Announcements

When:
April 12, 2019
Contact:
Rebecca Fitzgerald, Associate Director, International Mobility and Partnerships
Tel:
x3179
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

The International Centre is pleased to announce that Humber students are eligible to earn elective credit by joining Humber's first Global Summer School, which will run at the North and Lakeshore campuses between July 8 to 26, 2019.

Why join Humber’s Global Humber School

  • Work on real-world projects for elective credit
  • Build your network among a global community
  • Learn from Humber faculty and industry experts
  • Flexible learning option - earn credit in intensive 2-3 weeks

Explore your options and register

The Global Summer School enhances Humber’s strategic pillars to foster career-ready citizens and provide accessible education allowing students greater choice and flexibility in their learning. It also supports Humber’s Internationalization Strategy to “Be the polytechnic institution of choice for the academically curious and creative from around the world to learn from, and contribute to the Humber community.”

By joining the Global Summer School, Humber students have the unique opportunity to work together with peers from around the world on creative solutions to local, national and global issues.

When:
April 12, 2019
Contact:
Victoria Chen
Tel:
x4851
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
Save the date! Advisor Training Day May 29-30th. The theme is "Building Resiliency in Times of Change"

Join us for the 4th annual Advisor Training Day on May 29 at North Campus and May 30 at Lakeshore Campus. This year’s theme is Building Resilience in Times of Change, and we invite advisors, faculty, and staff from all departments and academic faculties at Humber to discuss, share, and learn about advising techniques, skills and issues that affect us all.

On May 29, Dr. Rumeet Billan will be delivering the keynote “The PsyCap Mindset for Resilience” sharing the four components of psychological capital that lead to resilience and explore strategies to enhance it on a personal and professional level in order to develop a competitive advantage. She will be selling her book Who do I want to become at the end of her presentation.

Register here

The full two-day schedule will be available soon.

When:
April 11, 2019

Humber hosted opening celebrations with partners, government representatives, funders and staff and students this week. Check out the Humber Today story about the opening here.

When:
April 11, 2019
Contact:
Melissa Hunter, Admissions Coordinator
Tel:
416.798.1331 x6277

Transfer credit has doubled for Humber’s Police Foundations; Community and Justice Services; Law and Security Administration; and Protection, Security and Investigation diplomas!

Students with a recognized diploma can now earn two years’ transfer credit (i.e., 10.0 credits) towards their Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Justice Studies at the University of Guelph-Humber. Recognized Humber diplomas:

  • Police Foundations
  • Community and Justice Services
  • Law and Security
  • Protection, Security and Investigation

Transfer students can now complete their honours degree in two years. Please share the great news! Application deadline is May 1, 2019.

More about the Justice Studies program.

When:
April 11, 2019

College Council Highlights: March 7, 2019

Humber College Council (HCC) held its seventh meeting of the 2018-19 academic year on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the North Campus. To ensure the Humber community is informed of upcoming events, new initiatives and important issues, College Council reports the highlights of its monthly meetings. For more information or to provide feedback on the highlights, please contact marie.kyrinis@humber.ca. We apologize for the delay in posting the highlights.

Academic Update

Laurie Rancourt, Senior Vice President, Academic presented an update on changes to the academic division. The changes in the academic division are meant to support the commitments in the 2018-2023 Strategic Plan. Humber is positioning itself as a leader in the development of programs, credentials, and pathways that enhance choice, mobility and access to higher education.

Major changes include, the transformation of eight schools to six faculties, a move to the 7-1-7 academic model starting in Fall 2019, a renewed focus on Indigenous Education, led by Shelley Charles, Dean, Indigenous Education and Engagement, and her team in collaboration with the academic division, as well as the continued goal of ensuring the Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILO’s) are embedded in every program.

Most of the structural changes will be complete in 2019 with the larger, strategic changes to take place in 2020-2021.

HRMS UPDATE

Lori Diduch, Vice-President, Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness, introduced Dawn Bassant, Director, Organizational Effectiveness, and Bhupinder Malhotra, HRMS-Change Agent, who provided updates on the Human Resources Management System (HRMS).

D. Bassant shared the HRMS project timeline and noted that communications will be sent in the next month detailing next steps and training dates. The new system gives managers increased opportunities to take action on behalf of staff in regards to time entry, and employees will be able to take action on their own behalf on various functions in the new HRMS.

The implementation team is currently building training content such as data scenarios, knowledge base training, and “get ready” videos in preparation for the “go live” date in June 2019. The HR department will be trained from April 15-26, followed by training for managers April 22-May 3, and general College training from May 20-31. “Go live” readiness will be assessed from June 3-7 with final reinforcement training taking place during this period. Managers may soon receive a learning path to determine what the training needs are and to assess readiness. Refresher training will provided from June 10 through to September 30.

B. Malhotra noted that the HRMS team has developed a central source of all knowledge and training called HRMS knowledge base. The knowledge base includes training information, job aids, training calendar, search functions, and videos and can be found at https://dwww.humber.ca/hrs/training.

