Announcements

When:
August 8, 2024
Contact:
Humber Press
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Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE) is pleased to announce the publication of “The Effectiveness of Occupational Health and Safety Practices in Public Technical Training Institutes” by Sangay Tshewang and Sonam Wangmo. 

Abstract:

The study aimed to evaluate the extent of occupation-related injuries and accidents, the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training, and awareness and implementation of OHS policy among Technical Training Institutes (TTIs).

The study used qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze data from 99 final-year trainees, including 47 auto mechanics, 24 electricians, 16 welders, and six OHS focal persons. Data was collected through self-administered questionnaires and in-depth interviews and analyzed using SPSS-16 and MAXQDA-2020.

The study revealed a commendably low rate of hazards in training institutes (TTIs), with a mere 10.26% and a mean score of 2.1. This positive outcome, a testament to the high awareness of OHS and PPEs, should give reassurance about the current state of OHS practices in TTIs. The training system was a resounding success, with a mean rating of 4.09 for trainees’ understanding and use of PPEs. However, the study also identified areas for improvement, particularly the urgent need for improved monitoring and management support. This need for immediate action is crucial for sustaining and enhancing these standards, and it should make the audience feel the urgency of the situation. 

The study’s findings underscore the high level of compliance with OHS procedures in TTIs, with a remarkably low incidence of injuries and accidents. This not only bolsters the reputation of TTIs but also underscores their commitment to fostering a culture and environment that nurtures the positive character of trainees. These efforts, guided by the principles of sustainability, integration, consistency, implementation, and fun, further elevate the safety standards of TTIs. The study’s results suggest the need for continued monitoring and management support to sustain and enhance these standards. Furthermore, the study recommends further research in the field of OHS, particularly a study on OHS covering all the institutions, including two National Institute of Zorig Chusum, to get a clearer picture of the OHS practices in Ministry of Education and Skills Development-administered institutions. This reiteration of the need for further research underscores the study’s contribution to ongoing improvements in OHS practices. 

Read the full article on JIPE.ca.

About JIPE

Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE) is an online, open-access journal that mobilizes knowledge and insights generated by the global polytechnic community. JIPE is electronically published by Humber Press at Humber College’s Office of Research & Innovation. JIPE is accepting submissions on a rolling basis. To learn more about JIPE, please visit jipe.ca or email humberpress@humber.ca.

When:
August 7, 2024
Contact:
Jamie Even, Work Integrated Learning Officer

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to register! Student trainer availability is limited to the number of students enrolled in the experiential learning course for Fitness and Health Promotion. This offer is exclusive to the Humber community (students, staff, faculty).

Delivery of Training:

  • Must be able to commit to the program from September to December 2024
  • This workout program requires a commitment to 12 in-person training sessions at the North Campus Fitness Centre

Workout Program Components Include:

  • An initial consultation, health screening, and goal setting session
  • Initial and final fitness assessments
  • Development of a workout program customized for you
  • A one hour in-person training session each week
  • Program to begin in Week 3 of the Fall Semester 2024

Please Note:

Student Personal Training is subject to change due to the course requirements; availability is based on student course enrollment. Registration does not guarantee a student trainer for the semester. Participants placed on a wait list will be notified. In-person training sessions may only take place at the North Campus Fitness Centre. Student Trainers complete training sessions with assigned participants as part of the experiential learning course in the Fitness and Health Promotion diploma program at Humber Polytechnic.

A fee of $75.00 (non-refundable) will be applicable and due at the beginning of the Fall Semester 2024 to participate in this program. 

For further information, please review the registration form in the link below:

Fitness Student Personal Training - Registration Form - Fall Semester 2024

The registration form takes approximately five minutes to complete.

If you are interested in participating, please complete and submit the form as soon as possible to confirm your registration since this program fills up quickly.

