Announcements

When:
April 3, 2018

The latest issue of Humber Et Cetera is out.

We profiled the newly elected IGNITE team (and their annual general meeting), sent two reporters into budget lockup and looked at the successful inaugural season of extramural powerlifting. 

You can view the March 26th digital edition on ISSUU or online at humberetc.com.

Follow Et Cetera on Twitter and Facebook for more news from Humber journalism students.

When:
April 2, 2018
Contact:
Heidi Marsh
Tel:
x5836
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

The Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is pleased to share the fourth edition of Scholars & Co.: The CTL SoTL Newsletter. In here, you'll find a quick snapshot of the research and scholarship opportunities within the CTL for this semester, as well as a list of active and in development faculty projects with the Teaching Innovation Fund. 

For more information about anything in the newsletter, please contact Heidi Marsh (x5836), heidi.marsh@humber.ca.

When:
April 2, 2018
Contact:
Regan Mancini
Tel:
4965

On March 12 and 14, Humber updated its community on the status of the College’s 2018-23 Strategic Plan by hosting town halls.

If you missed the sessions, the information is now available online.

Click HERE to check out the presentations from the strategic planning team and the comments from your colleagues.

When:
April 2, 2018
Contact:
Jaqueline Nicol
Tel:
x4988
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

The Humber Research Ethics Board (REB) reviews all research involving human participants that takes place within the Humber community. The REB ensures that all research involving human participants aligns with the standards set by the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS2).

Humber Research Ethics Board is designed to ensure competent independent research ethics review in accordance with the provisions respecting size, composition, terms of appointment and quorum set out in Chapter 6 of the TCPS2.

If you are interested in potentially becoming a member of the Humber Research Ethics Board, please review the attached terms of reference to get a sense of the commitment required and have a conversation with your Associate Dean (or equivalent) to determine your eligibility, then complete this expression of interest form and submit it to reb@humber.ca by April 20, 2018.

When:
April 2, 2018

In this week's podcast, we talk to Bernie Monette, the program coordinator for the Web Development program at Humber College, about an experiment in multi-disciplinary learning in which students from two different programs take the same class simultaneously.

Listen on Soundcloud, or search for “Humber NEXTcast” on iTunes. And be sure to leave a comment or a review to let us know what you think!

When:
March 29, 2018

The Honourable Charles Sousa, the Ontario Minister of Finance, delivered the 2018 Ontario Budget on March 28, 2018. The budget included significant investments in healthcare, education and supports for seniors. If passed, the budget could lead to new policies and services that will increase the demand for personal support workers, nurses and other medical professionals as well as early childhood educators and guidance counsellors. Below are selected highlights of the budget that impact postsecondary education. The full budget is available online.

Humber’s Community and Justice Services student, Ronisha Cruickshank, 34, received a standing ovation at the end of the 2018 Ontario budget speech on Wednesday. Finance Minister Charles Sousa spoke highly of the single mother of two and her journey to postsecondary education after completing high school 15 years ago. Cruickshank is one of many students who are benefitting from new OSAP applications, free tuition, child care support and more. Cruickshank was applauded for her work ethic and dedication to her studies and family. Cruickshank plans to continue her studies at Guelph-Humber in social services or child youth care studies in the future.

Budget 2018 Highlights - A Plan for Care and Opportunity

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (PSE)

Operating funding

  • Total operating funding for colleges is expected to be $1.5934 billion in 2018-19. This includes the one-time funding of $125 million to support quality programs and student outcomes. 

Capital funding

  • More than $3 billion in capital grants to PSE institutions over the next ten years
  • More than doubling of funding for college equipment and technology renewal each year for the for the next three years

New Ontario Training Bank

  • $63 million investment to establish this new organization with the objective of bringing employers, employees and training institutions together to develop skills programs that are tailored to the needs of the local economy
  • It aims to create a one stop shop for employers, job seekers and workers – provide employers with access to essential skills upgrading, including digital literacy for workers at no cost to the employer

New Ontario Apprenticeship Strategy

  • $170 million investment over three years to implement a new strategy that will:
    • Expand the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
    • Improve guidance counselling resources
    • Create a new grant to promote pooled group sponsorship models
    • Launch a Local Apprenticeship Innovation Fund to increase opportunities and fund local/regional and/or sector-specific pilots
    • Focus on continuing education for trade professionals
  • A new Office of Apprenticeship Opportunity will be launched to support apprentices from underrepresented groups and build a diverse, inclusive apprenticeship system.