National College Health Assessment (NCHA)

Jacqueline Anderson, Associate Director, Health and Counselling Services, provided a presentation on the National College Health Assessment results from the 2016 survey. The assessment aligns with the strategic pillar related to healthy and inclusive college communities, and challenges us to embed health and well-being into all aspects of campus culture. The 2016 survey was distributed to a sample of students with an 18% response rate.

The NCHA survey is a nationally recognized research survey that assists in collecting precise data about students’ health habits, behaviours, and perceptions. It helps educators optimize student success by embedding health and well-being into program planning and other aspects of campus culture. The results of the survey helped to make an impact on types of services available to students including: same day appointments in Counselling Services; the introduction of groups for stress and anxiety like “Healthy Minds for Stressful Times”; implementing a mental health nursing role in the Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre (SWAC); the introduction of Student Support and Intervention Coordinators (SSICs); IGNITE implementing a sleep lounge and soup bar; wellness consultations and educational programs in residence. A Health Promotion Coordinator role was also added.

J. Anderson noted that this year the NCHA survey will launch in spring to over 4,500 students, and there will be small incentives for students who complete the survey (draw for gift cards).

NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL: FAMILY LAW POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Alvina Cassiani, The Business School, introduced Susan Kelsall, Associate Dean, The Business School, and provided a presentation on the proposed Family Law Postgraduate Certificate Program.  This program is designed to provide paralegals with the training needed to practice in the area of family law.

The proposed program is being developed in response to recommendations to the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) by Court Justices, as well as the Canadian Bar Association, the Paralegal Society of Ontario, lawyers, academics and others in the legal community who feel that the scope of practice for paralegals should be expanded to include family law. This program provides a career pathway for licensed paralegals, and will be innovative in its delivery model with modular courses, intensive weekend courses or full week condensed courses to support students who will likely be working full time. Employment outcomes are expected to be good.

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (IDI): ENGAGING IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AT HUMBER COLLEGE

Andrew Ness, Dean, International, introduced Nalini Andrade, Manager, International Development Institute, who updated Council on IDI’s activities and areas of importance. It was noted that Humber engages with international development because it allows us to engage faculty and students in projects, connects communities, increases community awareness, positions Humber as a leader, creates networks, attracts talent to Humber, builds reputation, and allows us to engage in applied learning.

At Humber, International Development focuses within five areas:

  1. International project management (e.g. Sulawesi Economic Development Strategy (SEDS), Indonesia, Kenya Education for Employment Program (KEFEP), Kenya) 
  2. Customized training (e.g. IDI Summer Institute, Science Techno Park: Ministry of Research Technology and Higher Education in Indonesia) 
  3. Applied research (e.g. The Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH): Multi-disciplinary teams, applied research in Kenya)
  4. Experiential Learning (e.g. CanWaCH: Multi-disciplinary teams, applied research in Kenya)
  5. Local Community Engagement (e.g. International Education Week: Non-Profit Marketplace, International Development Week, Global Youth Economic Opportunities Summit, World University Service of Canada (WUSC) Roundtable)

PANAPTO: HUMBER’S NEW ACADEMIC STREAMING SERVICE

Lisa DiBarbora, Systems Librarian, Humber Libraries, and Darren Richards, Manager, Creative Productions, Centre for Teaching & Learning, presented Panopto, a leading online video platform recently launched at Humber.

Humber recognizes that video streaming is a strong component in 21st century learning and have updated their online video platform to Panopto. Videos will be available at the user’s fingertips with connected video experience and does not require a 3rd party login. Faculty can engage with learners, discover videos, and create and share content with colleagues. Panopto will be integrated with Blackboard which will provide access to video quizzes, and grade centres.

There are a number of workshops available, beginning Monday, March 11, 2019; please see the CTL Calendar of Events for workshop listings.

The next meeting of College Council will be held Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the North Campus. For meeting highlights, supporting materials, or opportunities to provide feedback please visit the College Council website at humber.ca/wearehumber/staff/committees/college-council.

When:
April 11, 2019
Contact:
Ravneet Mann
Tel:
x4767
Workshop North Campus Lakeshore Campus
Blackboard: Preparing for Final Grades Apr. 16, 2019 – North: D225J
Register: 9:50 to 10:40a.m.
Apr. 18, 2019 – North: D225J
Register: 5:10 to 2 p.m.
Apr. 15, 2019 – Lake: D112
Register: 9:50 to 10:40 a.m.
Apr. 17, 2019 – Lake:D112
Register: 12:35 to 1:25 p.m.
Introducing Panopto Apr. 15, 2019 – North: D225J
Register: 10:45 to 11:35 a.m.
Apr. 18, 2019 – North: D225J
Register: 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Apr. 16, 2019 – Lake: D112
Register: 10:45 to 11:35 a.m.
Apr. 17, 2019 – Lake: D112
Register: 10:45 to 11:25 a.m.
Creating Videos in Panopto Apr. 16, 2019 – North: D225J
Register: 1:30 to 2:20 p.m.
Apr. 16, 2019 – Lake: D112
Register: 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Writers' Collective Not available Apr. 19, 2019 – Lake: H206
Register: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Visit the CTL Calendar of Events for a complete list of workshop offerings.

