Announcements

Sara Laux Moving to McMaster University
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November 6, 2017

It is with mixed feelings that I am sharing the news that Sara Laux, manager of PR and communications, will be leaving Humber for a position at McMaster University in Hamilton. We will miss Sara’s contributions to the Marketing and Communications department and across the Humber community. Her last day in the office is Wednesday, November 8.

To share school/department/college-wide news, stories and activities, please contact me.  

Please join me in wishing Sara all the best as she pursues this exciting new opportunity. 

Andrew Leopold
Director of Communications

United Way Raffle Coming Soon
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When:
November 3, 2017
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Tickets for the annual United Way raffle will be on sale soon! Raptors box seats and many more prizes to be won.

Draw will take place at Humber College on November 28, 2017 at 12 p.m. All net proceeds will be donated to the United Way.

Secondary prizes include:

  • Apple iPad Mini 4 and FitBit
  • Apple iPad Mini 2
  • Apple Watch
  • Prize Pack (solar panel charger, bluetooth speaker, leather iPad case, laptop bag, mouse, leather notebook)
  • Fitness Pack (FitBit, gym bag, assorted swag)
  • Prize Pack (tickets to Second City show at the end of the year, etc.)

$5 per ticket or 5 for $20.

Watch Communiqué for more news. 

Chrome River Weekly Update
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When:
November 2, 2017

Important Notice

**Due to the deployment of Chrome River, all new P-card requests received prior to November 21st will be available for pick up after November 21st. **

What enhancements will Chrome River deliver?

BMO Details Online (DOL) Chrome River
Users are required to use a unique BMO login ID and password. Cardholders with an approver role require a second unique BMO login ID and password. All user roles will use their Humber Single Sign-On (SSO) login credentials.
All cardholders must be manually setup with a default FOAP. Chrome River will leverage Banner Finance FOAP security access. A default FOAP is not required.
Users must know the FOAP that should be assigned to an expense line. Users will have the ability to select a FOAP from a drop down menu based on their Banner Finance security and assign it to an expense line.
A single approver per cardholder must be manually set up in DOL. Chrome River will leverage existing Banner Finance approval queues.
Users are required to submit all original paper receipts and statement logs to Finance for Banner Finance posting. Users will upload their receipts to Chrome River and electronically submit their expense reports for approval.
DOL does not provide users with reminders for action. Users will receive email notifications prompting action.

When and how will Chrome River be deployed?

The entire set of functionalities will be released over two phases:

  • Purchase Card (P-card) – November 21, 2017 (Phase 1)
  • Travel & Expense – Spring 2018 (Phase 2)

When will training be offered?

For Phase 1: P-card, Financial Services and Planning will offer two types of training sessions: 

1. Demo Sessions: to showcase the new system and features

Target Audience: All P-card holders, Business Managers and Administrative Assistants (who have and/or support P-card holders)

Registration: Invitations have been sent to all P-card holders, Business Managers and Administrative Assistants. If you have not received an invitation and would like to participate please contact omar.kaoud@humber.ca

Date Campus
November 6 Lakeshore Campus
November 8 North Campus
November 10 North Campus

2. Train the Trainer Sessions: to train individuals that want to train and/or assist their peers

Target Audience: Business Managers; Administrative Assistants, P-card users that have an interest in helping others in their school/department

Registration: Invitations have been sent to Business Managers, Administrative Assistants and selected P-card holders. If you have not received an invitation and would like to participate please contact omar.kaoud@humber.ca

Date Campus
November 13 Lakeshore Campus
November 15 North Campus
November 16 North Campus
November 17 North Campus

Where can I find more information on Chrome River?

Please visit humber.ca/finance/faqs for questions and answers related to Chrome River. If your specific question is not listed, please use the “Ask a Question” section to submit your question. 

How will I be informed?

For Phase 1 deployment – Weekly updates on the Humber Communique.

For Phase 2 deployment – Timely information will be provided once this phase begins.

 

If anyone has any questions and/or suggestions, please contact:

Kelly Morrow
Associate Director, Financial Services
kelly.morrow@humber.ca
416.675.6622 x5093		 Paula Borges
Manager, Financial Systems, Technology & Training
paula.borges@humber.ca
416.675.6622 x4408
Flags at Half-Mast on November 6
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When:
November 2, 2017

On Monday, November 6, flags at our campuses will be lowered to half-mast in memory of Cameron Stephenson. Cameron passed away at the Lakeshore residence on Monday, October 30th. He was a Bachelor of Public Relations student, who was studying and living at our Lakeshore Campus. 

