Announcements

The Move to MS Teams from Collaborate - Additional Resources (Updated)
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November 14, 2022

As previously shared, in spring 2023, MS Teams will replace Collaborate as the exclusive live video conferencing tool available for online sessions in your courses.

Innovative Learning has produced two quick resources which will support you in your use of MS Teams in Blackboard.

Continue to watch this space for more tips and resources in the coming weeks. Reach out to the IL Support Centre with any questions about how to use this tool within Blackboard. We are here to help.

Blackboard Collaborate Ultra will be fully retired from Humber by the end of the winter 2023 semester.

* Please note that Blackboard Ultra will continue to be Humber's LMS platform. This update is only about the Collaborate tool.

Humber to Conduct Full-Time Academic Faculty Inclusive Hiring Initiative
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November 11, 2022

Humber College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community of exceptional students, faculty, and staff. We recognize that excellence in teaching, learning, and applied research is achieved when the diverse voices, knowledge, and lived experiences of our local, national, and global communities are included in Humber’s faculty body. As one strategy to fulfill these commitments to excellence is achieved through diversity and inclusion, Humber is engaging in a hiring initiative focused on increasing representation of Indigenous and Black full-time faculty members within the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences (FLAS).

This inclusive hiring initiative aligns with Humber’s Employment Equity program, work completed by the EDI Taskforce and with the college’s Indigenous Education Plan. This hiring approach also meets the requirements of special programs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

These hirings include three full-time professor positions open specifically to individuals who identify as Black/African, and three full-time professor positions open specifically to individuals who identify as Indigenous. All positions are posted on the Humber website and will be distributed to various targeted job posting sites.

This is an important initiative for and supported by Humber. Liberal Arts & Sciences faculty members have advocated for an inclusive hiring strategy in recognition of the importance of all students seeing themselves represented in their faculty and in a learning environment that is rich with diverse perspectives, expertise, and lived experiences.

Visit the Inclusive Hiring Initiative web page for more information. 

Dr. Ann Marie Vaughan 
President and CEO 

Last Chance: Treaties Recognition Week Giveaway
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When:
November 11, 2022
Contact:
Aliya Dalfen
Email:
aliya.dalfen@humber.ca
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Last chance to win!

In honour of Treaties Recognition Week (November 6-12) and to launch Patrick Hunter's new art at the North Campus Library,  Humber Libraries and Humber's Indigenous Education & Engagement are giving away a Patrick Hunter Blanket x Campaign for Wool and three Patrick Hunter OG mugs.

Three ways to enter the giveaway: 

  • Option 1: Take a photo near Patrick Hunter's pillars at the North Campus Library.  
  • Option 2: Answer a question about Treaties Recognition Week.
  • Option 3: Follow @humberindigenous on Instagram / Twitter and tag us in your photo of Patrick Hunter's pillars at North Campus Library. 

To participate: www.tinyurl.com/TRW-Humber

Giveaway ends November 12. Winner will be notified November 14. 

Open to all Humber and University of Guelph-Humber staff, faculty and students. 

To learn more about Indigenous lands and treaties, visit Humber Libraries Treaties Recognition Website.

Humber International Education Week
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When:
November 11, 2022
Contact:
Rebecca Trautwein
Email:
rebecca.trautwein@humber.ca
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Humber International Education Week - Register Now!

Humber’s International Education Week (IEW) is coming this November 21 to 25.

Join us in our celebration and showcase of the impact international education has in preparing our students and our communities for engaging in global issues, global citizenship, and cross-cultural exchange. 

International Education Week has been celebrated globally since 2000, which recognizes the contributions of international students, the benefits of studying abroad, and the impact of international education for all.

We invite you to register for our celebration, both in-person and virtually, in a series of activities, events, and community-building opportunities to strengthen the understanding of international education and highlight our international initiatives.

For more event information, visit our Humber International Education Week webpage and join the conversation by following or using #HumberIEW on social media. 

Understanding International Students in Transition (for staff/faculty) 
November 21, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Virtual | Register now

This workshop explores the varied experiences of international students in their transition to post-secondary academic life in Canada, at the Humber International Graduate School (IGS). 

