Announcements
The Culture's Compass team is looking for gallery submissions!
Culture’s Compass navigating the wave of change is an impactful digital experience created by Humber students, highlighting stories of artist resilience and perseverance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The digital experience will accommodate the arts through a digital gallery, a docu-series, as well as contain information and resources on the Culture’s Compass website about the state of the industry in 2021.
The digital gallery will hold works from both emerging talent and established artists of various mediums. It will also include aspects of augmented reality programmed within the gallery that the audience can view in their own home. For more information, please reference the attached brief on the opportunity.
Applicants interested in participating can fill out the form here. We will get back to applicants as soon as possible. Please note that selected applicants will be compensated for their work.
If you are not an emerging artists yourself we would appreciate your help in sharing the following information with emerging artsits/students in your network.
Submissions are due by June 25, 2021.
THE SPECIFICS
Culture’s Compass Navigating the Waves of Change is an impactful digital experience led by Humber students. This digital experience consists of a website, a digital gallery, and a minidocuseries. The website will contain information and resources about the state of the cultural industries throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This website will also include a digital gallery housing works from both emerging talent and established artists of various mediums.
IS THERE A THEME?
There's always a theme. This year, the theme is resilience - we want your stories about perseverance and adaptability during the pandemic. We want to know how you've found success, overcome setbacks, and created opportunities for yourself and for your passions despite the worst this year has thrown at you.
And we want to tell the world about it.
WHO WE ARE
We are a diverse group of Humber students tasked with creating an impactful digital experience that highlights stories of artist resilience and perseverance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
OUR MOTIVATION
The arts sector has been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic; to rebuild, advocacy is required. This website will be a platform for stakeholders to obtain a better understanding of the cultural landscape and to access resources allowing them to build back strong.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
Are you an artist or creative? We want to speak with you!
The Culture's Compass team is looking to record interviews, and help you tell your story. We'd love to showcase your work in our digital gallery and on our social media accounts.
The website will be created in the early weeks of June. By the second half of June interviews will be conducted and artwork will be collected. We're looking to collect footage, artwork, and stories which will be used to highlight the journey of the artist during the COVID-19 pandemic, how they’ve overcome difficulties and continued to pursue their passions.
We have a spotlight, and we'd like you to step into it.
Enhancing Institutional EDI Knowledge of Disability and Academic Accessibility:
- However well-meaning, faculty may design lectures that unintentionally create barriers for students.
- Whether you are delivering a synchronous or asynchronous lecture or teaching a class in person, we have a list of tips on how to do this with accessibility in mind.
Visit our ALS Information for Faculty website to learn more about accommodating students with disabilities.
Please email us at accessible-learning@humber.ca with suggestions for key accessibility-related topics that you would like us to address through the Communiqué.
Join us for a conversation on the impacts technology has on equity and how policy and innovation could bridge the digital divide.
Date: June 24, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Microsoft Teams
Guest speakers include Alice Xu, Manager, Connected Community, City of Toronto, Mohamed Elmi, Director of Research, Ryerson University; and Nivedita Lane, Manager of Community Development and Partnerships, Humber College.
Nivedita will speak about how equity in digital access is connected to larger strategies related to workforce development, systems thinking, digital fluency, inclusive economic growth, and the interconnections between equity in digital access to collaborative, community development approaches that advance equitable outcomes overall for underserved communities.
On Wednesday, June 23, in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, flags on campus will be flown at half-staff.
The Office of Sustainability is pleased to share the 2020-2021 Humber Sustainability Report.
We want to thank all our campus partners who have continued to prioritize sustainability, equity, diversity, and inclusion in a year full of many surprises and challenges.
As always, there is still much more work to do. We look forward to working alongside the Humber community to advance our long-term goals outlined in the Humber Sustainability Plan.
To view our progress, please read the 2020-2021 Humber Sustainability Report.
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After 20 years of outstanding service and dedication to Humber and University Guelph-Humber, Dr. Carl Hassanali, a faculty in the Wireless Telecommunication program within the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, has decided to retire as of June 28, 2021.
