Announcements

When:
June 14, 2018
Contact:
Natalie Elisha

In the coming academic year, Student Success and Engagement will be expanding programming efforts geared to student equity and inclusion. We are in the process of hiring a full-time Coordinator for The BASE (Black Academic Success and Engagement) program, supporting PRIDE, updating workshop materials and preparing for the new academic year.   

The Student Diversity and Inclusion team, specifically the LGBTQ+ Resource Centre and The BASE, are looking for faculty and staff support as we expand the vision for our programs. 

Interested faculty and staff can get involved in a number of ways, including:

  • Mentorship 
  • Consultation on program and resource development
  • Facilitated discussions, events or participation on panels

If you are interested in learning more about opportunities for supporting students through these programs please contact Natalie Elisha at natalie.elisha@humber.ca.

When:
June 14, 2018
Contact:
Candice Warner-Barrow
Tel:
x5146
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

HRMS FROM/TO Views: A sneak peek into what HR processes are moving FROM, to what they are moving TO.

The HRMS team is proud of the progress they have made and want to share some of the HR processes that were demonstrated in May. Click on the link below to view the FROM/TO for Absence Management and Time & Labour, Position Complement and Recruitment, Compensation, Onboarding, Benefits, Update/Change Assignment Status and Contract Administration.

humber.ca/hrms/resources

If you would you like your department/school to know more about the HRMS project, click on the ‘Contact Us’ button on the website, and email us to book a roadshow. One of our HRMS Change Agents will be on their way!

Change Agents:

  • Bhupinder Malhotra, Change Agent - Administrative Relations
  • Cheryl Pinto, Change Agent - Academic Relations
  • Elva Massey, Change Agent
When:
June 13, 2018

The English Language Centre, in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, would like to bid a very fond farewell to Mary Koumoulas, as she has decided to retire at the end of this academic year. 

Mary graduated with an M.A. in Linguistics and TESL Certification from the University of Pittsburg in 1982. In 1983, she began teaching at Humber in the Continuing Education department and as a sessional instructor across multiple campuses. She was then hired full-time in 1987 and her project was to begin developing the Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) certificate program at Humber, which still exists today. She has also coordinated the TESL certificate program and practicum. She has delivered a variety of professional development workshops for practicum mentors and was involved in creating a mentoring package for them. Mary has also graciously presented at both local (TESL Ontario & CALL) and national conferences (TESL Canada) to share her expertise in developing practicum partnerships and ESL pedagogy. She has impacted thousands of students and teachers’ lives through our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and TESL programs. Additionally, Mary has been involved in TEFL/TESL training for internationally trained professionals and communication instructors. In 2005/2006, she worked on developing and delivering a professional development course for Humber postsecondary college faculty called “Teaching Content to ESL Students in Post-Secondary Programs."  Mary is also a published author. She co-wrote Canadian Concepts Teacher’s Manual & Resource Package and Focus 2: Academic Skills – books that have been used in the field of ESL for many years. 

On behalf of the Humber community, her colleagues and I wish Mary the best in her retirement years.

Sincerely,

Irene Kosmas
Acting Director, English Language Centre

When:
June 13, 2018

Julie Zomparelli has announced her retirement at the end of June.

Julie first joined Humber as a part-time faculty member in 1990 and has been instrumental in helping make Humber's Tourism program the leader in tourism education. In 2000, Julie became a full-time faculty member and spent several years working as a Program Coordinator.

Julie’s commitment to student learning and excellence has been consistently recognized by Humber College and her students. She has received several awards in the past including the Distinguished Faculty Award (2012) and the Extra Mile Award (2015). Most recently, Julie won the John and Suanna Rouche Excllence Award for excellence in teaching.

Students consistently cite Julie as someone genuinely invested in their time at Humber and beyond. She can be described as firm but kind - exactly the kind of instructor students enjoy learning from. She revels in their successes and is someone students can confide in. It is this balance that allows her to have a great personal and working relationship with so many students who come through the program.

Perhaps Julie’s biggest passion is providing students with International experiences while at Humber. Julie created and developed numerous opportunities for students to both travel and study abroad. This includes the Travel program’s Trip Planning class - a very unique class where students both plan and execute an international experience. Julie was also instrumental in developing a seven-week exchange in France and a Study Abroad trip to Europe.

Everyone who worked with Julie is certainly saddened she will no longer be with us as a full-time faculty member. That said, we are excited that she will move on to another, equally meaningful adventure and we are confident that she will stay closely connected with the Humber community.

Congratulations, Julie!

When:
June 12, 2018

With 28 years of outstanding service and dedication to Humber, Patricia Van Horne, associate director, Strategic Planning and Institutional Analysis, has decided to enjoy retirement and take on new adventures effective August 31, 2018. 

Pat started her career at Humber College as a Programmer/Analyst with ITS in 1990. In 1999, she joined the Office of the Registrar as the Associate Registrar, Records & Scheduling, and finally in 2009 began providing her knowledge, skills and expertise as Manager, Institutional Research in the department of Strategic Planning and Institutional Analysis (SPIA). 

Pat’s hard work, commitment, enthusiasm and contributions to numerous projects and committees over the years have helped to advance both SPIA and the College as a whole to help students succeed.

