Announcements

Humber College COVID-19 Vaccine Policy Statement
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When:
August 19, 2021

The health and safety of our community has been our top priority throughout the pandemic. Earlier this week we provided an update on the health and safety measures planned for the Fall 2021 term, including that physical distancing requirements and indoor mask wearing will continue to be in place across our campuses and facilities.

Following yesterday’s provincial announcement, Humber will be adding to these measures by introducing a COVID-19 vaccination policy for students, employees, contractors and any visitors to the college’s campuses or facilities.

This new policy will be in effect for the Fall term and supports previously announced requirements for varsity athletes, students living in residence and those involved with programs with specific work-integrated learning experiences that already require staff/students to be fully vaccinated.

Under the new policy, by October 18, individuals coming to campus or a Humber facility in person must provide proof that they are fully vaccinated, or that they have received an exemption from the college based on human rights (including medical) or conscientious grounds.

As a first step in implementing this policy, students and employees will need to declare their vaccination status by September 7 as a part of a Fall 2021 Return to Campus acknowledgement. 

The Return to Campus acknowledgment will be sent by email to employees and students by the end of August. Those who are not partially or fully vaccinated will be required to begin an application for exemption by September 7. Information for the exemption process will be provided as part of the Return to Campus acknowledgment.

Humber will work with exempted individuals on a case-by-case basis to find a reasonable and appropriate approach to accommodation. This may include alternative health and safety requirements, like regular rapid testing, or a transition to remote learning or work, where possible.

Proof of full vaccination must be provided by October 18. We will share details early in the Fall term about the process for providing that proof. The process will be designed to ensure that any personal health information submitted to the college will be secure and confidential.

The final policy will be informed by relevant provincial and public health directives for colleges and universities. Full details of the new policy will be shared with the Humber community once it is complete.

An FAQ has been created to help provide further information and will be updated on an ongoing basis as more information is available. Students who may have further questions should contact covidreporting@humber.ca, and employees should speak with their manager.

I know this continues to be a challenging time and want to remind you that supports and assistance for students and employees are available. Information on vaccines and vaccine clinic locations is available on Humber’s Return to Campus website.

From the beginning of the pandemic, health and safety at Humber has been a shared responsibility. Thank you for your ongoing cooperation as we continue to work to ensure a safe return to campus.

Chris Whitaker
President and CEO  

Humber's 2019 Employment Equity Report
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When:
August 18, 2021
Contact:
Bharat Saini
Email:
bharat.saini@humber.ca

Humber College is committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The Employment Equity Act was passed in 1986. Recognizing that "systemic discrimination" was responsible for most of the inequality found in employment, the Abella Royal Commission on Equality in Employment outlined a systemic response and chose the term "Employment Equity" to describe the process.

The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion (Centre) invites all full-time and non-full-time employees to complete the Employment Equity Questionnaire (EEQ). The information that you provide in the EEQ is kept confidential and only reported in aggregate form for Employment Equity purposes. In other words, the reported data does not contain any personal identification.

The Centre invites the Humber Community to read the 2019 Employment Equity Report (PDF). Deep thanks to all employees who have completed the EEQ. Having up-to-date knowledge of our workforce representation will allow the College to identify where underrepresentation exists, and to target its efforts toward removing barriers that may exist in the College’s employment systems.

All full-time and non-full-time employees are encouraged to complete the EEQ. Employees are also welcome to update their responses, as needed, to the EEQ. Please note - the completion of Humber’s Employment Equity Questionnaire is voluntary.

Please visit the Centre's website to learn more about Humber’s Employment Equity Program (EEP) and to access Frequently Asked Questions pertaining to the EEP.

The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion thanks you for helping to build a more inclusive Humber.

Centre for Entrepreneurship Membership Changes
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When:
August 18, 2021

Our team at the Centre for Entrepreneurship has updated our memberships and we invite you to join us! If you wish to continue being a member, please fill out the form here to complete the sign-up process by Tuesday, August 31, 2021. By filling out the form, you will update your membership to one of four options.

