Announcements

When:
January 30, 2019
Contact:
Jim Bialek
Tel:
x4539

Watch the Hawks Report for January 29, 2019.

When:
January 30, 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:
January 29, 2019
Contact:
Tanya Andrade
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

There are several international volunteer positions available for full-time Humber College employees who feel they have skills to offer and the passion for helping those in need.

A diverse range of skills are needed such as, strategic and organizational planning, health, engineering, law, IT and office administration, sales and marketing, vocational training, human and financial resource management, communications, agriculture and the environment. Currently, placements are being offered in Latin America (Guatemala, Peru, Bolivia), Africa (Ghana, Malawi, Tanzania, Sénégal), and Asia (Nepal, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka).

What is Leave for Change?
Leave for Change is part of Uniterra, an important international volunteer program in Canada, which is managed by two non-profit organizations: WUSC (World University Service Canada) and CECI (Canadian Centre for International Studies and Cooperation).

What does the employee do?
The employee volunteers during their vacation and serves for approximately three to four weeks; prior to leaving, the employee will participate in two days of pre-departure training. Once the employee arrives at their destination, they will share knowledge and skills with the local partner organization and on return, shares the experience with colleagues.

Leave for Change is all about capacity-building. This means volunteers train others in their field of expertise. Volunteers do not act as employees, but as advisors who transfer skills to local staff so as to build their host organization’s capacity in a certain areas. Country preferences of volunteers are taken into consideration but we cannot guarantee that a volunteer will be sent to their preferred country.

What does Humber College do?
Humber College, as a partner of the Leave for Change program sponsors full-time Humber employees to participate in the program by contributing $6,000 per employee volunteer to Uniterra for the placement, facilitating in the volunteer selection process and by supporting volunteers in sharing their experience upon return.

What does Leave for Change do?
Leave for Change provides pre-departure training and covers the cost of: vaccinations, insurance, airfare, lodging and provides a daily stipend. In addition, they also coordinate transportation, in-field logistics and monitor security and the well-being of volunteers in the field.

How do I apply for this program?
After going over the list of postings (agora.ceci.ca/postesVacantsCS_en.html), choose one to three mandates that you feel best match your professional skills and experience. (If you do not see a post that matches your skills, please outline the professional skills you can share and include any community or volunteer experience you have had in your cover letter.) To apply, complete the online application form and attach your resumé and cover letter identifying up to three preferred opportunities at humber.ca/careers.

Open Date Close Date Interviews
January 28, 2019 February 18, 2019 March 7 and 8, 2019

Information sessions will be held for all full-time employees interested in this opportunity. Please watch for details in the Communique.

North Campus   Lakeshore Campus  
February 1 12 p.m. - 1 p.m
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
February 8 12 p.m - 1 p.m.
1 p.m. - 2 p.m
February 5 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
   

Contact tanya.andrade@humber.ca to register for an information session.

For further information, employees can contact Nancey Adamson in HR Services; By phone: 416.675.6622 x5540 or by e-mail at nancey.adamson@humber.ca. All candidates are asked to submit a resume and a cover letter online and identify up to three preferred opportunities. If you do not see a post that matches your skills, outline the professional skills you can share. On request, this document is available in alternate formats.

When:
January 29, 2019
Contact:
Tania Forgione
Tel:
x5055
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Do you suffer from any of the following mental health or chronic illnesses?

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • HIV/ADS
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Chronic fatigue

If so, call the Humber Student Massage Clinic to book a free two-hour appointment. All appointments include an assessment and massage treatment with our massage therapy students.

Appointments are avaliable in A107 (North Campus) on:

  • Monday March 4, 2019 at 2 p.m.
  • Wednesday March 6, 2019 at 5:45 p.m. 
  • Thursday March 7, 2019 at 2 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.
When:
January 28, 2019

All Humber campuses and the University of Guelph-Humber will be closed as of 6 p.m. this evening. No new classes (either full time or Continuing Education) will begin at or after 6 p.m. Any classes that are in progress will continue to their end time or be dismissed at the professor’s discretion.

All campus services and facilities will be closed as of 6 p.m.

Humber’s Child Development Centre will be closed as of 6 p.m. All parents are asked to pick up their children by 6 p.m.

Humber residences will remain open and operational for residents.

LRC third floor at North Campus and L Commons at Lakeshore will remain open.

Students and employees should use their discretion when deciding to travel to campus due to severe inclement weather. For students who are unable to travel to campus, please contact your professor or program coordinator. Employees who are unable to travel to campus or have questions about their hours or schedules should speak with their manager.

A decision on college operations on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 will be posted on humber.ca and our Facebook and Twitter channels by 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday.

Please continue to check humber.ca, Facebook and Twitter for updates.

When:
January 28, 2019

As part of the Academic Division’s transition from Schools to Faculties, I’m pleased to announce the following new Humber Faculty names, which come into effect on May 1, 2019.

