Announcements

When:
December 6, 2023
Map of LRT construction at Humber College Blvd and Hwy 27

As the construction of the Humber College station for the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) line nears completion, there are some important updates for the North Campus. 

On December 18, a new access road will open to vehicle traffic extending from President's Way to Highway 27. Drivers can turn right from the North Campus onto Highway 27 heading southbound.

For pedestrians, it is important to note that the new covered walkway along Lot 5 from Arboretum Blvd to the new LRT station is blocked at the station due to ongoing construction. The covered walkway will remain blocked at the station until the LRT is in operation, which is expected to occur in the spring of 2024. Lot 5 users are encouraged to use the covered walkway only in the direction of campus buildings.  

The public sidewalk on the south side of Humber College Blvd east of Arboretum Blvd remains closed due to the ongoing construction of the Humber College LRT station. Pedestrians traveling towards Highway 27 must cross at the traffic lights using the crosswalk at Silver Bell Lane and Humber College Blvd and use the sidewalk on the north side of the street. 

When:
December 6, 2023
Contact:
Desta McCalla
Tel:
x5182

Curriculum design that does not consider student diversity can create barriers or exclude students altogether from the learning environment:

  • Universal design for learning encourages creating classrooms that anticipate student diversity.

  • Fostering a community of engaged learners begins with an environment and curriculum where learners feel seen, validated and can contribute to their own learning 

  • Visit Humber's Innovative Learning for strategies on Getting to Know Your Learners https://humber.ca/innovativelearning/getting-to-know-your-learners

Visit our ALS Information for Faculty website to learn more about accommodating students with disabilities. 

Please email us at accessible-learning@humber.ca with suggestions for key accessibility-related topics that you would like us to address through the Communiqué. 

When:
December 6, 2023
Contact:
Office of Human Rights & Harassment

Gender-based and sexual violence and harassment have no place at Humber. Reflected in the various policies and practices at Humber College, including the Sexual Violence Policy, Gender Diversity Policy, and Human Rights & Harassment Policy, is our commitment to combating both the hatred that led to the young women’s deaths, as well as the misogyny that continues to exist in our society today. 

On December 6, 1989, 34 years ago, 14 young women at Polytechnique Montreal were murdered. This act of violent misogyny shook our country and led Parliament to designate December 6 as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women. Humber College continues to mourn the loss of the 14 women and honour their memory. We encourage you to reflect on this year’s theme: Remember, Reflect, Respond.

On December 6, we remember:

  • Geneviève Bergeron
  • Hélène Colgan
  • Nathalie Croteau
  • Barbara Daigneault
  • Anne-Marie Edward
  • Maud Haviernick
  • Maryse Laganière
  • Maryse Leclair
  • Anne-Marie Lemay
  • Sonia Pelletier
  • Michèle Richard
  • Annie St-Arneault
  • Annie Turcotte
  • Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
When:
December 6, 2023

Dear colleagues, 

I’m pleased to share that Humber College has been named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2024. The awards by Canada’s Top 100 are the benchmark in the GTA for workplace best practices.   

Over the past year, Humber has undertaken several significant business developments to strengthen its commitment to developing career-ready citizens, providing accessible education and building a healthy and inclusive community. These developments have contributed to the success of Humber students, employees and partners.  

Humber is committed to ensuring a safe and progressive work environment, and making continued advancements in technology, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and sustainability. Together, we have achieved significant milestones including:   

  • The Healthy You initiative, including Humber’s Well-being Strategy and the Health Community Hub; 
  • A $30 million gift from the Barrett Family Foundation to support science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs; 
  • Humber's Institutional EDI Framework & Strategy; 
  • 2023-2026 Academic and Digital Campus Plans; and 
  • Cross-disciplinary collaborations through the Centres of Innovation Network. 

You can read more about this recognition in Humber’s media release.

I would like to thank all of the Humber community for your dedication and contributions that make Humber the great environment it is to learn and work. 

