Announcements

When:
February 26, 2019
Contact:
Bharat Saini
Tel:
x5160
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Over the past year, the Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity (the Centre) engaged the Humber College community in a participatory and consultative process to obtain feedback on Humber’s Human Rights Policy and Human Rights Complaint Resolution Procedure. Thank you all for your engagement and feedback.

The Centre is pleased to announce the official launch of the revised Human Rights Policy and Human Rights Complaint Resolution Procedure. You can access the documents at:

Humber is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse and inclusive culture in which all members of the College community study, work and live free from discrimination and harassment. The College has the legal and moral responsibility to ensure that it provides a learning, working and living environment free from discrimination and harassment. Humber’s Human Rights Policy applies to all members of the Humber and University of Guelph-Humber community.

Humber’s Human Rights Policy and Complaint Resolution Procedure are reviewed during the Pathways to Human Rights, Education and Action training session. Registration information for this training is included in the PDF below. Note: Full-time employees are required to participate in an in-person training session.

For questions pertaining to Humber’s Human Rights Policy and Complaint Resolution Procedure, please contact: Nancy Simms, Director of the Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity, at nancy.simms@humber.ca.

Thank you for your commitment to ensuring an inclusive environment free from discrimination and harassment.

When:
February 26, 2019
Contact:
Mike Berg
Tel:
x4983

Humber has entered into a strategic partnership with Walmart Canada as part of Walmart’s new AdvancED Education Assistance program.

As Walmart’s lead national postsecondary partner, Humber is building a network of Canadian postsecondary institutions to develop a cross-country program. Walmart associates will have diverse and flexible programming available online or on regional campuses across the country.

Through the AdvancED program, all Walmart full-time associates who attend an accredited Canadian college or university are eligible to receive a $2,500 tuition reimbursement per year, and an additional 20 per cent off tuition at Humber or one of their network educational partners. All permanent part-time Walmart associates and eligible family members of full-time associates are eligible to receive a 20 per cent tuition reimbursement for programs or courses taken at Humber or at a school that is part of the AdvancED network.  

Collège Boréal is the first member of the network and will serve as AdvancED’s primary French language education provider.

This innovative partnership reinforces Humber’s leadership in collaborating with industry on life-long learning programs.

To help associates in selecting the right options for upskilling, Humber, Boréal and future members of the AdvancED network will provide pre-enrolment, career and academic advising services. Through Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition processes, associates may also receive course credit for their on-the-job training and experiences, reducing the time it takes for associates to complete programs.

Sarah Peake has been seconded from her role as Associate Registrar in the Office of the Registrar to be Humber’s lead on the AdvancED partnership. Sarah’s knowledge of Humber’s programs and processes, specifically for Pathways, PLAR, and Admissions, are invaluable to the program.

Sarah reports directly to Laurie Rancourt and Jason Hunter, who are the Executive supporters of the partnership. Alvina Cassiani is the Academic lead.

Please connect with Sarah by email at sarah.peake@humber.ca if you have any questions or would like more information.

Additional information and frequently asked questions about the Walmart AdvancED program and Humber’s AdvancED network can be found at walmartadvanced.ca.

When:
February 26, 2019
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Students in the Guelph-Humber Kinesiology program are offering several workshops on various stress management techniques.

Please find the schedule below at North Campus:

Mondays at 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.    
February 25 Art Therapy and Stress Balls T131 (Residence)
March 4 Dance and Music T132 (Residence)
March 11 Healthy Snacks and Slime T132 (Residence)
March 25 Music T132 (Residence)
April 1 Aroma Therapy and Therapy Pets T132 (Residence)
     
Thursdays at 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.    
February 28 Fitness T132 (Residence)
March 7 Coloring T131 (Residence)
March 14 Painting T132 (Residence)
March 21 Sculpting T132 (Residence)
March 28 Essential Oils and Yoga T131 (Residence)
April 4 ASMR T132 (Residence)
When:
February 26, 2019
Contact:
Humber MT Clinic
Tel:
x5055
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Midterm season is finally coming to an end!

  • Do you have a specific treatment goal in mind?
  • Are you stressed?
  • Holding unwanted tension?
  • Looking to relax?

What better way to treat yourself then receiving a massage treatment on campus. Visit the Humber Student Massage Clinic in A107 at North Campus to book your massage with our massage therapy students or email us directly at mtclinic@humber.ca.

