Continuous Professional Learning is proud to announce the launch of the Project Coordinator for Construction micro-credential, developed in partnership with Canadian industry leader Pomerleau.

This innovative program is designed to strengthen and modernize training in the Canadian construction sector by equipping learners and teams with practical, job-ready skills essential for success in project coordination roles. 

Why it matters:

• Fills a significant, industry-wide training gap
• Created with industry, for industry
• Blends online flexibility with in-person engagement
• Focused, scenario-based learning for real-world impact

This micro-credential is a major step forward in building a more agile and future-ready construction workforce. Help us spread the word and celebrate this milestone in Humber’s commitment to strong industry partnerships and lifelong learning. Read more about the project coordinator for construction role in this recently published industry report. 

For more information contact Erika Wright, Manager of Partnerships and Communications, CPL at erika.wright@humber.ca.

Priority 1 - Programs and Pathways for Lifelong Learning

Humber’s 2023-2026 Academic Plan outlines the academic priorities of the institution and provides the framework for Humber to continue leading the way forward in polytechnic education. Priority 1 of the plan focuses on expanding our range of credentials, pathways, and prior learning assessment and recognition processes to support transitions between high school, post-secondary education, and employment. Year 2 of the plan saw several key developments, and I’m excited to share these with the Humber community.

Academic Program Portfolio

Strengthening our program offerings and strategically optimizing our program mix are top priorities for the institution. Program development has remained a strong focus in the 2024-2025 Academic Year. Eight new programs have been launched and several program modifications have been made to support ongoing program enhancements. These modifications demonstrate the ongoing commitment to our programs being at the forefront of innovation in the sector and to ensure we are meeting the ongoing needs of industry and employers.

Humber continues to establish itself as a leader in graduate education, with a strong pipeline of master’s degrees in development. Following the provincial government’s decision last year to grant Ontario’s colleges and polytechnics the authority to offer master’s programs rooted in applied learning and research, Humber submitted two proposed programs to the Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board (PEQAB) for review: the Master of Engineering in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and the Master of Science in Cybersecurity Operations and Management. These proposed programs are part of a broader pipeline of graduate credentials aimed at meeting key areas of labour market demand and maintaining Ontario’s competitiveness.

We also continue to assess the potential of three-year bachelor’s degrees in select areas that are beneficial to students and employers, with an initial focus on paramedicine. In the 1970s, Humber launched the first paramedic program in Ontario. Building on this foundation, we are now leading the sector with the development of the new three-year Bachelor of Paramedicine Degree. The program responds to the evolving expectations for paramedic practice by addressing the changing role and scope of paramedic care within Ontario’s health care system. 

Reimagining Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition

We recognize that learning can happen in many ways, and Humber is committed to valuing the diverse knowledge and experience that learners bring with them.

After laying important groundwork in Year 1, Humber is committed to reimagining prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR) to increase access and ensure that each learner’s unique contributions are recognized. While the first year of the 2023-2026 Academic Plan focused on creating foundational structures related to PLAR, in the second year, we developed an innovative PLAR self-assessment tool, empowering applicants to independently evaluate their knowledge and skills against relevant course learning outcomes before advancing to the advising stage.

Simultaneously, a consistent PLAR process was established for faculty, ensuring uniformity and efficiency in assessing prior learning across the institution. An in-depth exploration of automation and AI technology was also conducted, leading to the creation of a strategic roadmap that envisions technology-supported PLAR systems by integrating automation software and AI into PLAR processes.

Ultimately, our goal is to build a unified PLAR experience that is scalable, accessible and empowering.

Looking Ahead

These advancements are only possible because of the passion, collaboration and forward thinking of teams across Humber.

I would like to give a heartfelt thank-you to the many teams across our organization whose dedication drives this work forward. Achieving the outcomes we’ve set for 2025-2026 and beyond will require continued collaboration, creativity, and a shared commitment to pushing boundaries.

Together, we are building a future where every learner’s journey is valued and every pathway leads to possibility.

Gina Antonacci
Senior Vice-President, Academic

Looking for that perfect gift to say thank you this coming Father’s Day? Whether you are celebrating your dad, a special father figure or a mentor in your life who stood by you, taught you important life lessons, or believed in you and your life goals – consider acknowledging them by making a donation in their honour.

Your gift will make a meaningful impact, providing vital support to Humber students through scholarships, bursaries, and emergency funds. These funds are crucial in helping many students continue with their studies, complete their programs, and move forward toward their career ambitions.

Honour a special dad or mentor in your life by donating. You can also choose to send an electronic card to arrive on or before Father’s Day to let them know of the gift you have made in their honour.

Wishing everyone a very special Father’s Day.

- The Advancement and Alumni team

Questions? Email Melissa at melissa.beauchamp@humber.ca.

After 17 years of dedicated service to Humber, Dawn Macaulay has decided to retire at the end of June. We will all miss Dawn tremendously and wish her the very best in her future aspirations.

Dawn came into her role as Dean of Innovative Learning at a critical time in Humber’s, and the sector’s, history. She provided guidance and mentorship to the Innovative Learning teams of Teaching Excellence and Digital Learning through and beyond the COVID pandemic, and in doing so supported Humber’s resilience at that challenging time. Over the past few years, Dawn has worked closely with leaders across the institution to foster a learning innovation ecosystem to help achieve Humber’s vision for transforming education at a time of significant change.

As those of you who have worked with her know, Dawn is a kind, collaborative, and deeply thoughtful leader and colleague. She has always led with respect for and appreciation of her team. She creates positive impacts for students by building meaningful relationships across departments to advance teaching and learning innovation. Dawn has an unwavering commitment to supporting and celebrating the diversity of students, and to helping faculty deliver inclusive learning experiences. Her leadership of Universal Design for Learning and her collaboration with Indigenous Education and Engagement on curriculum are examples of Dawn’s values in action that have helped transform Humber.

Prior to taking on her current role, Dawn was the Associate Dean Liberal Studies in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Amongst her many accomplishments in her role in FLAS was her development of the Degree Breadth Committee, where she was instrumental in enhancing Humber’s liberal studies curriculum and in developing processes to support both current and prospective students as they pathwayed into and through Humber.

On behalf of everyone in Innovative Learning, PPDR, and the entire Humber community, thank you Dawn for your service and contributions to our students and community. We will continue to benefit from your contributions long after your retirement.

With deep gratitude,

Vera Beletzan
Associate Vice-President, Teaching and Learning