As the Humber community is likely aware, the union representing full-time and partial load faculty at all Ontario Colleges has set a strike deadline of 12:01am on Monday, October 16, 2017. The Colleges will receive official notice if a strike will commence. We will post an update at humber.ca/updates and on our social media channels as information becomes available. Please check the website over the weekend.
The Office of the Registrar is looking for staff and faculty volunteers to assist with the Fall 2017 Convocation Ceremonies. The ceremonies will take place at The Toronto Congress Centre on November 2.
Duties include:
There are three shifts for the event, you may sign up for one or more shifts:
If you are interested in volunteering please sign up at https://doodle.com/poll/by7psfkdxscrxr2x.
We appreciate any support during Humber College's Convocation event to make it memorable for our graduates and guests. There will be a convocation information session for all new volunteers on October 26, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. in D109, North Campus.
Contact Heather Bannister, 416.675.6622 x4164, heather.bannister@humber.ca for questions.
There has been an increase in cyber security threats and malicious code being delivered by phishing scams targeting colleges and universities in Canada and the US.
Don’t take the Bait!
Phishing are Internet schemes that pose as a legitimate source to trick people into handing over personal information or downloading malicious software,
Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM) is an internationally recognized campaign held each October to inform the public of the importance of cyber security. This campaign is focused on helping all Canadians be more secure online, by being informed and knowing the simple steps to take to protect themselves, their families, their workplace and their devices.What are Alternate Formats?
Alternate formats present printed or electronic documents in different formats in order to ensure everyone has equal access to the information which is required under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Persons with disabilities often use adaptive/assistive technology that require an alternate/accessible format so the technology can access the information in a specific manner for the user. It is best to plan ahead and to prepare your information in an accessible manner. For example, if a MS Word document is formatted, and structured correctly in the beginning, it will ensure the file is not only accessible but can also be converted into a variety of different alternate formats (e.g. PDF or braille) while retaining its accessibility features; this is sometimes referred to as “conversion ready”.
Examples of Alternate Formats
Common alternate formats include, but are not limited to, the following:
How can your school or department inform the public that the information you distribute will be provided in alternate formats upon request?
Under the AODA Customer Service Standard, Humber College is required to notify the public about the availability of information in alternate formats. This means that Humber must inform the public that, upon request, the information it creates, receives, and distributes will be provided in alternate formats.
You can do one, or all, of the following:
For more information contact, Zahra Brown, Equity Generalist, x4825
Thank you for your continued support in ensuring Humber’s compliance with the AODA (2005)
What is WCAG 2.0?
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 defines how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities. Accessibility involves a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities. The Information & Communication Standards under AODA requires current Humber websites to conform to WCAG 2.0 level A and subsequently level AA by 2021. Web accessibility is about everyone being able to access Humber's websites successfully, including people using handheld devices, WebTV and in-car browsers.
The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity has developed a WCAG 2.0 level A and level AA Checklist to support Humber’s web developers and website content providers. For this and other accessibility related resources contact: Jodie Glean, jodie.glean@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.
Thank you for ensuring Humber’s compliance with the AODA.
Humber Alert isn’t just for weather notifications – it’s used for other campus issues, including power outages, evacuations and emergency/public safety issues.
Don’t miss the next Humber Alert – sign up today!
Sign up at humber.bbcportal.com
In the event of a strike, please be advised that many of our vendors will not cross the picket line to make deliveries.
If you need to purchase anything please purchase directly using your corporate credit card, or have someone in your school/department make the purchase on your behalf. If you need assistance, please contact any of the purchasing staff and we will accommodate your needs as best possible.
Regards,
Emily Eyre
Manager of Purchasing
Fire Prevention Week: October 8-17, 2017
Do you know two ways out? Know your surroundings, and identify your fire exits.
Do you know Humber's Fire Procedures? They are located in departmental offices, meeting rooms and all classrooms.
Humber has an Emergency Response Team (ERT). They assist with a variety of emergencies including fire alarms and are located at all campus locations. If you would like to be a member of this team, please contact MaryAnn Gregoris at maryann.gregoris@humber.ca.
In light of Fire Prevention Week, we would like to remind all staff and students to register for Humber ALERT. Humber Alert allows you to receive notifications in the event of an emergency.
We're making changes to serve you better West Humber Trail!
Parks, Forestry and Recreation will be carrying out the rehabilitation project commencing Sept. 2017.
The anticipated project schedule is as follows:
The work involves the implementation of new pathways including new culverts from the pond to the Humber River. The pathway will be CLOSED during construction. Please use alternate routes during this time.
See Toronto.ca/parks or call 311 for more information.
