Announcements

When:
May 7, 2024
Contact:
Humber Press
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Are you a capstone or thesis advisor looking to help celebrate and further your students' hard work?

We know that students put a lot of work into their thesis and capstone projects! These projects are not merely a requirement—they are the culmination of students’ educational journey and a powerful expression of expertise and dedication.

Humber Press’ Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE) invites students to make a mark in the scholarly publishing world by transforming their thesis/capstone project into a published manuscript.

JIPE publishes articles, essays and spotlights written by scholars, researchers, innovators and students from across various fields. JIPE distinguishes itself as an inclusive and approachable journal that provides everyone with publishing opportunities.

The journey to publication is just a submission away—get started with the JIPE Toolkit for Students.

When:
May 6, 2024
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
Map on intersection

As part of the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project, crews will be performing minor sidewalk works at Humber College Boulevard and Hwy 27.

The work is scheduled to start on May 8, 2024, and will last for two (2) weeks, approximately. 

Work may be rescheduled due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. 

Please take extra care when navigating near work sites, and always make eye contact with the any driver before crossing in front of any equipment or vehicle as it is accessing or egressing the active work zone. Please also comply with instructions from site crews and follow the dedicated pedestrian routes. Please do not enter into any areas with active construction operations.

Minor field modifications may occur when needed to complete work safely and minimize impact on the public.

Noise and vibration will be monitored when required during these activities.

When:
May 6, 2024

Humber College is committed to creating an engaging workplace which values employee development and growth. 

Humber’s Graduate Assistance Program (GAP) provides funding for tuition to support employees in completing discipline-specific post-secondary degrees, Master or Doctoral degrees at an accredited post-secondary institution. 

All full-time academic, support, and admin employees who have completed their probationary period are eligible to apply. Funding under this program is for tuition fees, for a maximum of four (4) years for each individual program up to a maximum of five thousand dollars ($5,000) per fiscal year. 

The application deadline is June 14, 2024. All full-time employees interested in applying can find more details on the application process and forms in the links below: 

Questions? Please email us at oe@humber.ca.

When:
May 6, 2024
Ballot box

Candidate election packages will be available May 13-22.

Contact Jessica Camara at jessica.camara@humber.ca to obtain a package.

When:
May 6, 2024

Have you had a chance to check out BeeBee ChatBot in Blackboard Ultra yet?

The Bb Chat Support, known as 'BeeBee', provides answers to commonly asked Blackboard Ultra questions and issues directly from Blackboard Help. Users may ask for support by clicking on the pre-populated list of topics, or by typing directly into the message box. 

Please keep in mind that BeeBee is still learning. While it conveniently shares support articles based on the prompts it receives, there may be times when you don't quite get the answers you are looking for. Remember that it will get better over time as more users engage with it. 

Need support? The IL Support Centre is here to help! 

When:
May 6, 2024
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Please read our inaugural issue of the FAST Scholarly Journal which spotlights the innovative and impactful work being conducted within our academic community and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and a culture of intellectual exchange among faculty members. It is an important platform for sharing these cutting-edge research projects that are contributing to the advancement of knowledge.

Let’s continue to push boundaries as a leading provider of research intelligence for business and higher education.

Warm regards,

Paul Griffin, PhD, MBA, CPA, CMA, CGA, CFP, FCSI
Senior Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology (FAST)

When:
May 6, 2024
Contact:
mitchelle mercado
The Orientation Team taking a group photo

The Orientation Team within Student Success and Engagement (SSE) is excited to begin collaborating with Academic Faculties and campus partners in preparation for Fall 2024 Orientation. We look forward to working with you all to support new students in their transition to Humber College.

Orientation will comprise of virtual pre-arrival events, online guides and resources, program-focused Meet Your Faculty sessions, and on-campus events and activities.   

Outline for Fall 2024 Orientation

July 29 to August 22: The First Year Experience (FYE) and Orientation Team will be offering virtual PAMS. These sessions will welcome and guide students in their transition into Humber over four weeks, providing information on what to expect at college, engagement and support. Pre-arrival mentoring sessions are designed to provide students with an opportunity to have all their orientation questions answered and connect with the FYE Team and their peers before they begin their classes. 

August 28: In partnership with our academic faculties, we will host Academic Orientation with our Meet Your Faculty sessions at Lakeshore Campus. These sessions will be a mix of virtual and in-person, on-campus. 

The International Graduate School (IGS) campus will be hosting their semesterly First Look @ IGS Sessions, in-person and on campus for incoming IGS students only.     

August 29: In partnership with our Academic Faculties, we will host Academic Orientation with our Meet Your Faculty sessions at International Graduate School (IGS). These sessions will be a mix of virtual and in-person, on-campus.  

