Announcements

When:
May 14, 2019
Contact:
Shahnawaz Shaikh
Tel:
x4324
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
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Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

We are renovating the highlighted classrooms in the attached posters to better suits your needs.

The renovation of classrooms listed below will start May 20 with an expected completion date of August 30.

We will complete the F building second floor except office areas F221 and E303.

When:
May 13, 2019
Contact:
Humber's Panopto Support Team

If you haven’t already heard, Panopto has been live for a little more than two months at Humber, and we are excited to share some updates with the community.

What’s Panopto?

Designed to help you record, edit, search, and stream curriculum videos, Panopto will help you better engage your learners, and easily share content with your colleagues. Some of the world’s top academic institutions are already using Panopto, and we can’t wait for you to discover the many ways that it can help you innovate in teaching and learning.

60+ Days of Panopto

On March 7, 2019, we launched Panopto to the entire Humber community. In just over 60 days:

  • upwards of 800 unique users (faculty, staff, and students) have engaged with and logged-in to Panopto;
  • more than 1,000 hours of usage have been generated on Panopto (uploaded and viewed content, combined); and
  • 38 Blackboard Courses have been provisioned by faculty to date.

We are absolutely thrilled to see such diverse use of Panopto across the College. Thank you to each and every one of our early adopters for your continued dedication to the advancement of teaching & learning!

Panopto Launch Contest Winners

Congratulations to our five randomly selected Panopto Launch Contest winners, for logging-in to Panopto within the first 5 business days:

  • Graeme Hogle, Faculty, Health Sciences & Wellness
  • Abiodun Ojo, Workstudy, Information Technology Services
  • Christopher Dimoff, Plant Services, Capital Development and Facilities Management
  • John Moscardelli, Faculty, Business
  • Armando Alfaro, Faculty, Liberal Arts & Sciences and Innovative Learning

We highly encourage all faculty and staff to register for the Introduction to Panopto workshop to understand how to use Panopto at Humber. Please visit the CTL Calendar of Events to register.

Humber employees can login to Panopto via Humber's Panopto Portal.

Sincerely,


Your friendly Panopto administrators
Darren Richards & Lisa DiBarbora

*Panopto is proudly supported by the Centre for Teaching & Learning and Humber Libraries.

When:
May 13, 2019
Contact:
Wayne Debly
Tel:
905.833.8349

 

Wayson Choy

Novelist, memoirist, and teacher Wayson Choy

It seems too soon to be relegating Wayson Choy to memory. He was such a vital presence mere days ago. And he glowed everywhere he went. Often when I thought of what it meant to be charismatic, I thought of Wayson. He could tell the story of how, in his youth, he saw a clip of the writer Françoise Sagan bombing down the highway in her new red Ferrari, and Wayson decided that, yes, that was for him. That was the life he wanted. And he took us with him. He made us believe it, too, made us believe that what he was doing was noble, that he was noble, and that we could be too, if we just believed what he said. “You matter,” he often told us, and we believed him because we so wanted to. If you were to read his speeches on paper – a challenge since they were almost never written down – they would not have a fraction of the impact they had when Wayson, glowing with whatever aura he seemed to exude, spoke the words.

He could make origami butterflies for our daughters or sign a book with a calligraphic flourish, and it would all feel like magic. He could take you to a tacky dim sum diner and the dragons on the walls and birds of paradise over the entrance would come to life in his presence.

He seemed to belong to everyone and to be – more than loved – cherished by everyone. Yet he could not have come from a more marginal place. He was born in a Chinese ghetto in Vancouver in 1939, a boy who grew up to be gay, and later to discover he’d been adopted. So when he tried his hand at writing, he was breaking new ground for the oppressed mid-century Chinese community of Canada. But Wayson’s secret was that he spoke as clearly and eloquently to them as he did to everyone who felt marginalized. An Orthodox Jewish woman in one of his creative writing classes, for instance, who had to wear a wig and who couldn’t, by Jewish law, so much as touch a man. But she wanted to be near Wayson all the time, felt he could understand the struggle she had endured growing up in such a restrictive community – she had married a rabbi, had eight children by the age of 30, and could only crack the walls of her confinement through writing. She felt he could understand. And he did.

