Announcements

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      

humbermusic.ca
twitter.com/HumberMusic

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

When:
January 5, 2018
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The implementation of Chrome River across the enterprise has been met with overwhelming success. Users are making a seamless transition to the new system. To further enhance your experience with Chrome River we would like to remind you of the following:

Non-PCard Transaction Violation

When adding transactions to your expense report, please remember to select the Credit Card option to access your PCard transactions. DO NOT try to access your transactions by selecting the All option. Doing so will prompt a Non-PCard transactions violation that can only be resolved by deleting the entire expense report and starting a new report. Please refer to the PCARD_Transaction_Violation.pdf file below.

Expense Report Approvals

Unlike BMO Details Online (DOL), Chrome River approvals are routed according to Banner approval queues. This means that they are based on who can approve the ORG code used and NOT who the employee reports to. All approvers will be notified when an expense report has been submitted for approval.  Similar to the Banner requisition approval process, only one of the approvers needs to approve. Upon approval, the expense report is no longer accessible to the remaining approvers.

Un-submitted P-Card Transactions

Unlike BMO DOL, in Chrome River your un-submitted PCard transactions DO NOT get sent to a default FOAP at the end of each month. The transactions will remain in Chrome River until they are submitted for approval in an expense report.

Email Notifications (Unused Firm Paid Items)

Some users have been receiving Chrome River notifications with the Unused Firm Paid Items subject heading. This notification is alerting the user that they have PCard transactions that are more than 30 days old. The intent of this notification is to remind users to submit their expense report on a monthly basis.

Chrome River Mobile App

Although there is a mobile app for iPhone/iPad users, this app is only compatible with an older version of Chrome River which Humber College is not utilizing. You can only access your Chrome River account through the myexpenses.humber.ca URL.

Contact Information

Humber Support

For general Chrome River questions and/or Humber technical support

General Finance Support

finance@humber.ca

Information Technology Services

416.675.6622 x8888   
its.humber.ca

Finance Security

financesecurity@humber.ca

For new purchase card requests, credit limit changes and/or general purchase card support

Humber Mastercard Email

mastercard@humber.ca

Please complete and submit the Purchases Card Request/Change Form for all purchase card requests and/or changes. This form is located in the Financial Services and Planning website under Forms and Procedures.

The Financial Services and Planning website contains Humber specific Chrome River training documentation under Resources.

Financial Services and Planning Website

humber.ca/finance

BMO MasterCard Support

For BMO MasterCard support

Customer Service

  • balance, credit limit queries and transaction disputes

1.800.263.2263

Emergency Services

  • Lost or Stolen Card (within Canada & U.S.A.)

1.800.361.3361

Emergency Services

  • Lost or Stolen Card (International)

1.514.877.0330

Please report lost or stolen cards within 24hrs of loss or theft.

When:
January 5, 2018
Contact:
Nafeeza Kadir
Tel:
x3415

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
When:
January 4, 2018
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Thank you to the Humber community for your overwhelming support and participation during the Virgin Pulse Global Challenge 2017.

With 49 teams, together we have covered a total distance of over 135,000 miles! Your efforts have been truly remarkable and we would like to recognize and celebrate your many achievements over the 100-day journey.

With much enthusiasm, we are pleased to invite you to join us for our closing ceremony, where along with President Chris Whitaker and members of the Executive Team, we will be acknowledging and awarding our top performers during the challenge:

Date: Friday, January 12, 2018
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: E135, North – Lecture Theatre Concourse

Congratulations to all participants on embracing the challenge and going the distance.

A special thumbs up to our top 3 teams who altogether have travelled over 13,000 miles!

1. ITFembots
(Over 4,600 miles travelled)

2. SWACsation Nation
(Over 4,500 miles travelled)

3. Lit Lovers
(Over 4,400 miles travelled)

  • Darlene Gallant
  • Lora Nasim
  • Michelle Moore
  • Reva Harknett
  • Shierel Caoagas
  • Stephanie Maggs
  • Tanya Goncalves
  • Andrew Garnet
  • Jeff Szmyr
  • Keith Manalo
  • Liz Sokol
  • Risa Handler
  • Rose Anthony
  • Shivon Raghunandan
  • Anne Lyden
  • Chandra Hodgson
  • Christian Leveille
  • David Miller
  • John McLean
  • Lara McInnis
  • Michael Spencer
 
*Don’t miss out! – Smoothies or protein bars for the first 100 people!*
When:
January 4, 2018

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 6th. Please see our website for more details about Library hours in the coming weeks.

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