Announcements

When:
November 7, 2019
Contact:
Daniel Alonzo
Tel:
416.606.4754

LRC Building Closure
​Sunday, November 10, 2019
7 a.m. to 7:30 am

No entry to any floor of the North Campus LRC during the power service shutdown.

Alternate study spaces are available at:

  • E-link Lab D160
  • E-link Lab H205

Access these labs through D Building entrance on the north side, by Tim Hortons.

For more information or if you have questions, please contact Daniel Alonzo at daniel.alonzo@humber.ca.

When:
November 4, 2019
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
Operational Excellence Night

Information Technology Services has an “operational excellence night” scheduled for this coming Saturday. 

Starting: Saturday, November 9 at 6 p.m.
Ending: Sunday, November 10 at 8 a.m.

During this night, most technical services will be unavailable.

Understanding shutdowns of any kind are inconvenient, they are nevertheless necessary so Information Technology Services can carryout the following critical activities on behalf of the Humber community: 

  1. Patch/update key infrastructure assets against security threats to keep Humber’s data safe 
  2. Test the organization’s business continuity solutions to mitigate against unexpected service interruptions 
  3. Optimize the performance of key business systems to ensure a consistently positive end-user experience
  4. Unfortunately, these non-optional activities cannot be performed without impacting business operations

Questions? Concerns? Please contact Ryan Burton, Director of Digital Solutions, at 416.675.6622 x5290 or ryan.burton@humber.ca

The Department of Public Safety will continue to provide security services 24-hours-a-day throughout the event.

When:
November 4, 2019
Contact:
Risha Toney
Tel:
x4833

The Humber College Council (HCC) held its second meeting of the 2019-2020 academic year on Thursday October 10, 2019 at the Lakeshore Campus. To ensure the Humber community is informed of upcoming events, new initiatives, and important issues, the College Council reports the highlights of its meetings. For more information or to provide feedback on these highlights, please contact risha.toney@humber.ca.

Roundtable

Gina Catenazzo [Teaching and Learning] noted that the Educational Technology Committee (ETC) is offering FREE Virtual Lunch and Learn Webinars facilitated by professors from different colleges. Upcoming topics include “Designing Presentations and Online Lessons with the Brain in Mind” and “Launching a Domain of One’s Own Project”. For more information and to register, visit edtechontario.ca.

Summary: September meeting and introduction to the new format

Risa Handler [Chair, HCC] noted that HCC Executive and Humber’s Executive team reviewed feedback from the September meeting, and several changes to the meeting format will be adopted going forward. Some of these changes include materials and presenter questions will be circulated before each meeting, increased time during meetings for discussion and feedback and the meeting time has been reduced by one hour.

Academic Policy review

Gina Antonacci [Associate Vice-President, Academic] noted that it is the role of the Office of the Vice-President, Academic to review and amend existing academic policies and create new policies when required. There is a consultative process when reviewing and creating policies; HCC’s role is to provide valuable cross-sectional feedback.

Mid-term and final grade submission policy

G. Antonacci noted that there are changes to the current policy (dated 2013) in regards to requirements for mid-term grades, as well as responsibilities of Academic Staff and the Registrar’s Office. Midterm grades are not calculated in the official grade point average (GPA) and do not appear on the student’s official transcript. The goal is to contribute to student success by providing students with a realistic idea of their performance to date, which is important for our retention strategy

Retention and disposal of student work

G. Antonacci noted that this is a new policy and the intent of this policy is to ensure that staff understand what student work must be retained, how long the work should be retained for, how to warrant that the retention of work ensures protection of the individual’s right to privacy regarding personal and academic information. There is a requirement for a number of accredited programs to retain student work. This policy guides how long students work must be kept for and in what manner it is retained.

Program advisory committee policy

G. Antonacci noted this policy is a revision to the previous version dated 2013, and that the changes are related to holding a central event per year, as well as a formal orientation process, and providing an annual report to the Board of Governors (BoG). Program Advisory Committees (PACs) are subcommittees of the BoG.

Next steps: G. Antonacci will bring forward HCC’s feedback to the next Academic Framework Committee (AFC) meeting and will return to provide updates following the AFC meeting.

