Announcements

COWD Bridging Programs Featured in League For Innovation Showcase
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October 6, 2020

The Innovation Showcase, of the League For Innovation, is an international monthly publication which features innovative community college programs, practices, facilities, and partnerships with community, business, and industry. From innovative workforce training initiatives to economic development programs, the Innovation Showcase features how community colleges across North America connect with the people and regions they serve.

Humber's Bridging Programs for internationally-trained professionals were featured in the October publication released this week. The article focuses on how bridging programs enable newcomers to connect with local employers and restart their careers in Canada. These programs are made possible due to partnerships within the college (between COWD and the Faculties) and external-facing partnerships (with funders, industry and community partners). The article also outlines the role of educational institutions, like Humber College, in addressing the immigrant wage-gap in Canada. As various studies have shown, this doesn't merely affect the immigrant job-seeker, but it also has a deeper economic impact on Canada as a whole. 

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EDI Town Hall now Available Online
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When:
October 6, 2020
Contact:
Sacha Ally
Tel:
x4808
Email:
sacha.ally@humber.ca

Thank you for attending Humber's first EDI-focused Town Hall.

If you missed the virtual EDI Town Hall, the session is now available online. To access the recording, please click here.

At this session, the EDI Taskforce presented the progress towards the establishment and implementation of an institutional framework and strategy for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion that addresses the needs of both students and employees as part of Strategic Priority #7 of Humber's 2018-2023 Strategic Plan.

Thank you to all employees who submitted questions in advance and during the session. Responses to the questions will be posted on the EDI Taskforce website. Please check the EDI Taskforce website for the latest information.

Faculty ED-Venture Days
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When:
October 6, 2020
Contact:
Sorsha Heard
Email:
sorsha.heard@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
Faculty ED-Venture Days: Fall Reading week

Save the date for Faculty ED-Venture Days taking place on October 26 to 29.

This Fall reading week, we are treating you to interactive sessions, panel discussions, Q&A and much more! Join us for a chance to re-connect with fellow colleagues, engage in deep conversations and have some fun too!

Registration opens soon.

International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating
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October 6, 2020

The International Centre for Academic Integrity (ICAI) is hosting the 5th annual International Day of Action (IDoA) Against Contract Cheating on October 21, 2020. Contract cheating is the outsourcing of academic work by a student and can happen through pay-for-fee commerical companies (e.g. homework sites, tutor sites, essay mills) and student acquaintances (e.g. friends, family, clasmates). More than 150 organizations around the world will be participating in the IDoA this year and will be hosting events that speak up and out against contract cheating. 

Here is what we can do at Humber. First, learn as much as you can about contract cheating. Facts about contract cheating is one document you can access through the following link.

Second, talk with students about the problem and what outsourcing jeopardizes their learning. A tip sheet has been created for students and can be accessed here. Encourage students to get involved by participating in the Students Speaking Up for Integrity Contest. They can find out more about the contest here. 

Finally, keep the conversation alive on social media. Many organizations are having students, faculty, and leaders making pledges not to contract cheat or posting messages against contract cheating (e.g. I don't contract cheat because.....). The ICAI IDoA hashtags this year are #myownwork #excelwithintegrity.

If want to learn more about the IDoA and contract cheating check out the ICAI website.

You can also contact Jennie Miron for more information at jennie.miron@humber.ca.

Fire Drills - North and Lakeshore Campus Locations
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When:
October 5, 2020

The Department of Public Safety will be conducting fire drills at North Campus and Lakeshore Campus on October 7.

North Campus (Building N)
Wednesday, October 7 at 11:30 a.m.

  • All buildings will be impacted
  • Building N will go into Alert (first stage) for approximately two minutes
  • When the second stage (alarm/evacuation) occurs, all occupants in Building N must evacuate (keeping social/physical distancing)
  • While that happens, ALL other buildings will go into Alert (first stage) – this is the design of the fire system. Occupants in those buildings are not required to evacuate. The public address system will provide further information.

Lakeshore Campus (Building I)
Wednesday, October 7 at 1:30 p.m.

