Announcements

ACS and MWC Present Resume Review Drop-in
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When:
January 30, 2025
Contact:
Franc Jamieson
Email:
franc.jamieson@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
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Advising & Career Services (ACS) and the Math & Writing Centre (MWC) are pleased and excited to announce a new service to help students on their path to employment. The new Resume Drop-in service will run in the MWC at both campuses. It is a free service available to all Humber and Guelph-Humber students.

During the drop-in times indicated below, ACS staff will be on hand in the MWC to give students a boost with their resumes as well as additional career coaching, along with extra support from MWC writing tutors.

Please note the times and locations below (starting February 5):

  • Wednesdays 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Lakeshore Math & Writing Centre, Room F201
  • Thursdays 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. - North Math & Writing Centre, LRC 3rd Floor

Please share the attached poster with any students who might want to strengthen their chances as they enter the job market during these challenging times.

Please email Franc Jamieson at franc.jamieson@humber.ca if you have any questions about this service.

Board of Governors Update - January 29, 2025 
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When:
January 29, 2025

Humber Polytechnic is delighted to welcome three new Governors to serve on Humber’s Board. Taking on these roles are:

  • Phil Graham, Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Policy and Planning, Ontario Ministry of Education
  • Jane Mallen, Assistant Deputy Attorney General, Policy Division, Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General
  • Gillian Steeve, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care

These individuals bring a collective depth and breadth of experience and expertise to our work and Institution. The Board and Humber’s leadership team are laser-focused on delivering unparalleled student experiences and working towards increasing productivity and strengthening our economy.

I would like to thank the Ontario government for their swift action to address the Board’s vacancies. When the entire post-secondary education sector is navigating unprecedented levels of uncertainty, these appointments ensure that the business of Humber Polytechnic can move forward without delay or distraction.

In the meantime, our core business of providing exceptional polytechnic education and preparing students for the jobs of today, and the challenges of tomorrow, continues thanks to our incredibly talented, dedicated and resilient faculty, support staff and administrators.

Ann Marie Vaughan
President and CEO

2024/2025 Year-End Closing and Transition to 2025/2026
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When:
January 29, 2025
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Please review the attached memo with important dates and instructions for the upcoming fiscal year-end activities. Kindly note that the last working day of the fiscal year will be Monday, March 31, 2025. 

We need your strict adherence to the dates below to complete the audit of the financial statements, and mandatory Board and Ministry reporting per the required dates.

Deadlines are to be interpreted as 4:30 p.m. on the date specified, unless otherwise stated.

Financial Services will host two year-end audit readiness sessions to review best financial practices in preparation for the audit. Please register for one of these two sessions:

We appreciate and thank everyone in advance for their cooperation. 

For further questions and clarification, please do not hesitate to contact Kelly Tsoumagas via email at kelly.tsoumagas@humber.ca and/or Hongliu Mo hongliu.mo@humber.ca.

Please share this message with your Department/Faculties.

Free Food Days for FLAS Student Appreciation Month (SAM)
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When:
January 29, 2025
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February is Student Appreciation Month (SAM), hosted by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences (FLAS). Please spread the word about four free food days in February.

All Humber students are invited to enjoy some free food, hang out, and play games.

Where: FLAS on the 5th floor of the LRC (Learning Resource Commons)

When: Between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following days:

  • Monday, February 3
  • Tuesday, February 11
  • Wednesday, February 19
  • Thursday, February 27

Here’s to our Humber students!

JIPE Article: The Role of Self-Compassion in the Lived Experiences of Service Providers Working in Canadian Cancer Support Programs
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When:
January 29, 2025
Contact:
Humber Press
Email:
humberpress@humber.ca
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The Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE) is pleased to announce the publication of "The Role of Self-Compassion in the Lived Experiences of Service Providers Working in Canadian Cancer Support Programs" by Karimah Kiranda, MSc, Unnati Modi, BA; Danielle Silva, MSc, Cristina Alexandra Guerrero, PhD, and Tina Lackner, MSc. 

