When:
April 6, 2022
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
The Faculty of Business is pleased to share with the College the February edition of the monthly Dean's Newsletter.
Announcements
When:
April 5, 2022
I am delighted to announce that Jenna Donelson has been appointed as Director, Public Affairs & Strategic Engagement within the Government Relations, Marketing and Communications department.
In 2019, Jenna joined Humber College to develop the new Public Affairs Manager role, focusing on engaging government and other key stakeholders to advance some of Humber’s strategic goals, including developing government champions for the historic Humber Cultural Hub project. While at Humber, Jenna has worked to raise awareness about the Humber Cultural Hub with all three levels of government, played a key role in the successful advocacy to empower colleges to grant independent nursing degrees and helped inform Provincial policies for colleges throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. She has also led events and campus visits featuring Premier Ford, Federal and Provincial Ministers and other notable elected officials and dignitaries.
Jenna is a public policy professional with more than a decade of experience in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Prior to joining Humber, she was Head of Policy Development and Regulatory Affairs at Lending Loop, Canada’s first peer-to-peer FinTech company. Jenna also served as a Senior Policy Advisor to Ontario's Minister of Finance where she oversaw many key financial services files as well as post-secondary and education files. It was through this experience that she first engaged with public policy tools that could increase greater access to education and innovation within the college sector.
Please join me in congratulating Jenna on her new role.
Thanks,
Kelly Jackson
Vice President, External Affairs and Professional Learning
When:
April 5, 2022
Events on campus will be permitted to resume as of May 2, 2022.
The Temporary Use of Space for Events Policy in effect since July 2019, remains in place.
All events and activities using space on campus require a permit which will be issued by the booking authority, subject to inspection by the department of Public Safety or other college officials upon demand. This will ensure that all bookings have been vetted, meet risk management guidelines and are logged properly so that in the event of an emergency we can take appropriate action.
Some examples of the types of events/activities that are impacted by the policy/procedure are (but are not limited to):
- Vendor sales in the concourse i.e. Valentine’s Day gifts, graduation rings, flowers etc.
- Student/Department led bake/craft sales and/or project displays
- Art shows
- Conference activities
- Student film shoots
- Information tabling
- Performances
- Any use of space outside of regular business hours
- Etc.
All external requests for booking space on campus will be managed by Humber’s Central Events Office (previously Conference Services) and should be referred to an Event Logistics Liaison at hcs@humber.ca. External organizations may be referred to humber.ca/conference to request a quote. Internal requests for booking space will continue to be verified and processed through the Registration Office Scheduling Department via a Temporary Use of Space Application form. If a request is deemed to be external, it will be forwarded to the Central Events Office.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of the following:
- Rhonda Harrison (Registrar’s Office) – rhonda.harrison@humber.ca
- Connie Sanfilippo (Campus Services) – connie.sanfilippo@humber.ca
- Rob Kilfoyle (Public Safety) – rob.kilfoyle@humber.ca
We look forward to hosting more events throughout the college over the coming months.
When:
April 5, 2022
Humber Libraries introduces Leisure Reading and Audiobook collections on OverDrive! Easily download books and audiobooks for your eReader, phone or tablet and check out:
- The latest Canada Reads, including the 2022 winner, Five Little Indians.
- Exciting and new Black Voices in Poetry, like Warsan Shire's Bless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in Her Head.
- New non-fiction releases, such as Sarah Polley's Run Toward the Danger, or Jesse Wente's Unreconciled.
- Recent audiobooks including Jessica J Lee's award winning memoir, Two Trees Make a Forest: A Search of My Family's Past Among Taiwan's Mountains and Coasts.
Browse more of our new Humber Libraries' OverDrive collection, or visit the library website for further resources.
When:
April 5, 2022
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
There have been some date changes made recently in respect to the administration of the partial-load registry.
The new deadline for registering interest for partial load work is April 30, 2022. This registry will cover the work terms of Winter 2023, Spring 2023, and Summer 2023.
The registry will be open as of Monday, February 28, 2022.
You are strongly encouraged to register as soon as possible to ensure that you are eligible for priority hiring for partial load work as set out in the collective agreement.
About the Registry (Article 26.10)
The Partial-Load Registry enables current or previously employed partial-load employees of Humber College to register their interest in being employed as a partial load faculty for specified academic terms. Registered partial-load employees will be eligible for priority hiring for available partial load work based on the criteria set out in Article 26.10 of the OPSEU Academic Collective Agreement. Please note that the dates established for the registry have changed with a new registry date of April 30.
Registry Date Changes
The partial load registry list which closed on October 31, 2021 will be used for determining priority for the calendar year of 2022 that is covering the terms of Winter 2022, Spring/Summer 2022 and Fall 2022.
The new deadline for registering interest, which will close on April 30, 2022 will cover the winter term of 2023, spring term of 2023 and summer term of 2023.
On April 30, 2023 (and every following April 30) there will be another deadline for registering interest for the 2023- 2024 Academic year covering Fall 2023, Winter 2024 and Spring/Summer 2024.
When and Where Do I Register?
We are pleased to announce that registration for the 2023 calendar year will begin this Monday, February 28, 2022. The deadline to register is April 30, 2022.
Please note: prior registration does not carry over from one registry period to another. It is required that you register again prior to the April 30, 2022 deadline for the winter term of 2023, spring term of 2023 and summer term of 2023. The College and Union highly encourage all Partial Load Faculty to tender a submission for the Partial Load Registry.
In order to register for the Partial-Load Registry, please find the access point on the front page of the Humber Human Resources webpage or go to the link at: hrs.humber.ca/partialloadregistry. To register, you will require your Humber employee number as well as your N number. Your Humber employee number can be found on your pay stub, or you can ask your manager for it. Your N number is used to log into the system. Once you register, you will receive an email confirmation at the email address provided, please retain the confirmation for your records.
