As previously shared with the Humber community, masks are to be worn within all areas of campus buildings, except in private workspaces or offices where 6 ft. of physical distance can be maintained.

Mask exemptions necessitating accommodations will require verification or medical documentation. This will help determine appropriate accommodation measures specific to the individual.

Employees and students who cannot wear a mask must notify the college prior to coming on site by contacting covidreporting@humber.ca. The college will review each situation on a case-by-case basis and work with the individual to identify appropriate accommodations. The college is committed to finding workable solutions with the individual, but cannot guarantee that all requests will result in the ability to complete work and/or learning on campus.

Masks and face coverings are an important measure used to help prevent the spread of infection in addition to physically distancing, carrying out proper hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette, and staying home if you are ill.

Health and safety are a shared responsibility and cooperation with the measures Humber has in place is appreciated.

As many of you know, the Humber-Seneca Polytechnic Partnership was launched in 2018.

The Humber-Seneca Polytechnic Partnership (HSPP) has expanded learning opportunities for students as they begin, continue or complete their post-secondary education with either institution. 

A recently signed milestone pathways agreement has established more than 200 pathways between the two polytechnic institutions, increasing opportunities for degree completion in business, public safety, mental health, data science and analysis, and interdisciplinary studies.

The HSPP pathway agreement creates various options to build on diplomas in areas like business, where students can choose degree options with specializations in management, accounting and finance, fashion and human resources.  The agreement also includes joint efforts on program planning and development as well as teaching and learning activities. 

This latest HSPP initiative leverages the expertise and combined resources of both Humber and Seneca for the benefit of our respective students. When we formed the HSPP we were focused on collaboration rather than competition and we are proud to be able to work together to increase access to world-class education in Ontario.

Since its creation, the HSPP has promoted broad co-operation and collaboration between Humber and Seneca while enhancing and expanding learning opportunities for students at both institutions.

In addition to this latest agreement, the HSPP has also provided opportunities for international collaboration, to improve youth employment in the Maldives, as well as joint procurement for shared efficiencies between the two colleges. 

Students can find information on these pathways and how to access them as well as more details about the HSPP on humberseneca.ca.

The Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning (Humber College) has identified as its Strategic Priority #7 under Pillar #3, Healthy and Inclusive Community, to continue to build a diverse and inclusive community of exceptional students, faculty and staff. The specific supporting action is to establish and implement an institutional framework and strategy for equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) that addresses the needs of both students and employees.

An EDI Taskforce comprising of students, faculty, support and administration staff, alumni, community and industry partners was created to lead this initiative. This Institutional EDI Framework and Strategy will address the following four (4) program areas: 

1. Access & Equity: Students and Employees
2. Curriculum and Programs
3. Campus Culture
4. College-wide Communication and Engagement Strategy

We appreciate your ongoing feedback and support as we work to finalize Humber's Institutional EDI Framework & Strategy. We invite members of the Humber community to review the most updated version of the objectives (as of April 1, 2021) for all program areas.

This week's employee spotlight: Eswaran Ardhanareshwaran! A recent recipient of the Student of The Year Award, we are so proud to have him on our team.

Here's what he had to say about working with our team:

"I have worked with different teams at Humber Research, and all I can say is: ‘Best Teams Ever’. They support individual career growth, and we are given space to think, generate ideas, and discover hidden skills, eventually driving the individual and the team forward."

Check out his full story here