Click here for more information

For a more detailed description of the following memberships and their requirements click here to be directed to our website.

If you have any questions about the sign-up process or any feedback regarding your experience with the Centre for Entrepreneurship, feel free to contact us at cfe@humber.ca.

Thank you once again for your commitment to the Centre for Entrepreneurship. We look forward to growing together for another year!

Summary of Provincial Announcement to Implement COVID-19 Vaccination Policies
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When:
August 17, 2021

Earlier today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario's chief medical officer of health, announced Ontario's plans to mandate employers in education and several healthcare settings to implement COVID-19 vaccination policies.

Vaccination policies will also be implemented in high-risk settings, such as colleges and universities, retirement homes, women's shelters, group homes, day programs for adults with developmental disabilities, children's treatment centres and services for children with special needs.

We are waiting for further information from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities on requirements for these vaccination policies and will update the Humber community in the coming days.

Humber strongly encourages staff and students to get vaccinated. Information on Humber’s current COVID-19 health and safety measures is available at www.humber.ca/updates.

Sustainability Spotlight: Kavelle Maharaj
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When:
August 17, 2021
Kavelle Maharaj

Kavelle Maharaj (she/her), Event Coordinator and Community Liaison at Humber College's Lakeshore Campus, explains her passion for event management and helping others in this month's Sustainability Spotlight.  

When asked how she would define sustainability, she stated, “The focus is usually on the environment piece when we say sustainability. To me, it is a bit more. It is more about people and the health of our communities. It’s important to me because we must protect and preserve our ecosystems and we have to improve the quality of life of everyone.” 

Kavelle’s advice for anyone looking to get involved with sustainability-related projects is, “Question what you think the world needs right now. Also, ask.”  

To learn about Kavelle and her commitment to sustainability on campus, watch her full feature interview.

CCBI Newsletter
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When:
August 17, 2021

With the summer coming to a close, our summer fellows are working hard to finish off their projects. This month we bring to you our last fellowship creative producer Kiya Tabassian, the latest development on the Culture's Compass digital experience, and an update on Humber Current! 

Check out our latest updates here.

To subscribe to the newsletter, click here.

Humber Statement – Fall 2021 Health and Safety Measures
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When:
August 16, 2021

The health and safety of our staff and students remain our top priorities.

For the fall term, Humber will continue to follow the direction of Toronto Public Health and maintain robust health and safety measures, including: 

  • Masks or face coverings continue to be mandatory inside all Humber campus buildings. 
  • Required COVID-19 self-screening for anyone coming to campus using the Humber Guardian App. 
  • Physical distancing continues to be required across campus and class sizes will be reduced to support physical distancing in each training space. Where physical distancing is not possible, additional health and safety protocols will be introduced. Although recent provincial government guidelines stated that physical distancing would not be required at colleges and universities, Humber will continue with this measure to help keep our community safe knowing the high transmission rate of the Delta variant. 
  • Access to rapid testing for staff and students on campus. 
  • Students living in residence, varsity athletes and those in select programs with specific work-integrated learning requirements must be fully vaccinated. 
  • Offering student services virtually as well as in-person. 
  • Required health and safety training and orientation for all employees. 
  • Enhanced cleaning and sanitization of equipment, tools and spaces. 
  • Strategies to ensure appropriate ventilation on campus, such as increasing air change rates and maintaining proper humidification levels to limit the pathogens in the air.

Vaccinations are a critical public health measure in reducing the risk and spread of COVID-19. Humber strongly encourages staff and students to get vaccinated. 

Information on vaccines and vaccine clinics is available at www.humber.ca/campus-return/vaccination-information and the college plans to hold pop-up vaccination clinics on campus in the fall. 

Humber is continually assessing our health and safety measures and will update or adapt our approaches as required.