A list of the program clusters by Faculty and their Associate Deans can be found here

  • Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology (FAST) 
  • Faculty of Business (FB) 
  • Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness (FHSW) 
  • Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Innovative Learning (FLA) 
  • Faculty of Media and Creative Arts (FMCA) 
  • Faculty of Social and Community Services (FSCS) 

The Academic HR planning committee continues to finalize a number of transitional details and will provide regular updates over the next few months.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or your Dean/Associate Dean.

I wish you all the best this semester.

Laurie Rancourt
Senior Vice-President, Academic

When:
January 28, 2019

Marketing and Communications would like to remind everyone to use the Photo Consent Form when collecting testimonials and audio-visual material in the promotion or advertising of Humber programs and services. 

This form should be signed by any adult appearing in a photograph or video on behalf of Humber. If you can clearly see a person’s face and facial features, then a consent form must be signed whether they are staff, student or Humber guest. Always have copies on-hand at student presentations and campus events.
 
Best Practices
Once signed, scan the form and save indefinitely on the storage drive of your school/department.
 
Event Photography
When you are planning on taking photographs or video of a Humber event (on or off campus) with lots of people, it would be beneficial to post the Event Photography Poster at entrances so that guests know photography or video will be taken at the event. 
 
Visit humber.ca/brand/image-bank-and-photography to download the Photo Consent Form.
 
Humber Policies and Procedures
Read more about Humber’s policies at humber.ca/policies.

When:
January 28, 2019
Contact:
Gina Catenazzo
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

The Educational Technology Committee (ETC) is hosting a series of free Virtual Lunch & Learn Webinars! The webinars are underway for this winter term.

Visit the ETC website to register for a webinar.

The ETC is formally represented by a member at each college in Ontario and represents the colleges’ practitioner knowledge base on the application of teaching and learning technologies.

A list of the webinars in the Lunch & Learn series:

The Ontario Extend mOOC
January 23, 2019, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
This session will provide an overview of the upcoming eCampusOntario offering of the Ontario Extend faculty development program in January. The program is a learning experience for educators who want to effectively embedding technology into pedagogical practice. 

The Magic Touch: Great Learning through Touch Interactivity
January 31, 2019, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
In this workshop you will look at how everyday software is building in touch interactive features, and learn a few presentation and teaching strategies that resonate with learners.

Little Known Ways of Facilitating BYOD in Classrooms 
February 13, 2019, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Learn policies, risks, security methods, and ways to engage learners with BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) in the classroom and walk home with a working action plan.

Foothold, Not Just Footprints: Helping Instructors Manage their Online Reputations
February 27, 2019, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Students are increasingly becoming interested in learning more about us through social media. In this workshop, you will learn about strategies and tools for managing your digital footprint.

Sway This Way - Incorporating Student Experience into Flexible Professional Learning
March 5, 2019, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
This workshop will focus on the incorporation of the student voice and experience into using ed tech to provide accessible professional development for busy faculty.

Explain It Like I’m Five (English)
March 19, 2019, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
In this workshop, you will learn how to apply the "Explain it Like I’m Five" strategy, effectively integrate this technique in your classrooms and creatively use different technologies for activities that are traditionally done using pen and paper.

Explique-moi comme si j’ai 5 ans (Français)
March 26, 2019, 12 .p.m - 1 p.m.
Dans cet atelier, vous apprendrez comment appliquer la stratégie « Explique-moi comme si j’ai 5 ans » à intégrer efficacement cette technique dans votre salle de classe et à utiliser de manière créative différentes technologies pour des activités traditionnellement réalisées à l’aide d’un stylo et du papier.

When:
January 25, 2019

The Humber College Council (HCC) of 2018/2019 met on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the Lakeshore Campus. To ensure that the Humber community is informed of upcoming events, new initiatives and important issues, College Council reports the meeting highlights. For more information or to provide feedback on these highlights, please contact marie.kyrinis@humber.ca.

COUNCIL TERMS OF REFERENCE
Council approved the newly amended Terms of Reference and Operational Procedures which will be effect until 2020.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING SOLUTIONS (ETS)
Alister Mathieson, Vice President, Advancement and External Affairs and Wanda Buote, Dean of Education and Training Solutions presented on ETS activities at Humber.

ETS delivers and manages Humber’s efforts to engage and enroll professional learners in areas of flexible, custom learning. ETS manages six units at Humber: Association & Professional Programs, Corporate Training, Real Estate Education (RECO), ETS Services for Humber Schools; The Transportation Training Centre and Credential Testing.

As the newly appointed Dean, Wanda Buote plans to pursue and create opportunities for non-traditional professional learning. ETS will operate on a hub and spoke model, where ETS partners with the academic schools to identify and deliver new opportunities and work closely with Humber Continuing Education (CE) Directors.

STRATEGIC PLAN OF THE LAKESHORE GROUNDS INTERPRETIVE CENTRE, 2019-2023
Jennifer Bazar, Curator for the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre brought Council news of the Centre’s work and how they are integrating into the local Humber community.

