Public Safety to Continue Testing of Emergency Messages

Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber take the safety of our community seriously. This includes the ability to notify community members of an emergency.

Due to some recent upgrades, it is necessary to continue testing of pre-recorded emergency messages at the North Campus only.

Testing of the emergency messages will take place on Thursday, August 24 and Friday, August 25, including residence. Testing will require the playing of several pre-recorded emergency messages several times to ensure full coverage of the system. It is anticipated that testing will take approximately three (3) hours.

In an effort to minimize the disruption to campus and community members, testing will take place between 6 to 9 p.m. both evenings. Community members are asked to avoid being on campus where possible. An announcement will be made via the PA prior to the start of the testing and once the testing is complete.

Questions or concerns can be directed to Kathy Branton, manager Business Continuity and Emergency Management at kathy.branton@humber or extension 5550.

Rob Kilfoyle
Director, Public Safety and Emergency Management

At Humber, we value the health and well-being of our staff and students and want to support YOU every step of the way. 

To support this commitment, Humber has launched humber.ca/healthyYOU, an online healthy community hub that is a central site for well-being resources for students and employees. 

The Hub also includes Humber’s Well-being Strategy, which focuses on four pillars: mental, physical, financial, and social health and well-being. We provide support to the overall health and well-being of our employees through a variety of resources and initiatives.

To support our employees’ physical health and well-being, the following resources are available: 

• CAAT Group Benefits Program 
  Through CAAT Group Benefits, eligible Humber employees have access to financial coverage to support their mental and physical health. 

• FHSW Teaching and Learning Hub 
  The Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness (FHSW) Teaching and Learning Hub offers experiential learning opportunities while delivering high-quality wellness services. Employees and students are taught how to make healthy food choices and lifestyle decisions a permanent part of their daily lives. Community members can also sign-up for massage therapy treatment sessions, have their hearing tested, and register for fitness assessments. 

• Humber Arboretum 
  Humber Arboretum is a thriving natural ecosystem and outdoor learning space that advances the highest potential and well-being of the community through strengthening our relationships with nature and with each other. 

• Humber Food Learning Garden 
  Humber Food Learning Garden is an outdoor demonstration garden that provides fresh, locally grown ingredients for the Soupbar soups, the College’s student-run restaurant, The Humber Room, and the campus café - Gourmet Express. 

• Humber Gym 
  Humber’s Fitness Centres are state-of-the-art facilities dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all students, employees and the community through physical fitness. They offer free fitness classes, discounted training with Certified Personal Trainers, Fitness Assessments, Nutrition Consultations and Incentive Programs. 

• Personal Training 
  Humber’s Fitness Centres have a dedicated team of certified Fitness and Wellness professionals available to help employees’ reach their fitness, wellness and nutrition goals. 

• Adaptive Equipment in the Fitness Centre 
  Adaptive sports equipment for community members with disabilities is available through the Athletics department. Training and support services are offered for those who require instruction on how to use the equipment. 

• Humber Pool 
  The Humber Community Pool, located at Humber’s North Campus, offers free pool access for faculty and staff during “Humber College Swim” hours. 

• Occupational Health & Safety Training Programs 
  As part of Humber’s Occupational Health and Safety Program and in compliance with legislated requirements, all Humber employees are required to attend health and safety training to ensure their physical well-being on the job.

Employee resources to support social health and well-being will be posted in the Communiqué next week. Stay tuned! 

Welcome to Fall 2023. It’s an exciting time of year for Innovative Learning and we’d like to note a few key updates. 

Faculty Orientation 

Faculty Orientation is officially underway. We’re here to help new and returning faculty with their professional learning journey at Humber. 

Website Resources: 

• Getting Ready to Teach at Humber 
• A helpful set of resources perfect for the new or returning instructor 
• Blackboard Help 
• Helpful guides and resources designed to make navigating Blackboard a breeze 
• General Help 
• Reach out to us for additional help and one of our support specialists will be happy to assist you 

Please bookmark this site and keep an eye on Communiqué for timely announcements from the Innovative Learning team.