Dr. Hassanali received his Hons. B.Sc. (Applied Computational and Mathematical Sciences), B.Comm. (Commerce), M.Sc. in Physics and Ph.D. in Space Science, all from York University. He is a member of the Canadian Association of Physicists. He is also an alumnae of Humber, with a Diploma in Electronics Engineering.
He joined Humber College as a full-time professor in January 2001. Since then, he has been a faculty, and program head at University of Guelph-Humber as well as a faculty and former program coordinator in the School of Applied Technology (now Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology).
During his tenure at Humber he served on many committees, including the Degree Council and was a member when Humber approved its first degree programs. He was also a member of the Academic Integrity Taskforce, Degree Breadth Course Committee, Student Retention Committee, etc.
For his dedication and contribution to the college, he has been recognized with many awards, such as:
- Distinguished Faculty Award, Humber ITAL (2014)
- Guelph-Humber Faculty Award (2009), University of Guelph-Humber
- Guelph-Humber Faculty Award (2010), University of Guelph-Humber
- Recognition of the Contribution of Teaching, University of Guelph (2009)
- Selected as one of fifty "Fearless" faculty to celebrate Humber's 50th anniversary (2017)
Carl has been a distinguished teacher to many students, a wise mentor to many junior faculties and colleagues, and a good friend to many of us. He will be very much missed.
On behalf of the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology and the Humber community, I would like to express our sincere thanks to Carl for his service and contributions to Humber and wish him all the best in his retirement. Please share your warm wishes for Carl by signing the virtual e-card.
Thank you,
Farzad Rayegani, Ph.D., P.Eng, FEC.
Senior Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology (FAST)
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Angelo Presta as Associate Vice-President, Facilities Management and Development. Angelo holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science from McMaster University and has extensive experience in hospital administration, clinical department management, strategic planning as well as facilities operations and capital development.
Angelo joined Humber in 2015 in the role of Senior Director, Capital Development and Facilities Management. Since then, Angelo’s responsibilities have expanded to include Parking Services. Some of the key projects & achievements that have been delivered under Angelo’s leadership are:
- Barrett Centre of Technology & Innovation
- Commuter Hub (North campus Parking Structure)
- Education & Training Centre (30 Carrier Drive)
- International Graduate School (Downtown campus)
- Integrated Energy Master Plan (numerous projects)
- Light Rail Transit (North campus)
- Campus Redevelopment (including academic, student and retail spaces)
- Cultural Hub including Residence building (Lakeshore campus revitalization)
This change in title is reflective of this position’s responsibilities and aligned to HROE’s recently updated nomenclature. Please join me in recognizing and congratulating Angelo for earning this new role.
Sincerely,
Sanjay Puri
Vice-President, Administration and CFO
Flags at Humber campuses will be at half-staff on Tuesday, June 22 in honour of Sylvia Ciuciura. Slyvia was a long-term Humber employee who passed away quietly after suffering a stroke.
The Faculty of Business will be gathering virtually for their annual PD session on June 22 and will be honouring Sylvia as part of the day. As her favourite colour was green, members of the faculty will be wearing green in different ways in her memory.
Sylvia's obituary can be found here.
Reminder Notice: Vacation Planning, Employee Appreciation Day on July 2 and Summer Hours - 2021
The need to take time for ourselves and our family is an important part of a healthy work-life balance. This year, it has become especially important. No one could have imagined the challenges we have faced over the past year and although vacations might look a little different this year, it is still important to unplug and take time away from our workspaces to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We encourage all staff to schedule and plan their yearly vacation entitlement in consultation with their manager.
In order to ensure that vacation requests are considered fairly and effectively, please refer to the ‘Vacation Accrual Summary Document’ in HRMS as listed below for your employee group. It will provide information on how vacation accruals work within the HRMS and how you can use the accrued vacation days to request and plan for vacation. Key points to consider:
Academic Staff (Article 15 – Vacations)
Click here to read important information regarding the Academic Staff Vacation Accrual within the HRMS.
Click here to view the Academic Staff Collective Agreement.