The Humber community is deeply saddened by his untimely death. Visitation and funeral information is available at turnerporter.permavita.com/site/CameronStephenson.html

Humber College Community Partnership Fund - Submission Deadline Extended
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When:
November 2, 2017
Contact:
Lynn vanLieshout
Tel:
x5129
Email:
lynn.vanlieshout@humber.ca

The due date for applications has been postponed until further notice. A new application due date will be established once the College resumes normal operations. Please monitor the fund’s website at humber.ca/community/in-the-community/expand-your-community-partnerships.html for updates.

CTL: Blackboard - Going Mobile
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When:
November 1, 2017
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Building content that is mobile friendly should be on everyone’s radar when it comes to educating today’s Generation C student. The first step is to maximize the free Blackboard Mobile app, available on iOS and Google Play. The Bb app allows faculty to customize courses, view/edit discussion postings, launch announcements, view content, check your roster, and upload documents using Dropbox. Second of all, mobile friendly content can be built directly in the Bb course environment using the mobile assessment tool and pre-built HTML5 templates. Join this workshop to see how to tap into mobile teaching and learning.

Date Time Location  
Tues., Feb. 27, 2018 1:30 to 2:20 p.m. Lake: D112 Register
Tues., Feb. 27, 2018 2:25 to 3:15 p.m. North: D225J Register
Tues., Feb. 27, 2018 6:05 to 6:55 p.m. North: D225J Register

If you have a suggestion for a Blackboard workshop, please contact Mark at mark.ihnat@humber.ca.

The Instructional Support Studio is located at: North: Rm. D225J, x4744  - Lakeshore: Rm. D112, x3288

Crossing the Picket Line at Humber
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When:
October 31, 2017

With the faculty strike ongoing, please note that the College has received reports of incidents on the picket lines. We’d like to take the opportunity to remind the Humber community about protocol for crossing the picket line. Please be respectful of those who are on strike and avoid any confrontations.

Please consider the following points:

In a work stoppage, picketers are legally permitted to:

  • Carry signs stating the nature of the dispute.
  • Speak to you about their concerns.
  • Ask you to join the picket line, but cannot force you to do so.
  • Picketers are supposed to keep moving and allow passage, though there may be delays.

You may find the following suggestions useful when crossing a picket line:

  • Approach the picket line slowly.
  • Whether driving, walking or biking onto campus, be prepared to stop. Be prepared to wait until you can safely pass through the picket line. Be prepared for delays. Remember to operate your vehicle in a safe and lawful fashion. Roll down your vehicle window or otherwise indicate your willingness to communicate with the picketers.
  • Explain politely that you are exercising your legal right to come on campus or your obligation to report to work, or to conduct business on campus.
  • The picketers may provide you with information and wish to discuss the issues with you. If you are either unable or unwilling to engage them, please consider using the following response: “I’d like to exercise my right to come to work or to come on campus. Please let me cross the picket line.”
  • All college entrances are monitored through the use of electronic surveillance equipment.
  • College Public Safety officers will be monitoring the activity on the picket line.

If you are not allowed through the picket line, or if you feel threatened, do not attempt to force your way in. Do not become involved in any arguments or type of altercation. If you feel uncomfortable and wish to speak to someone for support you may call the HR hotline at: 416.675.6622 x5600. Above all, please exercise patience.

Application for Academic Employees - Professional Development Leave
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When:
October 31, 2017
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Application for Academic Employees Professional Development Leave (sabbatical) for the academic year 2018-2019.
(Please see revised submission deadline: due to the Office of the Senior Vice-President, Academic by January 12, 2018)

Professional Development Leave (CA, Article 20) permits a limited number of academic employees to pursue College-approved academic, administrative, technical, industrial or other activities where such activities will enhance the knowledge and skills of the teacher, counsellor or librarian upon returning to the College. 

Activities during a Leave can include, but are not limited to:

  • Development of new professional or technical skills through practical experience to reflect changes in the work force;
  • Development of materials such as text, software, visual materials required of a specific course or courses;
  • Retraining for skills required in a different department of the College or to teach in another discipline;
  • Instructional, individual or directed research related to an identified need; and
  • Completion of formal academic studies.

