Announcements

When:
June 13, 2019
Contact:
Bharat Saini
Tel:
x5160
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Humber College is committed to principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. To learn more about Humber’s Employment Equity Program (EEP), please visit the Centre website.

Thank you to everyone who has completed Humber’s Employment Equity Questionnaire. The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity appreciates your help in building a more inclusive Humber!

Please Complete Humber’s Employment Equity Questionnaire

The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity invites all full-time, part-time, contract and sessional employees to complete the Employment Equity Questionnaire (EEQ). The information that you provide in the Employment Equity Questionnaire will be kept confidential and will only be reported in aggregate form for Employment Equity purposes. In other words, the reported data will not contain any personal identification. Having up-to-date knowledge of our workforce representation will allow the College to identify where underrepresentation exists, and to target its efforts toward removing barriers that may exist in the College’s employment systems.

Please note - the completion of Humber’s Employment Equity Questionnaire is voluntary.

How can I access the Employment Equity Questionnaire?

The Employment Equity Questionnaire (PDF) is attached to this Communique (please see below). The Employment Equity Questionnaire (PDF) can also be accessed on the Centre’s website. Please return the completed questionnaire to The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity (5th floor LRC North Campus) or you can scan the completed questionnaire and email to Bharat Saini, Advisor, Human Rights, Equity & Diversity, at bharat.saini@humber.ca.

Please visit the Centre website for Frequently Asked Questions pertaining to the Employment Equity Program.

If you require the Employment Equity Questionnaire in an alternate format, please contact Bharat Saini at 416.665.6622 x5160 or bharat.saini@humber.ca.

When:
June 12, 2019

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).

When:
June 12, 2019

Have you heard about Enterprise CarShare yet? This initiative allows students, staff and faculty to become members for only $1. Enterprise CarShare allows you to rent vehicles by the hour, and the best part is that gas and insurance are included. If you do not have a car and need to get around, Enterprise CarShare is a great and sustainable alternative.

For more information on how to register and the types of cars available, please visit this link.

If you have any questions about the program, please contact devon.fernandes@humber.ca.

When:
June 12, 2019
Contact:
Candice Warner-Barrow
Tel:
x5416
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Our last week’s communiqué provided you with an overview of what you can expect from the new HRMS from the two perspectives Manager Direct Access (MDA) and Employee Direct Access (EDA).

Today, we will like to share a sneak peek of the system from the MDA perspective, previewing the different functionality that the Manager can perform on the system. Click on the link below to view a short video of MDA. Enjoy!

Click here to start the video

REMINDER - Registration for Managers Direct Access (MDA) Training Cycle II opens today. Look out for an email with details on how to register for upcoming sessions.

Keep a lookout for our weekly communiqué announcements where we will be sharing more details with you regarding upcoming events, training sessions and the Go-Live date.

HRMS Team


Have you missed our previous announcements?  
Don’t know what HRMS is?

The Human Resource Management System (HRMS), is a new Human Capital Management fully integrated, cloud based system that will replace Humber's existing legacy system. The new HRMS will serve as a central source of information for all HR related processes and programs, making it accessible to staff, faculty and other stakeholders through their computer, on or off campus.

Once deployed, the new HRMS provides access to core HR functions, based on your profile as a manager or an employee. Some functionality includes:

  • Entering and tracking attendance
  • Benefits enrollment
  • Entering and approving time
  • Talent management (Which includes Recruitment)
  • And much more!

This would allow HR to:

  • Become Better business partners to faculties and departments
  • Deliver real-time data & information that will improve decision-making
  • Have enhanced reporting capability
  • Streamline processes to enable faster transactions

For managers and employees, the direct access functionality will become the new way of interacting with HR giving you the flexibility, autonomy and a sense of ownership for a better overall manager and employee experience.     

As we get ready to ‘Go Live’ all impacted stakeholders will be receiving training information to ensure that the transition to the new HRMS is easy and seamless.

To find out more about the HRMS, contact the HRMS Change Management Team at HRMSChangeTeam@humber.ca.

When:
June 12, 2019
Contact:
Vedika Taunk
Tel:
x5653

The Global Student Voices Podcast follows three international students on their journey to “learn how to learn” over their semester at Humber. Our students, Andrey, Aneri and Sean share their experiences on a wide range of topics such as their learning expectations, culture and identity and faculty and mentorship. We recorded their experiences and then shared them with a panel leaders from the Humber community who reflected on what the students had to say.

Postsecondary educators, both in Canada and around the world, are often quick to bisect student populations into “domestic” and “international” segments. While that may be a convenient metric to use in a variety of situations, the result often causes minds to think in very homogenous terms with respect to the thousands of students we host from around the world on our campuses. Global Student Voices was made in reaction to that – we hear from actual international students about their experiences both in and out of the classroom. Through this process, we hear many familiar refrains, about teaching, learning, technology, family, finances and a litany of others. It’s our hope that this series will bring pause to those that are quick to divide our students into a separate “bucket”, and to realize that a student is a student, regardless of the passport they are carrying in their knapsack.

Global Student Voices is available on Apple iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and Google Podcast.

To subscribe and to learn more, visit Global Student Voices Podcast.

