Announcements

When:
December 21, 2023

On behalf of the Department of Public Safety, we would like to thank the Humber community for bringing in food and toy donations for our 2023 Holiday Drive. Because of your generous support, we will be able to help many children and families from the local area.

In addition to the donations collected at the Humber Staff and Faculty Holiday party, donations collected after the event were picked up by Toronto Police's 23 and 22 Division who will ensure that they get distributed to children and families in need before for the Holidays.

Special thanks to the entire Public Safety team, especially to Cassandra Dias for organizing the drive at each campus. A big thank you to our friends from the Academic Division, ITS, Marketing and Communications and Legal and Risk for their generous support in helping collect donations. We really appreciate all the support from the Humber community. Together, we were able to fill 4 TPS vehicles filled with donations.

We look forward to doing it all again next year!

The Department of Public Safety wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday season.

Sincerely,

Rob Kilfoyle, CPP
Director, Public Safety and Emergency Management

When:
December 20, 2023

We invite you to support collection of educational materials for the second ECE Service-Learning Project at FUNCOLI Community School, in Antigua, Guatemala.

Selected students from the ECE program will be travelling to Antigua to implement and exchange culturally appropriate, play-based learning experiences with children from Mayan communities. Children will learn skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

We are collecting:

  • Backpacks (new, or gently used - aiming to collect 80)
  • Blocks
  • Lacing materials (beads and string/yarn)
  • Abacus
  • Maps of the world
  • English-Spanish cards
  • Doctor Play Set
  • Dinosaurs theme books, figures, puzzles
  • Playdough
  • Legos
  • Community helpers – dress-up costumes
  • Books in Spanish (children 2-6 and 7-14)
  • Math counters
  • Musical instruments
  • Puzzles
  • Table/group games
  • Rulers or soft measuring tape
  • Small/Compact Workbench
  • Any Outdoor/Sport Equipment (must be easy to carry)
  • Cultural/Traditional Clothing or Artifacts
  • Flashcards
  • Markers and crayons
  • Face paint

The Carol Reid Resource Centre Co-op students will support this initiative by creating Bilingual Literacy Kits to support the children and teachers in Guatemala. Some of your donations will go towards creating these kits! 

Donations will be accepted until Monday, February 5, 2024 and can be placed in a box just behind M200 reception.

Please contact roxana.zuleta@humber.ca or katheline.aguilar@humber.ca for any inquiries. We thank you for your support!

When:
December 20, 2023
List of CICE staff

The CICE team and students would like to thank all the faculty who have welcomed a CICE student into their classroom this semester. Through your exceptional guidance and support, you have helped to enhance a CICE student's college experience.

Wishing you all Happy Holidays! We look forward to working with you in the new year.

When:
December 20, 2023
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The Longo Faculty of Business is pleased to share with the College the November edition of the monthly Dean's Newsletter.

Visit business.humber.ca/deans-news.html

When:
December 20, 2023

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Thank you to all who responded to Humber’s Healthy YOU Giveaway! There were more than 50 employees who participated.

The following employees were randomly selected as the winners:

  1. Bobby Karmakar
  2. Ayesha Amin
  3. Andrea Chan

Congratulations Bobby, Ayesha, and Andrea! Gift cards have been emailed.

Here are some of the ways employees plan to prioritize their well-being over the holiday season:

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  • Write in a gratitude journal and meditation
  • Reflect on the past year and set positive intentions and goals for the upcoming year
  • Activities that bring joy, including reading, painting, writing, baking, winter camping, and spending time in nature
  • Not stressing about doing all wellness related activities and instead focus on establishing a sustainable routine
  • Limit screen time and disconnect from social media
  • Regular self-check-ins to assess mental and emotional well-being, and re-adjust self-care strategies as needed
  • When hosting holiday gatherings, ask for help with preparation, cooking and clean-up - being a great host/hostess does not mean doing it all yourself
  • Set boundaries for socialization to take personal time – not trying to see everyone and do everything

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  • 8-10 hours of sleep to rest and recharge, and take naps/rest when needed
  • Drink more water
  • Maintain physical fitness by going for winter walks and finding new trails, skating, dancing, going to the gym and lifting weights, practicing yoga, and playing basketball
  • Home cooked meals and prioritize nutrition as much as possible

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  • Budget wisely and avoid impulse spending
  • Set realistic financial goals for 2024
  • Set clear financial boundaries with family and friends and communicate what the boundaries are, including spending limits on gift exchanges, dining out, and other celebrations

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  • Spend quality time with family and friends, including:
    • Complete a giant holiday crossword with family
    • Snuggle with pets
    • Visit my home country of India after 5+ years
    • Go to a Raptors game
    • Cookie-baking party
  • With so many tragic conflicts in the world, not taking for granted the privilege to spend time with family
  • Connect with loved ones who are uplifting and supportive and express gratitude for them
  • Donate to a toy drive to bring joy to some families this holiday season
  • Re-enforce boundaries when visiting with family members

Overall, many employees said they plan to keep their holidays balanced with some time to focus on fun activities and checking things off their to-do lists, while also ensuring they have lots of time to relax and recharge.

