We are pleased to share that, following a comprehensive review process, the Hearing Instrument Specialist Program was granted approval last week by the Association of Hearing Instrument Practitioners of Ontario.

Those who played pivotal roles in this achievement include Associate Dean Lauren Riley, Program Coordinator Rachel Riaboy, and the whole team. Their dedication to excellence shone brightly during the extensive review, reflecting the high standards present in the exceptional curriculum that comes to life within our on-campus clinic and learning space. We look forward to seeing the inaugural cohort of graduates crossing the stage at Convocation this June!

Humber's Hearing Instrument Specialist diploma program provides the academic knowledge and hands-on, real-world experience required to become a valued hearing health professional. Graduates develop the confidence to adapt to the evolving needs of today’s patient and the emerging technologies for patient care and hearing devices. This program develops holistic and critical thinkers, confident clinicians and compassionate communicators who will become outstanding professionals, effective practitioners and leading contributors in their field. For more information, please visit the program webpage: FHSW Hearing Instrument Specialist

Kristan Lingard, Acting Senior Dean
Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness

Humber’s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) Committee is seeking students, staff, and faculty to join their work with respect to issues relating to enabling compliance with AODA (2005) and promoting full accessibility and inclusion for the Humber Community. 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 February 12, 2024 at 4 p.m. via the online application form.

Committee Mission Statement

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) Committee shall work with the College and other organizations, as part of the promotion and facilitation of an integrated approach to effective barrier prevention and removal on Humber College’s campuses and in the areas surrounding the College.

Mandate

The AODA Committee is an advisory committee reporting to the People(s) & Culture department. The Committee works in collaboration with Humber College with respect to issues relating to enabling compliance with AODA (2005) and promoting full accessibility and inclusion for the Humber Community.

Committee Member’s Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Identifying barriers that will be removed or modified for people with disabilities
• Identifying regulations, policies, programs, practices, and services that cause, or may cause, barriers to persons with disabilities and recommend alternatives
• Providing input and feedback on the development of AODA (2005) policies and the multi-year accessibility plan to effectively address and meet the requirements identified in the AODA (2005) Standards. This may include the forming of working groups or any other format that will be deemed effective.
• Ensuring that the College is in compliance with the legislative requirements.

Committee members are asked to commit to the following:

• Attending one Working Group meetings per month, October through April (meetings last approximately one hour);
• Completing one to two hours of Working Group projects or tasks per month, October through April;
• Communicating updates and information with your respective department and networks at the institution;
• Communicating with Working Group Leads in a timely manner (two to three business days).

How to apply: Please complete the online application form.

The Committee is specifically seeking members from the following areas:

1. Accessible Learning Services
2. Facilities Management
3. Faculty
4. IGNITE
5. Information Technology Services
6. Library
7. Marketing and Communications
8. The Office of the Registrar
9. Students
10. Student Success and Engagement

If you have questions pertaining to AODA Committee, please contact Kathryn Edgett-Emirzian at kathryn.edgett@humber.ca.

The 2SLGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group (ERG) is inviting interested faculty and staff who identify as a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community to join the ERG. The ERG helps advance a culture at Humber that is accepting and inclusive for all 2SLGBTQ+ staff, faculty and students through outreach, community development, events, and consultation.

The 2SLGBTQ+ ERG meets once a month (currently virtual) to engage in event planning, workshops, guest speakers, and discuss current topics at Humber College. We are always looking for new ideas, events, and opportunities to further engage our community within the ERG and Humber College.

Aligning with Humber’s Strategic Priority #7 under Pillar #3, Healthy and Inclusive Community, the ERG brings together employees who share a common identity, characteristic and set of interests. We work to create a culture of inclusion that enhances employee engagement and further supports Humber’s vision and values.

Humber employees who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ and are interested in joining this ERG can indicate their interest by sending an email to co-chair Matthew Harris at matthew.harris@humber.ca.

January 27 was chosen as International Holocaust Remembrance Day as it marks the day in 1945 when the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp was liberated. On this day we remember the victims of the Nazi Holocaust, during which six million Jews were killed in mass shootings and in concentration camps. We also honour members of other groups, such as the Roma and Sinti, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ people, Black people, Slavic people, political opponents, and Jehovah’s Witnesses, who were persecuted and killed by the Nazis.

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