I am delighted to announce the appointment of Jason Merai as the new Associate Dean, Music & Fine Arts, in the Faculty of Media and Creative Arts.

Jason is a higher education professional with more than 15 years’ experience. In his most recent role as director of Student & Community Engagement for York University’s Faculty of Arts, Media, Performance and Design (AMPD), Jason oversaw student-centred services related to academic advising, scholarships, bursaries and awards, peer mentorship, and student retention for 3,000 undergraduate students. He also supported academic curriculum planning and the development of AMPD’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Framework.

Prior to working at York, Jason was a senior policy advisor for the Postsecondary Accountability Branch of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, advising the Minister’s and Premier’s Offices. He has also served as the executive director of the Urban Alliance on Race Relations, and an inspector for the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.

Jason previously worked at both Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber, teaching 12 courses across the Social Service Worker, Community and Justice Services, Justice Studies, and Family and Community Social Services programs. He recently was the keynote convocation speaker for Business & Community Social Services graduates.

A two-time graduate of the University of Toronto, Jason holds a Master of Education in Leadership, Higher & Adult Education and a BA in Political Science and History. His first day at Humber will be August 29, 2022.

Please join me in welcoming Jason back to Humber.

Guillermo Acosta
Senior Dean, Faculty of Media & Creative Arts

As we are approaching the start of term, the International Centre would like you to know the following about holds to better assist our students. Students may come to you with different types of holds on their accounts, and here is where you can direct them:

Study Permit Hold:

Please ask the student to upload a valid study permit document through their MyHumber account:

To upload your documents, please use either Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox web browser, log in to MyHumber and click on:

• Applicant
• Upload Documents

The student can contact the International Centre, if they need further assistance:

• Contact form: international.humber.ca/contact
• International Centre chat: international.humber.ca (click on the chat icon), Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Reg Hold:

Please ask the student to contact the Office of the Registrar:

• Email: enquiry@humber.ca
• Phone: 416.675.3111 or toll-free at 1.877.675.5660, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

AR hold:

1) Please ask the student to check Myhumber to ensure they have made full payment of fees for their Fall semester.

• Log in to your MyHumber account (www.humber.ca/myhumber)
• Click ‘Student’
• Click ‘Student Account & Fees’
• Click ‘Account Detail for Term/Humber College Receipt’
• Select a Term – Ex. Fall 2022 and click ‘Submit’
• Review your balance under "account balance"

2) If yes, please contact the Office of the Registrar:  

• Email: enquiry@humber.ca
• Phone: 416.675.3111 or toll-free at 1.877.675.5660, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The OTG Café at Lakeshore Campus, which is situated in the L Commons, will be closed from Monday, August 22 to Tuesday, September 6.

We will reopen on September 7.

It is my pleasure to announce that Dr. Kimberly Carter (Kim) has been selected as our new Associate Dean of Continuous Professional Learning. Kim is dedicated to designing and delivering excellent - and accessible - educational programming so that people build the skills they need to secure meaningful work.

Prior to joining Humber, Kim held the role of Program Director, Communication & Design at The Chang School of Continuing Education, Toronto Metropolitan University. As Program Director, Kim developed an impressive slate of new programming, including online courses in digital publishing, fashion analytics, design management and portfolio making. A trusted team player, she was an active member of TMU’s Academic Standards Committee and, for six months, extended her leadership responsibilities with a second portfolio as Interim Program Director, Faculty of Arts. Before being promoted, Kim was The Chang School’s Program Manager, Faculty of Business.

In addition to administrative leadership, Kim brings over a decade of experience as an instructor, researcher, and consultant. She has taught at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, Okanagan College, and Toronto Metropolitan University. In the private sector, Kim has made significant contributions to the marketing and community engagement strategies of Fortune 500 companies and worked for Scotiabank as its Senior Manager, Diversity & Inclusion.

Kim’s academic expertise is grounded in the field of international relations with a focus on human rights. Having completed her postdoctoral fellowship, PhD, and Master of Arts at the University of Toronto, Kim also holds a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University. While earning these credentials, she studied and worked in Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Israel, mastering the art of listening - and problem solving - in complicated contexts. These experiences will put Kim on excellent footing as we continue to reshape professional learning at Humber and beyond.

Her combination of academic, professional, and personal experiences will undoubtably help us move CPL into the next phase of its evolution and I am tremendously excited about her arrival. Kim will begin her Humber journey with us on Monday, August 22.

Please join me in welcoming Kim into this vibrant and pivotal role!

Frank Cappadocia
Dean, Continuous Professional Learning (CPL)