Announcements

Library Module Updates & AI Resource Guide
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When:
December 18, 2024
Email:
library@humber.ca

New updates are available for two Library modules:

Academic Integrity Module: Launched in 2023, this self-paced module takes less than an hour to complete and introduces students to the values and practices of academic integrity, using scenarios, interactive activities, videos, and more.

We've now expanded this module to include a new fifth chapter, which introduces students to effective strategies for evaluating and verifying information from a generative AI tool. Additionally, the module now includes enhanced activities addressing appropriate uses of AI and citing sources for digital assignments.

AI, Algorithms & You: Launched in 2024, the AI, Algorithms & You module takes 60-90 minutes to complete and offers an introduction to algorithms and AI systems and considerations for their ethical and responsible use.

The module has now been updated with refreshed links to both internal and external resources.

Both modules can be imported into Blackboard and provide a certificate upon completion.

Faculty currently using either module in their Blackboard course sites are encouraged to download and import the latest version. For download links and instructions, please visit our instructor guides:

Additionally, the Library has launched a new Generative AI resource guide on using generative AI critically - which includes sections on citations (including a new video on citing generative AI in APA format), copyright, and definitions. We hope that this will be an anchoring resource on generative AI for the Humber community.

Longo Faculty of Business - Dean's Newsletter
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When:
December 18, 2024
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

The Longo Faculty of Business is pleased to share the November edition of the monthly Dean's Newsletter. 

Visit business.humber.ca/deans-news.html 

Career Milestones Recognition - December 2024
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When:
December 18, 2024
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
List of employees celebrating Career Milestones in December

Congratulations to all our employees celebrating Career Milestones in December!

The following employees are celebrating their 1, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25-year anniversary with Humber Polytechnic or the University of Guelph-Humber. We encourage you to reach out to your colleagues to congratulate them on their Career Milestones.

1 Year 5 Years 10 Years 15 Years 20 Years 25 Years
Luana Fanelli
Nancy Battistel
Corrine Johnston
Arl Viaje
Bruce McKinnon
 Ramona Seecharan
Jesse Agar
 Lily Liu James Walker Derek Stockley Denzil Desouza  
Jasdeep Singh Stefanie Santorsola        
Josephine Khan Aaranan Sooriyamoorthy        
Irina Svergun Michael Samartzis        
Sanny Nguyen Pina Leo        
Sang Wan Kim          
Kereen Myers          
Iga Balazy          
Meina Asim
          
Ayesha Patel          
Sarah Bonell          
Yasmin Razack          
Harneet Ghansi          

Although we do our best to ensure we don't miss anyone, sometimes it happens. If we have missed anyone on this list, our sincere apologies. Please let us know so we can correct our records and ensure the employee receives recognition.

Questions? Please email us at oe@humber.ca.

Exercise & Lifestyle Training Sessions Available for Winter 2025
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When:
December 18, 2024
Contact:
Alyssa Pataracchia
Email:
alyssa.pataracchia@guelphhumber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
Gym equipment, shoes, weights and water bottle

The University of Guelph-Humber's Kinesiology Students will be hosting Exercise and Lifestyle Training Sessions during the winter semester. Our kinesiology trainers are ready to help you kick start your 2025 health and fitness goals by offering free exercise programming, in-person personal training at the North Campus, health and wellness counselling, and more!

These sessions are open to all staff and students at The University of Guelph-Humber and Humber Polytechnic. Trainers will be assigned during the second week of the semester, and the sessions will take place over 10 weeks. All fitness levels welcome.

Register to be a client

 

Registration Now Open for Student Personal Training – Winter Semester 2025
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When:
December 18, 2024
Contact:
Jamie Even, Work Integrated Learning Officer
Email:
jamie.even@humber.ca

Student Personal Training – Winter Semester 2025

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to register! Student trainer availability is limited to the number of students enrolled in the experiential learning course for Fitness and Health Promotion. This offer is exclusive to the Humber community (students, staff, faculty).

Delivery of Training:

  • Must be able to commit to the program from January to April 2025.
  • This workout program requires a commitment to 12 in-person training sessions at the North Campus Fitness Centre at Humber Polytechnic.

Workout Program Components Include:

  • An initial consultation, health screening, and goal setting session.
  • Initial and final fitness assessments.
  • Development of a workout program customized for you.
  • A one hour in-person training session each week.
  • Program begins in Winter Semester 2025.