We hope well-being continues to be a priority throughout 2024.

For well-being resources for students and employees, visit Humber’s online Healthy Community Hub. The Employee Resources page highlights all the resources available to support employees’ physical, mental, financial, and social well-being.

The Hub also includes Humber’s Well-being Strategy, which sets out the principles, framework, and goals to support health and well-being of its students, employees and community.

Stay well and be the healthiest you, you can be!

When:
December 20, 2023

I am writing today to advise the Humber community that Jason Powell, Senior Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness, will be leaving Humber in the new year. 

Jason’s commitment to Humber is longstanding. His journey began when as a student in 1993 he completed the Nursing diploma program. In 2002, he began working as a contract faculty member supporting pre-graduate nursing students in practice, teaching Coronary Care in Continuing Education, and teaching in the Nursing diploma program.

After completing his Master of Science (Nursing) in 2005, Jason became a full-time faculty member, and assumed Program Coordinator responsibilities for the Practical Nursing Diploma Program. He became Dean of the School of Health Sciences in May 2011. For the past 13 years, under Jason’s strategic leadership the Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness has experienced unprecedented growth, adding credentials in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Systems Navigation, Hearing Instrument Specialist, Health Sector Regulatory Compliance, and most recently, a Baccalaureate degree in Biomedical Sciences, and postgraduate certificates in Infection Prevention & Control, and Clinical Bioinformatics. A source of pride for Jason, during his tenure as Senior Dean, Humber successfully obtained approval to offer the first standalone college Nursing Honours Degree (BScN) in the province.

Jason was pivotal in the creation of innovative laboratories and teaching spaces. In 2018, F-wing opened, with state-of-the-art Bioscience labs, a Funeral Services suite equipped with an embalming lab and cosmetology lab, and Humber’s first HIVES (Humber Interactive Spaces), providing dynamic learning environments for students. The Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness has consistently offered innovative programming and has demonstrated a commitment to transformation that is responsive to shifting labour market and community needs, producing career-ready graduates prepared to serve Ontarians in their health and wellness journeys.

Throughout his leadership journey, Jason has been an inspirational figure, consistently striving for excellence, fostering innovation, and promoting collaboration within Humber and with community partners. He generously shares the vast knowledge gained throughout his career in the Ontario college sector and as a Registered Nurse. His service-driven and forward-thinking approach, and his boundless energy, will be missed.

The next chapter of Jason’s career will see him seek international nursing and postsecondary opportunities. Please join me in wishing him well as he transitions from his role as Senior Dean in early 2024.

As Jason departs, I’m pleased to share that Kristan Lingard will take on the role of Acting Senior Dean, effective January 3, 2024. Please join me in welcoming Kristan to this new role.

Gina Antonacci
Senior Vice President, Academic

When:
December 20, 2023
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As the holiday season approaches, we extend our warmest wishes to each one of you. May this festive time bring joy, reflection, and moments of connection with your loved ones.

The Student Success and Engagement Team is grateful for the opportunities to collaborate, share spaces, and support our learners in 2023. We look forward to working closely with all of you to continue supporting our Humber learners in 2024.

May your holidays be filled with laughter, warmth, and the spirit of goodwill. Wishing you all a joyful and rejuvenating break.

Best regards,

Student Success and Engagement Team

When:
December 19, 2023
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List of employees celebrating Career Milestones in December

Congratulations to all our employees celebrating Career Milestones in December!

The following employees are celebrating their 1, 5, 10, 20, 25, 30 and 40-year anniversary with Humber. We encourage you to reach out to your colleagues to congratulate them on their Career Milestones!