When:
August 6, 2024
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As part of the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project, crews will be doing minor curb, sidewalk, milling, road works, and final paving at Humber College Boulevard and Hwy 27. The work started on June 17, 2024, and will last until August 31, 2024, approximately.

The notice will be updated as required to reflect any significant traffic staging.

The work may be rescheduled due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

When:
August 6, 2024
a horizontal image showing students jumping for joy - scholarships are now available, apply by Sept 15

Scholarship applications for the fall semester are now open via Blackbaud Awards Management (BBAM) and will be closing on September 15.

Please help spread the word to students to encourage them to apply!

Thanks to Humber’s incredibly supportive community of donors and alumni, including our very own faculty and staff who donate through Humber Gives, last year, we were able to support more than 1,100 students through scholarships.

These scholarships support students from across the college with a variety of criterion from financial need to student characteristics and traits. Not all scholarships are focused on high grades or academic excellence.

For more information, please visit our Student Scholarships website or reach out to the Advancement and Alumni team by contacting student.awards@humber.ca.

When:
August 6, 2024

Humber and University of Guelph-Humber employees can take advantage of our special discounted rate to purchase tickets for the annual Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) which will run from August 16 until September 2, 2024, at the Exhibition Place in Toronto. 

For maximum savings (up to 44 per cent off), make sure to purchase your tickets online before August 15. For details on how to purchase your discounted tickets, please refer to Instructions to Purchase Discounted CNE Tickets.  

If you have any questions, please contact Organizational Effectiveness at oe@humber.ca

When:
August 6, 2024

Register for Microsoft Teams Voice Training

Registration for the Teams Voice training sessions is now open! These sessions, facilitated by Soft Choice, are designed to enhance your skills and knowledge in utilizing Teams Voice to its fullest potential. 

Training sessions are available until the end of September 2024, providing ample opportunity for everyone to participate.

Please note: While there are multiple dates to choose from, each staff member is only required to attend one training session. In order to successfully complete registration you need to click on the blue hyperlink next to the date you are interested in registering for.

To register, please visit Teams Voice Training Schedule and select the date that best fits your schedule. We encourage you to sign up early to secure your preferred slot. 

Each session will be approximately an hour. Here's what you can expect to learn: 

  • An overview of Microsoft Teams Voice and its features 
  • Best practices for leveraging Teams Voice for effective communication 
  • An interactive Q&A to address any questions you may have 

These sessions will benefit everyone, providing valuable insights into improving our communication workflows, whether in the office or remotely. 

We look forward to your active participation and to further empowering our communication capabilities through Teams Voice.

When:
August 1, 2024

Food service hours of operation will be adjusted for the upcoming long weekend. Summer hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

Visit the link for updated hours of operaton and locaton information.

Dine On Campus at Humber College

North Campus

August 2

August 3-4

August 5

Residence  

CLOSED

CLOSED

CLOSED

Street Cafe

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

CLOSED

CLOSED

Starbucks LRC

7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

CLOSED

CLOSED

Tim Horton's

CLOSED

CLOSED

CLOSED

Subway

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

CLOSED

CLOSED

Food Emporium

CLOSED

CLOSED

CLOSED

Guelph Humber Cafe

CLOSED

CLOSED

CLOSED

Hawks Nest Cafe

CLOSED

CLOSED

CLOSED

Staff Lounge

CLOSED

CLOSED

CLOSED

Booster Juice (KB)

CLOSED

CLOSED

CLOSED

Trades Cafe

7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

CLOSED

CLOSED

Villa Madina/LinX Lounge

CLOSED

CLOSED

CLOSED

Ackee Tree/Spiked Patties

10:30 a.m - 3 p.m.