Please Note:

Student Personal Training is subject to change due to the course requirements; availability is based on student course enrolment. Registration does not guarantee a student trainer for the semester. Participants placed on a wait list will be notified. In-person training sessions may only take place at the North Campus Fitness Centre at Humber Polytechnic. Student Trainers complete training sessions with assigned participants as part of the experiential learning course in the Fitness and Health Promotion diploma program at Humber Polytechnic.

A fee of $75.00 (non-refundable) will be applicable and due at the beginning of the Winter Semester 2025 to participate in this program. 

For further information, please review the registration form in the link below:

Fitness Student Personal Training - Registration Form - Winter Semester 2025

If you are interested in participating, please complete and submit the form as soon as possible to confirm your registration since this program fills up quickly. The registration form takes approximately five minutes to complete.

 
Innovative Learning Micro-Credential Offerings for Faculty – Winter 2025
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When:
December 18, 2024
Email:
innovativelearning@humber.ca

Innovative Learning is committed to the development and enhancement of both teaching and learning across the institution.

This semester we are offering six micro-credentials that are focused on professional learning and designed to support the advancement of teaching, facilitation, curriculum development and curriculum design skills.  

All offerings are asynchronous, delivered online, and provided at no cost to active Humber employees. Space is limited.  

First Offering:
Start Date: February 3, 2025
End Date: March 2, 2025
NOTE: CRDD001 ends of March 16

Second Offering:
Start Date: March 17, 2025
End Date: April 13, 2025
NOTE: CRDD001 ends of April 27

Course Code 

Micro credential

ASLE 001 

Assessments for Learning 
Focuses on assessments and evaluations in the teaching and learning cycle. Faculty will consider ways to design and deliver assessments so that they are part of the learning process instead of a product of learning.

CRDD 001 

Curriculum Design & Development 
Familiarizes faculty with the curriculum development process. Faculty will review ways to plan and create a well-designed and thoughtfully sequenced curriculum for a course or program.

FCLE 001 

Facilitating Learning 
Engages faculty to think about the strategies to create impactful and intentional learning experiences. Throughout the micro-credential, faculty will consider how the facilitation of content – whether in a classroom or other setting – can support learning and professional development.

TLHE 001 

Teaching and Learning in HyFlex Environments 
Introduces faculty to the methods, practices, and tools for adapting an existing in-person lesson plan for HyFlex teaching. Faculty will review strategies and methods to create a learning experience that engages learners in all three modalities and ensures an equivalent experience for all students.

EATE 001 

Equity and Anti-Oppressive Teaching in Post-Secondary Education 
Familiarize participants with the core tenets of equitable and anti-oppressive teaching, including identifying one’s own positionality, distinguishing between equality and equity, and engaging in critical self-reflexivity. Participants will also explore four domains of teaching and assess their own teaching beliefs and practices in preparation for a concrete action plan they can implement into their own teaching contexts.

EDTA 001 

Educational Technology and Accessibility  
An introduction to accessibility, applications with technology and how these considerations can increase inclusion for all learners.

Visit the Innovative Learning website for Micro-Credential Descriptions and Learning Outcomes. 

REGISTRATION: If you are an active Humber employee, please indicate your interest by completing the IL Micro-Credentials Intake Form. Upon completion of the form, a secure link will be displayed for you to use to register yourself through the CPL website. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are not an active employee, please register through the Humber CPL website.

Changes to Memoriam for Emma-Lee Jacques
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When:
December 18, 2024

Dear Humber Community, 

To honour Emma-Lee and her memory, we will be lowering the flags at Humber to half-mast on December 19 at 1 p.m. instead of December 20, as previously planned. This change is due to Humber Polytechnic closing on December 19 end of day. The gesture serves as a symbol of our respect for Emma-Lee and the impact she had on our Humber community during her time with us. 

We recognize that grief is a difficult and personal experience. If you are an employee in need of support or are supporting someone who needs assistance, please reach out to someone close to you, your Manager or Associate Dean, or access the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) directly at 1.844.880.9142.

For learners seeking support, please reach out to Counselling services with Student Wellness and Equitable Learning by contacting swac@humber.ca. Alternatively, if at any time a learner needs immediate personal support or counseling, you can access the Good2Talk Helpline at 1.866.925.5454, or use Therapy Assist Online, which provides online tools. 