Country Cultural Bingo (for students) 
November 21, 4 to 6 p.m.
Room B215, North Campus | Register now

Country Cultural Bingo is a fast-paced trivia and bingo game all in one. Here, you will get to learn more about different cultures and win prizes. 

EDC Kenya Documentary Screening: Connecting Humber students to female refugees with digital business training (for all) 
November 22, 10 to 11:30 a.m. 
G101A, BMO Innovation Commons, Lakeshore Campus | Register now

Experience this showcase of the Humber-led project, the Entrepreneurship + Digitial Livelihoods + Creative Arts: socio-economic empowerment of refugee women in Kenya. Refreshments will be served. 

Webinar with CECI: Remote Volunteer Cooperation Program with Longo Faculty of Business (for all) 
November 22, 12 to 1 p.m.
Virtual | Register now

Join us in a webinar with CECI Canada, CECI Bolivia, and Humber alumni from the Longo Faculty of Business. Together, they speak to the experience of participating in virtual work integrated learning placements as Fashion Design Officers working with artisan organizations in Bolivia.  

Global Learning Opportunities Info Session (for students) 
November 22, 3 to 4 p.m.
Room G105, Lakeshore Campus | Register now

Find out how you can study abroad or get involved with global learning on campus in this session. Meet one of the former students who participated in the Summer Abroad program and learn more about our Global Learning Bursary.

Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness Global Opportunities Session (for FHSW students) 
November 22, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Room H407, North Campus | Register now

Join Manisha Maharajh, International Coordinator, FHSW to learn about semester abroad, summer abroad and global opportunities that work towards your academic program.

Cultural Movie Night (for students) 
November 22, 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Room B215, North Campus | Register now

The Cultural Connectors – Stream Team proudly presents the screening of a cultural movie. Popcorn and snacks will be served.

Global Cultural Hub - Lakeshore (for all) 
November 23, 12 to 2 p.m.
L Building second floor, Lakeshore Campus 

Take a trip around the world during this celebration of culture, food, language, and photography hosted by our student community. Drop-in, no registration required. 

International Education with IDI (for all) 
November 23, 12 to 2 p.m.
L Building second floor, Lakeshore Campus 

Explore Humber’s international development projects and student engagement to further international education through a mini exhibit of ID projects. Drop in, no registration required.

Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology Global Opportunities (for FAST students) 
November 24, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Virtual | Register now

Join Elizabeth Fenuta, PC International, FAST to learn about semester aboard and summer abroad opportunities! 

Global Cultural Hub - North (for all) 
November 24, 12 to 2 p.m.
LRC Commons, North Campus 

Take a trip around the world during this celebration of culture, food, language, and photography hosted by our student community. Drop-in, no registration required. 

International Education with IDI (for all) 
November 24, 12 to 2 p.m.
LRC Commons, North Campus 

Explore Humber’s international development projects and student engagement to further international education through a mini exhibit of ID projects. Drop-in, no registration required. 

Global Learning Opportunities Info Session (for students) 
November 24, 3 to 4 p.m.
Room H407, North Campus | Register now

Find out how you can study abroad or get involved with global learning on campus in this session. Meet one of the former students who participated in the Summer Abroad program and learn more about our Global Learning Bursary.

Intercultural Development Workshop (for students) 
November 25, 10 to 11 a.m.
Virtual | Register now

In this workshop, we will explore the relationship between our own culture, language and communication, and personal identity. 

SOC&COM Vol 3. Issue 1
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November 10, 2022
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SOC&COM magazine cover featuring Lakeshore Campus

The latest issue of SOC&COM has been published. Read the latest issue of SOC&COM (Vol. 3, Issue 1).

Video: The Move to MS Teams from Collaborate (Updated)
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November 10, 2022

In Spring 2023, MS Teams will replace Collaborate as the exclusive live video conferencing tool available for online sessions in your courses.

Please view this quick and informative The Move to MS Teams video for more information, and watch this space for more tips and resources in the coming weeks. Reach out to the IL Support Centre with any questions about how to use this tool within Blackboard. We are here to help.

Blackboard Collaborate Ultra will be fully retired from Humber by the end of the Winter 2023 semester.

