario, the HCE group provides leadership and a unified voice to all levels of government, labour, business, community and other college senior administrations on the importance and scope of continuing education in the Ontario College System.
Exciting news from the Office of the Dean of Students - introducing the Sip & Chill Mobile service! This in-person mobile service is designed to bring information directly to students in their primary campus spot - in the classroom.
How does it work?
During a class break, the Sip & Chill Mobile cart will be outside the classroom to provide students with access to information about student resources, upcoming events, and giveaways, along with a complimentary cup of coffee or tea.
Schedule - The Sip & Chill Mobile Cart is bookable for the date and times listed below:
- Date: Monday to Friday, beginning June 3 and ending August 2
- Time: Between 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Location: North Campus (June) and Lakeshore Campus (July)
How to request a visit from the Sip & Chill Mobile cart for your students
Professors can schedule a visit from the Sip & Chill Mobile Cart to arrive during their class breaks. Reservations must be made in advance on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cart can be booked for the North Campus during June and the Lakeshore Campus during July.
If you have additional questions, please reach out to Meshanda at meshanda.phillips@humber.ca.
When:
May 13, 2024
The Centre for Innovation in Health and Wellness (CIHW) is excited to announce the launch of a new research study, in partnership with Klick Health.
Through engagement of research staff and students from both Humber and Klick Health, this research study will employ a machine learning-based acoustic analysis model to identify a specific vocal biomarker in individuals with prediabetes within the South Asian population in the Peel and Toronto regions.
For any questions or to explore new collaborative opportunities on innovation in health and wellness, please connect with vanita.varma@humber.ca.
When:
May 13, 2024
Contact:
Occupational Health and Safety Services
Email:
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May 6 to 11 was Safety and Health Week. All week long, Occupational Health and Safety Services sent out health and safety-related information to celebrate the week. In case you missed any of the posts, please view the attachments.
On the final day, an opportunity to win some prizes was announced. And you still have time. For your chance to win one of three $15 gift cards to the Campus Bookstore, all you have to do is email a photo to healthandsafety@humber.ca related to one of the four health and safety topics that were presented in the Communiqué last week.
Be sure to review each post as we provided some photo hints that you may want to consider (or feel free to use your imagination). Photos will be judged by members of the Humber’s Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees. Winners will be selected based on the relevance to the chosen topic, and the showcasing of Humber pride and spirit (let us celebrate Humber’s health and safety practices across our beautiful campuses).
The contest closes on Friday, May 17.
Good luck!
Please note that construction in E131 and E132 will be starting in next coming weeks. Since the washrooms are in the middle of the E concourse, construction noise will carry through the surrounding areas.
For any events scheduled in the E concourse from now until August 25, the construction team will work around the events so that there is no interruption or disturbance.
When:
May 10, 2024
VACATION PLANNING
Humber College recognizes that work-life balance is essential for all employees and encourages employees to utilize their annually allotted vacation days, in consultation with their manager.
Employees are reminded to submit their vacation requests in a timely manner and refer to the applicable ‘Vacation Accrual Summary Document’ below, for guidance on allotted days and how accrued vacation is addressed.
Some key considerations:
Academic Staff (Article 15 – Vacations)
For important information regarding the Academic Staff Vacation Accrual within the HRMS, refer to the ‘Full-time Academic Vacation Accrual Summary Document’.
For further information, refer to Article 15 of the Academic Staff Collective Agreement.
For most academic staff, the 2024 summer vacation period is as follows:
- Begins: Monday, June 24, 2024
- Ends: Friday, August 23, 2024
- Faculty return on Monday, August 26, 2024
- Classes begin on Tuesday, September 3, 2024
It is recognized that many non-teaching faculty and those who are teaching in spring and summer semesters will have differing vacation opportunities and schedules, as approved by their associate dean/manager.
Full-Time Support Staff (Article 11 – Vacation)
For important information regarding the Support Staff Vacation Accrual within the HRMS, refer to the ‘Full-time Support Staff Vacation Accrual Summary Document’.
For further information, refer to Article 11 of the Support Staff Collective Agreement. Note, as per Article 11.5 of the Full-time Support Staff Collective Agreement, employees are required to indicate their preference, if any, as to vacation dates no later than March 1 of the current vacation year for the next vacation year (July 1 to June 30).
Part-Time Support Staff (Article 14 – Vacation)
For information about vacation for part-time support staff, refer to Article 14 of the Part-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement.
Administrative Staff Vacation
For important information regarding the Administrative (Admin) Staff Vacation Accrual within the HRMS, refer to the ‘Full-time Admin Vacation Accrual Document’.
For information about vacation for administrative staff, refer to the Administrative Staff Vacation Policy.
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY
The College will be closed on Friday, June 28, 2024, for an Employee Appreciation Day to recognize employees’ dedication and to show our appreciation. Canada Day is on Monday, July 1, 2024 and the College will reopen on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. We hope employees take the time away from work to enjoy the summer with friends and family.
Employees who are booking vacation around this time do not need to enter June 28 as a vacation day.
Part-time employees who submit time cards will need to submit their time using the ‘Regular Hourly’ Payroll Time Type, for hours that they are scheduled to work on June 28 or for hours they would have normally been scheduled to work on a Friday.
Pay for all other employees who normally are scheduled to work on Friday’s will be processed automatically.
SUMMER EARLY CLOSINGS
Early closing days is a perk that allows staff to get away early on the Friday of long weekends during the summer period, without utilizing vacation time.
Managers are encouraged to support early Friday closing for statutory holidays that fall on a Monday, as listed below. Staff who are scheduled to work on the Friday before the holiday Monday, should be encouraged to finish work at 12 p.m.
Subject to the operational requirements of the faculty/department, early closures for 2024 apply to the following:
- Friday, May 17, 2024 (prior to the Victoria Day Holiday)
- Friday, August 2, 2024 (prior to the Civic Holiday)
Employees who are required to work full hours on any of the early closing days shall be given one half day off on another day during the summer, to be scheduled by their manager.
If an employee has booked a full-day vacation, they should change it to half a day.
If an employee is sick, they must take a full sick day.
STATUTORY HOLIDAYS
While services such as campus residence remain open, the College will be closed on the following statutory holidays during 2024:
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Victoria Day |
Monday, May 20, 2024 |
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Canada Day |
Monday, July 1, 2024 |
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Civic Holiday |
Monday, August 5, 2024 |
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Labour Day |
Monday, September 2, 2024 |
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Thanksgiving Day |
Monday, October 14, 2024 |
Note: The December/January holiday closure details will be sent in a separate communication closer to the 2024 holiday period.
STATUTORY HOLIDAY PAY
Employees required to work on a statutory holiday shall be entitled to be paid at time and one-half for each hour worked, plus holiday pay or equivalent time off in lieu. Refer to the applicable Collective Agreement or the Administrative Staff Vacation Policy for further details on eligibility and qualifying rules for statutory holiday pay.
Part-time employees may be eligible for holiday pay, plus time and one-half pay, for hours worked on any statutory holiday. To qualify for statutory holiday pay, part-time employees must have worked on their scheduled day of work preceding and following the recognized holiday.
Part-time employees who submit time cards and worked on a statutory holiday will need to submit their time using the ‘Stat Holiday Worked x1.5’ Payroll Time Type.
Payments made to all part-time staff shall be equal to the total amount of regular wages and vacation pay payable to the employee in the two pay periods prior to the statutory holiday, divided by 20.
If you have any questions, please contact the HR Support Centre.