When:
April 10, 2019
Contact:
Vivi Tsoukalas
Tel:
x74122
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Beginning May 6, the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences is offering a part-time TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certificate of Achievement that is recognized by both TESL Canada and TESL Ontario.

The part-time Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL/TESL) certificate is a postgraduate 140-hour program. The program is designed to be completed in one semester part-time; however, students have the flexibility to complete the certificate at their own pace over one, two, or three semesters.

The certificate program is a hybrid program consisting of both in-class and online courses allowing students to take classes simultaneously. Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive Humber College’s TESOL credential and be eligible to apply to TESL Canada for certification.

With an increasing number of international students in our College, TESL training is no longer just for ESL teachers. This program provides any instructor or staff member with a solid base in teaching methodology, foundations of the English language, and ways to work with and support ESL students in their classes or departments, no matter the subject area.

For more information, visit our website.

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

The new Human Resource Management System (HRMS) will be going live in June 2019. In order to help you perform effectively on the new system, training will be offered based on roles: managers, employees and human resources.

Manager sessions

  • Will occur in two cycles
  • Cycle 1  April 15 – May 3
  • Cycle 2 June 17 – September 30

Employee sessions

  • June 3 – September 30

Human resource sessions

  • June 3 – June 14

Multiple sessions will be offered for each role during the dates mentioned. More details to come!

When:
April 10, 2019

Humber College Retirees Association presents a four-part seminar series that will showcase four former Humber faculty who have not only contributed significantly to the educational well being of our students but are in many cases also well renowned authors. Although each presentation is individual and unique the overall theme is the influence of the past on the present as conveyed through their personal stories.

Faces of Humber: The Ever Present Past

Classroom: North Campus, B204 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

May 7, 2019

     1. Joe Kertes  “Exploring Personal History Through Fiction

Joe will discuss his own roots and explain how he tried to uncover the meaning of personal historic events through the writing of his fiction – in other words, using fictional characters to reflect upon and give coherence to historic events. Kertes himself was a young Hungarian refugee who fled the Russians during the revolution of 1956. But before his birth his family had to endure and survive the horror that was World War II and to come to terms with what it meant to be East European Jews during the dark time. These events are recounted in Gratitude and The Afterlife of Stars,  Kertes’s two most recent books, both historic novels.

May 14, 2019

     2. John Steckley – “The History of Indigenous Groups in Ontario: Stories Untold

John Steckley’s presentation will be on three main Indigenous groups whose story forms a large part of the history of Ontario: the Wendat (Huron)/Wyandot, the Anishinaabe (Ojibwa, Chippewa, Mississauga, Algonquin), and the Haudenosaunee ( the Six Nations of the Iroquois). This presentation will include linguistic elements such as the difference between the names that the three groups are known by in most history books, and the names they call themselves, and the origin and meaning of place names such as Ontario, Toronto, Mississauga, Niagara and Etobicoke.

May 21, 2019

    3. Antanas Sileika – “Literature and History from ‘The Other Europe’”

The late Philip Roth edited a series of books from “The Other Europe” by which he meant Eastern Europe. Antanas Sileika will look at north-eastern Europe in the twentieth century through the lens of his own novels and the lenses of a few other writers of both fiction and non-fiction, including Timothy Snyder, Anne Applebaum, Czeslaw Milosz, Norman Davies, and others.

May 28, 2019

   4. Les Takahashi – Japanese Canadian History: an Overview and the Takahashi/Kodama families’ experiences

Les Takahashi will trace his family’s Canadian history and show the coincidental timeline of key events in Japanese Canadian history from the late 19th Century to the present and from British Columbia to more general presence in Canada.       

 

Registration:

Experience all four sessions for $50.

Registration can be completed through Eventbrite using the following link.

For further information contact:

When:
April 9, 2019

Technology Access Centres (TAC) Grants can be across the spectrum of natural and social sciences, engineering, humanities and/or health. All applications must be submitted to NSERC. Grants are given by NSERC, with the exception of grants exclusively in the social sciences, humanities and/or health sciences, which will be given by SSHRC or CIHR, as appropriate. 

TAC Grants are intended to enhance the ability of companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to become more productive and innovative by enabling them to readily access college expertise, technology and equipment. This access to college capabilities is intended to enhance the productivity, competitiveness and innovation of the participating SMEs. TACs provide funding for core operations of centres established by colleges to address the applied research and innovation needs of local companies.  

  • TACs provide funding for core operations of centres established by colleges to address the applied research and innovation needs of local companies.
  • Grants are awarded for five years and are renewable.
  • provide capabilities that serve their local companies’ applied research and innovation needs. TAC capabilities may include advice on specific company challenges, specialized technical assistance, applied research and/or development projects for companies, and/or specialized training.
  • focus on regional needs
  • up to $350,000 per year in support of the core operations of the proposed TAC. Eligible expenses include hiring the centre’s manager and administrator, as well as basic operating expenses.

Letter of Intent Deadline: June 7, 2019

Application Deadline (by invitation only): October 18, 2019

For more information, click here.

If you are interested in applying for these funding opportunity or if you would like more information about Applied Research & Innovation opportunities at Humber, please contact crystal.williams@humber.ca.

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