The Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning has identified as its Strategic Priority #7 to continue to build a diverse and inclusive community of exceptional students, faculty and staff. This priority is listed under Strategic Pillar #3 – Healthy and Inclusive Community.

Humber is seeking members of the College to join an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Task Force that will work alongside the Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity to establish an institutional EDI framework and strategy. The Call for Membership booklet (PDF) with further details is attached below.

For more information about the EDI Task Force, please visit hrs.humber.ca/human-rights-equity-diversity/edi-task-force.html.

EDI Task Force Mandate:
Through a consultative and collaborative process, members of the EDI Task Force will develop an institutional framework and strategy for advancing inclusion throughout Humber.

How to Apply?
Please complete the on-line application form available here.  

Please note the deadline to submit your application is Wednesday, December 12, 2018.

Questions:
If you have questions pertaining to the EDI Task Force Call for Membership, please contact: Nancy Simms, Director of the Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity, at nancy.simms@humber.ca.

We have the Power to Transform.

Humber will be moving to a new “7-1-7” academic semester starting in the Fall 2019 semester. 7-1-7 means that each semester will begin with seven weeks of classes, followed by a reading week, and concluding with seven weeks of classes. Previously, Humber only had a full reading week in the Winter semester.

Over the past several years, multiple surveys have been conducted with students and employees about having a reading week in each semester. An overwhelming majority of students, faculty, and staff responded that the additional days would be beneficial and have a positive impact on them. This initiative supports Humber’s 2018-2023 Strategic Plan, Pillar 3: Healthy and Inclusive Community, and aligns us with many Ontario colleges already implementing this system.

Additional information, including a Frequently Asked Questions list, will be available in the next few weeks on humber.ca/updates.

The 2019-2020 Academic Calendar will be available early in the new year.

Please contact gina.antonacci@humber.ca if you have any questions or require additional information.

Give the gift of food this holiday season. Gift cards are now available for The Humber Room and Gourmet Express.

Gourmet Express is now selling gift cards that can be used at both The Humber Room and Gourmet Express. The amount is customizable. These would make a great gift for students, colleagues, professors and friends! 

Email kellie.elliot@humber.ca for more info.

On behalf of Humber Arboretum and Centre for Urban Ecology, I would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who participated in this fall's Strategic Planning engagement process. We appreciate everyone who gave of their time and energy to fill out the online survey, take part in an interview, and/or participate in a focus group. 

A summary of the results from the process is now available on the Humber Arboretum's website: humber.ca/arboretum/about/strategicplan.html 

We're now entering Stage Two of our metamorphosis - "Transformation Underway". The next step is for the Humber Arboretum's Strategy Steering Committee to meet this winter and review the ideas shared throughout the engagement process. Our goal is to create a final five year Strategic Plan by summer 2019.  

Stay tuned for updates as we develop the Humber Arboretum's vision and top priorities for the future!

Sincerely,

Alexandra (Alix) Link
Director, Humber Arboretum and Centre for Urban Ecology