May 1 to May 6 was Safety and Health Week. All week long, Occupational Health and Safety Services sent out health and safety-related information to celebrate Safety and Health Week. In case you missed any of the posts, please view the attachments.

On the final day, an opportunity to win some prizes was announced. And you still have time. Click on the link below to complete a quiz regarding the Safety and Health Week topics that were published in the Communiqué. Fill in your name and email, answer the 10 questions, and you will have the opportunity to win one of three $15 Humber food gift cards, which can be used for any food service outlet at both the North and Lakeshore campuses. We will be accepting entries until the end of day on Wednesday, May 10. Winners will be contacted by email on Friday, May 12. Good luck!

Enter for a chance to win

The GARDENS is currently looking for volunteers for the May-September 2023 season to join the GARDENS Project Pod Squads!
 
The GARDENS Project features 13 raised garden beds (“pods”) that are scattered throughout South Etobicoke. The pods grow fresh produce, which is then given back to the community to help combat food insecurity. Each volunteer will be assigned to a pod, and will join a weekly watering schedule to maintain the plants!
 
Previous gardening experience is not necessary - everyone is welcome.

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The following six (6) micro-credentials have been developed specifically for Humber faculty by the Innovative Learning team. All micro-credentials are delivered in an asynchronous online format. Each micro-credential consists of four modules, or 12 hours of curriculum delivery. Micro-credential participants who achieve 50 per cent or more in all assessments will receive a badge.  

There is no fee or cost associated to register for the micro-credential. Please note that space is limited. Offered internally to active Humber employees only. 

First offering begins: May 15
Second offering begins: July 10

Assessments for Learning  
Focuses on assessments and evaluations in the teaching and learning cycle. Faculty will consider ways to design and deliver assessments so that they are part of the learning process instead of a product of learning.  

Curriculum Design & Development 
Familiarizes faculty with the curriculum development process. Faculty will review ways to plan and create a well-designed and thoughtfully sequenced curriculum for a course or program.  

Educational Technology and Accessibility           
An introduction to accessibility, applications with technology and how these considerations can increase inclusion for all learners. Faculty will be able to assess variability in various learning environments in order to establish accessibility needs and select edtech tools to support their access.  

Equity and Anti-Oppressive Teaching in Post-Secondary Education 
Intended to build capacity among Humber College staff in relation to equitable and anti-oppressive teaching. Participants will become familiar with the core tenets of equitable and anti-oppressive teaching, including identifying one’s own positionality, distinguishing between equality and equity, and engaging in critical self-reflexivity.  

Facilitating Learning 
Engages faculty to think about the strategies to create impactful and intentional learning experiences. Throughout the MC, faculty will consider how the facilitation of content – whether in a classroom or other setting – can support learning and professional development.  

Teaching and Learning in HyFlex Environments 
Introduces faculty to the methods, practices, and tools for adapting an existing in-person lesson plan for HyFlex teaching. Faculty will review strategies and methods to create a learning experience that engages learners in all three modalities and ensures an equivalent experience for all students.  

For more information and MC Learning Outcomes, visit the IL website. 

Indicate your interest by completing the IL Micro credential intake form - Summer 2023. Upon completion of the form, interested participants will receive a secure link to register themselves through the CPL website.

Please note that stairwell on the west side of the LRC building, from the basement level to the seventh floor, will be closed periodically for construction but still open for emergency.

Construction will occur from May 9 until July 7.