Get the latest information about the Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation in the August 2021 edition of the Barrett CTI newsletter.

Additional information about the Barrett CTI can be found at humber.ca/barrettcti.

Humber College is seeking students, staff, and faculty to join the Committee on Preventing & Responding to Sexual Violence. The Committee is comprised of students, staff, and faculty volunteers from Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber and will work to grow existing policy, support, and awareness initiatives, and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.

The deadline to indicate your interest is Monday, September 20, 2021 at 9 a.m. via the online application form.

Committee mandate:

The Committee is responsible for providing thoughtful, objective, and strategic leadership to the implementation of sexual violence prevention, awareness and education initiatives, including policy development and supports. A successful Committee will see increased awareness and engagement, a culture of courage as evidenced by increased disclosures and reporting, and a culture of consent that is broadly understood and embraced by the campus community. 

The main objectives include:

• To provide a forum to discuss local, national, and global trends, issues, and initiatives as they relate to sexual violence prevention and response on post-secondary campuses; 
• To ensure that the College is in compliance with the legislative requirements outlined by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act; 
• To work collaboratively to guide and increase campus awareness efforts, initiatives, and interventions that address and prevent sexual violence;  

Time commitment: Committee members are asked to commit to the following:

• Attending 1.5-hour Full Committee membership meetings in October, November, January, and March 
• Attending one-hour monthly Working Group meetings October through April 
• Completing one to two hours of Working Group projects or tasks per month October through April 

Students: the work you do as a member of the Committee on Preventing & Responding to Sexual Violence can be added to your Co-Curricular Record (CCR).

What is a CCR? A CCR is a formal document that showcases skill development that has taken place outside of the classroom. It’s a great way to highlight your on-campus involvement and the skills you have acquired along the way.

How to apply: Please complete the online application form.

Please note: The first meeting of the Committee on Preventing & Responding to Sexual Violence has been scheduled for October 6, 2021, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. An email will be sent mid-September confirming membership on the Committee. 

Subsequent meetings are scheduled for November 24, 2021, January 26, 2022, and March 30, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Questions: If you have questions pertaining to the Committee on Preventing & Responding to Sexual Violence Call for Membership, please contact the Office of Student Conduct at studentconduct@humber.ca. For information about the Committee, please visit https://humber.ca/student-life/sexual-assault/sexual-violence-committee.

Dear Humber employees,

We are looking forward to welcoming more of you back to our campuses and facilities this fall. As has been the case throughout the pandemic, our top priority is to ensure the health and safety of our community.

In addition to our recently announced COVID-19 vaccination policy, we have many health and safety measures planned for the Fall 2021 term, including that physical distancing requirements and indoor mask-wearing will continue to be in place across our campuses and facilities.

We are pleased to share with you further details of the COVID-19 vaccination policy and Return to Campus Acknowledgement form.

1. Beginning Monday, August 30, all employees and students will receive an email from Humber College via DocuSign containing the Vaccination Status Declaration and Return to Campus Acknowledgement, along with instructions for completing the form. This is a DocuSign form. Please note that you will need an Internet connection and browser to complete the form. You will not need any special software.

2. Employees and students must complete and submit the Return to Campus acknowledgement form by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Monday, September 6, 2021. Employees will be asked to declare either:

   a. that you are fully vaccinated
   b. that you are not yet fully vaccinated and are intending to become fully vaccinated by Monday, October 18, 2021
   c. that you are requesting an exemption

More information on these scenarios is outlined in the chart below. Regardless of your declaration, you will receive a follow up email from Humber confirming the status you submitted and outlining next steps.

If you indicate your status as b) or c), you will be required to provide proof of a current COVID-19 negative test result in order to access campus, until you are fully vaccinated or have received an individualized accommodation plan or until alternate work arrangements are put in place.

All students and employees are required to complete the form. This includes those who may be planning to fully learn and work remotely and are not expecting to come to campus during the fall term.

3. By October 18, all individuals coming to a Humber campus or facility in person must provide proof that they are fully vaccinated or have received an exemption, and that any accommodation(s) granted is being followed. 

4. Details about the process for providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be shared with the Humber community by mid-to-late September.

The COVID-19 vaccination policy applies to all students, employees, contractors and visitors to Humber’s campuses or facilities. It supports previously announced requirements for varsity athletes, students living in residence and those involved with programs with specific work-integrated learning experiences that already require staff/students to be fully vaccinated.

A vaccination policy FAQ has been created to help provide further information and it is updated on an ongoing basis. Employees who may have further questions should speak with their manager.

Thank you for your ongoing cooperation as we continue to work to ensure a safe return to campus.

Lori Diduch
Vice-President, Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness

Humber College
COVID-19 Vaccination Status Process

For the first time in over 40 years, Humber’s Community Music School is offering vocal lessons for youth aged 9 to 18.

Designed for all experience levels and fully online for the Fall 2021 semester, these weekly vocal lessons help students develop their abilities one-on-one with an experienced vocal coach, building confidence in the process.

To learn more about the lessons or to register your child: Community Music School Program and Registration Information