Announcements

2018 Fall Learning & Development Calendar - October 2018 Launch
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When:
June 26, 2018
Contact:
Michelle Trumper
Tel:
x5560
Email:
learninghrs@humber.ca

The spring calendar has now completed and we are now looking to the fall for L&D programming!

Just a few highlights from this past spring:

  • Participation rates were up across the spring calendar with specific attention to Mindmapping, Giving Feedback and Managing Challenging Conversations  
  • Dealing with Difficult Personalities and Managing Challenging Conversations continue to be very relevant and in-demand enterprise-wide.
  • MS Office Suite continues to draw full classes!    
  • Department-Specific customized, team training requests are on the rise! L&D is receiving close to 8-10 requests monthly with particular interest in personality profiling (Ie: DiSC and Strengths Quest) along with customized programming through a strategic lens or a focus on building team cohesion

Important to also note, we were so pleased at the participation rates for the **New** Manager-Team Lead stream of program offerings. Thank you to all who took the time to provide feedback. This information helps to inform future offerings that is relevant and timely for you and your departments/schools.  

We are looking to offer further Professional Development certifications for the fall and do encourage you and your teams to keep one click away from our learning site.

The fall L&D offerings will also showcase a Digital Stream of programming to include One Drive, more advanced Excel and Outlook along with courses specific to Digitial Health & Awareness.

If there are any individual or team training/department specific requests you would like to put forward, please do let us know. Enjoy the summer!

hrs.humber.ca/learning/training-request-form.html

Maria Manganaan, Business Manager, Applied Technology
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When:
June 26, 2018

I would like to welcome Maria Manganaan to the role of Business Manager for the School of Applied Technology, effective July 3, 2018.

Maria comes to us from Sheridan College where she worked for nine years taking on various roles. Since 2011, Maria held the role of Academic Portfolio Administrator in the Faculty of Applied Science and Technology and, in that capacity, managed the school’s day-to-day operation. Further, she provided leadership and support across a wide array of academic and operational matters, including but not limited to: development of school procedures, budgeting, purchasing, scheduling and timetabling, program review, and resource management.

Please join me in welcoming Maria to Humber College!

Dr. Farzad Rayegani
Dean, School of Applied Technology

Another Record Year for the Humber Golf Classic
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When:
June 25, 2018
2018 Humber Golf Classic

Despite stormy skies, more than $176,000 was raised for student awards and scholarships on Monday, June 4, 2018, at Humber’s signature event, the Humber Golf Classic - the tournament's most successful year to date.

Presented by Bird Construction, the event once again took place at The Club at Bond Head. More than 200 golfers, consisting of sponsors, employees and supporters were in attendance, picking up their clubs and supporting our students. With the funds from this year included, the Humber Golf Classic has now raised a total of more than $675,000 for our students since launching in 2013.

One such student is Jeremy Logan, a second-year radio broadcasting student, swing announcer for 96.9 Radio Humber and emcee for the night's dinner reception. "Thanks to the generous support of Humber donors like all of you in the room tonight, students like myself no longer have to be afraid that our choices were made in error. We can be confident that there are people out there who are cheering us on and enabling us to pursue our passions."

Click here to view the photos from this year’s event.

Special thanks to our major sponsors:

  • Presenting: Bird
  • Major: Black Cat Advertising
  • Platinum: Chartwells
  • Gold: Garda World, SOS Design Inc., TD Insurance Meloche Monnex

All sponsors can be viewed on the Golf Classic website.

Dr. Shaun Ghafari, Associate Dean, Applied Technology
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When:
June 25, 2018

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Shaun Ghafari has accepted the position of Associate Dean, Advanced Manufacturing at the School of Applied Technology, effective July 15, 2018.

Since 2010, Shaun has worked in the college system and has held leadership roles in applied research, degree development, community engagement and as a full-time Professor in Mechanical Engineering. Shaun established strong industry partnerships as the coordinator of the applied research and industry projects. He has been awarded several grants from provincial and federal funding agencies, and successfully supervised a team of faculties, staff, and students in a number of industrial projects. His experience in launching new certificate and degree programs will help him to lead the development of new Bachelor of Mechatronics degree at Humber.

Shaun is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario. He has more than eight years industry experience in the automotive and energy sectors as the team leader for large motor services with GE Canada and chief engineer in several automotive surface coating projects. His industry experience gives him the insight to improve the curriculum to address the existing skill gap in manufacturing.

Shaun received his MSc. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Waterloo, Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research has been published in peer reviewed international journals and presented at several conferences. He is also certified as level 2 Mechatronics Program instructor by Siemens Academy Berlin, Germany.

Please join me in welcoming Shaun to the Humber team. 

Sincerely,

Dr. Farzad Rayegani,
Dean, School of Applied Technology

Business School Dean's Newsletter - May/June 2018
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When:
June 25, 2018

The Business School is pleased to share with the college the May/June 2018 edition of the Business School's monthly Dean's Newsletter.