When:
June 11, 2019

We are pleased to announce that building NX is the first existing building retrofit in Canada to achieve the Canada Green Building Council’s (CaGBC’s) Zero Carbon Building – Design certification. Humber achieved the Zero Carbon Building – Design Certification through a holistic approach that includes a complete envelope retrofit that is highly insulated and airtight, including new triple-pane windows. There will also be energy efficiency upgrades to the heating and cooling systems, lighting and a new 25kW Solar PV system in the building.

History of NX Building

Building NX was built in 1989 and was the main entrance to the College’s North Campus and housed the campus’ main library. When the library was relocated to LRC, the five-story building became an area for faculty and public safety offices. The aging building was drafty and inefficient so Humber College’s Energy Efficiency team took on the hard task of transforming it into a retrofit that took the building from one of the campus’ most inefficient, to becoming the most energy efficient building at Humber College and one of the most energy efficient buildings on the continent. Construction for NX commenced in May 2018 and is expected to be complete this year. Guided by Humber College’s 20-year Integrated Energy Master Plan, building NX will see a 70% reduction in energy use that will help reduce the College’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Humber’s Commitment to Sustainability

Retrofits to existing buildings have a very positive impact on fighting climate change. Globally, buildings are responsible for 40% of annual energy consumption and up to 30% of all energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. Since buildings last such a long time, there is a huge stock of existing buildings that need to be retrofitted in order for a city to meet its carbon reduction goals. A 2009 report by the UN indicates that the existing building stock represents the most important opportunity to substantially cut GHG emissions however there are some challenges. Building owners often shy away from major renovations due to costs and disruption. Part of the motivation for the NX project was to provide an example to the Canadian design and construction Industry on how to perform deep, net-zero ready, energy efficiency retrofits in Ontario’s climate as well as to encourage similar projects in the future.

You can learn more about the NX building from this case study here. Learn more about Building NX from the press release.

When:
June 10, 2019
Contact:
Samantha Araza
Tel:
x4319
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Come visit the North Space Gallery in the LRC to see the work of our continuing education photography students.

This year we put our students into three categories: rookie, experienced and seasoned photographers. So the work you will see are from all different levels of photography.

The photos will remain in the gallery until June 12, when we will present our awards to the winning students.

All our welcome to join us for this celebration.

When:
June 10, 2019
Tel:
x3490
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Lean Canvas online workshops are now live!

The Launch Me – Lean Canvas Online Workshop Series is running until June 28! This series focuses on problems, solutions, key metrics and competitive advantages. It includes aspects for startups to deal with uncertainty and risk. Don’t miss your chance to participate in these workshops from any remote location!

Register here.

 

For more information:

Centre for Entrepreneurship
Become a member and join a community of entrepreneurs: humber.ca/cfe
Follow us on: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Faculty: interested in becoming a mentor with the CfE? Get in touch with us – cfe@humber.ca!

We are committed to serving YOU.

When:
June 10, 2019

Over the weekend, the Canadian Pharmacy Technician Educators Association (CPTEA) presented their highest honour at the annual conference. Specifically, The Award for Excellence in Innovation and Competency Assessment was awarded to Professor Sharon Lee (Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program)

This award recognizes excellence in enabling pharmacy technician students to attain their professional competencies and educational outcomes. The award is co-sponsored by CPTEA and the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada to showcase the incredible work performed by a pharmacy technician educator in Canada. Sharon is a strong, passionate advocate for the pharmacy technician profession and strives to develop the competencies required for each graduate to enter the profession. Her exceptional understanding not only of the competencies but also of excellence in teaching/learning skills required to deliver a successful outcome are infused in all that she does. Sharon consistently delivers a level of professionalism to all students & encourages them and guides them along the way to the achievement of their goals.

Those who know Professor Sharon Lee, can easily concur with the above, as her commitment and dedication to Humber Pharmacy Technician students is exemplary, making Sharon a worthy recipient of this prestigious award.  Please join me in congratulating Sharon on this excellent accomplishment.

Next, over the weekend, the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) held a conference in the USA. At this international conference, Professor Dr. Kristina Lisk (Bioscience) received excellent news. Specifically, the IAMSE awarded Kristina with their 23rd annual Educational Scholarship Grant to support her ongoing program of research.

The mission of the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) is to advance health profession education through teacher development and to ensure that the teaching and learning of medical science continues to be firmly grounded in foundational sciences and the best practices of teaching.

For those who know, and work with Kristina, are well aware of her commitment, dedication, and scholarship in the teaching and learning domain, and this award will further support her innovation and the ongoing evolution of her program of research.  Please join me in congratulation Kristina on this excellent accomplishment.

We can all be very proud of the above, and these results are a direct demonstration of the strength of our Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness. Have an excellent week everyone, and again, congratulations Sharon, and Kristina.

 

Jason Powell RN., BScN., MScN., Ph.D.
Senior Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness

When:
June 10, 2019
Contact:
Health & Safety Services
Tel:
x5473
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee booth and our Smoke-Free Campus booth at Showcase.

For more information and resources about our committees or smoking cessation, please visit our websites:

If you participated in our booth activities, click on the attachment to see if your name was drawn for a prize!

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