When:
February 25, 2019

It is my great pleasure to announce the appointment of Vera Beletzan as Humber’s incoming Senior Dean for the new Faculty of LAS (Liberal Arts and Sciences) and Innovative Learning. Many of you will know Vera as a valued and long-standing member of the Humber team since 2001. Vera is currently Acting Dean for the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Special Advisor leading the development of Humber’s Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILO) Framework. 

Vera brings to the Senior Dean role a wealth of experience as a professor, program manager, and academic administrator. Her many career successes include 18 years of academic leadership, and more than 25 years of experience as an educator in a variety of postsecondary and adult education settings. She holds several postsecondary credentials, including a Master of Education: Second Language Education, Master of Arts: English Language and Literature, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto (to name a few).  

I invite you to join me in congratulating Vera on this well-deserved appointment! She will begin transitioning into the Senior Dean role as of March 1, 2019. 


Laurie Rancourt
Senior Vice-President, Academic

When:
February 25, 2019
Contact:
Michelle Trumper
Tel:
x5560
Support Staff Professional Development 2019   Grand Prize WINNER

Grand prize winner: Denise Rooney, Senior Library Technician, Libraries

GRAND "Work Well" Prize is comprised of the following: 

1 - $25 Gift card Shopper's Drug Mart
2 - Lole MicroFibre towels
1 - Extreme Comfort Air Fitness matt
1 - Gaiam Balance Ball Chair for home or for work
1 - Humber Spa manicure   

Congratulations to Denise Rooney!

Learning & Development

When:
February 25, 2019
Contact:
Kavelle Maharaj
Tel:
x3251
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

In preparation for our Blood Donor Clinic on March 21, join us at the Lakeshore Campus, L Building to find out your blood type.

You can also register on site to donate blood on March 21.

Location: Lakeshore, L Building, 2nd Floor
Date: March 5, 2019
Time: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

When:
February 25, 2019

Please note that the dates for the Purchasing / Standing Order Refresher sessions have changed. The new dates are:

  • Tuesday, February 26 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at North Campus, D202
  • Friday, March 1 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at North Campus, D203

Please email purchasing@humber.ca to register for one of these two sessions.

When:
February 22, 2019

The College part-time support staff have ratified the first collective agreement for part-time support staff in Ontario’s 24 colleges.

This is a two-year agreement that provides fair terms and conditions for part-time workers who play an important role at Humber College. It also recognizes that a large number of our part-time workers are current students and ensures they can continue to access part-time opportunities during their time at college. These job opportunities provide income and valuable experience to students, helping jump-start their careers.

You will be provided with the details of the agreement once it becomes available. Over the coming weeks and months, HR Client Services will be working with management across the College in implementing the new agreement.

When:
February 22, 2019
2019 Support Staff Professional Development event - Prize Winners!

The 2019 Support Staff "Work Well" Professional Development has come to a close! For all those who helped bring this event together, Learning and Development would like to thank you.

In summary:

  • 26 sessions took place over three days
  • Each session averaged approximately 14 attendees per session
  • The "Mix and Mingle" luncheon attracted 550 Support Staff employees

Alister Mathieson, Vice-President, Advancement and External Affairs, drew the names/numbers of the prize winners:

The "Workshop" prize winners and the grand prize winning ticket number:
#1 Day Prize Winner: Avinder Walia, Office of the Registrar – Cineplex movie passes for two adults and one child, including drinks and snacks
#2 Day Prize WInner: Shernett Bennet, Lakeshore Library – Basic Personal Training Package including: one-hour consultation plus three one-hour training sessions
#3 Day Prize Winner: Julian Di Cristofano, Office of the Registrar – 101 piece Artist's Loft Art Set 

The Grand "Work Well" prize winning ticket number is 6540053**
If you have this ticket, please come to Human Resources with the ticket to claim the prize.

GRAND "Work Well" Prize is comprised of the following: 
1 - $25 Gift card Shopper's Drug Mart
2 - Lole MicroFibre towels
1 - Extreme Comfort Air Fitness matt
1 - Gaiam Balance Ball Chair for home or for work
1 - Humber Spa manicure

Congratulations to the winners!

**This ticket will remain current until Monday, February 25 at 5 p.m.. If no one claims the prize, another ticket will be drawn and will appear in Tuesday's Communique, so do keep your tickets.

Have a great weekend. Thank you!

Learning and Development 

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