Questions?
Should you have any questions about the Partial-Load Registry procedures, please speak with your Associate Dean, your Human Resources Business Partner (ext. 5001), or your union (info@opseu562.org).
In the event you experience any problems as you register, please contact the HR Service Centre so that this can be promptly reviewed and responded to by Sara Abada, LR Coordinator.
Thank you for all of your contributions to Humber College. We look forward to having you register for future partial load employment.
| Heather Black Director, HRBP Services Employee and Labour Relations |
Milos Vasic President, OPSEU Local 562 |
Humber Global is pleased to announce that Humber students from any academic program are eligible to earn elective credit by joining Humber's Global Summer School, which will run in-person from July 4 to 22, 2022.
Humber students can complete an elective credit in just three weeks and connect with peers outside of their regular academic programs! They will be joined in the courses by students from our Global Academic Partner network for a truly global experience. Each course offers in-person instruction at our Lakeshore or North Campus, along with guest speakers, industry visits, experiential projects, social activities and more.
Why Students Should Join Humber’s Global Humber School
- Work on real-world projects for elective credit
- Build their network among a global community
- Learn from Humber faculty and industry experts
- Expand on their intercultural development
- Flexible learning option – earn academic credit in three weeks
Courses available for GNED (Diploma and/or Advanced Diploma Elective):
Courses available for Degree Breadth Elective (for Degree-seeking students):
- BUS 3505 Intercultural Communications
- BHSW 1001 Health & Wellness Concepts
- MEDC 1006 Social Media
- CDEV 2001 Transformational Leadership and Advocacy
Course available for Course Elective (for ARC, CIVIL, Sustainable Energy and Building Technology, and Construction Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma Students):
Students are responsible for checking with an advisor for their specific academic path requirements.
Registration is now open through MyHumber. To be eligible to register, students must self-identify their interest to the Registrar’s Office by submitting a Records/Registration e-form. A tuition deposit is required to begin registration. Find more information about how to register here. Registration for this program closes on Friday May 6, 2022.
Students are encouraged to join our social calendar activities (some additional fees may apply for certain activities). Students will be able to connect “outside the classroom” with activities like global karaoke, movie nights and more.
The Global Summer School enhances Humber’s strategic pillars to foster career-ready citizens and provide accessible education allowing students greater choice and flexibility in their learning. It also supports Humber’s Internationalization Strategy to “Be the polytechnic institution of choice for the academically curious and creative from around the world to learn from, and contribute to the Humber community”.
When:
April 5, 2022
I am pleased to announce John Stilla as the new Senior Dean of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences, effective April 11.
John has been an Associate Dean with the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences since 2019 and has provided innovative leadership to advance Humber’s strategic and academic plans. He brings a forward-thinking and collaborative approach to enhance the student experience and deepen relationships within the Faculty, across Humber and with our industry and community partners.
John has created departmental hubs and engaged faculty to advance EDI integration into curriculum, pedagogy, and assessments in his current role. He has also worked across the college to develop departmental learning outcomes in alignment with the HLOs to promote a quality culture and allow students to articulate their skills development.
Before joining Humber, John was the Chair of English and Liberal Studies at Seneca College, where he successfully implemented several transformational initiatives to enhance student retention and success. In addition, John has also taught at Seneca, Sheridan and Humber and served as the Program Coordinator in Humber’s Department of English.
With over 12 years of experience in the education sector, John has a solid commitment to the values of Humber, innovation, EDI, Indigenous education, and polytechnic education. His leadership and student-centred approach will continue to help the college achieve its strategic goals.
John holds a Master’s degree in English from the University of Guelph, and he is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Higher Education, with a focus on educational leadership. He also Chairs the Heads of Interdisciplinary Studies for Ontario Colleges and is TESL Certified.
Please join me in welcoming John to this new role.
Gina Antonacci
Senior Vice-President, Academic
When:
April 4, 2022
At the start of each term, there is an influx of international students inquiring about proper registration protocols. The International Centre has a dynamic student service to assist inquiring international students through Q&A webchats hosted by the International Customer Service Advisor team (ICSA).
There, students can join a live session on Microsoft Teams every weekday from Monday through Friday in a 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. time slot. The two time slots provide the students who reside in different time zones the opportunity to pick which session works best for them.
This platform gives students the opportunity to get answers to questions like how to find academic support, how to register for courses, why they have study permit holds, or whether their program is registration block-based or course-based.
If students are unable to attend a live session they can always send an inquiry through the contact form. Please feel free to share this information with your Faculty and/or department.
When:
April 4, 2022
Are you a natural-born leader? Do you have a passion for advocacy? Do you want to foster change on campus? If you answered yes to any of these, IGNITE is the place for you. Channel your inner leader and give your resume a level-up by applying for our various leadership positions.
IGNITE is currently hiring for our upcoming 2022-2023 academic year for all student part-time support staff roles. Please apply directly through the link:
If you have any additional inquiries please reach out to:
Jordyn Dias-McGown
Manager, Operations
jordyn@ignitestudentlife.com
Did you know April 4 to 8 is the Archives Association of Ontario’s annual Archives Awareness Week, and Behind the Scenes is its theme for 2022?
As part of the week-long celebrations and events across the province, Humber Archives has put together a display which presents many of the fun and fabulous things we do behind the scenes to make sure Humber’s history and heritage is preserved and available for all. If you’re curious as to what Humber Archives does, this is a great chance to check out what we do, and learn a little bit more about our constantly growing collections! You can even glimpse a couple of new additions to the archival collection.
The display can be viewed in the North Library (LRC, 4th floor) from April 4 to 8 between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.