And look at who he was. I can’t even get my Autocorrect to accept his name. It changes it invariably to “Watson.”

Wayson was a superb teacher, one of those teachers you always remember, those great teachers you can count on the fingers of one hand. He was one of those teachers who loved his subject and made you love it too, even if he were teaching remedial composition at Humber College.

At Humber, I was the first of us to have a novel published; when I won the Leacock medal, Wayson turned to my wife and said, “Brace yourself.” When he told me that he, too, was writing a novel, I became anxious: he was such a good guy; what if his book was not very good? What would I say to him? The novel turned out to be The Jade Peony, a book that has gone on to become a Canadian classic. I wish I could write something approaching the brilliance of that novel.

Wayson’s body could not keep up with his ambition and will. He’d had two brushes with death before it finally beat him in April of this year, a week after his 80th birthday. (He recorded the near-death episodes inNot Yet, his fourth and last published book.) Except for a few moments of melancholy when he felt his age finally catching up with him, he rarely gave his mental and physical decline enough attention. He always looked healthier than he was, and certainly younger than he was. He dressed like an undergrad, in sweatshirts and jeans, and almost never wore his Order of Canada pin (he was invested as a member in 2005). He’d grown his hair out in the days when it was an act of rebellion to do so but kept it that length as if to remind us of who he truly was.

Who he was was a champion of the underdog, the marginalized, the overlooked, the struggling artist, the struggling student, the struggling friend. What he was was a great man.

Joseph Kertes founded Humber College’s writing and comedy programs. His forthcoming novel is called Last Impressions.

When:
May 13, 2019
Contact:
Connie Sanfilippo
Tel:
x77124

Please be advised that Humber's North Campus Residence was selected as an Athletes' Village for 700 coaches/athletes for the upcoming Special Olympics Ontario Invitational Youth Games taking place from May 13-17. Given the anticipated higher volume of traffic at the North Campus in and around Lot 1 and the walkway leading to the Residence R building, please plan your entry and exit accordingly. 

Athletes will begin arriving on Monday, May 13 beginning at 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Tuesday, May 14 atheltes will be arriving from 2:30 p.m. onward.  

Athletes will be departing on Friday, May 17 beginning at 9 a.m.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Conference Services Manager at connie.sanfilippo@humber.ca.

When:
May 13, 2019
Contact:
Regan Mancini
Tel:
x4965

“Strategy is a commodity, execution is an art.” Where are we at with Humber’s Strategic Plan?

Humber launched its 2018-2023 Strategic Plan on August 27, 2018. Are you wondering how we are progressing on this plan?

If you missed our town halls, check out our 2018-2023 Strategic Plan website. We’ve posted our 2019/2020 plans and who is leading them, and brought you stories that speak to our progress.

From the homepage, visit the strategic pillar or foundation that interests you and click on the “plus sign” by each supporting action. Our latest stories are posted on the sidebar of the pillar and foundation pages.

When:
May 10, 2019
Contact:
Health and Safety Services
Tel:
x4866
People Passion Prevention - NAOSH Week 2019 banner

It’s NAOSH Week Day 5 – the last day! Today’s theme is Slips, Trips and Falls. Check out the information below then click on the link to do the one minute quiz of the day and enter a draw for prizes. Remember to check the Communique every day this week for more safety tips, quizzes and chances to win.

NAOSH Week Quiz #5 – Slips, Trips and Falls

 

SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS

Sometimes falls result in nothing more than a bruised ego, but they can also cause a great deal of pain and suffering.  Slips, trips and falls are a leading cause of workplace injuries in Ontario and Humber is no exception. However, if we all pitch in, we can minimize the risk and make our workplace safer.

What are some common types of hazards to watch for?