CLOSED

CLOSED

JJ Mart Convience (located at the parking garage)

10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

CLOSED

CLOSED

Lakeshore Campus

Aug 2

Aug 3-4

Aug 5

Starbucks Welcome Centre 

8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

CLOSED

CLOSED

L Building Cafeteria (second floor)

CLOSED

CLOSED

CLOSED

ON The Go Cafe (L first floor)

CLOSED

CLOSED

CLOSED

Tim Hortons M building

8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

CLOSED

CLOSED

AB Cafeteria

CLOSED

CLOSED

CLOSED

Arena Cafe (Birmingham)

CLOSED

CLOSED

CLOSED

F Cart (F building)

CLOSED

CLOSED

CLOSED

When:
August 1, 2024
Contact:
Dawn Macaulay

It is with mixed emotions that I share that Heather Lowry has accepted an exciting new role as Associate Dean, Centre for Teaching and Learning Innovation at Mohawk College.

Heather became full-time faculty in 2004, when she began as Program Coordinator for the 2-year Advertising and Graphic Design diploma. Over the years Heather has contributed significantly to numerous initiatives at Humber, as she continued to take on ever more complex projects and roles, from chairing Showcase through spearheading the development of a 3-year advanced diploma and simultaneously serving as PC to two programs until 2011.

Through her innovative thinking and administrative strength, she became Associate Dean of the New Media and IT cluster of programming in 2012. She supported groups of faculty through a variety of structural changes and by serving as the AD of different program clusters including Interaction Design (IDC), and Music and Fine Arts (MFA).

In 2022 she joined the Innovative Learning team as the Associate Dean of Digital Learning. Heather was integral to our success in supporting faculty in migrating their courses to Blackboard Ultra, to deepening our connection and relationship with our colleagues in ITS, and in supporting a new approach to building online courses.

Although Heather will be much missed by Innovative Learning and the broader Humber community, we wish her much success in this next stage of her professional journey. You can share your good wishes with her and by joining myself and the Innovative Learning team for a light pizza lunch on August 14 at 11:30 a.m. in D201 at North Campus.

Dawn Macaulay
Dean, Innovative Learning

When:
August 1, 2024

As previously announced, Humber is working with Church+State to articulate the outcomes of the Humber Inspired: Vision for 2030 and create a new brand promise, position and personality. They are also leading the development of our new brand identity, which will replace We Are Humber. 

While this is typically the time of year in which new printed materials, business cards and swag are ordered for the fall term, we strongly encourage holding off on those orders until the new brand is in place in September. More information will be shared about the new brand at the President’s Breakfast on August 29.

When:
July 31, 2024
Contact:
Humber Press
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Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE) is pleased to announce the publication of Navigating Digital Transformation: Agile Leadership and Strategic Flexibility in Mid-Sized Manufacturing Firms by Dr. Mark Stoiko.

Abstract: 

This study explores the strategies employed by mid-sized manufacturing firms to leverage digital technologies and harness the vast amounts of data associated with them. It examines the impact of digital transformation on various aspects of firms' operations, including product development, manufacturing processes, product sophistication, and value chain integration. Through an analysis of typical stages in the digital transformation journey, the research aims to assess the significance of agile leadership and strategic flexibility in facilitating this transformation. Findings indicate that agile leadership plays a pivotal role in driving successful digital transformation initiatives. Additionally, strategic flexibility, fostered through workforce transformation and dynamic capability, emerges as a crucial factor in enabling digital transformation. The study highlights the importance of swift leadership responses and adaptable strategies in ensuring the success of digital transformation endeavours.

Furthermore, the study reveals a distinction between mature and less mature digital businesses in their approach to technology integration. Mature digital businesses prioritize the seamless integration of digital technologies, such as social, mobile, analytics, and cloud, to transform their operational frameworks. Conversely, less mature digital businesses tend to focus on addressing isolated business challenges through individual digital technologies.

Read the full article

About JIPE

Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE) is an online, open-access journal that mobilizes knowledge and insights generated by the global polytechnic community. JIPE is electronically published by Humber Press at Humber College’s Office of Research & Innovation. JIPE is accepting submissions on a rolling basis. To learn more about JIPE, please visit jipe.ca or email humberpress@humber.ca.

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