  • Building I will go into Alert (first stage) for approximately two minutes
  • When the second stage (alarm/evacuation) occurs, all occupants in Building I must evacuate (keeping social/physical distancing)
  • This building will be the only one impacted
CSAM 2020 - Week 2: Phishing
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When:
October 5, 2020

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month(CSAM). Our objective for CSAM 2020 is to raise awareness of the importance of cybersecurity, and ensure our community has the resources they need to be safe and more secure online.

This week is all about Phishing. Through videos, infographics and activities, we hope to arm you with the best defense against these cyber-attacks - information!

Join the team and complete activities to receive raffle entries for our weekly draws. Check for our communication from itsecurity@humber.ca for additional instructions on how to participate.

External Film Shoot
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When:
October 2, 2020
An aerial view of Humber College lakeshore campus displaying the following information. There will be no parking available in Lot 4 and 7 stalls unavailable in lot 5.

There will be an external film shoot taking place at Lakeshore Campus on Monday, October 5, 2020.

On Sunday, October 4 there will be a large crew prepping their filming areas: exterior of C, D, E & F Cottage as well as Parking Lot 4 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Filming will commence on October 5 at 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the following areas (rain date on October 13):

  • Exterior of C Cottage
  • Exterior of D Cottage
  • Exterior of E Cottage
  • Exterior of F Cottage
  • G Cottage Interior (Holding Space)
  • Parking Lot 4 and 7 stalls in Lot 5

Please note that Lot 4 and 7 stalls in Lot 5 will be unavailable all day on October 5. Please do not leave any vehicles parking overnight in the aforementioned areas. The parking stalls between E and F Cottage will also be unavailable all day on October 5. Parking will be available in Lot 5 or Lot 1. Accessible parking stalls can be found near Tim Hortons. The crew will complete their set teardown by October 6.

Security has been arranged through Public Safety to be onsite while the film crew is on Humber property.

FYI the production will be filming off campus in the afternoon on October 5 after coming onto Humber property on Colonel Samuel Smith Boulevard by the field. TPS has been hired by the production company to assist with traffic direction and stoppage on Colonel Samuel Smith Park Boulevard.

In addition to Humber College’s COVID-19 protocols, productions are to follow the COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for the Film and Television Industry in Ontario approved by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skill Development.  Information can be found here. Productions will also implement additional safety measures in coordination with the Toronto Film Office safety guidelines.

Please contact sara.vani@humber.ca if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you,

Humber Conference Services.

Grads Give Back: The Podcast
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When:
October 2, 2020
Contact:
Christina Clements
Tel:
x2305
Email:
christina.clements@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

The Business Marketing program's event Grads Gives Back pivots and goes digital with a monthly podcast to keep inspiring and motivating our students. Listen in to the inaugural episode of season 1 where we speak to Carlos Serpa, a Business Marketing grad from 2017 who is now a Solutions Consultant at Hootsuite, a top-notch social media management and marketing firm. 

Listen here

Child Development Centre Reopening
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When:
October 2, 2020
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

After consultation with Humber’s Health and Safety Team, the Humber Child Development Centre will reopen on Monday, October 5 in a limited capacity for 45 children.

The health and safety of children, students and staff remain our top priority, and we continue to implement a number of health and safety measures and protocols in adherence to Toronto Public Health and the provincial government.

The attached document has additional reopening information.

We look forward to a safe and effective reopening for the Fall semester and beyond.

 

Lisa Salem-Wiseman
Associate Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness

Humber Research Ethics Board: Research and Data Handling during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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When:
October 2, 2020
Email:
reb@humber.ca

The federal government (Panel on Research Ethics) recently issued revised guidelines and interpretations related to research during the COVID-19 pandemic. Of concern are risks related to privacy and confidentiality of information, including data storage and data handling when using digital platforms and home offices. The need for new security and safety measures to protect participants' information is critical.

Accordingly, Humber faculty and staff conducting research from home are advised to take precautions with research data. Please consider uploading all files to your Humber One Drive (https://humberital-my.sharepoint.com) or using Humber’s remote access (VPN) network (http://myremoteaccess.humber.ca) when accessing your Humber H:/ Drive or I:/Drive.

For further information on the new guidelines, please contact the Humber Research Ethics Board Chair, Dr. Lydia Boyko at lydia.boyko@humber.ca, or Jackie Nicol, Operations & Research Ethics Board Coordinator at jaqueline.nicol@humber.ca.

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