Announcements

When:
September 6, 2024

This is an updated notice. This notice has been extended to October 31, 2024.

As part of the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project, crews will be doing minor curb, sidewalk, milling, road works, and final paving at Humber College Boulevard and Hwy 27. The work started on June 17, 2024, and will last until October 31, 2024, approximately.

The notice will be updated as required to reflect any significant traffic staging. Work may be rescheduled due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

When:
September 6, 2024
Contact:
Claire Santonia

IGNITE is excited to announce that the GLOW Bursary will launch on September 9, 2024.

The GLOW Bursary is a significant initiative to support students involved in unpaid work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences. This program, funded by IGNITE and Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada), in partnership with Humber Polytechnic Advising and Career Services, offers a $2,000 bursary to 280 students participating in curricular unpaid WIL experiences between May 1 and December 31, 2024, covering both the Summer and Fall 2024 semesters.

The focus of this initiative is to alleviate financial burdens for students from underrepresented groups. By removing financial barriers, we aim to empower students to gain valuable work experience without the added stress of financial constraints.

We encourage all instructors to share this information with their students.

To know more about the GLOW Bursary, visit our website.

When:
September 5, 2024

Microsoft Teams is our video hosting platform for live, online classes in Blackboard Ultra.

The recommended method for creating and sharing the link to an online synchronous class in Blackboard is to:

  • Create an event in Outlook Calendar using your Humber credentials, copy the meeting link and post in the Course Content area and the Calendar in Blackboard. It's also a good idea to share the link via an Announcement in Blackboard.
  • Create a 'Class' event in Microsoft Teams using your Humber credentials, copy the meeting link and post in the Course Content area and the Calendar in Blackboard. It's also a good idea to share the link via an Announcement in Blackboard.
  • Create a 'Class' channel in Microsoft Teams, copy the link to the team and share it with your students via an Announcement in Blackboard.

For more information about these options, please visit our creating a class meeting link for students to join virtually resource.

Important note: When we migrated to MS Teams for online classes in Summer 2023, we integrated a tool (MS Teams LTI) into Blackboard. Since that time, the MS Teams LTI has become increasingly unreliable. Blackboard no longer supports this LTI, and it has now officially been removed from Blackboard.

Need support? Contact the Innovative Learning Support Centre. We are here to help.

When:
September 5, 2024
Contact:
FHSW Teaching and Learning Hub
Tel:
x5055
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
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The Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness' Teaching and Learning Hub will begin to schedule massage assessments and treatment appointments for Fall 2024!

Appointment times Monday to Friday:

  • 1:45 p.m.
  • 3:30 p.m.
  • 5:30 p.m.
  • 7:15 p.m.

Ways to book:

When:
September 5, 2024

The Office of the Registrar invites you to celebrate summer 2024 accomplishments with the latest issue of the RO End of Term Wrap Up.

We look forward to continuing to highlight key information and celebrate team achievements as we work together to support students and staff in upcoming terms. 

When:
September 5, 2024

Application for Academic Employees - Professional Development Leave

APPLICATION for ACADEMIC EMPLOYEES
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAVE

(SABBATICAL)
for the academic year
2025-2026
(Submission deadline: November 18, 2024 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 institution-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 institution. 

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 institute 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 an application for a Professional Development Leave (Appendix A) to your immediate supervisor by November 1, 2024.
  2. You are required to meet with your immediate supervisor to discuss the application/proposal and receive Dean/Director sign-off by November 18, 2024.
  3. The applications will be forwarded to the Office of the Senior Vice-President, Academic, c/o sana.mahmood@humber.ca by November 18, 2024. They are then reviewed and rank-ordered by seniority, as required by the Collective Agreement. A letter confirming receipt of application including the terms and conditions will be sent to applicants.
  4. The Senior Vice President, Academic will recommend approval of rank-ordered Leaves to the President.
  5. The President approves Leave requests and informs Human Resources of the employees who have been approved for a Leave.
  6. The Senior Vice-President will inform (in writing) the employees who have been granted a Leave and indicate the requirements to be met during the Leave.
  7. Applicant has 14 calendar days to sign back the letter.
  8. The Senior Vice-President, Academic will notify in writing those who were not approved – reasons for the denial.
  9. In accordance with 20.02 xv, the institute will provide the Union Local the names of all applicants and the names of all successful applicants and the duration of the Leave granted.

