The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) is a growing field in postsecondary and polytechnic education. SoTL traditionally involves faculty-driven projects to enhance teaching through research-based and research-informed critical reflection and discovery. We have observed that SoTL is a systematic inquiry into teaching practices and is done by faculty in their classrooms to inform improvements to academic programming and enhance student’s learning outcomes. Ultimately, it contributes to a larger body of teaching and learning research. 

As of April 1, 2021, Humber’s Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) was incorporated into the family of Humber’s Office of Research & Innovation (ORI). On October 1, 2021, the Teaching Innovation Fund (TIF) was replaced by the new SoTL funding opportunities—Seed (an investigation-oriented funding program) and Cultivate (a design-oriented funding program). ORI takes a look at the new funding opportunities through Seed and Cultivate Research and Innovation Funds.

View the full article, “The SoTL Effect or The SoLT Effect?”

As part of Humber’s Integrated Energy Master Plan (IEMP), Facilities Management is constantly looking for opportunities to save energy and costs. With this in mind, we have reviewed our existing practice to condition spaces as normal on public holidays. Given the significantly reduced occupancy, going forward, we are implementing a change to limit conditioning (heating, cooling and ventilation) on public holidays in most areas of the College.

By limiting conditioning, we are keeping sustainability at the forefront of our campus buildings and operations and significantly reducing energy used by the facilities.

The following areas are excluded and will be conditioned as normal:

• North Campus
  • LRC 3rd & 4th floors
  • Nx building first floor public safety offices
  • Residence buildings R, S & T
  • Gymnasium
• Lakeshore Campus
  • L building first floor learning commons
  • Gymnasium
  • Residence building R

Please note that the reduced conditioning will only apply to the specific date that the public holiday falls on, the College will continue to be conditioned as normal over the rest of the weekend.

For any special requests or events that require conditioning (outside the areas listed above), please submit a service request through the Facilities Management Archibus Work Order Request system (Go to humber.ca/facilites and click on “Place Service Request” to complete and submit a work order) or by calling Facilities Management at 416.675.6622 x4444. We ask that service requests be submitted a minimum of two business days in advance of the holiday.

If you would like to learn more about how we are implementing best practice in sustainable design, construction and the operation of new and renovated buildings, you can find information in our Sustainability Plan 2019-2024 and our Integrated Energy Master Plan.

Enhancing Institutional EDI Knowledge of Disability and Academic Accessibility: 

• Post reminders on Blackboard (Humber) or CourseLink (Guelph-Humber) of upcoming test/exam dates. 

• Remind students to notify you in advance if they require test/exam accommodations.  

• Consider creating two (2) versions of each test/exam to cover situations where students may need to write on a different day than the rest of the class for disability-related reasons or other extenuating circumstances. 

• Consider opening the test/exam for a window of time (e.g. 24 hours) to allow students some additional flexibility.  

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.

What is O2GO? 

Developed by OZZI, O2GO Reusable Food Containers are a sustainable alternative to single-use, throwaway containers. To date, approximately five million throwaway containers have been averted from landfills and oceans by using O2GO Reusable Containers. 

How does the O2GO Reusable Container Program work? 

1. Order your meal on campus and request an O2GO Reusable Container. A one-time $5 refundable deposit will be added to your total meal cost. 
2. Once you have finished your meal (anywhere you want to eat it!), return the container to an O2GO Collection Bin during food service hours. Ask the cashier for an O2GO card in exchange. No need to wash the container! 
3. Don't lose the card as it has value! Give your O2GO card to the cashier when paying for your next meal, so you aren't charged another $5 deposit for a new container.  

Note: You may opt out of the program and return your card to participating campus locations to receive your $5 deposit back at any time. Please ask the food service staff or visit the Office of Sustainability's website if you have questions or concerns.