Please join in welcoming Christopher Parkes to Humber as Associate Vice President, Legal & Risk Management effective August 1, 2019.

Christopher comes to us from William Osler Health System where he held the role of General Counsel and Executive Director, Enterprise Risk responsible for all corporate legal and integrated risk management activities. He brings with him extensive experience beyond legal and risk management including privacy & freedom of information, governance, employment, human rights, labour law, and business continuity. 

Christopher has contributed to numerous projects and major initiatives including complex corporate commercial matters, financing and procurement, capital redevelopment, contract management and strategic partnerships.

Christopher is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School and has co-authored a number of publications. Christopher is also a member of the Board of Directors of The George Hull Centre for Children and Families.


 

The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity would like to thank the Humber community for participating in the Knowledge Cafés and for providing input on the revised definitions of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Humber College. The Centre will review the definitions annually as human rights terms are constantly evolving.  

Provided below (and attached) are the revised definitions for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Humber College.

Definitions

Equity
The principle of equity recognizes that equity-seeking groups experience unfair treatment in services, programs and employment. At Humber, equity means applying specific measures and practices to achieve equality of opportunities and outcomes for all.

Diversity
Diversity refers to the intersectionality of social and political identities that embody different worldviews, knowledges, and experiences. Humber embraces the diversity that exists in the identities of students and employees from local and global communities.

Inclusion
The principle of inclusion refers to the active and intentional engagement of people in all their intersecting social and political identities. At Humber, this engagement is grounded in respect, and all members of the college community are recognized as valued contributors. Inclusion enriches innovation, sustainability and excellence in curricula, research, programs and services.

In-Service Teacher Training Certificate Program – a great learning opportunity!

The In-Service Teacher Training Certificate Program (ISTTCP) is a practical distance-education initiative offered through St. Clair College. It is offered to full-time faculty whose maximum salary step is currently below Step 21.

It is extremely important to note that this program will end as of August 30, 2019. Only those enrolled prior to this date will be allowed to complete the program. Further enrolment opportunities after this date are not anticipated.

Upon submission of documents confirming successful completion of the program, the faculty member will be entitled to an immediate step increase and their maximum step will be changed to Step 21.

As new participant enrolment will end as of August 30, 2019 (those enrolled prior to August 31, 2019, will be allowed to complete their studies), eligible faculty are encouraged to consider taking advantage of this professional development opportunity in the near future. Should any faculty decide to register, a copy of the registration confirmation should be forwarded to Kayla Moodie-Small, Human Resources Analyst (kayla.moodie-small@humber.ca, x4850).

The third-year massage therapy students are looking for participants for their final year research projects. If you would like to help these students learn what it is like to conduct research, and receive free massage therapy in the process, contact the Humber Massage Therapy Clinic (mtclinic@humber.ca, x5055). Individuals who complete the study process will receive a gift certificate to the Massage Therapy Clinic at Humber College to use following the study. If you are not sure you are eligible or need more information before you commit, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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The Effects of Massage Therapy on Grip Strength in Athletes

Study #: 19MT001

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The Effect of Massage Therapy on Sleep Quality in a Patient with Fibromyalgia

Study #: 19MT002

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The Effect of Massage Therapy on Range of Motion and Pain in a Patient with Rotator Cuff Pathology

Study #: 19MT003

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Massage Therapy for a Patient Following Limb Amputation

Study #: 19MT004

We are looking for an individual who has had a limb amputated more than 6 months ago. The individual will experience pain and decreased functionality as a result of the amputation. The length of the study is 6-weeks.

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Effects of Massage Therapy on Premenstrual Syndrome and Primary Dysmenorrhea

Study #: 19MT005 and 19MT013

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The Effects of Massage Therapy on a Patient with Restless Leg Syndrome

Study #: 19MT006

We are looking for an individual who has been diagnosed by a physician with restless leg syndrome (documentation must be provided). The individual will experience symptoms frequently enough to alter their ability to complete activities of daily living. The length of the study is nine weeks.

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Effects of Massage Therapy and Monitored Exercise on Functional Balance in Elderly Individuals

Study #: 19MT007

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The Effect of Massage Therapy on Pain in a Patient with Fibromyalgia

Study #: 19MT008

We are looking for an individual who has been diagnosed by a physician with fibromyalgia (documentation must be provided). Individuals should be one year post-diagnosed to be considered for inclusion in the study. The length of the study is seven weeks.

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The Effect of Massage Therapy on Pain in a Patient with Cerebral Palsy

Study #: 19MT009

We are looking for an individual aged 18 to 26 who has been diagnosed by a physician with diplegic spastic cerebral palsy (documentation must be provided) and experiences pain as a result. The length of the study is eight weeks.

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The Effect of Massage Therapy on Symptoms of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Study #: 19MT010

We are looking for an individual who has been diagnosed by a health care professional with thoracic outlet syndrome (documentation is preferred). If a diagnosis has not been made, a physical assessment will be conducted by the clinic manager/ instructor to determine eligibility. The length of the study is six weeks.

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Massage Therapy and its Effects on Fatigue in a Patient with Multiple Sclerosis

Study #: 19MT011 and 19MT017

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The Effect of Massage Therapy on a Patient with Tourette Syndrome and Tic-Related Pain

Study #: 19MT012

We are looking for an individual aged nineteen to forty-five who has been diagnosed by a physician with Tourette syndrome before age eighteen. The individual will experience one or more persistent tics that cause pain in a joint. The length of the study is nine weeks.

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Effects of Massage Therapy and Eccentric Exercise on an Individual with Lateral Epicondylitis

Study #: 19MT014

We are looking for an individual who has been experiencing pain in the outer aspect of the elbow, painful or reduce range of motion of the wrist, the inability to perform normal daily activities. Individuals will be excluded from the study if they present with pain in both elbows, if there is a history of surgery to the elbow or wrist, or recent history of anti-inflammatory injections. The length of this study is nine weeks.

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The Effect of Massage Therapy on a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Study #: 19MT015

We are looking for an individual who has been diagnosed by a physician with rheumatoid arthritis in the hands (documentation must be provided) and who presents with pain and limited range of motion in the affected joint. Individuals who present with joint instability and severe joint damage will not be eligible to take part in the study. The length of the study is 10 weeks.

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The Effects of Massage Therapy on Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

Study #: 19MT016

We are looking for an individual who has been diagnosed by a health care professional with temporomandibular joint dysfunction (documentation is preferred). If a diagnosis has not been made, a physical assessment will be conducted by the clinic manager/ instructor to determine eligibility. The length of the study is seven weeks.

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The Effects of Massage Therapy on a Patient with Low Back Pain

Study #: 19MT018

We are looking for an individual who has been diagnosed by a physician with chronic non-specific low back pain. Individuals with presence of disc herniation, degenerative disc disease (DDD), spinal stenosis, scoliosis or other similar conditions will be excluded. The length of the study is eight weeks.

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If you would like more information about any of the studies above or would like to volunteer to participate, contact the Humber Massage Therapy Clinic (mtclinic@humer.ca). If you would not like to be part of a study but would like to make an appointment at Humber’s Massage Therapy Clinic, please contact us at mtclinic@humber.ca or x5055.