We will also be hosting our Virtual Meet Your Faculty sessions for Faculties who have chosen to facilitate them online for North and Lakeshore programs only. 

August 30: In partnership with our Academic Faculties, we will host Academic Orientation with our Meet Your Faculty sessions at North Campus. These sessions will be a mix of virtual and in-person, on-campus.  

September 3 to 13: Orientation will host Welcome Stations on campus each day to further support and orient our students to Humber College.   

September 3 to 27: Orientation, with the support of our campus partners, will host Welcome Events for students. This programming will focus on well-being and social connection, and we will continue to promote services and resources available to students throughout their time at Humber. We will reach out to campus partners with further information on how to get involved.   

We welcome feedback from all our partners and appreciate the continued support from the college community.   

If you have not previously been involved with Orientation but would like to partner with us in welcoming students in Fall 2024, please reach out to: 

North Campus Coordinator 
vickie.jones@humber.ca  
Lakeshore Campus Coordinator 
mitchelle.mercado@humber.ca
When:
May 6, 2024
Contact:
Occupational Health and Safety Services

Welcome to Safety and Health Week! All week long, Occupational Health and Safety Services will be posting health and safety information in the Communiqué. Be sure to keep an eye on these posts, as there will be a chance to win some prizes at the end of the week.

Being aware of the hazards that are present in your workplace is an important start to staying safe and healthy on the job – and that begins with appropriate employee training. In addition to meeting regulatory requirements, such training will provide you with improved knowledge and awareness of hazards you may encounter in your workplace, and will provide you with measures to protect yourself and reduce work-related incidents and injuries.

At Humber, all employees are required to complete the Employee Health and Safety Awareness Course. This online Blackboard course takes approximately 45 minutes to complete, provides employees with a basic understanding of workplace health and safety at Humber, and outlines rights and responsibilities as a Humber employee. If you are a supervisor or manager, you are also required to complete the Supervisor’s Health and Safety Training course, which is an in-person, full-day course. For more information on these training courses, please visit the Training Programs page on the Humber Health and Safety website.

In addition to this awareness-level training that all employees must complete, you may also be required to complete additional job-specific health and safety training depending on your job and the hazards that you are exposed to. If it is needed, your supervisor will ensure you have received the appropriate training. Some examples of job-specific training include:

  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
  • Ladder Safety Training.
  • Manual Materials Handling Training.
  • Office Ergonomics Training (a new Office Ergonomics Training Module is now available for all employees).

Being properly trained on how to work safely in your workplace is a key way to improve health and safety on the job. If you have any questions about training or are required to complete job-specific safety training, please email healthandsafety@humber.ca.

Photo Contest Tip: We are always thrilled to see our employees completing training, whether in-person or virtually. If you will be taking any training this week – submit a photo of you completing the training!

When:
May 6, 2024
Contact:
Rhonda Harrison
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

The Office of the Registrar is looking for staff and faculty to assist with the Spring 2024 Convocation ceremonies. Convocation is taking place from Tuesday, June 18 to Friday, June 21 at the Toronto Congress Centre (TCC) - North Building. The ceremony schedule by program can be found on the Convocation website. Duties may include gowning, directional, and Convocation Hall support.

There are three shifts available for non-Office of the Registrar staff, and you may sign up for one or more shifts:

  • Full Day Shift: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Afternoon Shift: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Evening Shift: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

If you are interested in working Convocation, please sign up and fill out your availability on the MS Form by Wednesday, May 15.

Please ensure you obtain approval from your manager if you would like to assist with Convocation during your regularly scheduled shift.

We will also be offering the following orientation dates regarding convocation:

  • Thursday, May 16 - 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Virtual) Join via MS Teams
  • Wednesday, May 22 - 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (North Campus, room J110)
  • Monday, May 27 - 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (North Campus, room J110)

We appreciate any support during Humber's Convocation to make it memorable for our graduates and guests.

When:
May 6, 2024
Contact:
Desta McCalla
Tel:
x5182

Did you receive an Accommodation Letter from Accessible Learning Services (ALS)? Unsure how to proceed? Review the steps below.  

  • Send an email to the student to acknowledge receipt of the Accommodation Letter. 
  • Carefully review the Accommodation Letter. If you identify an accommodation that you feel may conflict with the essential requirements of your course, contact Accessible Learning Services to discuss. 
  • Advise the student that they are welcome to contact you to discuss the accommodations. 
  • For Humber faculty, most of your students’ Accommodation Letters are visible on the Faculty Web Portal
  • University of Guelph-Humber courses are not reflected on the Faculty Web Portal. Most Accommodation Letters will be sent directly to faculty via email. 

To learn about the process for students writing with Testing Services, visit their website. 

Visit our ALS Information for Faculty website to learn more about the Accommodation Letter process. 

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.

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