Announcements

When:
November 15, 2023
Contact:
Aaron Mark
Alumna Ingrid Perry in Humber's Barrett CTI building with a background view of the outdoors.

Since graduating from Humber’s PR program in 1981, Ingrid Perry has enjoyed a 40+ year career as a recognizable leader in fundraising, corporate communications, and strategic development in the not-for-profit sector.

She has led the charge at top GTA charitable organizations, including St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation, Women’s College Hospital Foundation, North York General Hospital Foundation, Mackenzie Health and more while contributing to advancement in the arts and nation-wide capital campaigns.

In 2017, Ingrid was acknowledged as AFP Greater Toronto Chapter Fundraising Professional of the Year – a testament to her incredible impact. She continues to pay it forward as a coach, mentor and inspiration to young professionals pursuing PR and fundraising.

Learn more in this #MyHumberStory video.

Know a Humber grad with industry expertise and a great story to tell? Email us at alumni@humber.ca.
 

When:
November 15, 2023
Group of people at a workshop in a boardroom.

At Humber, we focus on life-long learning and on delivering learning and development opportunities and solutions to our employees that allow them to excel. Through the acquisition of new skills and abilities, employees thrive personally and professionally. Humber encourages faculty and staff to further their professional and personal development by taking advantage of these learning and development opportunities.

LinkedIn Learning

All employees have free access to LinkedIn Learning. LinkedIn Learning provides short training courses with topics divided into three categories: business, technology and creative. Visit LinkedIn Learning and log in using your Humber login credentials.

Discounted Courses

Eligible employees can take courses offered by Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber for a discounted tuition rate of $20.

For information on eligible courses at Humber College and to find out how to apply, please contact the Registrar’s Office at enquiry@humber.ca or 416.675.5000.

For information on eligible courses at the University of Guelph-Humber and how to apply, please contact Admission Services at admissions@guelphhumber.ca or at 416-798-1331 ext. 6056. Please note employees are required to pay an application fee. More details can be found on the Application Procedures website.

Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

Tuition assistance is available to employees for certificate, diploma, degree, doctoral programs and/or professional association courses taken at an accredited post-secondary institution or professional association. For more information about eligibility, what is covered, and how to apply, please visit the Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarships section of the People(s) & Culture website.

Graduate Assistance Program (GAP)

Tuition assistance in the form of a scholarship is available to eligible employees looking to advance their education through discipline-specific post-secondary degrees, master's degrees or doctoral degrees at an accredited post-secondary institution. Funding under this program is for a maximum of four (4) years for each individual program up to a maximum of five thousand dollars ($5,000) per year. For more information about eligibility, what is covered, and how to apply, please visit the Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarships section of the People(s) & Culture website.

Resources to Support Student Well-being

Post-secondary studies and various environmental, systemic and structural factors can have adverse effects on learner's mental health and well-being. Generally, there are signs that a learner is struggling long before a situation escalates into a crisis.

Faculty and staff are well-positioned to recognize behaviour that may indicate that a learner is in distress and may require support. Being able to recognize the signs of distress and make appropriate referrals are critical first steps in supporting learner well-being.

The Responding to Students in Distress website and the Student Wellness and Equitable Learning Handout have resources for faculty and staff to learn more about steps they can take to support learners, as well as information about the “Recognize, Respond and Support a Learner in Distress” Workshop that is available to the Humber Community. Faculty and staff who interact with students are encouraged to take this workshop.


For more information about employee learning resources, please visit the Professional Learning section of the People(s) & Culture website.

If you have any questions, please contact the HR Support Centre.

When:
November 15, 2023
Contact:
Desta McCalla
Tel:
x5182

When considering the type of assessment(s) to be utilized for your course, ensure there is a rational connection between the assessment format and the knowledge being assessed. There is a direct connection between course design and the academic accommodation process. 

  • Consider the diverse learning styles of students in your course when selecting assessment formats. 
  • Identify a variety of formats that can achieve the same learning outcome. Then, consider allowing students to select which assessment(s) to do. 

A 1999 employment discrimination case outlined three main questions to reflect on when assessing essential requirements. The questions are as follows: 

  • Was the requirement established in an honest and good faith belief in its necessity? 
  • Is the requirement rational connection to the task (objective of the course and/or program)? 
  • What is the evidence for the necessity of doing the requirement in a particular fashion? 

An additional question was established based on a different discrimination case in 2001: 

  • Is the requirement socially constructed in a way that unwittingly excludes a designated group based on assumptions about the group or requirement? 

Considering the above questions when designing courses, reviewing Accommodation Letters and/or responding to accommodation inquiries from Accessible Learning Services (ALS) will help guide the process in determining whether accommodations conflict with learning outcomes. 

Source: Defining a New Culture: Creative Examination of Essential Requirements in Academic Disciplines and Graduate Programs 

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.

When:
November 15, 2023
Contact:
Stephanie Boachie
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
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The Spirituality and Wellness Centre (SWC) is looking for student volunteers.

