Announcements

Thank You for Your Donations to Ernestine's Women's Shelter
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January 3, 2023

Thanks to the support and incredible generosity from within our Humber community, we were able to substantially surpass our fundraising goal of $2,000 for Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter last month, raising just over $3,000!

Since opening in Etobicoke in 1983, they have sheltered and supported more than 15,000 women and gender diverse individuals and children, and through their Outreach Program, provide counselling services, crisis assistance, skills exchange initiatives, and a food bank for adults and children across the GTA.

A sincere and heartfelt thank you to those who donated, helping them to continue this very important work.

Your friends in the Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness.

About Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter

Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter was opened in 1983 by a group of community members who saw a need for a safe place for women and children fleeing violence and abuse.

Ernestine’s is a non-profit organization that provides advocacy, crisis intervention and shelter to women, two-spirit, trans, non-binary and gender diverse individuals and their children experiencing violence. Our services are evidence-informed and driven by values of inclusion, anti-racism, anti-oppression and respect. We seek to interrupt violence through education and advocacy for social justice.

Ernestine’s is a 32-bed emergency shelter with 14 private bedrooms.

We provide a home for individuals and their children – who stay with us from six months to over one year – until we find appropriate housing for them. During their stay, we provide them with all the necessities they might need (new bedding, clothes, school supplies, toiletries, baby supplies, prescriptions not covered by OHIP, loaded Presto cards, and anything else they might need).

In addition to shelter clients, we support over 600 adults and children from across the GTA through our Outreach Program. The shelter’s Outreach clients have access to counselling services and programs as well as the shelter’s on-site donation rooms and food bank.

We provide a range of holistic services to our shelter and outreach clients. Our services and programs include 24-hour crisis assistance, individual and group-based counselling support, skills exchange programs, as well as legal, housing, and immigration support and advocacy.

Thanks to our supporters, last year (2021-2022) we were able to:

  • Respond to 1,258 crisis calls
  • Provide shelter and support to 50 adults and 35 children, who called Ernestine’s their home
  • Offer lifelines to 286 adults and 418 children in the community through our Outreach Programs
  • Provide 397 check-ins and supportive engagement to children and youth, who form the majority of our clients
  • 214 adults and 401 children were serviced as a result of the 637 times Ernestine’s food support services were accessed. Ernestine’s has continued to see an increased need for our services since the beginning of the pandemic.
QR Code Scanning for Urgent In-Classroom AV Technical Support
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When:
January 3, 2023
Contact:
Omar Davis
Email:
omar.davis@humber.ca
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Computer terminal at the front of classroom

Using your mobile device camera and photo app, faculty can scan QR codes (located on or near the lectern) for a quicker, more efficient AV technical support experience. With a simple scan, faculty can report an issue and a technician is immediately dispatched.

Use your mobile device camera to scan the QR code or visit: humber.ca/avsupport.

Authorized Leave Requests from International Students
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When:
December 22, 2022
Contact:
Amanda Koski
Tel:
x4253
Email:
amanda.koski@humber.ca

We would like to take this opportunity to provide information about the Authorized Leave* request process for International students at Humber. Due to the complex nature of immigration regulations there are additional steps that must be followed for international students in order to avoid possible negative immigration consequences.

When an international student approaches you (as a Program Coordinator or faculty member or Associate Dean) to request an authorized leave, please assist us by directing the student to speak with an International Student Advisor (ISA) in the International Centre. All of Humber’s ISAs are Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) and are legally authorized to provide immigration advice.

*Examples of Authorized Leaves – military service, personal or family illness, death in the family, pregnancy, etc.

Steps:

  • An international student approaches you to request an Authorized Leave.
  • Subject to your approval (based on proof of the reason for their leave) upon submission of a SAF to the Office of the Registrar please notify the International Centre:
    • North: Chantelle Bailey or Shi Yue Zhang ­or Dalyce Newby
    • Lakeshore: Melinda Meng or Lindsay Tait
    • IGS: Sophie Yang
  • Please advise the student that they should speak with an ISA at the International Centre at their campus of study so that any immigration implications can be discussed.

We look forward to continuing to work together to support our international students through their journey at Humber.

