We are excited to launch our new Inclusive Educator Certificate of Completion.

The Inclusive Educator Certificate program offers both theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to empower educators to first identify common barriers for diverse learner populations and then make changes to their teaching and course designs to create more inclusive learning environments. Participants will develop an understanding of foundational curriculum and learning theories and reflect on the role of instructors and students and their own beliefs about the purpose of education.

Taking an intersectional approach to inclusive teaching practices, they will consider different understandings of disability and social exclusion. Drawing on accessible design, universal design, culturally relevant pedagogy, trauma informed pedagogy and other inclusive education frameworks, participants will examine and refine their own inclusive teaching practices with consideration of their specific educational context. The certificate is designed to embody principles of inclusive teaching and provides opportunities for reflection, community-building with peers, and authentic application of key concepts.

Register today and receive a 20 per cent employee discount.

For more information and to register for this certificate program, please visit: https://liberalarts.humber.ca/programs/inclusive-educator.html

If you have any questions about this offering, email cplliberalarts@humber.ca.

Longo Faculty of Business professor Michael Dover has published a new white paper on Open Source and Energy Interoperability. 

In a study prepared for Natural Resources Canada, he investigated this research question in the context of the Canadian energy grid. From interviews with 17 experts working in energy grid modernization, this report explains the main reasons for harmonizing the grid, distills the key blockers of interoperability — communication, data sharing, privacy and security — and describes how the adoption of standards can be improved in order to overcome these obstacles. It also provides some case studies where open source adoption has led to more sustainable, effective, and interoperable energy utility projects.

Read the white paper

We are excited to announce the launch of the LEARN module, our new and improved Learning Management System (LMS) hosted within the Human Resource Management System (HRMS)!

From the valuable feedback we received from our recent employee engagement survey, we have heard your desire for more professional development opportunities loud and clear. Humber and the University of Guelph-Humber are committed to investing in your growth and success. This new LMS is designed to help all managers, faculty, and employees build their knowledge and skills, empowering you to achieve your strategic and career development goals.

The LEARN catalogue is extensive and includes offerings for an array of professional skills. But we’re not stopping here! Moving forward, we will continue to enhance LEARN by refining our processes and expanding our catalogue of professional development offerings. Your feedback is crucial, and we are excited to grow together and make LEARN the ultimate tool for your professional journey.

LEARN is now live and we encourage everyone to explore its functionalities, browse the extensive catalogue, and enroll into courses that will help you meet your professional development goals. To access LEARN please log into the HRMS and under the ‘Me’ tab click on the ‘LEARN’ icon to get started.

LEARN guidelines and learning resources are available on the HRMS Knowledge Base (KB) - LEARN to help you familiarize yourself with the new LMS. Learn how to navigate LEARN, browse, search, and enroll in courses, and so much more.

Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to embark on an exciting learning adventure with LEARN.

If you have any questions, feedback or require assistance, please reach out to us at learn@humber.ca.  

Sincerely,    

Jennifer O’Brien
Vice-President, People(s) and Culture 
Humber Polytechnic

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Joanna Amirault to the role of Senior Dean of the Faculty of Social and Community Services. Joanna joined the Humber community in 2014. For the past five years, she has served as an Associate Dean in the Faculty of Social and Community Services, and prior to that was a Program Coordinator and Professor. She also served as the Interim Director of the Centre for Social Innovation, helping to establish the CSI’s strategic areas of focus. Throughout her time at Humber, Joanna has been an active member on numerous cross institutional committees including the Recognition of Prior Learning SEM Committee, Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee and Taskforce on Preventing and Responding to Sexual Violence. 

Joanna received her PhD in Criminology from Simon Fraser University. She also holds a MA in Criminology (Simon Fraser University) and a BAH in Sociology and Global Developmental Studies (Queen’s University). Throughout her academic career, Joanna has been the recipient of multiple tri-council funding awards and has published her research in numerous peer-reviewed journals. 

Please join me in congratulating Joanna as she begins her new role.

Gina Antonacci 
Senior Vice-President, Academic