Humber’s Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILO’s)

Lara McInnis [Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Innovative Learning] provided an update of Humber’s ILO’s framework and noted that the initiative is part of the Career Ready Citizens pillar in Humber’s Strategic Plan. There have been many stakeholder consultations with HCC, students, industry and community partners. The framework will officially launch in March 2020.

L. McInnis noted next steps for fall 2019 that include: conducting a field placement assessment of the ILO’s in the Faculty of Media & Creative Arts; creation of an Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Taskforce and Sustainability faculty group; work with the Teaching & Learning team to embed the ILO’s in curriculum through the course outline system; and mapping the ILOs during program and course review.

Next steps: L. McInnis will review feedback provided by HCC and look to implement suggestions as the ILO team moves towards the launch and implementation of the ILOs. There will be a call for proposals for the ILO launch event scheduled for March 2020.

Engaging with the 2019-2024 Sustainability Plan

Lindsay Walker [Associate Director, Capital Development and Facilities Management] stated that HCC was consulted prior to the development of the Sustainability Plan, came back in April, and is now returning to share the completed plan.

Highlights of work of the Office of Sustainability include: events to promote sustainability; Integrated Energy Master Plan; 15% reduction in energy use since 2015; 28% reduction in water per student since 2018; and 5% absolute reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2015.

Next steps: L. Walker to review responses with a view to providing updates at a future meeting.

Debrief of new format

R. Handler opened the conversation of how the first meeting went using the new format. This feedback included: continue to email highlights to HCC members; provide a Word version of all materials in addition to PDFs; provide a digital option for providing feedback; and provide a version of the meeting package specific to the members and constituents.

The next meeting of the College Council will be held on Thursday November 7, 2019 at the North Campus. For meeting highlights, supporting materials, and opportunities to provide feedback please visit the College Council website.

When:
November 1, 2019

Please be advised that Testing Services will open later on Monday, November 4, 2019 to facilitate some staff training. 

Testing Services North will open at 11 a.m. and Testing Services Lake will open at 11:30 a.m.

 

Thank you,

Shane Bentham
Manager, Testing and Integrated Services

When:
November 1, 2019
Contact:
Jelena Dukic
Tel:
x4914

Help us promote it!

At Humber, student success and retention are institutional priorities; understanding our students is essential to provide focus for student success initiatives. Every year, 3 in 4 incoming students successfully complete their first year. However, 1 in 4 leave the college within the first year. It is imperative that Humber is able to identify students at risk of attrition and initiate timely interventions.

The Humber Student Success Survey (HSSS) is one means of identifying students at risk. The survey is administered each year to students in all semesters after the fall midterm exams. The four purposes of the survey are:

  1. To understand our diverse student population in terms of sociodemographic and other factors (e.g., culture and ethnicity, sexual identity, disabilities) so that we can assess the extent to which we are meeting their needs;
  2. To understand students’ academic and career goals and the extent to which we are meeting them;
  3. To identify students who may be at risk of attrition; and
  4. To gain a broad understanding of students’ support needs to allow for service planning and resource allocation.

This year, all students will receive their personal survey through email between November 1 and 15.

Please help us to ensure a strong response to this survey by encouraging students in all years and programs to complete the Humber Student Satisfaction Survey (HSSS) so that we can continue to make a positive impact in their success!

When:
November 1, 2019

As we approach the winter closure, if you receive questions from students living in residence, please refer them to the residence office, however please note the important dates below.

Residents who have exceptional circumstances may apply to stay late and arrive early at an additional nightly rate. This application can be found here.

December 14, 2019 Last day for Humber residents to leave for the mid-year break (by 12 p.m.)
December 17, 2019 Last day for University of Guelph-Humber residents to leave for the mid-year break (by 6 p.m.)
December 19, 2019 Last day for approved residents with exceptional circumstances to leave for the mid-year break (by 10 a.m.)
January 2, 2020 Approved residents with exceptional circumstances and winter term only residents may return beginning at 12 p.m.
January 4, 2020 Residence re-opens after mid-year break at 10 a.m.
When:
October 31, 2019
Contact:
Risha Toney
Tel:
x4833
Transfer Thursdays

Transfer Thursdays are back for the fall 2019 semester.