We’re on the Search for #HumberLove
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When:
December 22, 2022
Contact:
Aaron Mark
Tel:
x4075
Email:
aaron.mark@humber.ca
An assortment of hearts. Horizontal text: "Humber Love"

Is it too early to start thinking about Valentine’s Day? 

We’re on the search for #HumberLove. Meaning we’re looking for happy Humber Alumni couples who met in our halls and classrooms.

If you and your significant other have an interesting love story to share, we’d love to help you tell it in an exciting way.

Let us know at alumni@humber.ca and visit humber.ca/alumni/humberlove to find more couples just like you!

Support Humber Gives
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When:
December 22, 2022
Humber student enjoying the falling snow, Humber College banner in background.

You can help us prepare to support students in 2023 with a year-end donation. All donations, big and small, can truly make a difference for Humber students.

And remember, all gifts received by end of day December 31 will receive a 2022 tax receipt.

Thank you to everyone for their generosity!

CPL Statement of Grades and Certificates Now Available Through MyCreds
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When:
December 21, 2022

Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) students and graduates can now request official digital Statement of Grades and official digital Certificate(s) of Accomplishment, Completion, and Participation through MyCreds. The MyCreds portal enables CPL learners to share these official documents with colleges, universities, government, third-parties and employers using a virtual credential wallet.  

Requests can be made through the CPL Learner Portal.

For more information about the process, please visit our CPL Portal Guides and go to mycreds.ca to learn more.  

Communication will be sent out to all CPL learners and recent graduates in the new year.

Holiday Greetings from FMCA
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When:
December 20, 2022
Contact:
Marilyn Cresswell
Email:
marilyn.cresswell@humber.ca
Faculty of Media and Creative Arts staff smiling and wearing holiday clothing

Good food, great people and good cheer! 

May the new year be happy and healthy for us all.

- The Faculty of Media and Creative Arts

CAAT Pension ‘My Pension’ Account
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When:
December 20, 2022
Tel:
1.800.350.2228
Email:
member@caatpension.ca
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Are you a registered member for CAAT pension? If yes, have you created your ‘My Pension’ account? 

Did you know?

You have access to My Pension, a secure online portal where you can find details about your CAAT pension. With a simple login, you can view up-to-date pension information, change your contact information, read your Annual Statement and more!

Ready to register?

You may only need a few pieces of information, including your Member ID, which you have received in your recent correspondence from CAAT, such as your Annual Statement.

What can you do on 'My Pension'?

Receive your Annual Statements online. All your future statements and documents will be accessible on My Pension, as they become available.

Manage your account information easily to keep information current with the CAAT Pension Plan. Change your address, phone, email, or update your designated beneficiaries.

Easily send secure messages and documents to CAAT’s pension experts. You will even get notifications prompting you to login, so you don’t miss a message.  

Need assistance?

CAAT’s Member Services is standing by to answer your questions. Email us at member@caatpension.ca, or call 1.800.350.2228 (Toronto: 416.673.9000). Once your account is active, you can send a secure message using the Message Centre

Review the attached frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the ‘My Pension’ account to learn more. 

We are collaboratively working with CAAT Pension Plan to ensure you have access to your pension information.

Thank you.

Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness

Follow-up to Recent President’s and Academic Town Hall
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When:
December 20, 2022

Thank you again to those who joined us for the recent President’s and Academic Town Halls.  

President’s Town Hall

Unanswered questions from the President's Town Hall have been clustered thematically below. 

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging  

As the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Taskforce winds down, Humber remains committed to the values and actions that are outlined in our framework. The work will continue in departments and faculties across the College and build on the momentum created by the Taskforce. Information on the latest initiatives, including the current inclusive hiring initiative, can be found on the Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion webpage.  

Please find the recording of the President’s Town Hall here.  

Academic Town Hall  

Unanswered questions from the Academic Town Hall have been clustered thematically below. 

Credential Mix 
A comprehensive range of applied industry-responsive credentials is one of the key features of a polytechnic institution. Humber is committed to expanding our range of credentials, pathways, and recognition of prior learning processes to support transitions between high school, post-secondary education and employment. Further information regarding Humber’s credential mix vision can be found in the 2023-2026 Academic Plan.  