University of Guelph-Humber Statement on Vaccination Requirements
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When:
August 16, 2021
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

University of Guelph-Humber Announces Vaccination Requirement as Part of Fall Planning

Dear Colleagues,

We are weeks away from the beginning of a new academic year. We have missed the excitement and energy of being on campus and look forward to welcoming you back this fall. We also understand the concerns many of you have about returning to more robust on-campus experiences.

The health and safety of the University of Guelph-Humber community continue to guide our decisions as we return to campus. In preparation for the fall, we have been working diligently to ensure campus facilities and practices meet public health guidelines.

Today, I am writing to you to announce that the University will be requiring vaccinations for those involved in in-person teaching and learning. This requirement follows the policy adopted by the University of Guelph last week and is related to the unique capacity constraints of the University of Guelph-Humber. The University has developed a fall plan that includes 50 per cent of our classes offered in-person. In order to support that plan safely, we are implementing this requirement. Outside of classrooms and learning spaces, students and staff will be required to physically distance indoors across North Campus, including in the University of Guelph-Humber building, and consistent with Humber policy that guides UofGH engagement in services and other campus spaces. As noted in previous correspondence, we continue to establish other health and safety requirements, including mandatory masks or face coverings and strong ventilation measures.

We know that being fully vaccinated significantly reduces the risks of the most serious outcomes of COVID-19. To date, this has also been true for the variants-of-concern. Vaccines are now readily accessible in Ontario and we will be working with Public Health to identify clinics where you can readily get your vaccine. As a reminder, vaccinations can always be booked through the provincial portal.

We are presently developing implementation strategies for this vaccination requirement. Instructors and students who will be engaged in the classroom will be asked to have their first vaccination by September 7, 2021 and their second by October 15, 2021. Those who are unvaccinated and need to access our campus must follow additional safety protocols, which may include regular COVID-19 testing. Further details on these safety measures will be provided soon. It is important to note that we will accommodate individuals who cannot be vaccinated based on medical or other grounds recognized by the Ontario Human Rights Code. Details on the process to request accommodation will be provided in the near future.

We will continue to provide regular updates as new information becomes available. The latest updates can always be found on the University's dedicated COVID-19 website.

As an institution of higher learning, the University is committed to evidence and research-informed decision-making. The University of Guelph-Humber sees itself as part of the broader community. We understand our role in working with you to safeguard our collective health and well-being.

Finally, I want to thank you for your support during this difficult time. The leadership team appreciates your compassion, flexibility and unwavering dedication to our students and your colleagues.

I wish you each the best for excellent health and continued success. I look forward to seeing you on campus this fall.

Sincerely,

David Danto
Acting Vice-Provost

Xerox Print Centre is Open
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When:
August 16, 2021
Tel:
4166756622 x4228
Email:
humncprint@xerox.com
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Xerox Print Centre at North Campus

As faculty and staff are returning to campus for the Fall 2021 semester, welcome back!

The Xerox Print Centre is dedicated to ensuring all Humber Faculty, Administrative Staff, Support Staff and all employees are supported. We will continue to support you if you have printing needs, as we are fully open to serving you. 

We are located at H106 at the North Campus (next to The Street Cafe).

Hours of operation: Monday to Friday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please email your requirements or questions you may have to humncprint@xerox.com or phone us anytime at 416.675.6622 x4228.

The Xerox Print Centre at North Campus will continue to fulfill all orders for Lakeshore Campus as well as other campuses.

Part-Time Support Staff Ratification Vote
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When:
August 12, 2021
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

As a follow-up to the negotiation and tentative collective agreement for the Part-Time Support Staff bargaining unit, the ratification vote for the Part-Time Support OPSEU collective agreement will be taking place online from 9 a.m. on Friday, August 13 to Tuesday, August 17 at 3 p.m.

Attached is the Notice of Taking of Vote, which includes key details about what is needed and how to vote. 

Bargaining unit members will be emailed by the third-party voting provider with information as to how to vote, as well, the Ontario Labour Relations Board will be setting up a help desk to assist any voters with difficulties that may arise. The help desk number is in the Notice to Vote form.

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