  • Slippery surfaces caused by spills
  • Weather related hazards (e.g. snow/ice) in parking lots and walkways
  • Floor mats that are loose or have upturned edges
  • Cords and cables running across walkways or other routes of travel
  • Tools, equipment or debris left on the floor
  • An uneven, or sudden change in floor surface
  • Poor lighting

What should you do if you see a slip, trip or fall hazard?

  • Report hazards specific to your work area to your supervisor.
  • Report building or grounds-related hazards to Facilities Management: call x4444 or use the Archibus work order system (Go to http:www.humber.ca/facilities and click on “Place Service Request” to complete and submit a work order.)
  • After hours, call Security: 416-675-8500

What else can you do to prevent slips, trips and falls?

  • Select footwear that is appropriate for your work activities and environment
  • Don’t rush; adjust your pace to suit the walking surface
  • When carrying objects, ensure that they do not block your view
  • Keep walkways and floors clear of boxes, extension cords, and litter
  • Clean up spills right away
  • Use the handrail on stairs
  • Put away your phone and other distractions. Stay alert!

Click here for more information and ideas: Preventing Falls from Slips and Trips

 

Now you know about preventing falls at Humber, go back to the top and try the one-minute quiz for a chance to win a prize. Correct answers will be entered in a draw and winners will be announced on Tuesday, May 14.

There has been a safety quiz in the Communique every day this week. If you missed a day, it’s not too late to go back – just use the links below. Each time you complete a new quiz, your name will be entered again in the draw for prizes. You have until the end of the day on Monday, May 13th to get your entries in.

We hope you have enjoyed this NAOSH Week series. If you would like more information about this week’s topics or any other health and safety issues, contact Health and Safety Services at healthandsafety@humber.ca, or visit our website, hrs.humber.ca/safety. Many thanks to members of Humber’s Joint Health and Safety Committees who work hard for our community throughout the year and help make Humber a safer place!

What is NAOSH Week?

North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week events and activities have been held in Canada, the United States and Mexico since 1997. In Canada, NAOSH Week is led by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE).  For more information, go to www.naosh.ca or www.csse.org.

When:
May 10, 2019
Contact:
Marie Kyrinis
Tel:
Ext 4675
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

College Council Highlights – April 4, 2019

The Humber College Council (HCC) met on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the North Campus. To ensure that the Humber community is informed of upcoming events, new initiatives and important issues, College Council reports the meeting highlights. For more information or to provide feedback on these highlights, please contact marie.kyrinis@humber.ca. We apologize for the delay in posting the highlights.

Business Plan and Financial Budget

Sanjay Puri, Vice President, Administration and CFO, Sanjay Gandhi, Director, Financial Planning, and Corrine Johnston, Director, Institutional Planning and Analysis, presented an update on the 2019/20 fiscal budget and Humber’s Business Plan. The Plan and its supporting actions are meant to reinforce and to achieve Humber’s Strategic Plan pillars and priorities. The financial budget is developed with the Business Plan in mind.

Significant factors include funding reduction at the provincial level for all colleges, and flat year-to-year domestic high school-to-postsecondary enrollment. International students now account for 29 per cent of Ontario’s postsecondary market and are key to enrollment growth for Humber and other Ontario schools.

Humber’s standard operating procedure is to balance the financial budget year over year and to be strategic with investments and expenses. This allows Humber to operate with some flexibility when times are unusual. This year’s budget will give way to planned expenditures amid the reduced funding, which may not balance out at year-end. Highlights of the budget include the approval of 42 new full-time employees. The total revenue budget is $482 million and the total expense budget is $481 million.

Building a Culture of Student Mobility

Judy Tavares, Manager, Student Transfer Services spoke of building a culture of student mobility at Humber. Improving accessible learning pathways and transfer support, into and out of Humber, is continually explored as more students are coming to college with previous credentials and prior learning. The research shows benefits of a transfer culture: higher student retention rates; backfilling attrition; and richer classroom experiences.