Personalizing the Learning Journey 
Re-imagining the scheduling of programs and courses to enable greater flexibility is a priority for Humber moving forward. Flexible learning approaches support the personalization of learning by allowing students to have choice in how, what, when and where they learn, thereby increasing equity and access to education. The 2023-2026 Academic Plan outlines additional details on Humber’s plans to create flexible program and course delivery options that support all learners. 

Learner Experience Across Humber’s Campuses: 
Each of Humber’s three campuses provides a unique learner experience. Students benefit across campuses from expert faculty, industry partners and a range of services to support learner success. Information on student supports and services can be found here. More details on Humber’s campuses and facilities can be found here.  

Non-full-time Faculty Training Opportunities 
As a polytechnic institution, our goal is to build career-ready citizens. We do this by developing deep levels of subject matter expertise through an active learning environment. New part-time, partial load or sessional faculty are invited to participate in activities facilitated by the Innovative Learning team to explore ways to support teaching excellence and digital learning. These sessions are a value-add and attendance is fully voluntary. To attend, complete the online registration form. 

Please find the recording of the Academic Town Hall here. 

Upcoming Town Hall 

The next Town Hall will focus on Humber’s Centres of Innovation (COI) Network on Thursday, February 2 from 10 – 11 a.m. Register early today. Looking forward to everyone joining us in the new year.  

Holiday Safety Tips from Public Safety
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When:
December 20, 2022
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On behalf of the Department of Public Safety, please see the below holiday safety tips:

Around your home:

  • Be sure to salt (or use a deicer for) your driveways and stairs.
  • Track your packages, parcels and deliveries and remove the parcel as soon as possible.
  • When possible, have someone at home to receive packages.
  • Install a RING camera or other front door camera to watch for deliveries.

Vehicle safety:

  • Clear all snow off your windshield and vehicle before driving.
  • Lock your vehicle at all times.
  • Change your winter tires as soon as possible.
  • Place an emergency kit in your car (blanket, candle in a can, lighter, matches, flashlights, booster battery pack, jumper cables, water, energy bar, hard candies).
  • Check that your windshield wipers are in good conditions.
  • Top up your windshield washer fluid.
  • Do regular maintenance checks to ensure your vehicle is in good running condition.
  • Keep your cell phone fully charged in case of emergency.
  • Have charging cords and/or extra battery power pack for your cellular phone available.
  • Remain with your vehicle when warming the engine and keep doors locked.
  • Keep packages, gifts, purchases in the trunk or out of sight to prevent theft.

Traveling for the holidays? Be prepared:

  • If you're traveling this year, be sure your vehicle is in good running condition, get plenty of rest and be prepared for any emergency.
  • Stay safe on the roads over the holidays — and every day.
  • Prepare your car for winter and keep an emergency kit with you.
  • Get a good night’s sleep before departing and avoid drowsy driving.
  • Leave early, planning ahead for heavy traffic.
  • Make sure every person in the vehicle is properly buckled up no matter how long or short the distance traveled.
  • Put that cell phone away; many distractions occur while driving, but cell phones are the main culprit.
  • Practice defensive driving.
  • Designate a sober driver to ensure guests make it home safely after a holiday party; alcohol or over-the-counter, prescription and illegal drugs can cause impairment.

Toys and gifts:

  • New toys and gifts are holiday highlights for many children. Minimize potential hazards from new gifts by buying sturdy, well-made toys that are appropriate for your child's age.
  • Toys for older children may contain small parts or other hazards that may make them unsafe for young children.

 Holiday trees:

  • When buying a real tree, make sure it's fresh (you can tell if the needles are hard to pull off). Water the tree daily once you bring it indoors for decorating.
  • Place the tree away from high traffic areas and doorways. Make sure the tree is well-secured in a sturdy stand.
  • Place the tree away from heating vents, radiators, stoves, fireplaces and burning candles.
  • Keep metal, sharp or breakable tree ornaments with small removable parts away from young children.
  • Dispose of the tree as soon as the holidays are over, or as soon as the needles start to fall. Dispose of it according to local regulations--most municipalities have tree recycling programs.

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