Humber strives to create an inclusive, supportive environment for all people. It is our responsibility to extend this commitment to inclusion into every text and publication. To meet this commitment, the college developed an Inclusive Language Guide.

The guide is meant to provide a high-level overview of inclusive language and highlight terminology not to be used.

Readers are encouraged to do their own research as part of reconciliation and ongoing equity, diversity and inclusion education and resources have been included to help with this. The guide will be updated annually to reflect the latest information as language continues to evolve.

The Inclusive Language Guide can be found on Humber’s Brand Resources Page under the Communications and Media Relations drop-down menu.

COSSID: New Address and Resources

This update is to inform you that there have been updates to COSSID for this upcoming year. COSSID will no longer be accessible via Humber HQ; instead, it will be at its own URL at humber.ca/cossid.

New resources and videos are available to support this year’s COSSID process. These resources are also available off the main COSSID page:

• COSSID Guide for ADs, PSOs, and Academic Managers
• COSSID Guide for Faculty Users
• COSSID Editing and Reviewing Checklist

There are also videos available to view on Panopto, with step-by-step videos to be added in the next few days for further faculty support.

Associate Deans, PSOs, and Academic Managers - Please Note

If any 2022/23 course outlines were sent to faculty prior to March 18, please connect with COSSID support at cossid@humber.ca to ensure that the data present in the course outlines were transferred over accurately. This will help us ensure that your faculty have a seamless experience in COSSID’s new home.

If you have any questions or concerns about this or any other COSSID issue, please email cossid@humber.ca.

Innovative Learning

Looking for a sweet treat?

The Bakery Management and Entrepreneurship students at the Faculty of Business will be baking some unique desserts that will be available to purchase Wednesday, April 13 and Thursday, April 14 at Gourmet Express located at the North Campus.

Check the menu and pre-order today

About the project

This Winter 2022 project is a collaboration between two programs/courses at the Faculty of Business:

• BUS 2504 Web Development course, taught by Hanadi Alnawab and Marg Reffell, Digital Business Management & Fashion Management BComm programs
• BAKE 253 Bakery Management and Entrepreneurship, taught by Chef Alastair Gray, Baking and Pastry Arts Management program

The Web Development students worked on developing information websites for their colleagues in the Bakery Management and Entrepreneurship course during the semester.

In collaboration with Program Planning, Development and Renewal, the Office of the Registrar, and the Recognition of Prior Learning - Strategic Enrolment Management committee, we are pleased to present a series of resources to Humber faculty and staff that support student mobility. Recognizing prior learning that is undertaken formally and informally increases student access to higher education by facilitating mobility between Humber’s various credential levels, as well as with other postsecondary institutions. When possible, Humber will maximize a student’s ability to satisfy program requirements through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), which includes the following three components:  

• Transfer Credit - the granting of credit for coursework undertaken within another program or recognized institution  
• Pathways - established academic routes in which students move from one program to another in a seamless fashion. Graduates may have their previous program learning recognized for block transfer into advanced semesters of the receiving program.  
• Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) - a process that allows individuals to identify, document, have assessed and gain recognition for prior learning. The learning may be formal, informal, or experiential.  

For more information on RPL, visit www.humber.ca/transferoptions. 

The following faculty and staff resources can be accessed on the Program Planning, Development and Renewal website under the Recognition of Prior Learning - Essential Files section. You must log in with your Humber credentials to access these documents. 

1. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Guide - an essential resource that provides detailed information on RPL including resources and step-by-step guides. 
2. Academic Pathway Proposal Form - assists in tracking the development of the pathway and encourages greater planning during the development process. 
3. Block Transfer Schedule of Study - used to create or revise a block transfer schedule of study into diplomas or degrees. 
4. Assessing Courses for Transfer Credit Guide - a short guide for faculty and staff when assessing transfer credits. 
5. Gap Analysis Tool – a resource to assess programs and create new block transfers. 

For any questions, please contact Melinda Kao at melinda.kao@humber.ca or Judy Tavares at judy.tavares@humber.ca.