APPLICATION for ACADEMIC EMPLOYEES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAVE (SABBATICAL) for the academic year 2026-2027
(Submission deadline: November 17, 2025 to the Office of the Senior Vice-President, Academic via email c/o sana.mahmood@humber.ca)

Professional Development Leave (CA, Article 20) permits a limited number of academic employees to pursue College-approved academic, administrative, technical, industrial or other activities where such activities will enhance the knowledge and skills of the teacher, counsellor or librarian upon returning to the College.

Activities during a Leave can include, but are not limited to:

• Development of new professional or technical skills through practical experience to reflect changes in the workforce;
• Development of materials such as text, software, and visual materials required of a specific course or courses;
• Retraining for skills required in a different department of the College or to teach in another discipline;
• Instructional, individual or directed research related to an identified need; and
• Completion of formal academic studies.

For more information, please review the Academic Professional Development Leave Policy and Procedure.

1. Submit Application – Complete and submit the Professional Development Leave application form (Appendix A) to your immediate supervisor by November 3, 2025.
2. Supervisor Meeting and Sign-Off- Meet with your immediate supervisor to discuss the application/proposal. Ensure the Dean/Director has signed off on the application by November 17, 2025.
3. Forwarding Applications – All completed applications must be forwarded to the Office of the Senior Vice-President, Academic, c/o sana.mahmood@humber.ca by November 17, 2025. Applications will be reviewed and rank-ordered by seniority, in accordance with the Academic Employees Collective Agreement. A confirmation letter will be sent to applicants upon receipt.
4. Recommendation for Approval – The Senior Vice President, Academic will recommend approval of rank-ordered Leave requests to the President.
5. Final Approval and Notification – The President will approve the Leave requests and notify People(s) & Culture of the employees who have been approved for a Leave.
6. Notification of Approved Leave – The Senior Vice-President will provide written notification to employees who have been granted a Leave, outlining the conditions and expectations to be met during the Leave period.
7. Acceptance Timeline – Applicant must sign and return the approval letter within 14 calendar days of receipt.
8. Notification of Denial – The applicant’s supervisor will notify, in writing, those whose Leave request was not approved, including the reasons for the decision.
9. Union Notification – In accordance with 20.02 (xv), of the Academic Employees Collective Agreement, the College will provide the Union Local with a list of all applicants, as well as the names of those who have been approved for a Leave, including the duration of each approved Leave.

Appendix A: Professional Development Leave Request Form

Note: All fields on your Professional Development Leave application must be completed before submission.

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WHAT IS THE CRC?

The CRC is a free and confidential service for students. Sessions are held virtually. The Conflict Resolution Centre provides tools and Humber Resources in order to assist learners in navigating conflict and navigating the APPEAL Process at Humber Polytechnic. 

• Learn how to conduct a Crucial Conversation
• Learn about extensive Humber Resources and where to access Humber Resources
• Have access to mediation
• Learn about CRUCIAL timelines and due dates regarding APPEAL procedures

Visit the Conflict Resolution Centre website. 

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Email us at crc@humber.ca.

The Office of Sustainability is excited to share some opportunities to engage in climate and sustainability topics this fall: 

Climate Action Open Course MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) is available to anyone, anytime! This self-paced, online course empowers learners to take meaningful action on the climate crisis. In just three to five hours, participants will explore four key modules covering:

• Carbon Footprints and Greenhouse Gases
• Action Planning for Climate Solutions
• Climate Anxiety and Building Resilience
• Land-based Learning and Indigenous Knowledge

Learners will finish the course with a personalized Climate Action Plan that aligns their skills and passions with real-world solutions. This is a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of climate action, and that of your team and/or students! The Climate Action Open Course can be something faculty could have students take towards their coursework—an easy way to begin a conversation about how every discipline has a connection to climate action. You can learn more about the Climate Action course and enrol at humber.ca/climateactioncourse.

"So I've taken the Climate Action Open Course, now what?" 

October 28 from 12 to 1 p.m., B101, North Campus

Join Lindsay Walker, Humber's Director, Sustainability for a session that will bring folks together and connect on what they took from the course and discuss together what's next. Register here: https://simpli.events/e/b09a04 

Exploring the Relationship Between Sustainability & Technology

November 18 from 12 to 1 p.m., NX111, North Campus

A thought-provoking session that challenges the assumption that digital and tech-based solutions are always the most sustainable. This interactive will explore the environmental impacts of technology from device lifecycles to digital carbon footprints — and encourage a balanced, critical lens when integrating technology (including AI) into solutioning, exploring how to make more informed choices in an increasingly digital world. The session will be led by Sandra Leutri, Sustainability Manager at Humber, where she manages sustainability-related reporting, communications, engagement, and programming. She previously worked in sustainability consulting for a large tech company, primarily working with a city in Western Canada to help them achieve their net zero goals. She holds a Master of Environment and Sustainability from Western University, and a Bachelor of Commerce from TMU.  Register here: https://simpli.events/e/77998a 

The Office of Sustainability has a new form to request support

The Office of Sustainability has created a form to fill out if you are requesting a class visit or capstone project topic or advice. For 1:1 meeting to ask for a class presentation, discuss your course or your department how you can be integrating sustainability into what you do or anything in between! Submit this form to request support from the Humber’s Office of Sustainability.