Appendix A: Professional Development Leave Request form can be found at the following link.

Note: your application for a Professional Development Leave must include the following information:

  1. Name, Program, Division/Faculty.
  2. Identify start and end dates for the Leave.
  3. Describe the overall objectives of the Leave.
  4. Provide a plan of the activities that you will undertake to achieve these objectives and the measurable outcomes to be achieved.
  5. Identify how the objectives will benefit you, and how they will enhance your abilities upon return to the institution.
  6. Identify how the objectives will benefit student learning.
  7. Identify the resources required from the institution (if any).
  8. Identify the resources provided by the faculty member (if any).
  9. Identify whether there will be materials developed during the Leave and specify if these will or will not become the property of Humber Polytechnic.
  10. List and describe any paid employment (if any) that will be undertaken during the Leave period. Indicate the amount of time and remuneration associated with this employment.

Related Policies: Intellectual Property Policy

Please contact derek.stockley@humber.ca if you have any questions. 

When:
September 5, 2024
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

The September edition of the WeGotYou Splash is here!

In this month's issue, we are bringing you a welcome message from the Dean of Students, Summer highlights, Humber Hawk news, top social media videos, and upcoming events to keep you in the loop.

We invite you to explore the WeGotYou Splash.

 

 

When:
September 5, 2024
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

The start of a new term is always a time of great anticipation and excitement. Whether you are returning for another year or joining us for the first time, this is an opportunity to engage with fresh ideas, collaborate with colleagues, and explore new avenues of learning and growth.

In the September FAST Times, we pay tribute to the inaugural FAST Excellence Award recipients, showcase spring convocation, celebrate the class of 2024 who presented their capstone projects and many more compelling stories that I look forward to you discovering on the following pages!

Warm regards,

Paul Griffin
Senior Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology

When:
September 5, 2024
Contact:
Sterling Crowe
Text list of student services

In response to student and staff feedback, the Student Wellness and Accessibility Centres (SWAC) at Humber Polytechnic's North and Lakeshore campuses are excited to announce the introduction of extended hours for the wall and winter terms. Beginning Monday, September 9, students will now have access to a broad range of wellness services from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

This change is about more than simply adjusting hours—it’s about addressing the real barriers learners face. Over the last two years, students have consistently shared the challenges they encounter in accessing support: 87 per cent reported conflicts with class schedules, 50 per cent cited work obligations, and 38 per cent pointed to commuting difficulties. Nearly half (46 per cent) of students who used our services expressed that extended hours and evening appointments would allow them to continue utilizing these essential resources.

We listened, and we’re taking action.

By extending our hours, we’re not just offering more time; we’re expanding access to the care and support that enables learners to succeed. Whether it’s accessible learning services, health care, mental health support, or peer wellness coaching, students will now have more flexibility to access what they need, when they need it.

This initiative is a collaboration with IGNITE, who are strong partners and advocates for making services more accessible. Together, we’re committed to creating a campus environment that supports well-being for all.

By aligning our hours more closely with students’ schedules, we hope to break down these barriers and foster a healthier, more resilient campus community.

For more details about the extended hours or to book an appointment, visit wegotyou.humber.ca.

When:
September 5, 2024

Rob Kilfoyle, Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management, Humber Polytechnic, has been appointed as the President-Elect of the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). This appointment follows a careful and thorough selection process, where Rob’s leadership, vision, and unwavering dedication to campus safety set him apart.

Rob’s appointment is significant as he will be the first Canadian President in 51 years to take the helm of the association and only the second in its history. With more than 35 years of experience and over a decade of dedicated service at Humber, Rob has consistently demonstrated his commitment to enhancing public safety and professional excellence. His leadership on the IACLEA Board of Directors has been instrumental, particularly in rebuilding relationships with Canadian members and establishing accreditation standards that benefit institutions across the country.

Please join us in congratulating Rob Kilfoyle on this well-deserved appointment. His new role will undoubtedly bring valuable insights and direction to IACLEA, and we look forward to seeing the continued impact of his leadership.

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