The Humber College IELTS Test Centre, run through the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Innovative Learning, has just opened a fourth testing venue. The new testing venue is at the Virtute Innovation & Art School (VIA) in Richmond Hill. VIA is a headphone testing venue which meets the demand of test takers across the city.
For more information about IELTS testing at Humber, please visit humber.ca/ielts.
Humber College continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation and the potential impact on our community. Toronto Public Health issued a letter on February 24 with updated information and to report a new case of the virus in the city. Read the letter here.
Recommendations to support global containment efforts and limit the spread of the virus, including self-isolation are still in place, particularly for those who may have been travelling recently. The Government of Canada Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Outbreak Update page provides regularly updated travel advisories and advice. Any students with reason to believe they should be self-isolated will be accommodated, as long as the appropriate notice and documentation is provided. Any student in this situation is asked to contact their Associate Dean.
Faculty members who believe they should be self-isolated should contact their Associate Dean to discuss appropriate next steps.
All other employees with reason to believe they should be self-isolated should contact their manager to discuss appropriate next steps.
All classes, campus operations and college activities will continue as scheduled.
Humber is following all respiratory illness protocols and prevention measures already in place. In addition, areas of the College that provide health-related services, including the Health Centres, Dental Centres, the Humber Spa and the Tzu Chi Clinic of Chinese Medicine, have the recommended screening protocols in place.
Health authorities are providing regular updates to the number of confirmed and presumptive cases. Humber continues to monitor these updates. For the most up-to-date information in Ontario, community members are encouraged to visit the Ontario Ministry of Health website, as well as the Toronto Public Health website.
While the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an international public health emergency, the current risk to Canadians remains low. We maintain ongoing contact with Toronto Public Health and have been advised that there are no additional actions required, and to follow regular respiratory illness protocols and prevention strategies.
If you have any questions, please email Toronto Public Health at tphliaison@toronto.ca or call 416-338-7600 between 8:30 am and 8:00 pm.
As we are in the winter flu season, we ask everyone to:
Soap and hand sanitizer dispensers across campus will be monitored and filled regularly. Flu shots are still available in the Health Centres.
Humber takes the health and wellbeing of our staff and students seriously. Updates and more information will be provided as we continue to monitor the situation closely. If you have any questions, please contact:
As news of the virus continues to dominate headlines, it is understandable that anxiety is heightened in the community, and this can often result in discrimination and racism. As an institution, we are proud of our diversity and the richness it brings to the classrooms, hallways and boardrooms. We see it as one of our greatest strengths. While coronavirus can be traced to a province in China, it is important not to characterize the coronavirus as being transmitted from any one group. As always, we work to ensure that Humber is a safe place for staff, students and visitors. We must now come together as a community to avoid any hint of xenophobia. Thank you for continuing to uphold our foundational values of equity, diversity and inclusion.
An oversight group comprising representatives from the Academic Division, Communications, Human Resources, Legal and Risk Management, Public Safety, Student Success and Engagement, and the University of Guelph-Humber has been established and will provide weekly updates to the community, or as needed.
Other links:
Ontario Ministry of Health Statement
Public Health Agency of Canada
Toronto Public Health
Toronto Public Health Novel Coronavirus Fact Sheet
Government of Canada - Travel Health Notices
Today the flags are at half-mast to recognize the recent passing of Judy Hebner from the Faculty of Business. Judy was a dedicated member of the Humber community for more than 20 years. Her most recent achievement was receiving the President’s Awards for Internationalization in 2019 for her hard work and commitment to study-abroad programs.
Do you have unwanted office supplies, clothing or extra "swag" items piling up? Don't throw them away - donate them for an upcoming swap event!
Contribute to the sharing economy and donate your:
North/UofGH donations
Lakeshore donations
All items will be given a new life at an upcoming swap sale during Humber Earth Week (March 23-27, 2020). Proceeds from the sale will be donated to a local charity.
Following the latest update to the Human Resources Management System (HRMS), the look and functionality of the Time and Absence work area has changed. You will no longer see the Calendar View that was previously available. For step-by-step instructions, visit the HRMS Knowledge Base:
We have added a Print Friendly Version function that will enable users to download or print a PDF of information found on a program page. The Print Friendly Version icon appears at the top of each page, alongside the credential, code, length and Program Starting Between.