For the majority of academic staff, the 2021 summer vacation period is as follows:
Begins: Monday, June 28, 2021
Ends: Friday, August 27, 2021
Faculty return on Monday, August 30, 2021. Classes begin on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
Full-Time Support Staff (Article 11 – Vacation)
Click here to read important information regarding the Support Staff Vacation Accrual within the HRMS.
Click here to view the Support Staff Collective Agreement. Note, as per article 11.5 of the Full Time Support Staff Collective Agreement, employees are required to indicate their preference, if any, as to vacation dates no later than March 1 of the current vacation year for the next vacation year (July 1 to June 30).
Part-Time Support Staff (Article 14 – Vacation)
Click here to view the Part-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement.
Administrative (Admin) Staff (Vacations)
Click here to read important information regarding the Administrative (Admin) Staff Vacation Accrual within the HRMS.
Click here to view the Admin Staff Vacation Policy document.
SUMMER HOURS, EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY AND STATUTORY HOLIDAYS
Summer Hours
During the period from May to August, where operationally feasible, management has the authority and discretion to establish summer working hours for their employees. These hours may vary from regular operating hours.
Summer hours usually mean that employees continue to work their full number of hours each week but may start and finish earlier or later in the day. When considering requests for summer hours, managers are encouraged to engage in conversation with their employees to discuss feasible options while ensuring regular customer service is maintained.
Should there be any questions regarding the scheduling and/or taking of vacation, or the observance of holidays, please contact your HR Business Partner.
Summer Early Closings
Early closing days is a perk that allows staff to get away a bit early on the Friday of long weekends during the summer period. Although we encourage that this continues for 2021 wherever operationally feasible, we recognize that with most employees working remotely and the range of public health measures that may limit travel, this benefit may not have the same value as it has in the past. Therefore, in addition to the early closings, we have also deemed Friday, July 2 as an Employee Appreciation Day where the College will be closed for regular operations.
Managers are encouraged to support early Friday closing for statutory holidays that fall on a Monday, as listed below. Staff who are scheduled to work on the Friday before the holiday Monday, should be encouraged to finish work one and a half hours (1.5) early the Friday before the long weekend, from the end of their regular workday.
Subject to the operational requirements of the division/department, early closures for 2021 apply to the following:
- Friday, May 21 (prior to Victoria Day)
- Friday, July 30 (prior to the Civic Holiday)
- Friday, September 3 (prior to Labour Day)
Staff who are required to work full hours on any of the early closing days shall be given one and a half hours (1.5) off on another day during the summer, to be scheduled by their manager.
The College will be closed for the summer employee appreciation day on:
- Friday, July 2, 2021
Staff who would be regularly scheduled to work on Friday, July 2 will be paid their regular wages for the day. Any staff who are required to work on Friday, July 2, 2021 for any reason, will receive equivalent time off, on another day with regular pay.
Overtime pay on the early closing days and/or the employee-appreciation day, shall apply only in situations where employees are required to work beyond their regularly scheduled hours and have the approval of their manager. Any overtime must be submitted and approved using the HRMS.
Statutory Holidays
The College will be closed on the following Statutory Holidays during 2021:
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Monday, February 15 |
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Friday, April 2 |
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Monday, May 24 |
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Thursday, July 1 |
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Monday, August 2 |
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Monday, September 6 |
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Monday, October 11 |
Note: The December/January Holiday Closure details to be sent in a separate memo and closer to the date.
Statutory Holiday Pay
Staff required to work on a statutory holiday shall be entitled to paid time and one-half for each hour worked, plus holiday pay or equivalent time off in lieu. Refer to the applicable collective agreement or admin staff policy for further details on eligibility and qualifying rules for statutory holiday pay.
Part-time staff may be eligible for holiday pay, plus time and one half pay, for hours worked on any statutory holiday. To qualify for statutory holiday pay, part-time employees must have worked on their scheduled day of work preceding and following the recognized holiday.
Payments made to all part-time staff shall be equal to the total amount of regular wages and vacation pay payable to the employee in the pay prior to the statutory holiday, divided by the number of days worked in the prior pay period.
Any questions, please contact the HR Support Centre:
Call 416.675.5001
Chat with us at humber.ca/hrchat
Submit an e-form at humber.ca/hrinquiry