Navigating the death of a student within our community is one of the most difficult situations we may face. In these moments, how we respond speaks volumes about our values and our humanity.

We’re pleased to share that Humber has finalized and published its new Student Death Response Policy and Procedure, which offers a clear and compassionate framework for how Humber supports students, families, staff, and faculty following the passing of a student. This policy was developed with deep care, drawing and expanding upon best practices across the country and informed by the lived experience of those who have supported communities in times of loss.

At its heart, this policy is about compassion in action; ensuring that those impacted are met with dignity, empathy, and timely guidance. It acknowledges that grief does not follow a script, and offers direction for navigating the administrative complexities in a way that centres humanity.

We encourage all members of the Humber community to take a moment to review the Student Death Response Policy and Procedure and become familiar with the steps to take in the unfortunate event that you learn of a student’s passing. Whether you’re a faculty member, staff person, or administrator, knowing how to respond and where to turn can make a meaningful difference for those affected.

This policy is one part of Humber’s broader commitment to building a caring and responsive campus community.

With gratitude to the many contributors across departments and portfolios who shaped this work, and with care for all those who may one day need to draw upon it.

The submission deadline for the summer 2025 applications is by end of day Friday, July 25, 2025.

What is the Dependent Tuition Reimbursement Benefit?

This benefit is available for active Full-Time Employees for their eligible dependents; and this financial reimbursement is provided on a semester-to-semester basis to cover a portion of the dependent’s eligible tuition fees.  

For further information on the eligibility criteria, please review the Tuition Reimbursement for Dependents policy. 

More information on Tuition Reimbursements for dependents offered to all employees can be found on the People(s) & Culture Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarships page, and on the Employee Perks page on the People(s) & Culture website. 

How to Submit a Dependent Tuition Reimbursement Claim: 

1. Please complete the Humber Dependent Tuition Reimbursements Form for review and processing by Humber Dependent Tuition Reimbursements.   
2. Employees may contact tuitionreimbursements@humber.ca for further assistance. 

The Student Feedback Questionnaire (SFQ) invites students to provide anonymous feedback on their learning experience in each course every semester. This initiative supports our shared commitment to ensuring the quality of academic programs at Humber. Student feedback is anonymous and confidential.

Please review these important points about the Summer 2025 Student Feedback Questionnaires (SFQs):

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• Some students are unaware of what a Student Feedback Questionnaire is and how it functions. To support students who may be unfamiliar with Student Feedback Questionnaires (SFQs) or unsure about their purpose, consider sharing this helpful video with them before they complete the SFQ: Your Voice Matters - Understanding the Student Feedback Questionnaire.
• You can include the above video link as part of an announcement on Blackboard once the SFQ is available in your course, or you can schedule 20 minutes of in-class time. Including information about the SFQ in your course ensures students understand the importance and intent of the SFQ process, and provides them with time to reflect on the feedback they would like to provide.
• Also consider sharing an example of how SFQ feedback, or other kinds of feedback, have helped improve course content over time, as an example for students of what to provide feedback on; this also shows students that their voices are heard.
• Instructors are also strongly encouraged to enable the SFQ in Blackboard. Students will be able to complete the SFQ through a link sent to their emails, but adding the SFQ tool in Blackboard provides additional visibility and accessibility to the SFQ.

As a thank you to faculty, when more than 50 per cent of the students in a faculty member's course complete the SFQ, the faculty member is automatically entered into a raffle for an on-campus food services gift card, or service at the Humber room.

Learn more about your SFQ dates, troubleshooting, and many other helpful tips and pieces of information for faculty from Innovative Learning's SFQ News webpage.

Need additional support? The Innovative Learning Support Centre is here to help!

​When: Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10 a.m. until Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 5 p.m.

As part of the SWITCH project, the Arboretum Road will be closed at T building next Monday, July 28 at 10 a.m. The closure will last up to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6. Please view the map for the layout of signage and the closure. 

Purpose: To connect the residence building R& T to the district system as part of the SWITCH project.

Impact on Occupants: The road will be closed to through traffic. Access to the residence buildings, including the loading dock, will not be impacted. The east gate will remain open for access to Lot 1, and the south gate will be used for exiting.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to enhance our campus infrastructure.

For more information or if you have questions, please contact Hooman Aboutalebi, Senior Project Manager, hooman.aboutalebi@humber.ca.