For more information, please review the Academic Professional Development Leave Policy humber.ca/policies/sites/default/files/Professional%20Development%20Leave%20Policy%2012%206%202016.pdf

Academic Professional Development Leave Procedure:

humber.ca/policies/procedures/academic-professional-development-Leave-procedure

  1. Submit an application for a Professional Development Leave (Appendix A) to your immediate supervisor.
  2. You are required to meet with your immediate supervisor to discuss the application/proposal and receive Dean/ Director sign off.
  3. The applications will be forwarded to the Office of the Senior Vice-President, Academic by January 12, 2018. They are then reviewed and rank-ordered by seniority, as required by the Collective Agreement.  A letter confirming receipt of application including the terms and conditions will be sent to applicants.
  4. The Senior Vice President, Academic will recommend approval of rank-ordered Leaves to the President.
  5. The President approves Leave requests and informs Human Resources of the employees who have been approved for a Leave.
  6. The Senior Vice-President will inform (in writing) the employees who have been granted a Leave and indicate the requirements to be met during the Leave.
  7. Applicant has 14 calendar days to sign back the letter.
  8. The Senior Vice-President, Academic will notify in writing those who were not approved – reasons for the denial.
  9. In accordance with 20.02 xv, the College will provide the Union Local the names of all applicants and the names of all successful applicants and the duration of the Leave granted

Appendix A: Professional Development Leave Request form can be found at the following link: humber.ca/policies/sites/default/files/uploads/documents/Appendix%20A%20Fillable%20Professional%20Development%20Leave%20Request%2012%2006%202016%20v2.pdf

Note: your application for a Professional Development Leave must include the following information:

  1. Name, Program, Division/School.
  2. Identify start and end dates for the Leave.
  3. Describe the overall objectives of the Leave.
  4. Provide a plan of the activities that you will undertake to achieve these objectives and the measurable outcomes to be achieved.
  5. Identify how the objectives will benefit you, and how they will enhance your abilities upon return to the College.
  6. Identify how the objectives will benefit student learning.
  7. Identify the resources required from the College (if any).
  8. Identify the resources provided by the faculty member (if any).
  9. Identify whether there will be materials developed during the Leave and specify if these will or will not become the property of Humber College.
  10. List and describe any paid employment (if any) that will be undertaken during the Leave period. Indicate the amount of time and remuneration associated with this employment.

Related Policies:

Intellectual Property Policy
humber.ca/policies/intellectual-property-policy

Gift-Filled Shoeboxes for Kashechewan First Nation Reserve
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When:
October 31, 2017
Contact:
Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre
Tel:
x3801
Email:
info@lakeshoregrounds.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
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Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
Throughout the month of November, the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre will be collecting and creating gift-filled shoeboxes in support of I Love First Peoples, a registered Canadian charity working to empower Indigenous children and youth through education. The packed boxes will be delivered to the children and youth living in the Kashechewan First Nation Reserve in February when the ice roads open.
 
How can you participate?
  • Donate an educational toy to contribute to the shoeboxes
  • Donate $5 to offset the cost of delivering the shoeboxes
  • Fill your own shoebox!
 
What goes in a shoebox?
  • Books, math games, arts and craft supplies, toys, card games, hats, mittens, socks, paint and brushes, modelling clay, fancy markers, beading kits, bells, hair accessories, jewelry, beauty products, etc.
*Focus on ages 3-16 years
*It is also hoped that every box will be filled with a note of encouragement and $5.00 to help transport the boxes north.
 
Where is the Kashechewan First Nation Reserve?
The Kashechewan First Nation Reserve is located on James Bay in northern Ontario. The Cree reserve has a population of 1700. It is accessibly only by air, water, and winter roads. The government located this reserve on a flood plain which has resulted in years of extreme flooding and evacuations every spring. This year, 1500 of the 1700 inhabitants were evacuated. Widespread mould in homes, severe skin infections, breathing problems, and undrinkable water continue to plague this reserve. Like many remote reserves, Kashechewan struggles with mental health issues, poverty, addiction, and suicides.
 
What happens at the end of November?
The Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre will deliver all collected shoeboxes to the Toronto chapter of I Love First Peoples. The shoeboxes will then be delivered along the ice roads to the Kashechewan First Nation Reserve on James Bay in February 2018.
 
Who is I Love First Peoples?
I Love First Peoples (ilovefirstpeoples.ca) is a registered charitable organization in Canada. Their mission is to empower children and youth through education and the motivation to stay in school.
CTL: Case Teaching Community of Practice
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When:
October 31, 2017

Come and join our Community of Practice starting January, 2018. Share ideas, best practices and innovate. Our events are designed to enhance communication, networking and sharing. Collaborate in creating and researching new and improved practices to case teaching.

All interested faculty are welcome. Express your interest by contacting mark.stoiko@humber.ca. 

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