Fall is here and so are CCBI and Humber Galleries events! Check out this month's latest newsletter to learn more, and save the dates for these exciting upcoming events.
Announcements
When:
September 9, 2024
Contact:
Degree Breadth Approval Committee
Email:
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The Degree Breadth Approval Committee is calling for proposals for new breadth elective courses for Humber degree students. For details regarding the process for development of breadth elective courses at Humber, including a step-by-step guide, a searchable inventory of approved breadth courses, a short proposal form, and a variety of resources for developers, please click on the link for our Degree Breadth Approval Committee website: humberdegreebreadth.com
Proposals will be reviewed by the Committee in October and/or November (depending on the number received).
In order for a proposal to be considered, it must have the support of your department (as indicated by the signature of your Associate Dean/Dean on the form) and be submitted via e-mail to degree.breadth@humber.ca by end of day October 18, 2024.
Chris Irwin
Chair, Degree Breadth Approval Committee
When:
September 9, 2024
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The Office of Human Rights & Harassment (OHH) provides programs and services related to discrimination and harassment based on any of the 17 prohibited grounds identified in the Ontario Human Rights Code as well as workplace harassment (personal/psychological harassment and sexual harassment) under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The OHH believes in a collaborative, inclusive and individualized approach.
What We Do
The OHH ensures that human rights are respected and instilled throughout Humber Polytechnic and the University of Guelph-Humber.
Increase Awareness
- We provide human rights training and harassment/discrimination prevention education through workshops and educational resources.
- We deliver a speaker series on human rights and equity topics.
- We provide group and one-to-one customized support and resources on human rights and harassment.
Ensure Legislative Compliance
- We lead and coordinate compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Anti-Racism Act, Employment Equity Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Ontario Human Rights Code and the O. Reg. 131/16: Sexual Violence At Colleges And Universities through policy development and targeted educational awareness and communication strategies.
- We promote Humber community-wide initiatives to increase representation among faculty and staff in equity-designated groups: Indigenous people, women, racialized people, Black people, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
- If you haven’t completed the Employment Equity Questionnaire, please consider doing so today.
Ensure Timely Complaints Resolution
- We investigate formal complaints pursuant to Humber’s Human Rights & Harassment Policy and Complaint Resolution Procedure.
- We provide informal intervention into human rights and harassment-related concerns through consultation, mediation, conciliation and referrals to internal and external resources.
The Office of Human Rights & Harassment can be reached at: humanrights@humber.ca
Thank you for your continued commitment to fostering a respectful, discrimination and harassment-free working, learning and living environment at Humber.
When:
September 9, 2024
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The Advancement and Alumni team would like to remind everyone that scholarship applications are currently open to Humber students and will be closing on September 15.
Please continue to spread the word to students!
These scholarships support students financially, while also giving the encouragement that many students to need to continue to persevere to reach their full potential.
For more information, visit our Student Scholarships website or contact the Advancement and Alumni team at student.awards@humber.ca.
Calling all fashion, tech, and health visionaries to join the ‘Futuristic Fashion Hackathon & Challenge’ and have a chance to win up to $525!
What is this event about? Students will work in teams and independently to develop a solution under the following categories: experience across the women's reproductive health continuum, 3 P's of telemedicine, and postpartum health management.
Students will have the opportunity to receive:
- Entrepreneurship training
- Mentorship with industry leading professionals from Myant and NGen Canada
- A tour of Myant facilities
- Opportunity to work with students from various programs
- Opportunity to pitch their idea
- Cash prizes
When:
September 9, 2024
Contact:
Emma Smith
Email:
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
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Research & Innovation has established a Community of Practice (CoP) for PhD students, candidates or potential program applicants. Our group meets monthly to celebrate successes, support research challenges, exchange helpful tips and offer encouragement. Joined by guests from varying research disciplines and Humber departments, our CoP is an opportunity to learn from each other. Meetings will resume in Fall 2024!
This CoP is open to all Humber faculty and staff.
Interested in joining? Please fill out our form.
For any questions, please reach out to Emma Smith, PhD, Associate Dean, Research & Development, Research & Innovation at emma.smith@humber.ca.
When:
September 9, 2024
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A new academic term brings a fresh new start, including a fresh new name. Explore the latest SVPA Blog to learn more about exciting accomplishments and updates within the Academic Division and our evolving polytechnic identity.
Read the newest SVPA blog.
When:
September 6, 2024
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Did you know that Blackboard has updated the way documents are made in Blackboard Ultra? Using the new content designer is easy to use and available now!
Creating documents now follows a block-based pattern. You can add:
- Content, like text, images and links,
- HTML, for embedding non-text content and videos,
- File Uploads, for word, PowerPoint, or pdf files,
- Uploading from the Cloud,
- or converting files into the document structure.
Learn more about this update from our Faculty Blackboard Help page.
The user interface when in a course has changed too. The new design incorporates:
- Subtle gradients and softer edges
- A more cohesive color palette with inviting, warmer tones
- More intuitive navigation, which reduces cognitive load and increases focus on the content
Anthology also has improved the differentiation among learning modules, folders, and content items in Blackboard Ultra because it is sometimes challenging to distinguish among these elements. Learn more about this update from Innovative Learning's Blackboard Hub page.
Need support? The Innovative Learning Support Centre is here to help!
When:
September 6, 2024
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Congratulations to the 2024 President’s Awards Recipients! We hope you enjoyed learning about their accomplishments during the President’s Breakfast.
These exemplary employees have displayed our values of courage, innovation, equity, health & well-being, and sustainability. Their accomplishments were recognized by their nominees, reviewed by a committee of leaders, and confirmed by our President.
We encourage you to visit the President’s Awards website to see details about the 2024 recipients and to congratulate them on their award.
A photo gallery of the President’s Breakfast 2024 is also now available.
We would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to nominate their co-workers and recognized their hard work and dedication to Humber Polytechnic and the University of Guelph-Humber.
During the President’s Breakfast, we unveiled our vision for our collective future and Humber's new name – Humber Polytechnic – and brand, Builders of Brilliance. The future is bright, and we’re excited about the possibilities that lie ahead. As we embark on our journey toward 2030 and beyond, we look forward to continuing to push boundaries and build brilliance together.
People(s) & Culture
In 2023, the Library launched a self-paced module on Academic Integrity and Citation Awareness which uses scenarios, interactive activities, videos, and more, to introduce students to the values and practices of academic integrity. Faculty can easily embed the module into their Blackboard courses, and it includes a certificate of completion.
An updated version of the Library's Academic Integrity and Citation Awareness module is now available. It includes:
- Updated links to resources on the new Library website
- Enhanced accessibility features
Faculty members using the SCORM module in their Blackboard course sites are encouraged to download and import the latest version. For the download link and instructions, please visit our Instructor Guide.