Once again, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Emma-Lee.  

Sincerely,  

Ian Crookshank 
Associate Vice-President, Learner and Career Success & Dean of Students

Together, We’re Almost There – Support Our FHSW Holiday Fundraiser
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When:
December 17, 2024

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has contributed to our FHSW Fundraiser for Haven on the Queensway, a vital Etobicoke charity providing essential programs for individuals and families in need. Your generosity and support are truly appreciated!

Thanks to your contributions, we are now so close to reaching our goal of $2,000. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need within our community.

Donations will be accepted until this Friday, December 20. If you haven’t donated yet, there’s still time to help us reach our target.

Make a donation today: Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness Annual Fundraiser - CanadaHelps

Thank you for your kindness and for helping us make a difference!

About Haven on the Queensway

Haven provides a range of services to support our community, including:

  • Support for pregnant women and new parents
  • Resources for seniors
  • A food bank and clothing programs
  • Mobile outreach for people experiencing homelessness

To learn more, visit Haven’s website.

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday break,

Your Friends in the Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness

Humber is Scheduling and Delivering CAEC Examinations
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When:
December 17, 2024
Contact:
Katarina Mebaoudj
Email:
katarina.mebaoudj@humber.ca

Education and Training Solutions is proud to announce that as of November 2024, Humber Polytechnic supports and delivers the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) exams.

Formerly known as the General Education Development (GED) exam, CAEC supports adults in achieving the credential equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. This is an important resource for the greater Humber community; ensuring more people have access to post-secondary education.

There are five exams that make up this credential: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science.

Exam registration takes place through TVO ILC:

https://www.ilc.org/pages/caec

CAEC exams are computer-based, in-person assessments. Exams are offered in English or French. They can be completed at any one of Humber’s three testing centres – North, Lakeshore and 30 Carrier Drive. We also work with partner institutions to support exam delivery outside of the Greater Toronto Area.

Thank you.

Happy Holidays from the Centre for Innovation in Health & Wellness (CIHW)
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When:
December 17, 2024
Humber Hawk

As we wrap up another incredible year, we want to take a moment to reflect on our achievements and express our gratitude to everyone who made it possible. This year, we designed, led and collaborated on many innovative projects and initiatives, each one providing valuable experiential learning opportunities for our students in creating a healthier future for all. 

Innovative Student Projects

  • Health Innovation Challenge:  With funding support from Novo Nordisk Canada and in collaboration with the Longo Centre for Entrepreneurship (Longo CfE), this annual challenge brought together students from 16 different programs across 6 faculties to find innovative ways to engage youth on the prevention and management of Type 2 Diabetes.
     
  • Integrating Virtual Reality into Acute Brain Injury Programs: Funded through CEWIL, this project had Humber students working directly with the Scarborough Community Health Centre and clients.
     
  • Role of Technology in Aging and Dementia Care: This project engaged a total of 88 students from the Faculty of Social and Community Services (FSCS) and the Faculty of Applied Science and Technology (FAST) to explore the role of technology in aging and dementia care.
     
  • Splint Dexterity Project: In collaboration with Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation (BCTI), CIHW completed phase two of this project, that supported students in designing customized 3D splints for clients with dexterity limitations. 

Applied Research in Action

  • Launch of United Way Funded research study 'Understanding the Effects of COVID-19 on the Mental Health of North Etobicoke Youth'.
     
  • Completion of the investigative phase of the research project in partnership with Klick Health on ‘Investigating the use of vocal biomarkers in prediabetes detection in South Asian Population’ with participation of over 200 students in the research study.
     
  • In the analysis stage of the research project on ‘Understanding the Impact of Unpaid Caregiving on Black Women’s Mental Health’, in collaboration with three community health partners.
     
  • Launch of ‘Making Services Better for Families – An ECE Needs Assessment Report’, which investigated the support needed by ECE workers in a post-covid world in collaboration with 11 community health partners. 

As we look forward to the new year, we are excited about the opportunities ahead and remain dedicated to building brilliance through engagement, collaboration and innovation. Thank you for being a part of our journey. Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful holiday season and a joyful New Year! 

Warmest regards, 

Dr. Vanita Varma
Director, Centre for Innovation in Health & Wellness

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