Announcements

SWAC Services - Closed April 27
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April 13, 2023

Please be informed that all SWAC services at both campuses, including Health and Counselling, Accessible Learning Services, Student Conduct, and Testing Services will be closed on Thursday, April 27 on account of a department-wide staff development day. 

In case of emergency, the following resources are available: 

ALS Best Practice Considerations - Enhancing Opportunities for Success
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When:
April 13, 2023

View three suggestions to enhance the academic accessibility of assessments for all students:

  • Post critical path by the first day of class and make every effort to adhere to it in order to allow students to plan accordingly. 

  • Provide assessment reviews to clarify expectations and specify format of tests/exams in advance. 

  • Scaffold major assignments to allow for ongoing feedback. 

Visit our ALS Information for Faculty website to learn more about accommodating students with disabilities. 

Please email us at accessible-learning@humber.ca with suggestions for key accessibility-related topics that you would like us to address through the Communiqué.

Notice of Film Shoot
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When:
April 13, 2023
Contact:
Antonio Folino
Tel:
x77515
Email:
antonio.folino@humber.ca

Hello Humber community,

Duolingo (the language learning app) will be interviewing/filming students at Lakeshore Campus. The students have been pre-selected and consented to participate. The shoot will take place on Friday, April 14, 2023 by G Commons from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

If you have any questions, please reach out.

Antonio  Folino
Central Events

Part-Time Staff 2023 Summer Semester Parking Permits
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When:
April 13, 2023

Part-time staff 2023 summer semester parking permits are now on sale online through MyHumber.

Humber Parking Services
parking.sales@humber.ca

Construction Notice: N Building First Floor Partial Corridor Closures
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When:
April 13, 2023
Contact:
Branislav Jeremic
Email:
branislav.jeremic@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
Map of N Building floor plan

Please note that sections of the corridor in N Building (North Campus) on the first floor will be closed for construction starting April 24 until May 12.

Blackboard Ultra Gradebook Setup FAQs
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When:
April 13, 2023

The end of semester is fast approaching. Is your Gradebook set up? 

The Innovative Learning Support Centre has compiled these frequently asked questions about Gradebook: 

1. “How do I set up Overall Grades?” 

Use the weighted grading calculation so students see the running total of their overall grade. Assign the weighted % values to each gradable item according to the assessment plan or structure of your published course outline. 

2. “How do I post Final Grades?” 

Calculate and share final grades with your students using the Overall Grade column. Verify that all gradable items/categories have been assigned the correct weighted per cent values, and only those counting towards the final grade are included. 

3. “My students’ overall grades don’t look right. What can I do?”  

Confirm that the checkbox “Base calculation on points earned out of total graded points” in the Overall Grade Settings is checked off so students see their actual grade earned to date out of all the assessments you have graded. If left unchecked, the overall grade would include assessments not administered or graded and would show inaccurate grades. 

4. “Why can’t my students see their grades?” 

Check that the assessment items and their content folders have been made ‘visible to students’ on the course content page. Confirm the release conditions settings are accurate to show course content to students during your specified timeframe. 

5. “Gradebook is assigning automatic zeros. What should I do?” 

Gradebook assigns automatic zeros for past due assessments by default, even for past courses that have been copied. Disable automatic zeros from the Gradebook settings to ensure that grades are not negatively impacted, and students are credited for all their work. 

 

Need additional support? The IL Support Centre is here to help!

Global Summer School Registration Now Open
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When:
April 13, 2023

Do you know any students looking to earn elective credit this summer?

Humber Global is pleased to announce that Humber learners across all academic programs are eligible to earn elective credit (GNED or DEGE Breadth) by joining Humber's  Global Summer School, which will run in-person at Lakeshore and North campuses from July 4 to 21, 2023.

The Global Summer School offers Humber students a flexible learning option to earn elective credit in just three weeks with students from Humber’s Global Academic Partner network for an on-campus global experience.

APPLY BY MAY 12, 2023

Students can join us in-person this summer at the Humber Global Summer School July 4 to 21, 2023 and earn academic elective credit in just three weeks! (M-F morning classes)

Students can expect to take on world issues and explore different viewpoints in creative and experiential short-term courses. Check out our video.  

 Why students should join Humber's Global Summer School: 

  • Work on real-world projects in multidisciplinary classrooms
  • Expand their personal and professional global network
  • Learn from Humber faculty and industry experts 
  • Enhance their intercultural communication skills 
  • Flexible learning option - earn academic credit in three weeks. Check out the student experience from GSS 2022

Courses available for GNED:

Courses available for Degree Breadth Elective:

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. 

To be eligible to register, students must self-identify their interest to the Registrar's Office by submitting a Records/Registration e-form through MyHumber. A tuition deposit is required to begin registration. 

Follow the step-by-step registration guide.

Want to learn more?

Contact us at globalsummerschool@humber.ca.

Register for one of our upcoming information sessions:

  • Thursday, April 13 from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Friday, April 21 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Wednesday, April 26 from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Lakeshore Library - Open Late for Studying
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When:
April 12, 2023

Students - come study with us!

The Lakeshore Library is offering extended study hours until 11 p.m. from April 17 through 21. Study space, including access to computers and printers, will be available.

Faculty and staff, please promote this message to Lakeshore Campus students.

Learn About SWITCH: The New Infrastructure Aiming to Reduce Carbon Emissions at the North Campus
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When:
April 12, 2023
Contact:
Nouran Nour
Email:
nouran.nour@humber.ca

SWITCH is a bold infrastructure project that directly addresses the largest source of carbon dioxide emissions at the North Campus: the heating and cooling system.  

The project is part of Humber’s response to the climate crisis and is expected to reduce GHG emissions by 40 per cent at the North Campus and reduce our fossil fuel usage by 70 per cent.  

To learn more about the innovation of the project, watch this video. 

For more information view the updated project website, Humber Today story and media release.

If you have questions, email sustainability@humber.ca. 

Update: Resolved Technical Issue with Testing Services Link on Blackboard
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When:
April 11, 2023

To all faculty and academic partners,

Over the past day, we encountered technical issues with the Testing Services link on Blackboard. Specifically, there was an error when attempting to switch the status of the link from hidden to either visible to all students or applying release conditions. However, we are pleased to inform you that this issue has been resolved with the assistance of Innovative Learning. The Testing Services link on Blackboard is now functioning normally.

Some of you may have been instructed to integrate a new Testing Services link through your content market. Please note that both the old and new Testing Services links are active and function the same. Rest assured that no previous or current test submissions have been affected by this issue.

As a reminder, in order for the Testing Services link to be active for students, faculty need to make sure it is visible to all students or apply appropriate release conditions. Further information can be found in our handbook on pages 9-11.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely, 

Testing Services Team

Student Wellness and Equitable Learning
Student Success and Engagement
testingservices@humber.ca

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