For a list of upcoming dates, be sure to check the "Events" section of the Humber Communiqué or visit here.

When:
October 30, 2019
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

#1 - REPORTED VS. CALCULATED TIME – TIME APPROVAL & PAY IMPLICATIONS

If you enter time or if you are someone who approves time cards for their team, then this is an important message for you!

When an employee creates a time card and enters the number of hours they have worked in the Human Resource Management System (HRMS), the entered hours are recorded as Reported time. These hours do not take into account meal break deductions, that the employee’s regular hours are subject to.

To view the number of regular hours that are captured in the system after meal deductions, the employee must look at their Calculated time within HRMS by clicking on the glasses icon next to their submitted time card.

For anyone who approves time cards for their team, it is important to review the Calculated time for an employee’s time card by clicking on the glasses icon next to their time card submission. Calculated time is time element that is used for approval and payroll calculations.

#2 - TIME ENTRY USING MANAGE TIME CARDS OPTION & TIME APPROVAL

The HRMS team recommends carefully following the instructions found on the HRMS Knowledge Base (KB) on how-to Create a Time Card (Using Manage Time Cards) option to submit your time cards, in order to ensure accurate submission and timely approval.

Employees: Be sure to SUBMIT your time cards through the HRMS once you have completed your time entries for the week. Good practice is to do this every Friday, however, these submissions are due every second Friday by 2 p.m. (see payroll calendar for deadlines)

Note - Any time card left in an Entered or Saved status will not be available to managers for approvals. To check the status of your time cards, follow the instructions found on the Search Time Card HRMS KB article.

Managers: Be sure to review and select APPROVE for employee’s time cards through the HRMS every second Tuesday by 5 p.m. (see payroll calendar for deadlines)

Link for the payroll calendar can be found on the hrs.humber.ca website.

#3 - CREATE TIME CARD – PAYROLL TIME TYPE​

If you do not see Regular Hourly option under the Payroll Time Type drop-down menu when creating a time card, then please contact Nina Simons by sending an email to nina.simons@humber.ca as your time card will need to be refreshed by HR.

#4 - MY BENEFITS ENROLLMENT FORM

If you are a new employee and in the process of electing your Benefits Enrollment, please note that you must complete two tasks to ensure your benefits elections are complete and submitted before the benefits enrollment deadline:

  1. The first task you must complete is to complete your Benefits Enrollment within the HRMS by following the instructions outlined on the HRMS KB. Click here to view the KB lessons on Benefits Enrollments. 
  2. The second task you must complete is to fill out and submit the My Benefits Enrollment Form, that can be found on the Home page of the HRMS.

#5 - HOW TO CORRECTLY PERFORM ACTION WITHIN THE HRMS

The HRMS Knowledge Base (KB) is constantly being updated to ensure we provide you with up-to-date  information. Not only does the KB contain steps on how-to perform an action within the HRMS, but it also has helpful tips and resources to ensure your success. Please continue to visit the KB for up-to-date information.

Did you know?

  • The knowledge base articles for Time Management managers and delegates were recently updated. Access the KB to view the updated articles today! Link for the HRMS KB can be found on the hrs.humber.ca website.
  • Short overview videos for Managers and Employees are available for select KB articles on the HRMS KB. These videos provide you with step-by-step overview on how to perform an action within the HRMS.
  • Oracle Guided Learning flows also are available directly within the HRMS, which will provide you with guidance via pop-up instructions and explanations as you perform an action within the HRMS.
When:
October 30, 2019
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Campus Services includes Conference Services, Residence, oversight of retail services on campus, and many other services to provide a quality experience for the Humber community. Here are some highlights of the services we offer and the department’s recent successes!

Campus Services Quick Facts

Conference Services

  • 36% or summer accommodations were used by seven faculties/internal departments!
  • 4497 bed nights were used by internal groups
  • 8084 bed nights were used by external groups
  • Commercial Film Bookings
  • 2017: 5 bookings
  • 2018: 7 bookings
  • 2019: 11 bookings (YTD)
  • 394 events were held at North and Lakeshore this summer

Did you know? Conference Services net revenue directly supports the Residence Life program!