Innovative Programming and Retraining

  • $132 million over three years to support innovative programming and PSE-industry partnerships, including:
  • Microcredentials and flexible short-term programming
  • Dual curriculum
  • Extension of the Career Ready Fund
  • Equipment funding to support enrolment growth in STEM programs

OSAP

  • Starting in Fall 2018, amount for parental contributions and spousal contributions will be reduced to make it easier for students from middle income families and those who are married to qualify for OSAP and get more financial assistance
When:
March 29, 2018
Tel:
416.675.5009
A robin has worms in its mouth

There are only a few days left to take advantage of the early bird discount for the Humber Arboretum's Summer Nature Camp (ages 5-12) and the new Jr. Naturalist Camp (ages 12-13), coming up in July and August. Book by March 31st to save 10% on camp fees.

Summer Nature Camp

Summer Nature Camp gets kids aged 5-12 out exploring the woodlands, river, meadows, wetlands, gardens, and ponds of the Humber Arboretum. Campers will spend their days participating in nature walks, forest exploration, pond discovery, art and ecology, natural mindfulness, camp songs and games, and much more. Weekly themes such as Arboretum Adventures, Humber River Rally, and Powerful Pollinators inspire unique activities for each session. Camp runs weekly throughout July and August.

Jr. Naturalist Camp

This new camp for ages 12-13 focuses on exploring the West Humber Valley’s flora and fauna in greater detail. Running concurrently with several weeks of summer nature camp, it offers a more in-depth investigation of the natural world for older kids who are excited by the prospect of discovery. Weekly themed sessions run twice a month in July and August.

Early Bird Savings

Regular rates for either camp are $245 per 5-day week* with before and after care available for an additional fee, but register by March 31st and the weekly rate is just $220.50

Sibling discounts and a payment plan are always available.

 

All camps are run out of the Centre for Urban Ecology, conveniently located at the back of North Campus.

For weekly themes, more details, and the registration links, visit the camps page on the Humber Arboretum website.

 

*Camp is closed on Monday July 2nd for Canada Day and on Monday August 6th for the Civic Holiday. Regular price for the four-day weeks is $200, or $180 with the Early Bird Discount.

When:
March 29, 2018

The Business School is pleased to share with the college the February 2018 edition of the Business School's monthly 'Dean's Newsletter'.

Visit business.humber.ca/deansnewsletter

When:
March 29, 2018
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Do you have a vision and some great ideas to share about the planning for the future of the College? Give voice to your thoughts - join College Council.

ROLE OF COLLEGE COUNCIL

College Council is the collective voice of the College in that it is an assembly of faculty, support staff, students, and administrators who suggest directions in which the College should proceed. College Council advises the President on those College issues which it considers to be long- and short-term priorities as identified in Humber’s Strategic Plan.

As of 2013, Humber’s Strategic priorities follow three themes:

  1. Strengthening our Polytechnic Identity
  2. Sustained Focus on Teaching and Learning Excellence
  3. Maximizing the Impact of Partnerships

The Council advises the President of the College in matters affecting academic policy, planning, and practice, including, the successful implementation of Humber’s Strategic Plan initiatives. College policy or business items ultimately proceeding to the College's Board of Governors may appear at College Council at the discretion of the President, before final disposition at the Board of Governors.

Please visit our website for further information:
humber.ca/wearehumber/committees/college-council

COLLEGE COUNCIL
2018 ELECTIONS
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

WHO CAN BE ON COLLEGE COUNCIL?
College Council will be comprised of elected representatives from academic staff members, support staff members, administrative staff members, and students.

