Faculty can use the Respondus Lockdown Browser for online examinations hosted by Blackboard Ultra to ensure students are not using other online tools while taking their exam. Here are some best practices to follow:

1. Please provide a mock test before the real exam. This gives an opportunity for you and your students to become familiar with the software (also see how to install lockdown browser) and resolve any issues that may arise before the real exam.
2. Please ask students to check if their devices satisfy the minimum requirements outlined here. You may also want to consider doing the exam in a Humber computer lab and run Respondus from MyApps.
3. If students are using a Chromebook, please ask them to do the following:
   1. Clear browser cache.
   2. Enable pop-up window.
   3. Close the browser, and re-open to start the test after installation of the Respondus software.

Learn more about using the Respondus Lockdown Browser.

This article is also posted at BBHub.

The Bhutan Education and Skills Training (BEST) project, funded by the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada, aims to transform Bhutan’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system.  

Aligned with the project goal, BEST partners organized an International Women's Day forum focused on creating an inclusive and accessible TVET system for all, especially women, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable populations. On March 12, 2024, the Bhutan Education and Skills Training (BEST) project was nationally recognized in Bhutan, profiling the Empowering All: Inclusive TVET for Sustainable Growth Forum on Bhutan’s national news station, Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS) and headlining the front page of the Kuensel, Bhutan’s national newspaper.  

The publications shared how the forum brought together stakeholders to address and overcome the barriers to inclusivity in TVET by sharing insights, developing action plans, and showcasing best practices for creating equitable access and opportunities for all. 

National recognition of this forum in Bhutan is critical to harnessing the transformative power of TVET and creating an environment for all learners to thrive. 

Read the news article 

Watch the news segment

Learn more about the BEST project at idi.humber.ca.

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

To support this commitment, Humber’s healthyYOU an online healthy community hub that includes comprehensive well-being resources for employees. 

Create your own healthy experience at Humber by connecting with others, learning more about health, and taking advantage of all the resources available to you. Discover resources to support your financial, social, mental, and physical well-being, on-and-off campus. 

The Employee Resources page highlights and provides links to all the resources listed below, which are available to support employees’ physical, mental, financial, and social well-being. 

Regular physical activity and balanced nutrition have a direct positive impact on our mental and physical health and well-being. Below is a list of physical health and well-being resources available to Humber and the University of Guelph-Humber employees. 

• CAAT Group Benefits Program 
• Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness (FHSW) Teaching and Learning Hub 
• Humber Arboretum 
• Humber Food Learning Garden 
• Humber Gym 
• Personal Training 
• Adaptive Equipment in the Fitness Centre 
• Humber Pool 
• Occupational Health & Safety Training Programs 
• The Tzu Chi Clinic of Traditional Chinese Medicine 

Effectively managing finances and expenses helps us achieve financial wellness which is crucial to our overall well-being. Below is a list of financial health and well-being resources available to Humber and the University of Guelph-Humber employees. 

• Bell Corporate Plan 
• Discounted Computer Software 
• Soupbar Initiative 
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarships 
• Tuition Reimbursement for Dependents  
• $20 Courses at Humber and University of Guelph-Humber 

Social connection and the quality of our relationships and connections with others play a crucial role in our overall well-being. Below is a list of social health and well-being resources available to Humber and the University of Guelph-Humber employees. 

• Career Milestones Recognition 
• Employee Resource Groups 
• Human Rights, Harassment & Employment Equity 
• Indigenous Education & Engagement 
• President’s Awards and Breakfast 
• Professional Learning Resources 
• Remote Working Resources 
• Retiree Recognition  
• The Unlearning Circle 

Mental health encompasses our emotional, psychological, and social well-being and is fundamental to our overall health and quality of life. Below is a list of mental health and well-being resources available to Humber and the University of Guelph-Humber employees. 

• Programs offered by the Centre for Innovation in Health & Wellness (CIHW) 
• TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program 

TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program 

TELUS Health provides all employees with access to online resources on topics such as health & well-being, career & workplace, financial security, and life-events. Full-time employees and Regular Part-Time (RPT) Support Staff also have access to the Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP), which can be accessed through the TELUS Health website. Additional information can be found on the Employee Services & Resources page on the People(s) and Culture website. Part-time/contract employees who need counselling support should contact oe@humber.ca for assistance. 

For more information on the well-being resources for employees, visit Humber’s online Healthy Community Hub. 

If you have any questions, please contact oe@humber.ca.  

Stay well and be the healthiest you, you can be! 

Humber’s research and innovation magazine SPARK Issue #9 is here!

SPARK Issue #9 features interviews with Audel Cunningham, Humber’s Research Ethics Board (REB) Chair; Meshanda Phillips, Special Project Coordinator at Humber; and researchers published in the Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE).

The new issue includes editorial articles on values-driven organization and the new world of work, as well as coverage of Humber’s inaugural Research Bootcamp, Future Festival 2023 and Bradley Schurman’s talk on demographic change. 

This issue also introduces “Supporting Storytellers,” a new segment where we shine the spotlight on research and innovation stories from departments across Humber College. In Issue #9, we’re featuring stories from SOC&COM that highlight the work of the Faculty of Social & Community Services and the Lakeshore Principal’s Office. 

SPARK Issue #9 welcomes you with a foreword from Emma Smith, PhD, Associate Dean of Research & Development, and Editor’s Note from Anju Kakkar, MBA, IMBB™, Managing Editor, Humber Press.

No matter where your curiosity lies, SPARK is here to inspire you in your research and innovation journey.

Read the new SPARK issue