The Centre for Teaching & Learning is pleased to announce the next call for applications for the Teaching Innovation Fund.

About the fund: The fund includes $1200 per investigator and support in developing and conducting a research project about teaching and learning. There are typically two types of projects: “Build” projects, in which you develop and build a new, evidence-based teaching tool or approach, and “Impact” projects, in which you measure the impact of an innovative teaching tool or approach with your students. 

Timeline: 

• Submit your application by Friday, September 15, 2017 (see attached form).
• Attend 2 Proposal Development Workshops in September and October. At these workshops, we will talk about methodological approaches for this type of research, and faculty will share and develop their research ideas together.
• From October to December, you will develop and write your full research proposal.
• January 2018: Research projects launch.

For more information and to access the application form, see the attached documents. The deadline for applications is Friday, September 15, 2017. Applications may be submitted to CTLResearch@humber.ca. If you have any questions, please contact: Heidi Marsh, 416.675.6622 x5836, heidi.marsh@humber.ca

It is my great pleasure to announce the appointment of Janet Bedard as Humber’s incoming Associate Dean, Built Environment. Since 2011, Janet has worked in the college system and has held leadership roles in applied research, degree development, community engagement and as a Professor in applied technology. Prior to this, she worked for 10 years in the industry in areas of supply chain management, manufacturing & quality engineering and new product introduction for large Canadian companies working on all phases of new product development, from introduction of design to release to market. Janet has led grassroots initiatives such as Brampton’s first Makerspace and founded a Women in Engineering Technology club to support student diversity. She believes in the power of collaboration and is passionate about student engagement in the community and in applied research. With a Master of Business Administration degree from York University’s Schulich School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Environmental) from the University of Guelph, Janet brings a wealth of experience and strong leadership skills to the development of key programs that support student success. 

Please join me in welcoming Janet to the Humber team. She will take on this new role effective September 5^th, 2017. 

Sincerely,

Dr. Farzad Rayegani
Dean, School of Applied Technology

The Office of Sustainability would like to thank each and every participant at our mini Honey Harvest and tea party event. We were successfully able to harvest 110 jars! 

The honey was from last fall and had not been used by the bees. It was harvested from our North Campus apiaries early this summer and our beekeepers returned the wet frames for the bees to use for this year’s crop.

We unveiled our new labels featuring eight different honey bee facts to help educate us about the many virtues of honey bees. 

Participants enjoyed an afternoon Fairtrade tea and desserts and many brought in their most charming tea cups. All participants went home with a mini jar of honey with a honey dipper. 

Event photos can be viewed here: humber.ca/sustainability/events/mini-honey-harvest-tea-party

Thank you, 

The Office of Sustainability

Welcome to the start of the 2017-2018 academic year. Over the summer, the Capital Development and Facilities Management department has been working on several large-scale campus development projects at the North Campus, along with ongoing Backfill initiatives at North and Lakeshore campuses. Work will continue through the academic year. We recognize that these necessary and innovative projects may impact the campus community throughout the year, and thank everyone for their patience and cooperation as the work is completed. Here are brief summaries of the projects.

Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation (CTI) – North Campus
The North Campus CTI facility will pioneer a new model of education focused on collaboration with the student and faculty communities Humber serves, along with our industry partners and donors. The CTI, which is being built to LEED-Platinum standards, will be a hub built on technological advances that are needed for innovation, automated manufacturing and human-centred solutions for the 21st century.

Parking Garage – North Campus
Also at the North Campus, we are completing our 1,000 space multi-deck parking structure with solar array and space for electrical vehicle charging. The garage, which will offer both retail and office space, is on schedule for completion in March 2018. 

For ongoing parking information and updates, including guest parking and permit sales, please visit: humber.ca/facilities/parking-transportation

Parking Lot – Lakeshore Campus (future project)
A 350-car lot will be developed on land purchased at Birmingham Street and Eighth, with shuttles running from the lot to the main campus.

Integrated Energy Management Plan – North and Lakeshore Campuses
The IEMP is a 20-year plan designed to address Humber’s energy and water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Overall goals, to be achieved by 2034, include a reduction in energy use by 50 per cent per square foot, a reduction in water use by 50 per cent per student and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent.

IEMP phase one involves several ongoing initiatives slated to be substantially completed by April 2018:

• Upgrades to Building N envelope and HVAC systems (North Campus)
• A recladding of Building E (North Campus)
• Conversion to LED lighting with daylight and occupancy control systems (North and Lakeshore)
• Retrofit or replacement of existing plumbing fixtures to ultra-low water consumption options (North and Lakeshore)
• Metering infrastructure to monitor/measure energy performance of individual systems in buildings, including upgrades to existing building automation systems (North and Lakeshore)
• Chiller plant optimization (Lakeshore)

Backfill Phase Two (Lakeshore Campus)
The Humber Backfill Project is a multi-year initiative that will reallocate and/or renovate more than 180,000 square feet left vacant following new construction at both the North and Lakeshore Campuses.

Currently in phase two, ongoing Backfill work includes classroom and lab renovation and expansion, new computer labs and new school and department office space

Renovating and retrofitting academic facilities, including classrooms and labs, are our priority so that teaching and learning will not be interrupted. Further Backfill work will continue as the academic year progresses. 

For ongoing construction updates on current and upcoming projects, please go to humber.ca/facilities/capital-project-updates or follow @humbercollege on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

We thank you again for your patience as we work to improve our learning environment and our sustainability.