To the Humber Community, 

The Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform anti-abortion group has indicated they plan to hold a small outreach event outside at Humber’s North and Lakeshore campuses on March 10 from approximately 2:30 to 3:45 p.m.  

The group has visited on past occasions and based on those experiences we have worked to limit the impact of their visit while accepting their right to peacefully assemble on Humber property under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 

We expect the group to be located just off the crosswalk between the bus loop and the LRC at the North Campus, and on the public sidewalks along Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive at the Lakeshore Campus. In both locations, the group is to remain outside of campus buildings. In order to minimize engagement, you can consider avoiding this area by using a different entrance to access the campuses. 

The group have agreed to remain in these locations while at Humber. Participants typically have signs and materials that contain graphic material that many people find upsetting or disturbing. They may distribute literature and/or attempt to engage people in dialogue. Please also note that interactions with the group may be filmed by the participants.  

You do not have to interact, speak with or receive any materials the group may be trying to hand out. It is advised that you avoid provocation or confrontation with participants. Should you require support before, during or after the group’s visit, available services include:  

• Therapy Assist Online   
• Employee Assistance Plan services. 

Students may also indicate a need for support. Please direct them to the Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre. Also, GoodToTalk (1.866.925.5454) is a 24-hour mental health support for post-secondary students in Ontario.   

Please contact Andrew Leopold by email or Teams if you have any questions. 

Jennifer O’Brien 
Vice-President, People(s) and Culture 

Sip & Chill Mobile service is back at the North Campus for March. This in-person mobile service is designed to bring information directly to students in their primary campus spot—the classroom.

How does it work?

Professors/faculty members can book the cart to arrive during a class break. The Sip & Chill Mobile Cart will be in the classroom to give students access to information about student resources, upcoming events, giveaways, and a complimentary beverage.

How to request a visit

Professors/faculty members can schedule a visit from the Sip & Chill Mobile Resources Cart to arrive during their class breaks using the online booking form or QR code. Reservations are limited to one visit per class per semester.

If you have additional questions or if you need an alternate date option for booking, connect with Tuba at tuba.chishti@humber.ca and we will try our best to accommodate.

Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE) is excited to announce a call for papers for a special issue that delves into the role of community collaborations in driving education, industry engagement, and lifelong learning and lifelong employability. 

In today’s fast-evolving global workforce, community engagement and collective problem-solving are crucial in equipping learners with the skills needed for sustainable career paths. This special issue seeks to spark rigorous academic discussion and offer practical insights into how innovative, collaborative initiatives can enhance employability and productivity.

Submit your Expression of Interest by April 1: https://jipe.ca/index.php/jipe/about/submissions

We invite submissions that explore, but are not limited to, the following themes:

• Methodological Approaches: Innovative frameworks and robust methodologies for investigating the impact of community collaborations on workforce readiness and employability.
• Empirical Studies: In-depth case studies and empirical research that illustrate successful models of community and industry partnerships, highlighting measurable outcomes in skills advancement and productivity.
• Educational Strategies: Examinations of pedagogical practices and curricular innovations that integrate community engagement to foster lifelong learning and career development.
• Industry Engagement: Analyses of cross-sector collaborations between educational institutions and industry players, focusing on initiatives that drive sustainable employability.
• Policy and Governance: Evaluations of public policy, funding mechanisms, and governance structures that support or hinder effective community collaboration in the context of employability.
• Emerging Trends and Challenges: Critical discussions on future trends in the global workforce and the challenges associated with adapting education and industry practices to meet evolving labour market demands.

We look forward to receiving your contributions that illuminate how collaborative efforts can shape sustainable education and industry practices for a dynamic future.

Questions regarding this call for papers may be directed to the JIPE editorial desk at humberpress@humber.ca

Humber Polytechnic is pleased to welcome Scott Allison as its new Chair of the Board of Governors, effective immediately. He will serve in the position until August 31, 2025. With this appointment, the Board continues its work to govern the institution. 

Scott is a former Chair of the Board of Governors for Centennial College and has extensive knowledge of the sector and board governance. In his seven years on Centennial’s Board, he served on the Audit Committee, the Learning & Engagement Committee, the Executive Committee and the Policy & Procedures Committee.   

He also previously served 10 years as a board member and, for the last two years of his term, as vice-chair of the board for Destination Canada. 
 
Prior to his retirement in April 2016, Scott held executive positions with Marriott Hotels of Canada. Scott draws on more than 40 years of experience gained through a career in tourism and hospitality that spanned the airline, hotel and related tourism segments in both Canada and the United States. Scott currently is the volunteer chair of the board of Regional Tourism Organization 7.  

Scott is also a proud father of a Humber alumnus.