Announcements

When:
January 9, 2018

Starting next semester the Centre for Healthy Living is offering Nutrition Counselling, Individual Dietary Analysis and related workshops. If you want to start making healthy changes in your life, stay tuned!

Contact lori.short-zamudio@humber.ca for more information on upcoming offerings. Registration is opening soon!

When:
January 9, 2018
Contact:
Leah Barclay
Tel:
x4696

Humber Testing Services provides a barrier free testing environment to students registered with Accessible Learning Services who require testing accommodations such as assistive software, flexible seating and additional time. 

Testing Services is anticipating an extremely high demand for service from students requiring accommodated testing during the final exam period (wait times of up to 2 hours).  We are working with the academic units to divert non-accommodated testing from Testing Services. 

This can be accomplished in a number of ways including:

  • the use of alternative assessment methods;
  • the use of virtual proctoring (for more information, contact the Open Learning Centre); and
  • Coordinated school-based proctoring – please connect with your Associate Dean or Program Coordinator to determine options available within your school for students who require conflict testing.

Conflict Testing Contact:

School Contact
Business School Mark Hanna (North)
Paul Griffin (Lake)
HRT Colleen Sartell
LAS Melanie Sparkes
Health Sciences Sylvie Pierobon
Media Belinda Cunha
SCSS Sana Mahmood
Nicki Huggins
SAT Christina Cardona

Please note Testing Services will offer extended hours at the North Campus January 15-24 to assist with accommodated testing traffic:

North Campus     Lakeshore Campus  
Monday January 15 8:30AM – 10:00PM   Monday January 15 8:30AM – 6:00PM
Tuesday January 16 8:30AM – 10:00PM   Tuesday January 16 8:30AM – 6:00PM
Wednesday January 17 8:30AM – 10:00PM   Wednesday January 17 8:30AM – 6:00PM
Thursday January 18 8:30AM – 10:00PM   Thursday January 18 8:30AM – 6:00PM
Friday January 19 8:30AM – 4:30PM   Friday January 19 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Saturday January 20 9:00AM – 2:00PM   Saturday January 20 Closed
Monday January 22 8:30AM – 10:00PM   Monday January 22 8:30AM – 6:00PM
Tuesday January 23 8:30AM – 10:00PM   Tuesday January 23 8:30AM – 6:00PM
Wednesday January 24 8:30AM – 10:00PM   Wednesday January 24 8:30AM – 6:00PM

If you have any questions on final exams in Testing Services, please contact Leah Barclay, Manager, Testing & Integrated Services at leah.barclay@humber.ca or x4696.

When:
January 9, 2018
Contact:
Leanne Henwood-Adam
Tel:
x4186

The new winter fitness class schedule begins Monday, January 8 and runs until Friday, April 27. Come out and let us help you with your New Year's resolutions. We have classes throughout the day that cater to all fitness levels or book with one of our Nationally Certified Personal Trainers to help you reach your fitness goals.

Class schedule, personal training packages, fitness updates, blog and videos can be accessed through our site at: humber.ca/student-life/swac/fitness

When:
January 9, 2018
Contact:
Adam Sandford
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Dear colleagues,

Please see the research study notice below for information pertaining to two research studies being conducted throughout the winter semester at the University of Guelph-Humber. We would greatly appreciate your assistance in providing this information to interested students and members of faculty/staff of Humber College.

Research study notice: Two studies that are examining the recognition of faces require participants for around 45 minutes (per study). Participants in each study will be compensated with a $15 gift card. That’s an opportunity to earn $30 in gift cards.

One study involves deciding whether two photographs show the same person or different people, known as a matching task, and the other study involves examining photographs of celebrities for true likeness (i.e., which of two images show an accurate representation of a given celebrity). These studies have important applied implications for verification of identity (e.g., in scenarios where photo-ID is checked for accuracy) and better understanding how we recognize faces.

More details about each study will be emailed to interested students and members of faculty/staff. These details are provided in information letters, which will be attached to the email. Each interested student/staff/faculty is advised to read over each letter before proceeding to view schedules of available appointments. Please note that these studies are taking place at the University of Guelph-Humber on Humber College's North Campus.

If you wish to find out more information about each study - with no obligation to participate if you do not wish after reading the information letter(s) - then please contact Dr. Adam Sandford, who is leading this research project: adam.sandford@guelphhumber.ca.

When:
January 9, 2018

Dear Colleagues,

It is with great sadness that I share with you the news of the passing of our dear colleague, Dr. Jeoff Bull, professor in our General Arts and Science programs, who passed away on January 2, 2018.