Only select information is included in the printable PDF. Users are referred to the web page for complete program details. As well, please note that there are some limitations with the layout e.g., spacing in the courses section.
This feature will provide a compact and streamlined snapshot of the description for easy downloading and printing. Abbreviated sample can be found below:
For questions, contact Debbie Krulicki, marketing content co-ordinator, Government Relations, Marketing and Communications at debbie.krulicki@humber.ca.
EMPLOYEES MAY RECEIVE UP TO THREE T4 FORMS
Due to the implementation of our new Human Resources Management System (HRMS) in August 2019, many employees will receive more than one T4 form for the 2019 calendar year. T4s will be generated from both the previous payroll system (Empath) and from the new payroll system (HRMS). All T4 statements will be issued with the legal name that is on file.
If applicable to you, T4(s) will include your earnings from January to July 2019 and the other T4(s) will include your earnings from August 2019 to December 2019.
When filing your taxes for the 2019 tax year, you must include earnings from all T4 forms.
Your T4 form(s) will be uploaded to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website. If you have a personal CRA account, you will be able to login and securely view your tax form details.
EMPLOYEES MAY RECEIVE AMENDED T4 FORMS
Due to the conversion from the previous payroll system to HRMS payroll, plus our standard annual CAAT pension reconciliation process that occurs during the months of February/March, we anticipate a higher than usual number of amended T4 forms that will need to be issued this year.
We anticipate the majority of amended T4 forms to be issued during the month of March. We wanted you to be aware of the unique situation this year as you plan to file your taxes.
If you file your taxes in March, you may need to re-file your taxes as a result of receiving an amended T4. To avoid this possibility, we would suggest delaying the filing of your personal tax return until Monday, April 6. The decision as to when to file your personal tax return is an individual one.
We recognize this may cause inconveniences to some. We appreciate your understanding, and if you have any questions, please contact our HR Support Centre by:
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section on the HRMS Knowledge Base for additional T4 tax information.
Thank you.
As part of the College’s DX Receiving project, one of the exit doors of Building D going out to Parking Lot 15 will be closed at North Campus.
During construction, the contractor will need to close the exit door inside the central stairwell of Building D. Alternative exits to the outdoors are located through the Culinary Lab Corridor and the front entrance of Building D. Staff members who continue to park in Lot 15 will be able to use the exit through Building B during the construction period.
If you have any question, please contact Robert Parkin at x4829.
Book Your Next Appointment With Campus Dental
Care and Commitment
From the front office to the exam room, our practice is made up of professionals who take your oral health very seriously. Using state-of-the-art equipment designed with safety and efficiency in mind, we are able to offer top-notch care. As you walk through our office, you will notice that everything is clean, comfortable and thoroughly sterilized. Your safety and comfort are our priority.
Honesty and Affordability
We know that the cost of care can be confusing. In addition to offering a number of in-office payment options to fit your budget, we also give you up-front cost information on your treatment ahead of time. We are happy to help you navigate your dental insurance and alternative payment options.
Easy Access to Dental Care and Information
We know that your time is valuable to you, and that’s why we offer extended office hours on select days, dental appointment reminders, and quick turnaround time on calls and appointment requests. We are happy to answer any questions or concerns in the office, over the phone or via email.
To make an appointment:
As you may know, Humber has the ambitious goal of becoming the healthiest campus in Canada. In order to make sure we achieve that goal, we need input from our students.
A healthy campus is one that fosters and supports mental, physical, financial and social health; as well as equity, diversity and inclusion, and community.
We need to learn about student experiences to help us identify what is working and where we can work to improve. To gather this feedback we are holding Healthy and Inclusive Campus Student Engagement Discussions in early March and I would encourage you to share these opportunities with students so we can gather as much feedback as possible.
Each day, all student attendees will receive a $10 Tim Horton’s card and a draw will be held for $500 towards tuition.
The 60-minute sessions will be held at Lakeshore and North campuses on the following dates:
Students can register for a session here, and select the date, time and location that work best for them. As we collect the information from these discussions the identities of the respondents will remain confidential.
Thank you for your help. Together we can make Humber the healthiest campus in Canada.
Ian Crookshank
Dean of Students