Please join us in congratulating Pat on her retirement and celebrating her many accomplishments at a reception to be held on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Presidents Boardroom, LRC6104, North Campus.

To mark this special occasion, we invite you to make a donation in Pat’s honour to support Humber Gives, providing students with scholarships and awards.

Corrine Johnston
Director, Strategic Planning and Institutional Analysis

When:
June 12, 2018

I am pleased and delighted to announce that Dr. Ginger Grant has accepted the position of Associate Dean, Applied Research. Ginger joins us from the business school at Sheridan and will assume her full-time duties on July 30 following her teaching assignment as a visiting professor at the Copenhagen Business School in Denmark. Ginger will help build applied research capacity at Humber by not only working with all schools but also assuming a leading role in guiding applied research projects.

Ginger is an accomplished applied researcher and assumed a leadership role in building applied research capacity in the business school at Sheridan. Ginger has experience in securing research grants, working with faculty and students to deliver exceptional results. Ginger has held senior leadership positions in industry and consulted in a variety of fields including engineering, telecommunications, education, transportation, government, law, software development, gaming and the creative industries. She is a sought after international speaker on corporate culture, high performance teams and creativity/innovation and has given several Ted talks.

Ginger holds a PhD from Pacifica Graduate Institute and certificates in Social Work and Family Violence from the University of Waterloo. She is the only Canadian in the teacher/trainer group for the Stanford GSB Creativity in Business program. A recipient of several teaching awards, Ginger is also certified in multiple assessments, including Creative Problem Solving (CPS), Values Perspectives, Cultural Transformation Tools Practitioner (Barrett system), Foursight, MBTI, FIRO-B, EQi, EQ-360, and 4Mat Instructional Design.

Please join me in extending a warm welcome to Dr. Ginger Grant.

Dr. Darren Lawless
Dean, Applied Research & Innovation

When:
June 12, 2018

Campus Dental, the office you have trusted at North Campus since 2009, has opened a second location at Lakeshore Campus. Same great staff, same great service!

3210B Lakeshore Blvd W (right across the street from residence)
647.351.9755
info@campusdentallakeshore.com
campusdentallakeshore.com

We are open Monday to Friday all summer long and take all staff/spouse insurance.

Contact us to book an appointment.

As always North is also open all summer long as well.

When:
June 8, 2018

The SSCS is pleased to announce that Nora Simpson is the successful candidate for the role of Associate Dean in the School of Social and Community Services.  

Nora holds an Honours B.A. from the University of King’s College in Halifax N.S. and a Juris Doctor from Dalhousie Law School. After her call to the Ontario bar, Nora practiced law for four years in the Legal Clinic System where she specialized in the areas of poverty and human rights law. Before joining Humber in 2013, Nora was an Associate Professor and Acting Program Coordinator at Lambton College where she provided leadership in program planning and development through the launch of a new diploma program. Nora has also held the position of Program Manager, Continuing Education at Mohawk College where she was responsible for both the part-time Social Service Worker diploma program and the part-time Child and Youth Worker advanced diploma program, as well as programming in Police Foundations, Private Security and Investigations, and other related Criminal Justice programs.  

Having joined Humber nearly five years ago in the role of Associate Director, Accessible Learning Services, Nora has successfully led a talented team of accessibility and testing professionals and has implemented a number of initiatives including a new staffing model that assigns at least one Accessibility Consultant to each of Humber’s academic schools to best leverage resources and cultivate faculty relationships. She has also implemented new software tools including the faculty portal for accommodation letters and the electronic test submission platform. Her leadership within the institution has also included roles co-chairing the Strategic Enrollment Management Working Group on improving employment outcomes for students with disabilities and as an Executive Member of the College Committee on Disability Issues. 

In addition to this professional background, Nora's commitments to the issues of social justice continue through her work in the community where she continues to hold board appointed roles and positions of advocacy for a variety of community agencies and associations. 

Please join me in welcoming Nora to the School of Social and Community Services.

Derek Stockley
Dean, School of Social and Community Services

When:
June 8, 2018
Contact:
Deborah Mandell
Tel:
x4613
Display Your Pride

Happy Pride!

This is a reminder that the deadline to submit your entry into the Display Your Pride contest by this Monday, June 11! Be sure to submit pictures of your display here.

For more Display Your Pride details, go here.

When:
June 8, 2018

The Department of Mathematics would like to bid a very fond farewell to Diane Krasuski, as she has decided to retire at the end of this academic year.

Diane began teaching at Humber in 1976 on a contract basis and was then hired full-time as a professor in 1977. Diane has dedicated her life to her true passion and has greatly impacted student success at Humber. Over the years, Diane has touched many lives and has inspired learners through her dedicated and compassionate work affecting one learner at a time. Diane has also served as the math program coordinator for the Lakeshore Campus and has provided mentorship and guidance to new hires over the years. Many thousands of students have benefited from her exceptional dedication to student success and many faculty have been mentored under her guidance and leadership. We will always be grateful to Diane for her unwavering commitment to the students, faculty and staff at Humber.

On behalf of Humber community, I wish Diane the best in her retirement years.

Please join us Thursday, June 14, in A114 Lakeshore, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to say goodbye and wish her well in the next stage of her life.

Sincerely,

Mona Nouroozifar
Associate Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Science

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