For almost 15 years, Jeoff taught in our General Arts and Science programs where he was first recruited to work with students in both the University and College transfer profiles, assisting them as they transitioned to Humber and inspiring in them a love of learning so that they would then progress on to further post-secondary studies. This is exactly what he did each and every time he walked into a classroom, and as a naturally gifted teacher, he fostered many deep and meaningful relationships with his students. Over the last few years, I have had the opportunity to meet several of his former students, and each and every one has commented on the lasting impact that Jeoff had on their decisions to continue with their studies and pursue careers in education.

As a colleague, many have shared stories and examples of his never-ending generosity, kindness, passion, enthusiasm and wit. He was a mentor to many and someone to whom many of our seasoned faculty would turn for advice and support. Over the last few years, many outside of LAS also came to know Jeoff because of the leadership role that he assumed chairing the annual LAS Interdisciplinary Conference Committee. While he did not often seek out the spotlight, he was a natural leader who was able to work collaboratively with everyone he met, inspiring excellence at each and every turn. Even at the most trying times, Jeoff always had a smile on. He will be sorely missed by so many in LAS and at Humber.

On behalf on the entire School of Liberal of Arts and Sciences, please let me share my deepest condolences with his wife Julia and his daughter Charlotte. Our thoughts and prayers are with them and Jeoff's entire family, through this time of sorrow.

Paula F. Gouveia, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

When:
January 9, 2018
Contact:
Heidi Marsh
Tel:
x5836
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teaching innovation fund text with lightbulb

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 Wednesday, January 31 (see attached form).
  • Attend 2 Proposal Development Workshops in February and March. 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 March to June, you will develop and write your full research proposal.
  • September 2018: Research projects launch.

For more information and to access the application form, see the attached documents. To hear from faculty that have previously conducted research with the fund, visit the CTL's youtube channel

The deadline for applications is Wednesday, January 31 at 5pm. 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.

When:
January 9, 2018

Humber College is excited to announce a new partnership with Enterprise CarShare! Faculty, staff and students can become members of Enterprise CarShare for only $1 and drive cars starting at $6/hr, gas and insurance included.

Enterprise CarShare is an automated way to rent a vehicle by the hour, the day, or overnight. Vehicles are available 24/7 and a variety of makes and models are parked on Humber Campus (North and Lakeshore) as well as throughout the GTA.

The cars can be picked up in front of the North Campus student residence in Parking Lot 1 and just south of the walkway connecting Lakeshore West to Lakeshore East in Parking Lot 1. 

For more information, visit enterprisecarshare.ca/ca/en/programs/university/humber-college.html

When:
January 8, 2018
Contact:
Kellie Elliot
Tel:
x5274
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Location North Campus, A100
Mondays 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Thursdays 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

These times and dates are for the remainder of January. New class times for the upcoming winter semester to be announced.

All levels welcome!
Please come to class dressed in comfortable clothing, there are no change rooms available. Bring your own mat, or use the ones provided.

Benefits

  • Expand your concentration and focus
  • Learn stress management skills
  • Improve your flexibility
  • Develop body awareness

Questions? Email kellie.elliot@humber.ca.

Feel free to download and share the attached flyer.

When:
January 8, 2018
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
JANUARY        
Derek Gray & Vincent Herring Wednesday, 17 January 2018 12:15pm A128 Auditorium Free
Humber at 50 Wednesday, 17 January 2018 8:00 p.m. 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto Tickets available through RCM Tickets
Latin Showcase Friday, 19 January 2018 8:00 p.m. A128 Auditorium Tickets: Regular $15.00 Senior $10.00
         
FEBRUARY        
Faculty/Student Jam Session Wednesday, 7 February 2018 12:15 p.m. A128 Auditorium Free
World Showcase Friday, 9 February 2018 8:00 p.m. A128 Auditorium Tickets: Regular $15.00 Senior $10.00
R&B Showcase Friday, 23 February 2018 8:00 p.m. A128 Auditorium Tickets: Regular $15.00 Senior $10.00
Ernesto Cervini Wednesday, 28 February 2018 12:15 p.m. A128 Auditorium Free
         
MARCH        
Student Showcase Friday, 9 March 2018 8:00 p.m. A128 Auditorium Tickets: Regular $15.00 Senior $10.00
Vocal Showcase Friday, 16 March 2018 8:00 p.m. A128 Auditorium Tickets: Regular $15.00 Senior $10.00
Alison Au Quartet Wednesday, 28 March 2018 12:15 p.m. A128 Auditorium Free
         
APRIL        
Spring Showcase Friday, 6 April 2018 8:00 p.m. A128 Auditorium Tickets: Regular $15.00 Senior $10.00
Performance week 16 - 20 April, 2018      

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When:
January 8, 2018

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

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