North Campus Residence acted as an Athlete Village for three city wide events:

  • Power Hockey Canada Cup
  • Invitational Youth Games
  • World Junior Lacrosse Championship

Residence (a snapshot of 2019-20 Residents)

  • More than 900 students had moved in by the end of Move In Day, on Sunday, August 25 at both North and Lakeshore campuses
  • 42% of domestic Humber residents used OSAP to pay for some or all of their residence fees
  • 285 North Residence spaces are occupied by University of Guelph-Humber students
  • 15% of residence spaces are occupied by international students

Residence wait list on the Friday before Move In Day:

Lakeshore Campus

  • 2017-18: 275 students
  • 2018-19: 170 students
  • 2019-20: 258 students

North Campus

  • 2017-18: 152 students
  • 2018-19: 184 students
  • 2019-20: 235 students

Retail Services

  • Xerox print center reduced printing YTD by 54,344 (September 2018-YTD) sheets of paper
  • 6.5 trees were saved
  • 8333 sheets of paper = 1 tree

Soupbar partnership with Campus Services, Ignite, Faculty of Business and Feed it Forward

  • 8570 meals from October 2018 to April 2019

New in Food Services innovation

  • Smart Market, 3rd floor CTI
  • The Spot, 1st floor CTI

We care about food safety

  • 20+ audits are completed each month
  • Food Safety Inspections
  • Toronto Public Health inspections
  • Brand Quality Assurance

Last year, Campus Services contributed $132,111 to Humber scholarships and awards.

When:
October 30, 2019
Contact:
Maureen Martin-Edey
Tel:
x4509

There is space for you to register in these Learning & Development sessions!

Sort It Out - Sustainability

Date: Monday, November 4, 2019 
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: North Campus, D109

Recycling? Waste? Compost? Not sure where items go on campus? The waste industry is constantly evolving and the Office of Sustainability wants to provide you the tools to reduce and sort your waste effectively. This interactive workshop will outline Humber’s waste management system and offer tips for living a Zero Waste life.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Participate in an interactive “sort it out” quiz
  • Discuss how to reduce and reuse items to avoid landfills
  • Understand the problems associated with creating waste

Facilitator: Tayler Buchanan, Office of Sustainability

Welcoming Change into Your Life (Lunch & Learn)

Date: Monday, November 4, 2019 
Time: 12 p.m. to 1 pm
Location: North Campus, D109

Change is a natural part of life. While some changes can affect the very structure of your life, other changes can have subtle impacts on your day-to-day activities. Sometimes you may be aware that a change is imminent but are uncertain about what it will involve and how it will affect your life. Situations like these can create ambiguity, worry, or a sense of loss and sadness. This session will address the emotional reactions that participants may experience when confronted with change, taking into account their personality and strength, and provide coping skills to enable them to manage change more effectively.

Learning objectives:

At the end of this session, participants will be able to do the following:

  •  Understand the four different types of change
  •  Develop strategies for managing change effectively
  •  View change in a more positive manner

Facilitator: Esther Cieri, Morneau Shepell

Conflict Resolution

Date: Friday, November 8, 2019 
Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: North Campus, D109

Conflict and risk are a part of our lives every day. Conflict and risky situations are a common occurrence in the workplace. Yet, often, dealing with it can be difficult and even contentious. The results can be unsatisfactory or even irreconcilable. 

This workshop reviews strategies that are successful in a variety of situations. Disagreements, strife and conflict are all part of the workplace and life in general. Our goal is to transform negative to positive behavior, and channel your thoughts and emotions into greater satisfaction and profits.

​In this workshop you will learn to:

  • Identify common communication mistakes and how to avoid them
  • Adopt techniques for building rapport and achieving trust from your colleagues
  • Reduce stress and understand the nature of conflict

Facilitator: Diana Kawarsky, The Soft Skills Group

To register, please click on session title, or contact Maureen or Michelle at learninghrs@humber.ca.

Thank you!

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