Announcements

When:
January 16, 2023

Dear Humber employees:

Since our beginning in 1967, Humber College has continued to grow and evolve, and is recognized as an innovative leader in post-secondary education. Throughout the years, we have seen significant growth and demand for our brand of polytechnic education, and now provide career-focused programs to more than 86,000 full-time and Continuous Professional learners, both in-person and online. There is much to be proud of and our success is a product of the hard work and contributions of our people.

Humber’s culture is a strength and an important element of our success over the years. As we meet our commitments to student success, it is important to recognize the efforts and ideas of those who have contributed to the foundation that makes Humber what we are today. In recognition of the contributions of our employees, we are pleased to offer a one-time Voluntary Retirement Program (VRP), based on certain eligibility criteria.

Humber is committed to being a best-in-class employer, and this Program recognizes our long service employees while providing opportunities for renewal. 

Deciding when to retire is a personal choice and I want to emphasize that the decision to participate in this program is strictly voluntary. We are offering the Voluntary Retirement Program to our active full-time employees who meet the eligibility requirements to retire with an unreduced pension as of August 31, 2023 by having reached one of the milestones below: 

a) A combination of age and years of CAAT pensionable service totalling 85 (the “85 factor”),
b) Have reached 60 years of age with 20 years of CAAT pensionable service (the “60/20 factor”),
c) Have reached 65 years of age with 10 years of continuous full-time service at Humber,
d) Currently in receipt of their CAAT pension with 10 years of continuous full-time service.

Those who are eligible for VRP based on our records will receive a letter to their Humber College email address and by mail to their home address informing them of their eligibility to participate in the program. Please note that approvals are subject to eligibility requirements. Retirement dates for this plan will be scheduled to begin August 31, 2023, unless extended by your manager to ensure sustainable transition of college operations.

For more information and details about the Voluntary Retirement Program, please contact voluntaryretirementprogram@humber.ca.

Thank you all for your continued contributions to Humber College and for bringing your best to Humber every day!

Sincerely,

Jason Hunter
Interim Vice-President,
Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness

When:
January 16, 2023
Black Student Support & Engagement text logo

Black Student Support & Engagement - Presentation Request Form

The BSSE (Black Student Support and Engagement) Program is an equity hub within the department of Student Success and Engagement at Humber College. The BSSE Program seeks to provide students who identify as Black with community, resources, and support to help them fully maximize their campus experience. Our programming is open to students within Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber.

BSSE is always looking to connect with students and share how we work to support them and provide them with opportunities for growth, development, and community building!

We are excited to announce that we are now facilitating classroom/group visits where members of BSSE can introduce our program and explain all the ways to get involved with us. If you are a professor who thinks your class could benefit from learning more about BSSE, or a campus partner who is looking to explore our service, please fill out our Black Student Support and Engagement Presentation Request Form. Presentations are approximately 30 minutes (15-minute presentation, 15 minutes for Q&A) and our hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

We look forward to visiting your classroom and spaces and connecting further with students and the Humber community.

If you have any questions or would like more information please email: bsse@humber.ca.

When:
January 16, 2023
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
Poster of a woman doing an exercise with a barbell and a man training her.

The University of Guelph-Humber’s Kinesiology program is looking for clients for Exercise & Lifestyle Counselling Sessions for the winter semester.

The perks of being a client:

  • Flexibility: In-person and virtual training available.
  • Individual training: One-on-One training from a Kinesiology Student Trainer.
  • Comprehensive approach: Focus not only on personal training but on overall health and wellness.
  • Personalized advice: Your trainer can offer exercise programming, personal training, physical activity guidelines, healthy lifestyle suggestions, health and wellness counselling, general nutrition advice, accountability
  • It’s completely free to participate!

What we ask of you:

  • A weekly time commitment of one hour per week to meet with your Kinesiology Student Trainer for the duration of the semester.
  • Complete an evaluation of your trainer at the end of the semester.

This opportunity is open to all students and staff.

Learn more or sign up

When:
January 16, 2023
Contact:
Risha Toney
Tel:
x4833
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The Humber Pathways Fair is taking place next week!  

Students and alumni are encouraged to drop in to learn about degree or post-graduate programs, study abroad options, and much more.   