1 Year 5 Years 10 Years 20 Years 25 Years 30 Years 40 Years
Alessandra Silvestro
Michelle
D'Ovidio
Carollin
Ho
Patrick
Burke
Pearl
Kissoon
Christina Clements Kelly
Gray
Kaitlyn Chapman   Leslie
Auger
       
Mitchelle
Mercado
  Stephanie
Machado Fernandes
       
Emiel
Datadeen
           
Karyn
Olsen
           
Sofiya
Shynkar
           
Sahil
Dass
           
Aurelia
Candeloro
           
Kerchell
William
           
Sandra
Ornelas
           

Although we do our best to ensure we don't miss anyone, sometimes it happens. If we have missed anyone on this list, our sincere apologies. Please let us know so we can correct our records and ensure the employee receives recognition.

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

When:
December 19, 2023

Innovative Learning is hosting a number of Lunch & Learns for faculty in the Winter 2024 semester. This initiative is an excellent opportunity for faculty to connect, get inspired, and engage in topic-focused teaching and learning conversations. 

Please join us either virtually or in-person. A light lunch will be provided for the in-person sessions. 

Accessibility
What does it mean to be inclusive? How do you foster accessibility? In this session, we’ll explore how to plan for inclusion and make meaningful steps towards creating an environment that’s accessible to all. 

Date 

Time

Location 

Monday, January 15, 2024 

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Lakeshore Campus 

Wednesday, January 17, 2024 

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

North Campus 

Monday, April 8, 2024 

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Virtual 

You & AI
Where is the line on the use of generative AI in assessment? In this session, we’ll consider evolving AI applications in assessment and explore assessment design frameworks to inspire the purposeful and strategic integration of AI for pedagogical innovation.   

Date  

Times  

Location  

Tuesday, January 30, 2024  

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Virtual  

Wednesday, January 31, 2024  

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

North Campus  

Thursday, February 1, 2024  

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Lakeshore Campus  

Feedback That Fuels
In this session, we’ll explore strengths-based feedback models that fuel positive student growth. We’ll build your feedback toolkit with actionable strategies designed to empower you and your students.  

Date  

Times  

Location  

Tuesday, March 19, 2024  

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.  

Virtual  

Wednesday, March 20, 2024  

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.  

North Campus  

Thursday, March 21, 2024  

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Lakeshore Campus  

The Word of the Year
Merriam-Webster has named “authentic” the Word of the Year. In this session, we’ll build off that declaration to explore the nuances and applications of “authentic assessment” across disciplinary contexts.  

Date  

Times  

Location  

Tuesday, May 28, 2024  

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Virtual  

Wednesday, May 29, 2024  

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

North Campus  

Thursday, May 30, 2024  

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Lakeshore Campus  

To register, complete the IL Lunch & Learn Registration Form.  

When:
December 19, 2023

The following six (6) micro-credentials have been developed specifically for current Humber faculty by the Innovative Learning team. All micro-credentials are delivered in an asynchronous online format. Each micro-credential consists of four modules, or 12 hours of curriculum delivery. Micro-credential participants who achieve 50 per cent or more in all assessments will receive a badge. 

There is no fee or cost associated to register for the micro-credential. Please note that space is limited.
 

Assessments for Learning 
Focuses on assessments and evaluations in the teaching and learning cycle. Faculty will consider ways to design and deliver assessments so that they are part of the learning process instead of a product of learning.  

Curriculum Design & Development 
Familiarizes faculty with the curriculum development process. Faculty will review ways to plan and create a well-designed and thoughtfully sequenced curriculum for a course or program.  

Educational Technology and Accessibility           
An introduction to accessibility, applications with technology and how these considerations can increase inclusion for all learners. Faculty will be able to assess variability in various learning environments in order to establish accessibility needs and select edtech tools to support their access.  

Equity and Anti-Oppressive Teaching in Post-Secondary Education 
Intended to build capacity among Humber College staff in relation to equitable and anti-oppressive teaching. Participants will become familiar with the core tenets of equitable and anti-oppressive teaching, including identifying one’s own positionality, distinguishing between equality and equity, and engaging in critical self-reflexivity.  

Facilitating Learning 
Engages faculty to think about the strategies to create impactful and intentional learning experiences. Throughout the MC, faculty will consider how the facilitation of content – whether in a classroom or other setting – can support learning and professional development.  

Teaching and Learning in HyFlex Environments 
Introduces faculty to the methods, practices, and tools for adapting an existing in-person lesson plan for HyFlex teaching. Faculty will review strategies and methods to create a learning experience that engages learners in all three modalities and ensures an equivalent experience for all students.  

  Course start date Course end date
First offering January 29 February 25
Second offering March 4 March 31

Indicate your interest by completing the IL Micro credential intake form - Winter 2024. Upon completion of the form, interested participants will receive a secure link to register themselves through the CPL website.

For more information and MC Learning Outcomes, visit the IL website.

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