Visit business.humber.ca/deansnewsletter

Pathways to Human Rights Education and Action Trainings for the 2018/2019 Academic Year
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When:
June 25, 2018
Contact:
Sacha Ally
Tel:
x4808
Email:
sacha.ally@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity is happy to announce that it will be hosting the following upcoming Pathways to Human Rights Education and Action Trainings for the 2018/2019 academic year:

*All Humber employees who have attended a Humber’s human rights training session prior to December 2017, are required to attend a ‘Pathways to Human Rights Education & Action’ training session”. This includes sessional, contract, part-time, and full-time employees. Human Rights laws are constantly evolving and accordingly the Human Rights Policy has been revised with changes.

The updated training requirement is due to the constantly evolving nature of human rights law as well as the Human Rights Policy and Complaint Resolution Procedures being revised.

Registration for training can now be done online! Pathways to Human Rights Education & Action trainings are now accepting registrants:

Steps: Go to

  1. hrs.humber.ca/register
  2. Human Rights, Equity & Diversity
  3. Pathways to Human Rights
  4. Choose a date/campus that fits with your schedule
  5. Sign in and register

Please see the attached schedule for training dates.

Have You Completed The Three (3) AODA Mandatory Trainings?
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When:
June 25, 2018
Contact:
Zahra Brown
Tel:
x4825
Email:
zahra.brown@humber.ca

According to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Humber College is required to train all members of the organization on accessibility standards.

There are three AODA mandatory online training programs administered by the Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity. All Humber employees are required to complete these three (3) trainings:

1. Customer Service Standards Training

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) underwent recent changes as of July 1, 2016. As a result, Humber was required to update its training on the Customer Service Standards. All Humber employees must complete the revised AODA Customer Service Standards Online Training.

The online training module can be accessed here.

2. Accessibility Awareness Training for Educators (AATE)

The Accessibility Awareness Training for Educators requires Humber College to provide educators with accessibility awareness training. All Humber employees are required to complete the online Accessibility Awareness Training for Educators.

Please note: All employees within an educational institution are defined as educators.

The online training module can be accessed here.

3. Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation/Ontario Human Rights Code Training (IASR/OHRC)

The IASR/OHRC training covers the established accessibility standards in information and communications, employment, transportation and the built environment. All Humber employees must complete the IASR/OHRC Training.

The online training module can be accessed here.

Please attached your printed AODA certificates to zahra.brown@humber.ca 

Thank you for ensuring Humber’s compliance with the AODA.

Emily Eyre - Retirement
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When:
June 22, 2018

It is with mixed emotions and sadness, that I announce the retirement of Emily Eyre. After 10+ years of dedicated service to Humber, Emily has decided to retire effective August 31, 2018 with her last day at Humber being Friday, July 20. While the Financial Services and Planning department will be saying goodbye to a valued team member, we hope to continue our association with her over the coming years.

Emily joined Humber College in March 2008 as the Manager, Purchasing Services and over the years has worked diligently to build the Purchasing department’s reputation as Service Par Excellence. Over the years, Emily has worked with every area of the college, ushered in Broader Public Sector guidelines and directive, implemented accountability measures and reporting. Emily has also given so much of her time, expertise and leadership to the broader college sector by participating with OCPMA, OECM and recently AnchorTO (City’s Social Procurement initiative). She also participated in many college committees, championed sustainability initiatives and helped implement business solutions such as Banner Finance and Chrome River for P-card.

On June 28, 2018 we would like to formally recognize Emily’s contribution to Humber College and request her friends and colleagues to drop by the Humber Room between 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to say goodbye in person and wish her well for the next stage of her life.

On behalf of the Humber community, I wish Emily a long and healthy retirement.

Sanjay Puri
Director, Financial Services and Planning

National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism
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When:
June 22, 2018

On Saturday, June 23, in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, flags will be flown at half-mast.

Special Call: Indigenous Research Capacity and Reconciliation
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When:
June 22, 2018
Contact:
Crystal Williams
Email:
crystal.williams@humber.ca

The federal research funding agencies (SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR) have launched a special call which invites proposals from applicants affiliated with First Nations, Métis and Inuit not-for-profit organizations, as well as with other not-for-profit organizations or Canadian postsecondary institutions in any discipline.

Indigenous Research Capacity and Reconciliation—Connection Grants support interdisciplinary events and outreach activities to engage and exchange knowledge on successful ways of conducting Indigenous research that are transformative and contribute to reconciliation, including holistic, interdisciplinary and distinctions-based approaches.

These Connection Grants are valued at up to $50,000 for six months, with the possibility of a six-month extension.

For more information, please contact: Indigenousresearch@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca

  • SSHRC Deadline: September 6, 2018
  • ARI Deadline: August 23, 2018

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

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