REPRESENTATIVES RESPONSIBILITIES ON THE COUNCIL
College Council meets once per month on Thursdays, September to May, from 4 to 8 pm. A meeting is also held in the first week of June, one day following the annual retreat. It is the representative’s responsibility to represent their constituents by attending meetings and contributing to the discussions, and bringing back information from College Council meetings to their constituents. Members of Council can have the opportunity to become more involved through sub-committee membership.

The College Council Executive would like to acknowledge and thank the following employees who will be leaving Council:

Susan MacGregor, Lakeshore Academic Representative Shelley McCabe, School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Tina Antunes, School of Applied Technology Adelia Marchese, VP Advancement & External Affairs
Sue Clevely, Registrar’s Office Jayesh Divedia, SVP Planning & Corporate Services
Denise Rooney, Libraries Naj Mohammed, General Representation, Support Staff
Nathania Bron, VP Student & Community Engagement – General Representation Catherine Dunn, School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Ann Corbold, School of Social & Community Services Dawn-Marie Warren, Other Academic Areas
(including: Academic Operations/Centre for Teaching & Learning/Orangeville/Program Planning & Development/Research)
Amy Azzopardi, School of Health Sciences  

COLLEGE COUNCIL CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

The following positions are open for nomination/election on College Council for the term June 2018 to June 2020.

Elected Academic Areas

Area of Representation

Campus

Employee Group

Number

Lakeshore Academic Representative

Lake

Faculty

1

School of Applied Technology

Carrier

Faculty

1

School of Applied Technology

All

Support

1

School of Health Sciences

North

Support

1

School of Health Sciences

North

Faculty

1

School of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism

North

Faculty

1

School of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Lake

Faculty

1

School of Liberal Arts & Sciences

North

Faculty

1

School of Social & Community Services

Lake

Faculty

1

Student & Community Engagement

All

Faculty

1

North Campus Schools

North

Support

1

Other Academic Areas (including: Academic Operations/Centre for Teaching & Learning/Orangeville/Program Planning & Development/Research)

All

Support

1

Other Academic Areas (including: Academic Operations/Centre for Teaching & Learning/Orangeville/Program Planning & Development/Research)

All

Admin

1

                                                      Elected Non-Academic Areas

Area of Representation

Campus

Employee Group

Number

SVP Planning & Corporate Services

All

Support

2

VP Student & Community Engagement – Registrar’s Office

All

Support

2

VP Student & Community Engagement - Libraries

All

Faculty/Support/Admin

1

VP Student & Community Engagement – Community Outreach & Workforce Development

All

Support/Admin

1

VP Student & Community Engagement – General Representation

All

Support

1

VP Advancement & External Affairs

All

Support/Admin

1

VP HR Services

All

Admin

1

University of Guelph-Humber

All

Support/Admin

1

General Representation

All

Support

1

General Representation

All

Admin

1

THE NOMINATION PROCESS

Every potential candidate for College Council must be nominated by TWO constituents in their area. The signed nomination form must then be forwarded to the Vice-Chair of College Council, Risa Handler, Student Wellness & Accessibility Centre. Once nominations are closed, potential candidates will be contacted with further information about the election process. If you require further information, please contact Risa Handler via email or at ext. 3181.

 

CLOSING DEADLINES:

NOMINATIONS CLOSE at 4:30 P.M. on FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018
ELECTIONS TO BE HELD:  THURSDAY & FRIDAY, MAY 3 & 4, 2018

BY THIS NOTICE A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS IS MADE

Please forward the completed nomination form to:
Risa Handler
via email or directly to
WEL 202 - Student Wellness & Accessibility Centre, Lakeshore
No later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 13, 2018

Download the nomination form below.

When:
March 29, 2018
Contact:
Michelle Trumper
Tel:
x5560
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Keep the Date to Appreciate Our Support Staff!

Friday June 8, 2018
North Campus, IGNITE Student Centre

Stay tuned for further details......

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