* Please note that Blackboard Ultra will continue to be Humber's LMS platform. This update is only about the Collaborate tool.

Professional Learning and Well-Being Workshops 2022-2023
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November 10, 2022
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Student typing on a laptop

Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness (HROE) has developed a series of professional learning and well-being workshops that are offered to Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber employees and managers during the fall and winter semesters.

Humber is committed to investing in professional learning and well-being for all employees, to build their capability and enable them to contribute to achieving the College’s strategic goals.

Professional Learning and Well-Being Workshops for Employees: 

  • Four Seasons of Reconciliation 
  • Impactful Communication Skills 
  • Conflict Resolution 
  • Personality Dimensions: Dealing Effectively with Different People 
  • Personal Resilience & Finding Balance 
  • Managing Mental Health in the Workplace 
  • Introduction to Mindfulness
  • The Employee’s Guide to Sustainability 
  • Sustainability as an Innovation Opportunity 
  • CAAT Pension Plan Overview 
  • CAAT Pension Purchase 
  • Retirement Planning 
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Informational Session 

Professional Learning and Well-Being Workshops for Managers: 

  • Coaching for Greater Performance 
  • Leading People During Change 
  • Project Management Fundamentals - The Nuts and Bolts of Project Management 
  • Managing Mental Health in the Workplace for Leaders 

The links to register for all workshops are included in the Professional Learning and Well-being Workshops document. This document can also be downloaded by clicking on the attachment. There are multiple offerings for all workshops from November 2022 until February 2023 and upcoming sessions have been highlighted. All workshops are virtual, and the links will be provided upon registration.

Managers should encourage their team members to attend the employee workshops. Managers can also attend the employee workshops. 

If you have any questions about the professional learning and well-being workshops, please contact oe@humber.ca.

Flags at Half-Mast on Remembrance Day
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November 10, 2022

Flags at Humber will be at half-mast on Friday, November 11 for Remembrance Day.

Join the Humber community for our Remembrance Day Service at North Campus.

Humber Statement on Electronic Monitoring
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November 9, 2022

Dear Humber employees,  

Over the last few weeks, members of Humber’s executive team and Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness have received questions about new rules for employers regarding electronic monitoring of employees under Ontario’s Working for Workers Act (Bill 88), which amends the Employment Standards Act and came into effect last spring. 

Ontario Colleges, including Humber, are considered crown agencies and are not subject to certain provisions of the Employment Standards Act, including the new Electronic Monitoring provisions. 

Humber supports a healthy and respectful work environment, which includes the protection of privacy. Humber does not use software or systems that are specifically designed for employee monitoring or surveillance. We do, however, monitor all Humber digital services to ensure services are operating and are safe and secure. This includes ensuring network security, diagnostic integrity, systems audits, and compliance with the college’s Acceptable Use Policy for Digital Services.

Our Acceptable Use Policy for Digital Services outlines our approach to monitoring digital services. Please see section 7 – Humber Access, and section 8 – Electronic Monitoring for more information.  

We have also recently launched The Digital Campus of Tomorrow 2023-2026. Two of the guiding principles of the plan are digital ethics and privacy and safety and security. I encourage you to read the plan and visit our digital campus website to learn more about Humber’s digital campus experience and our approach to maintaining the safety and security of the college’s online community. 

Thank you for your collective commitment to a robust digital campus experience. We will continue to share information with the Humber community as we introduce new services.

Please reach out to me directly by email at scott.briggs@humber.ca if you have any questions. 

Scott Briggs 
Vice-President, Digital Innovation & Chief Information Officer 

Accessible Learning Services Best Practice Considerations - Student Responsibilities in the Accommodation Process
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When:
November 9, 2022

Accessible Learning Services shares some best practices considerations:

  • ALS’s Best Practice Considerations through the Communique focuses on equipping faculty to better support students with disabilities. Where appropriate, ALS encourages students to be actively involved in the accommodation process. 

  • For example, students with disabilities connected with ALS are responsible for renewing their Accommodation Letter each semester.  

  • Students are required to contact faculty to request accommodations in advance of a test or to request an extension. 

  • We encourage faculty to actively dialogue with students regarding accommodation requests. 

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. 

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