The SWC at Humber is a safe, respectful, and inclusive space at North Campus where students can explore different cultures, religions and spiritualities. The purpose of the SWC is to give students the opportunity to engage in religion, spirituality, and secularism with a hands-on approach and through lived experiences. Essentially, the SWC will be used to improve overall student health and well-being.

Position summary:

This is a unique opportunity to be amongst the first ever volunteers for the new Spirituality and Wellness Centre at Humber College. As a student volunteer, you will get the hands-on opportunity to leverage your strengths through event planning, facilitation, social media, marketing, promotion and much more! You will also gain transferable skills that will benefit your personal development and growth.

The successful candidates will work collaboratively with other volunteers and report to Coordinator of the SWC. Volunteers should have a passion or interest in wellness, demonstrate leadership qualities, think innovatively, and have a strong understanding of EDI.

Volunteers will also be given the opportunity to assist other SSE groups such as Orientation and First-year experience (FYE) with event support.

All volunteers will receive:

  • 5-10 hours+ per week to support the SWC (dependent on availability & requirement)
  • Reference letter for employment and/or post-graduate applications
  • Co-Curricular Record (CCR) credit
  • Receive LinkedIn endorsements
  • Receive honorarium after the completion of training and full volunteer term

Apply now

When:
November 14, 2023
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Give the gift of music! We are thrilled to offer a 10 per cent discount for all children's group music classes for Humber family and friends this winter. 

Our community music school courses provide a dynamic platform for children to explore the world of music, develop their creative talents, and build confidence. 

Register using discount code: CMSFMCA10 
Discount offer expires: December 23, 2023 

If you have any questions, please contact communitymusic@humber.ca for more information. 

Community Music School 
Continuous Professional Learning 
Faculty of Media and Creative Arts

When:
November 14, 2023
Contact:
Raeshelle Morris-Griffith

The Office of Research and Innovation would like to thank the members of the Humber community who took part in our Community Engagement Session on the New World of Work. Your active involvement and valuable expertise greatly contributed to the discussion.

View the recording online.

For further inquiries or to explore New World of Work research in more detail, contact Raeshelle Morris-Griffith at raeshelle.morris@humber.ca.

When:
November 14, 2023

Between November 10 and 12, the International Passive House Association celebrated its Mid-Year International Passive House Open Days.

Passive House is considered one of the most rigorous voluntary energy-based standard in the design and construction industry. 

Humber College participated in the event with a virtual tour of our Passive House Building NX. You can watch the video tour on YouTube and find NX on Passive House's global map of participating buildings. Buildings from 23 countries were featured in the Open Days event, and Building NX was among the ten participating Passive House buildings in Canada.

When:
November 14, 2023
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
Reveal a Bright you at The Humber Spa!

Our facial promotion is almost over! Available until November 17, 2023. Putting your best face forward for the fall.

Facial Promotion

  • Classic 60 min. Facial - $45.00
  • Classic 60 min. Facial w/ Custom Mask - $65.00
  • Express Facial - $25.00

Reveal a brighter you for the Holiday Season. Microdermabrasion Promotion available from November 13 to December 15, 2023.

  • Microdermabrasion - $40.00
  • Microdermabrasion w/ LED Light Therapy - $50.00

The Humber Spa Annual Holiday Sale

  • 15 per cent off all Skincare Lines (Dermalogica, Skinceuticals, iS Clinical)
  • 15 per cent off all Gift Sets
  • 20 per cent off all body, hand and foot care

Spend $250 or more on skincare lines and gift sets, and receive 20 per cent off + gift with purchase.

Spend $500 or more on skincare lines, gift sets, and other, and receive 25 per cent off + gift with purchase.

Spa Services and Retail Boutique Hours

Monday and Friday
9:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tuesday to Thursday
9:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Spa services will be available until Friday, December 15. Appointments can be made in-person, by email or phone.

When:
November 14, 2023

Winter 2024 semester parking permits for part-time staff will be on sale online through MyHumber effective 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, November 21.

Parking Services
parking.sales@humber.ca

When:
November 13, 2023
Contact:
Ian Crookshank (He/His)

Flags will be lowered to half-mast in memory of Ell Walsh on Tuesday, November 14.


Dear Humber community, 

It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of Elianna “Ell” Walsh, a first-year student in the Social Service Worker Program. As a community, we are deeply saddened by this loss and our thoughts and condolences go out to Ell’s family and loved ones during this difficult time. 

To honour Ell and her memory, we will be lowering the flags at the college to half-mast on November 14, 2023. This gesture serves as a symbol of our respect and admiration for Ell and the impact she had on our community during her time with us. 

We recognize that grief is a difficult and personal experience, if you need support or are supporting someone and want to talk, please reach out to someone close to you, your PC or Associate Dean, or EAP directly (1.844.880.9142). 

If students are looking for support, please reach out to Student Wellness and Counselling (swac@humber.ca). Alternatively, if at any time they need immediate personal support or counselling, they can access the Good2Talk Helpline at 1.866.925.5454, or use Therapy Assist Online, which provides online and mobile tools. 

Once again, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Ell.  

Sincerely,  

Ian Crookshank 
Associate Vice-President, Learner and Career Success & Dean of Students 

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