Celebrated annually each October, Global Ergonomics Month aims to promote and raise awareness of the field of ergonomics and its benefit in the workplace. Ergonomics is the science of fitting the task to the worker, with the goal of creating human-centred workplaces that reduce the risk of developing discomfort or injuries. Proper ergonomics in the workplace not only helps to improve health and safety for workers, but can also make job tasks more efficient by improving the organization and design of work.

Occupational Health and Safety Services (OHS) is available to provide ergonomic assistance across the college. For help in setting up your office workstation, please visit Humber College Office Ergonomics. Office ergonomic assessments can also be requested through OHS if additional support is required. In addition, resources and training recommendations can be provided by OHS, for topics including office ergonomics and manual materials handling.

For more information regarding ergonomics at Humber, please visit Humber College Office Ergonomics or email healthandsafety@humber.ca.

The SoTL Research Garden is sprouting free 60-minute virtual workshops, facilitated by our team of experts. Join us over lunch for one or all training sessions to deepen your research experience, explore methodologies, learn how to present your data, and effectively make an impact on your audiences.

Select Thursdays, September 2023 to April 2024 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Register and learn more at the ORI Events page. Dig in!

Facilitators

Siobhan Williams works with faculty to develop Scholarship of Teaching and Learning projects in the Office of Research & Innovation. Siobhan loves helping faculty with SoTL projects from idea to publication.

Brendan Wehby-Malicki works with faculty and staff to help plan and carry out their SoTL (Scholarship of Teaching and Learning) projects in the Office of Research & Innovation. Brendan enjoys supporting both new and experienced researchers in making their proposals come to life.

Humber's Office of Research & Innovation (ORI) is proud to present its Annual Report for FY 22/23!

Explore a year of research, growth, change, and innovation in Humber's research and innovation ecosystem. “2022/23 Year in Review” showcases ORI’s commitment to growth and the transformative power of research in education. From our extensive research portfolio to spotlights on seasoned and emerging researchers, ORI's Annual Report FY 22/23 highlights the diverse avenues through which we support Humber's growing research and innovation community.

Discover the wide range of opportunities available at Humber, from the ground-breaking Broadcast-Broadband Convergence B²C Lab to the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL), applied research opportunities, and innovation initiatives. Explore our training and capacity-building initiatives and dissemination opportunities that guide ideas from curiosity to impact.

Join us as we delve into the future of polytechnic education, driven by research and innovation. Humber’s President and CEO, Ann Marie Vaughan, Ed.D., underscores the pivotal role of these elements in shaping education. Humber's Senior VP, Academic, Gina Antonacci, reflects on the significant impact of research and innovation on Humber. ORI’s Dean, Ginger Grant, PhD., emphasizes adaptability and a growth mindset, fostering caring work cultures and empowering our faculty and staff to drive innovation. Tania Massa, PhD., Associate Dean, Applied Research & Innovation, adds practical insights and initiatives to our vision.

We invite you to read the full Annual Report to explore ORI’s journey, achievements, and exciting initiatives. Together let's break down barriers to research and innovation and foster a growth mindset.

Read the full annual report: https://humber.ca/research/annual-reports

Help to promote the Humber Student Success Survey (HSSS).

At Humber, student success and retention are institutional priorities; understanding our students is essential to provide focus for student success initiatives. Every year, three in four incoming students successfully complete their first year. However, one in four leave the college within the first year. It is imperative that Humber is able to identify students at risk of attrition and initiate timely interventions.

The HSSS is one means of identifying students at risk. The survey is administered each year to students in all semesters. The four purposes of the survey are:

• To understand our diverse student population in terms of sociodemographic and other factors (e.g., culture and ethnicity, sexual identity, disabilities) so that we can assess the extent to which we are meeting their needs;
• To understand students’ academic and career goals and the extent to which we are meeting them;
• To identify students who may be at risk of attrition; and
• To gain a broad understanding of students’ support needs to allow for service planning and resource allocation.

All students will receive their personal survey through email on Thursday, October 26. Students will also receive a personalized invitation to complete the survey on their Blackboard ‘Activity Stream’ titled ‘Important: Humber Student Success Survey’. The survey will remain open until Sunday, November 12.

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

Thank you in advance for your support!