This event will take place on:  

  • January 23 - International Graduate School  
  • January 24 - North Campus  
  • January 25 - Lakeshore Campus 

Register now: http://humber.ca/pathwaysfair

When:
January 16, 2023
Contact:
Falisha Rowe

Thank you to faculty who joined us virtually for Faculty Orientation on January 3.

This was an opportunity to meet with members from the Innovative Learning team and for you to get familiar with the services we have to offer you to enhance your teaching experience here at Humber.  

Below is a description of the sessions that were offered and links to the materials shared. 

Getting Ready to Teach at Humber   

As a polytechnic institute, our goal is to build career-ready citizens. We do this by developing deep levels of subject matter expertise through an active learning environment. This session shared tips, tools and templates to help you bring these goals to life and focus on getting you ready for your first week of teaching.  

Resource_Getting Ready to Teach at Humber 

Introduction in Humber’s LMS Blackboard Ultra   

Every course at Humber has an online presence in Blackboard, Humber’s Learning Management System (LMS), which instructors can use to augment and enhance the classroom experience. Learn how to get started in Blackboard Ultra.

Resource_Intro to Humber LMS: Bb Ultra 
Session Recording_Intro to Humber LMS: Bb Ultra  

If you require support or have any questions throughout the semester, please connect with us IL – Faculty Support Centre.

When:
January 13, 2023
Contact:
Saran Davaajargal
Humber’s quarterly research and innovation magazine SPARK Issue #6 is here!

SPARK Issue #6 shines the spotlight on three research and innovation projects from Humber faculty members, researchers, and students. From horticulture professor Lynn Short's research on controlling invasive species to nurse bot developed by Humber FAST students at an international hackathon to FMCA’s first Augmented Reality experience featuring Howie the Hawk, Humber’s research and innovation community is continuously pushing boundaries through creativity and collaboration.  

The new SPARK issue invites you to learn about the experiences of Humber Press team members who attended ESOMAR Congress 2022, a leading international conference for market research, and Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education (GCSHE). The issue includes Q&A with authors of two research studies published in the 2022 special issue of the Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE).  

SPARK Issue #6 features a foreword from Ginger Grant, PhD., dean of Research and Innovation, and New Year’s greetings from Dianna Dinevski, PhD. (abd), associate dean of Research and Development. If you’re interested in making a New Year’s resolution that sticks, look no further than the welcoming editor’s note from Anju Kakkar, managing editor, Humber Press, ORI, who shares valuable insights on making effective New Year’s resolutions.  

No matter where your curiosity lies, SPARK is here to inspire you in your research and innovation journey.

Read the new SPARK issue

When:
January 13, 2023

The Staff Lounge located at the North Campus will reopen for lunch service with a limited lunch menu starting Monday, January 16, 2023. We encourage all staff and faculty to come and visit the Staff Lounge and enjoy your break or lunch in a quiet setting. 

Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday - 9 a.m to 2 p.m.
Limited lunch menu from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

When:
January 13, 2023

In the first of many messages from the Senior Vice-President, Academic's blog, read about Gina's thoughts on the start of a new year and a new semester. 

humber.ca/academic-division/blog

Also watch for guest blog posts written by individuals from within and outside the Academic Division.

When:
January 13, 2023
Contact:
Falisha Rowe

The following four (4) 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% 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.

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.

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.

To enroll for the Winter 2023 semester, complete the registration form.

Participants will receive a confirmation email from the IL team once registration has been processed.

Innovative Learning

When:
January 13, 2023
Contact:
Aaron Mark
Tel:
x4075
Alumnus Aaron Bala standing in a Humber hallway

Meet Aaron Bala in the latest alumni profile of our #MyHumberStory series! Aaron hails from Humber's TV Writing and Producing program and currently works as a network executive and screenwriter. His talent and drive to bring his own take to television are paired with a concerted effort to help budding BIPOC writers and producers enter the field.

With his work on shows like Saving Hope, Private Eyes, Jane and Lockdown, plus a Canadian Screen Award for his writing on Cardinal, his time at Humber has helped him hone his talents as a professional.

Enjoy our video and check out other alumni stories at humber.ca/alumni/ouralumni.

Know a Humber grad with a great story to tell? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at alumni@humber.ca.

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