Dear faculty, staff and academic partners,

We hope the summer semester is going well. Testing Services is pleased to announce that we will be open over the final exam period from August 9 to 13, 2021, for UNB Nursing students and Guelph-Humber learners and for Humber learners from August 16 to 24, 2021.

Hours of operation: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

We are opening with the understanding that a majority of the assessment delivery for courses will continue to support learners and provide testing, which was done over the winter 2021 final examination period. However, we understand that the accommodation needs of some learners cannot be met in this manner, and it is in these unique circumstances that we will focus on during this period. These unique accommodations include, but are not limited to:

• Supervising extra breaks
• Invigilation conflicts with assistive technology needs
• Paper-based examinations
• Environmental/space considerations
• Computer-assisted testing which is not possible at a learner’s home
• Require a reader/scribe

We will continue to be in compliance with public health guidelines and will operate with a maximum capacity of 14 persons in our spaces at any given time, including staff. Therefore, we will be able to serve no more than ten (10) learners at both centres at any given time.

The request to write in Testing Services must be done in consultation with the learner’s Accessibility Consultant, professor, and/or Associate Dean/Program Head prior to submitting the test to Testing Services in sufficient time.

We require faculty to provide submissions to us using the Blackboard Test Referral Form or through the Online Test Submission portal through Register Blast. We will not be accepting any physical test submissions at either centre, nor will we be allowing faculty to pick up completed tests during this time.

Faculty that have registered with our Online Submission Service will have any completed exams returned to them via their Humber or UofGH email addresses. Remote invigilation is also available through the use of MS Teams or another platform, if necessary.

Any questions regarding our Online Test Submission service or remote invigilation can be forwarded to us by email at testingservicesnorth@humber.ca or testingserviceslake@humber.ca.

In order to avoid any delays and mitigate any barriers to the test process, we ask that faculty submit their final exams to Testing Services as per the following deadlines:

Learners that will be completing their final exams at Testing Services will be required to schedule an appointment in advance on our website. As we did during the winter final exam period, we will not be able to accommodate walk-ins during this time.

For booking at North Testing Services, please have students click here (https://canada.registerblast.com/humbernorth/Exam/List), and for Lakeshore Testing Services, click here (https://canada.registerblast.com/humberlakeshore/Exam/List).

Learners are asked to bring only the supplies or items that they need to complete testing and adhere to all physical distancing and COVID-19 protocols as required to maintain a safe testing environment for all.

We look forward to supporting our learners during this time.

Shane Bentham
Manager, Testing and Integrated Services

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With a desire to share knowledge and pursue ‘learning’ as a lifelong goal, Mark joined the Humber Faculty of Business in 2012. 

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Humber is upgrading to Blackboard Learn Ultra and your T+L team is offering a variety of training sessions this summer to help ensure you are ready for this transition.

Click here to be redirected to our website to learn more about the new, mobile-friendly, accessible version of Blackboard and for the most up-to-date training schedule.

Humber College has joined 13 other institutions across North America to become a “Center for Sustainability Across the Curriculum,” in partnership with the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).

The “Centers for Sustainability Across the Curriculum” program aims to accelerate the infusion of sustainability content into curriculums.

This partnership aligns with the Humber Learning Outcome (HLOs) framework, which is part of Humber’s 2018-2023 Strategic Plan. The HLO framework identified Sustainability as one of three key mindsets that unite the Humber community and guide the behaviour and actions of Humber graduates in work and life.

Humber College has been a member of AASHE for several years, and this exciting new partnership will advance our efforts to be a national leader in sustainable campuses.

Did you know? Humber staff, faculty and students have access to AASHE members-only information and resources related to campus sustainability. Create an account with your Humber email to access networking and professional development opportunities, benchmarking research, and more! If you have any questions about AASHE, please email lindsay.walker@humber.ca.