Humber College continues to monitor the coronavirus situation and the potential impact on our community. Toronto Public Health issued a letter on February 7 with new recommendations to support global containment efforts and limit the spread of the virus. Read the letter here.

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.

All classes, campus operations and college activities will continue as scheduled.

Health authorities have stated that there have been seven confirmed cases in Canada to date (February 7). 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. As we are in the winter flu season, we ask everyone to:

• wash your hands as frequently as possible,
• cough or sneeze into your sleeve rather than hands,
• and stay home if you’re feeling ill.

Soap and hand sanitizer dispensers across campus will be monitored and filled regularly. Flu shots are still available in the Health Centres.

For the most up-to-date information in Ontario, community members are encouraged to visit the Ontario Ministry of Health website.

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:

• Jacqueline Anderson, Associate Director, Health and Counselling, at jacqueline.anderson@humber.ca
• Margaret Fung, Manager, Occupational Health and Safety at margaret.fung@humber.ca.

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
Canada Travel Advisory

The latest issue of Humber Et Cetera is out.

We covered the launch of Black History Month, a visit from former Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne and the men's basketball team's 12-game winning streak.

You can view the digital edition on ISSUU or online at Humberetc.ca.

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This workshop is a high-level overview of Office365. 

Office365 is so much more than just email! Learn about some of the more popular apps, including OneDrive, and how collaboration can make your job easier. 

Reserve your spot today. 

Every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at North Campus, L132. 

Last Thursday of the month from 1:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Lakeshore Campus, L3014. 

It was recently announced that John Walsh will be completing his term as Vice-Provost and Chief Executive Officer, University of Guelph–Humber on July 31, 2020. As such, the University of Guelph is commencing an internal search for an Interim Vice-Provost for a period of 18 months.  

The candidate profile for the interim position is below and can be found at uoguelph.ca/facultyjobs/postings/ad20-04.shtml. A letter of intent as well as a CV should be included as part of the application process.

Please note that if you are interested in pursuing this position in the full-term capacity, you will not be eligible to apply for the interim position.

Any questions related to the candidate profile can be directed to Charlotte Yates at provost@uoguelph.ca.

Interim Vice-Provost and Chief Academic Officer, University of Guelph-Humber
The University of Guelph-Humber is a collaborative venture between the University of Guelph and Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning which enables students to earn a fully integrated university honours degree and a college diploma in only four years of study. The strengths of two different institutions and cultures have been blended to provide a winning combination which includes a range of programs that combine theoretical education and applied training to prepare students for careers in growing sectors of the economy as well as graduate education. In addition to leading and managing all aspects of the University of Guelph-Humber the Vice Provost will build on the outstanding academic reputations of the University of Guelph and Humber College by harnessing the energy and commitment of faculty and staff from both institutions to create an exceptional educational experience, take responsibility for the development and marketing of academic programs as well as recruitment of faculty, staff and students.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Specific responsibilities include:

• Designing, developing, implementing and marketing the applied programs for the University of Guelph-Humber through the governance processes at the University of Guelph and Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning;
• Managing relationships with the two partner organizations (at both the leadership and operational levels);
• Providing strategic leadership and planning for advancement and development (e.g. partnerships, alumni, development, fundraising and annual giving);
• Developing and implementing appropriate academic management, administration, policy and procedures for the University of Guelph-Humber, consistent with academic standards of the two institutions and in accordance with academic policy and practice at the University of Guelph;
• Developing, implementing, and reconciling systems and processes that meet the unique administrative needs of the University of Guelph-Humber while being consistent and compliant with the administrative policies of both the University of Guelph and Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning;
• Program enrolment including recruitment strategies for high-quality students;
• Recruiting and effectively managing, through the University of Guelph and Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, the Program heads, faculty and staff required to support Guelph-Humber programs;
• Budgeting, allocating resources and managing revenue and expenditure control;
• Ensuring the building of partnerships with industry in conjunction with academic program development to create opportunities for students such as work placements, research assistantships, and access to advanced technologies;
• Building and maintaining international partnerships and relationships to create opportunities for students, faculty, and staff for study abroad, semester abroad, international research, visiting faculty and staff opportunities, and international recruitment;
• Developing a multi-year business plan for the University of Guelph-Humber including enrolment targets, revenues and expenses;
• Ensuring appropriate Student Services are provided to maximize the benefit to students;
• Ensures compliance with the relevant policies, procedures and requirements as set out by the governing bodies of the University of Guelph, Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, and those established through the joint venture agreement.
• Effectively managing staff, faculty and instructors in a unionized environment in the context of multiple collective bargaining agreements

QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will possess:

• Outstanding knowledge of Ontario’s colleges and universities, including academic programs, competitive strengths, academic governance processes, legislative and regulatory framework and labour relations practices;
• Superior understanding of the opportunities and challenges that emanate from college-university collaboration and the ways in which such opportunities can be realized;
• Exceptional skills in academic strategic planning and visionary leadership in a complex organization, including experience in setting objectives, developing strategies and gaining commitment from others;
• Demonstrated experience in developing financial resource allocation processes and policies for the budget
• Demonstrated managerial experience in complex institutional settings especially academic institutions;
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior academics and administrative leaders in support of collegial governance processes;
• A strong understanding of the relationship between post-secondary education, the value of applied knowledge and the development of the knowledge-based economy;
• A minimum of two years’ experience at a senior academic administrative level in a nationally recognized post-secondary institution;
• PhD or its equivalent;

Applicants must submit on or before February 14, 2020. Application packages should include a letter of introduction, curriculum vitae and the names of two references (who will not be contacted without the consent of the candidate). Applications should be submitted electronically, in confidence to:

Charlotte Yates, Provost & Vice-President (Academic)
University of Guelph
c/o Kim McCaughan, Executive Assistant to the Provost
k.mccaughan@exec.uoguelph.ca