Humber opened the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre in the Student Welcome & Resource Centre at the Lakeshore Campus. Through Jennifer’s leadership, she and her team provide and create context, content and dialogue through consultation with Humber stakeholders and the surrounding Lake Shore community. She engages the surrounding community through exhibitions and cultural programming, celebrating the heritage of the Lakeshore Grounds.

The Centre focuses primarily on themes of Indigenous heritage; mental health; education and environmental sustainability.

NEW – BACHELORS OF ENGINEERING
Farzad Rayegani, Dean, School of Applied Technology and his team presented an overview of upcoming Bachelor’s of Engineering degree programs.

Farzad and the Applied Technology team will bring the engineering degrees to the Post Secondary Education Quality Assessment Board (PEQAB) for review in the fall 2019 with potential approval to run in fall 2020. Drawing from technical and skills-based programs already in place at Humber, the new degrees will apply experiential and interdisciplinary learning for its students, starting from year 1. Engineers Canada has already agreed to accredit the
programs.

There will be 3 specialization streams that students can select from: Mechatronics, The Built Environment and Information and Communication Technology. There will also be pathways for students in diploma programs to enter the degree program.

Graduates will have the opportunity to obtain their Ontario Professional Engineer designation.

HUMBER’S INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) FRAMEWORK: STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATION
Vera Beletzan, Acting Dean, School of Liberal Arts & Sciences gave Council an update on the real-time implementation of the Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) project.

Institutional learning outcomes are statements that articulate an institution’s collective vision for and commitment to its students’ learning. The ILO Project ensures our students will have a positive Humber experience and also seeks to supports us, the Humber community to keep positive, motivated and focused, in terms of delivering
education to our students on a daily basis.

The completed steps to ILO Implementation and launch for fall 2019 are as follows:

✓ College-wide consultations
✓ Industry and community forum
✓ Faculty ILO team
✓ ILO framework finalized
✓ Humber Executive approval

Over the next few months, the ILO team will continue to work on the following:

  • Framework design
  • Communication plan development
  • Faculty curriculum pilots
  • Applied research pilots

The three pillars or concepts of Humber’s Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) framework are:

  • Adapt – have the ability and skill to rapidly evolving workplace and the world;
  • Lead – not just professionally but lead in our communities, in our society, both locally and globally
  • Succeed - we want Humber graduates to succeed, both professionally and personally, no matter what pathway they are on in terms of their career.

ATHLETICS
Mike Kopinak, Associate Director Athletics along with 3 Varsity student-athletes spoke to council about Humber Athletics.

North and Lakeshore fitness facilities and gymnasiums are used, on average, by 1,800+ students, staff and community members each day. Athletics plays a key role in student success and engagement across all Humber campuses. They are also the largest employer of students within the college with a total of 252 positions.

As an Ontario college, Humber varsity athletes are very successful:

  • All-time CCAA (Canadian College Athletic Association) leader in medals: 134
  • All-time OCAA (Ontario College Athletic Association) leader in medals: 579

As a campus and community leader, Humber Athletics believes in diversity and inclusiveness with outreach experiences and policies that strive for a safe, welcoming recreation and athletic community. #heretoplay is their very successful, award-winning campaign promoting this stance, taking on powerful topics such as hazing, inclusion and prevention.

The next meeting of College Council is Thursday, February 7, 2019 at the North Campus, in 7th Semester room. For highlights, supporting materials, please visit: humber.ca/wearehumber/committees/college-council.

When:
January 25, 2019
Alister Mathieson, VP, Advancement and External Affairs, and Dr. Tran Tho Dat, Rector, National Economics University in Hanoi are among global partners launching the pilot project. Alister Mathieson, VP, Advancement and External Affairs, and Dr. Tran Tho Dat, Rector, National Economics University in Hanoi are among global partners launching the pilot project. 

Humber, along with global partners in Japan, Vietnam and Taiwan, has launched a pilot project called the Global Learning Hub, in which a Centre for Teaching and Learning is established in a new or emerging global market in partnership with a local institution.

In the local Hub, Humber and our host partner will collaborate to offer a range of jointly-delivered programming including English language training and teaching English as a second language. Customized teacher training and other postsecondary programs will provide Humber credentials and pathways to advanced level studies.

The Global Learning Hub will pilot in three locations with three innovative polytechnic partners. They are: National Economics University in Hanoi, Vietnam; HungKuang University in Taichung, Taiwan; and Kansai Gaidai University in Osaka, Japan.

As a key element of Humber’s Internationalization strategy, the Global Learning Hubs support our institutional vision of transforming postsecondary education through global polytechnic leadership.

In building a presence in new locations, the Hubs will enhance Humber’s international recruitment efforts and market diversification, while also providing study abroad and work integrated learning experience for students and professional development opportunities for faculty.

The first Global Learning Hub is scheduled to open in Hanoi in April. Read more at international.humber.ca/blog/polytechnic-identity/global-learning-hubs.html.

Please let me know if you’d like more information.

 

Alister Mathieson
VP, Advancement and External Affairs

Pages