REMINDER: APPLICATION for ACADEMIC EMPLOYEES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAVE (SABBATICAL) for the academic year 2018-2019 is 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 workforce;
• 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 for 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

To start the New Year, we are offering a new workshop for students to “Get back on track” by focusing on:

1. Reclaiming their motivation in their studies
2. Strategies for time management and
3. Creating semester and weekly schedules

When is the “Get Back on Track” workshop running? There are 2 options

1. Faculty can request an in-class workshop for February-May 2018 with our Peer Learning Coaches at:
   humber.ca/learningresources/eform/submit/learning-skills-workshop-in-clas
   (Please note requests need to be made at least 4 weeks prior to request date)
2. You can also encourage your students to attend a drop-in session. The monthly schedule can be found in the following link:
   humber.ca/learningresources/workshops

Please note the North and Lakeshore Libraries will be closing at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2018. Our regular hours resume Saturday, January 6^th. Please see our website for more details about Library hours in the coming weeks.

The New Year is the perfect time to start exploring your hobbies with courses, classes and workshops. Try something new this year in a Continuing Education workshop with the School of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism!

Workshops are a great way to spend time with friends and family, learn new skills, or do something fun and unique. Try out upcoming options including:

• Cake Decorating Level 1
• Low Fat Baking
• Hearty Soups
• Heat Things Up in the Kitchen
• Wine and Food Pairing
• Yoga Exercise Certificate

Registration is now open! Contact savio.colaco@humber.ca or visit hrt.humber.ca/explore/part-time.html for more details.