Be well and take care, 

Jennifer O’Brien  
Vice-President, People(s) and Culture 

When:
December 6, 2023
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

December 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, is a day on which we remember and honour the fourteen women murdered at the École Polytechnique in Montréal on December 6, 1989 and others who suffer from, or have been lost to, violence against women and other gender-based violence. As well, on this day, we commit ourselves to preventing ongoing violence against women and gender-based violence more generally. 

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When:
December 6, 2023
Contact:
Frank Cappadocia

I am pleased to announce that Nicole Pereira has been selected as CPL’s new Associate Dean of Business Development & Program Optimization. Nicole joins Humber with 15 years of experience designing and delivering professional skills training programs serving diverse learners in collaboration with industry, community, academia, professional regulators, foundations, and governments. She has been a critical contributor to continuing education divisions experiencing rapid growth, most recently leading the business, ADR/mediation, and health portfolios as a Program Manager with York University’s School of Continuing Studies.

Before York, Nicole served as Manager of Government Contracts & Training Services in Seneca’s Faculty of Continuing Education & Training, where she oversaw accelerator, bridging, alternative career, and corporate training offerings in fields ranging from finance to IT, social services, engineering, and pre-apprenticeship. Nicole was also a founding member and Director of Program Development and Strategic Partnerships with Devant (a subsidiary of Academica) and Project Manager of volunteerism and diversity with the Toronto & Region Conservation Authority.

Holding an MBA in Community Economic Development and Public Policy, an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Sociology, and Certificates in Ontario College Administration and Leadership, Inclusive Leadership, and EDI, Nicole brings an outstanding balance of practical and professional experiences into this role.

Please join me in welcoming Nicole to the CPL Team and Humber Community; her first day will be Monday, December 3.

Frank Cappadocia
Dean I  Continuous Professional Learning
416.675.6622 x5665

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When:
December 5, 2023
Contact:
Amanda Koski

A reminder that tomorrow (Wednesday, December 6 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.) we will gather in NX 111 (North Campus) to celebrate with Dalyce Newby as she prepares to retire after 40 years of employment at Humber. 

Although not required, please consider submitting the RSVP form so that we can plan accordingly. 

If you're not able to attend, but would like to share a few kind words with Dalyce, you can include the information on the RSVP form. 

Hope to see you there. 

 

When:
December 5, 2023

Respondus Lockdown Browser is available for instructors in Blackboard Ultra for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Respondus Lockdown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within a learning management system and is used at over 2000 educational institutions. When enabled in assessments, it prevents students from accessing other applications and functions that are not relevant to their examination. This includes messaging, screen-sharing/capturing, remote desktops, copying/pasting, and right-click functions.

Here are resources to help you get started with Respondus Lockdown Browser:

Want to learn more? Register to attend a ⁠free training webinar hosted by the Respondus team throughout the months of December and January.

Need additional support? Please contact the IL Support Centre.

When:
December 5, 2023

Have you heard of Panopto, Humber’s academic video streaming platform? It integrates with the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) and lets users share and edit videos, create new content, utilize built-in storage support, compile video assignments from students and more.

From faculty and staff to administrators, we want to know more about your experience in using Panopto, and which features you value most in your work.

The survey will be open until end of day Sunday, January 21, 2024. Your response is anonymous and it won't take more than 10 minutes to complete.

Thank you for your time and support in providing your valuable feedback.

Complete the survey

Innovative Learning

When:
December 5, 2023

Dear faculty members,

Please be reminded to submit your exams as soon as possible to allow students ample time to book their appointments in the Test Centre.

Important Notes:

  • Learners cannot book appointments until their instructors have successfully submitted the exams. 
  • The Test Centre does not accept paper copies of exams. Exams must be uploaded on the Testing Services portal via Blackboard or CourseLink.
  • Please follow the detailed test submission instructions outlined here.

Operating Hours during December 8 to December 20:

  • Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, December 9 and Saturday, December at 16 North Campus only from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns at testingservices@humber.ca.

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