Ontario has started to recognize and to invest in pathways and transfers. Visit www.oncat.ca and www.ontransfer.ca for details. About 55,000 students are transferring in Ontario, and the trend has shifted away from the traditional college to university transfer path. We are seeing more students transferring from university to college, and often multiple transfers.

In 2018-19, 30 per cent of the student population at Humber were transfer students. Seventy per cent of Humber’s transfer-in students come from university. As a cohort, they exhibit greater retention rates and stability as students through to graduation.

Judy highlighted next steps and the need to build a transfer culture at Humber that focuses on processes, policy, marketing, communications, recruitment, and events.

Sustainabiity Plan

Lindsay Walker, Manager, Office of Sustainability presented an update on the Humber Campus Sustainability Plan 2019-2024.

In the past year, Lindsay and her team have spent their time on townhalls and stakeholder engagement activities so they can build a vision of Humber’s sustainability future. The outcomes from this research will help build the 2019-2024 Sustainability Plan.

Results show that the top elements of Humber’s vision for a sustainable future include: being a leader in energy efficiency; having a waste-free campus; building a strong sustainability culture and awareness; being leaders in embedding sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals into curriculum; and food sustainability. Noted priorities include: recycling and waste management, green buildings and landscapes, sustainable transportation, energy and climate change, outreach, curriculum integration, and social equity and well-being. Lindsay shared commitments identified by students and staff, as well as institutional support. The final plan is expected to be completed by June 2019.

 

College Council will next meet Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the Lakeshore Campus, in Room A170. For minutes, highlights and supporting materials, please visit: humber.ca/wearehumber/committees/college-council.

College Council Retreat is scheduled for Thursday, May 30, 2019 at the Lakeshore Campus.

When:
May 10, 2019
Contact:
Rui Raposo
Tel:
416.475.9452

The test has been cancelled. Please ignore this message.

As part of the final stage to have the air conditioning functioning in NX building at North Campus, BIRD will conduct a pressurization test on the new refrigeration lines feeding the new fan coils. This is the last step before connecting it to the new condensers.

This procedure is scheduled for Friday, May 17 and might take all day. For safety reasons, the NX building must be empty during the test and no staff members are to be inside, unless authorized by BIRD.

Apologies for any inconvenience as we undertake this necessary process to have the A/C back to normal. Please feel free to reach out to Rui Raposo at rui.raposo@humber.ca if you have any questions.

When:
May 10, 2019
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

June 10 to 14 is Humber Employee Appreciation Week.

There will be campus-wide events, networking opportunities and food!

The overarching themes of the week are appreciation, gratitude and personal connection.

These themes are a reflection of Humber's goals and values. The week will provide an opportunity for employees to connect, recognize one another and rekindle relationships.

Faculties and departments can organize activities and events related to the themes of appreciation, gratitude and personal connection to engage their teams in their own way. 

Ideas for Faculty and Department activities will be coming soon…

Celebrating and appreciating all employees, Humber’s Organizational Effectiveness/HR Services will host events on two of the days at both North and Lakeshore campuses!

ACTION:
Get together, brainstorm, and plan an activity to celebrate individuals and your team between June 10 to 14!

When:
May 10, 2019
Contact:
Humber's Panopto Support Team
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

As a final reminder, Humber’s proof-of-concept academic video platform, Ensemble Video, is scheduled to be fully decommissioned on June 3, 2019.

Why are we being notified?

As the demand for video continues to rise in 21st century education, we want to ensure that there is no disruption to the learning experience. All videos that have been uploaded to Ensemble Video have already been migrated to Panopto by Humber’s Panopto Support Team. For help on locating your video, see the attached guide.

Who is impacted?

After June 3, 2019, if faculty have not removed any embedded Ensemble videos from their courses, students who are attempting to view the video will receive an error message.

What has replaced Ensemble Video at Humber?

Panopto – Humber’s new academic video streaming platform, is now available to all Humber employees. Login today to discover just how easy it is to create engaging instructional videos! We highly encourage you to register for the Introduction to Panopto workshop.

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