Abstract:

Working and providing cancer support services is both challenging and rewarding, yet the lived experiences of the personnel providing such services remain overlooked. It is vital to address the experiences of service providers to better understand the nature of their work and how it may impact their well-being. This paper explores the lived experiences of cancer support service providers, focusing on how they conceptualize and practice self-compassion in their workplace. A qualitative approach centred on phenomenological hermeneutics was utilized to collect in-depth interview data from service providers working in cancer support centres across southwestern Ontario, Canada. 

The research team used descriptive and narrative analysis to analyze the interview data and produced the following four themes: 1) acknowledging personal limits as a form of self-compassion; 2) organizational support; 3) emotional environment; and 4) prioritized self-care. Recommendations include more comprehensive support systems for service providers, especially if they may be experiencing secondary trauma or compassion fatigue. The findings gleaned from the service providers contribute valuable considerations for both the cancer care workplace and postsecondary institutions. While the findings provide real-life examples of effective support for service providers in the workplace, they also provide important considerations for post-secondary programming that include strategies for balancing empathetic service delivery with exercising self-compassion. 

Read "The Role of Self-Compassion in the Lived Experiences of Service Providers Working in Canadian Cancer Support Programs" on JIPE.ca.

About JIPE

The Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE) is an online, open-access journal that mobilizes knowledge and insights generated by the global polytechnic community. JIPE is electronically published by Humber Press at Humber Polytechnic. JIPE is accepting submissions on a rolling basis. To learn more about JIPE, please visit jipe.ca or email humberpress@humber.ca.

Reminder: Proper Process for Disposing of Surplus or Obsolete Equipment
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When:
January 28, 2025
Contact:
Amanda Montgomery
Email:
amanda.montgomery@humber.ca
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Purchasing Services would like to remind staff to review the Purchasing Procedures regarding the proper process for disposing of surplus or obsolete equipment. Following this process ensures that assets are tracked properly, conflicts of interest are avoided, and we uphold the principles of sustainability and value for money. 

 In summary:

  1. Departments/Faculties must communicate surplus or obsolete items to other budget holders, allowing them the opportunity to utilize the items before disposal or sale.
  2. Purchasing Services will assist in this process by posting items to the Communiqué.
  3. The sale of surplus or obsolete equipment must be conducted via public auction, tender, or quotation.
    • Purchasing Services will lead this process by posting assets to GovDeals (except for computer-related goods, which should be directed to ITS, and furniture, which should be directed to Rebecca Muyal).
  4. The disposal of surplus or obsolete items is the responsibility of Facilities Management and Purchasing Services, in collaboration with the Vice President, Administration, and CFO (or designate).
  5. Every effort must be made to avoid sending items to landfill.
  6. Any funds recovered from the sale of surplus or obsolete equipment will be returned to the college’s central account.

To post an asset for sale, please complete the Asset Disposal Form (attached) and send to purchasing@humber.ca, along with photos of the asset. Before posting the asset for public auction, please obtain the current book value from treasury@humber.ca to determine the list price. Note that assets cannot be removed once posted for auction.

Please contact purchasing@humber.ca if you have any questions or require assistance.

Global Learning Opportunities this Summer
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When:
January 28, 2025
Contact:
Maysa Mourad
Email:
maysa.mourad@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Humber is offering exciting global summer abroad opportunities for Humber students to participate in this Summer 2025! 

Students can choose from a broad range of international opportunities which can last from two to four weeks while earning elective credit. 

Visit Summer Global Opportunities - Humber Polytechnic and sign up for the information sessions with our global academic partners to learn more about each program offering. 

Applications are currently being accepted for:

Summer Abroad 2025:

Information Sessions:
If you are interested in a setting up a class visit or information sessions for your students (either in-person or virtually), please contact the Humber Global Learning team at studyabroad@humber.ca.

CCBI and Humber Galleries Fellowship Experience Report
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When:
January 27, 2025
Contact:
Hana Glaser
Email:
hana.glaser@humber.ca

Curious about CCBI and Humber Galleries fellowships? Want to learn more before promoting it to your students? You're in luck as the CCBI & Humber Galleries Fellowship Report for 2024 is now available.

A reminder that fellowhsip applications for 2025 are now open! Visit humber.ca/ccbi for more information. 

2024-2025 Year-End Audit Memo
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When:
January 27, 2025
Contact:
Amanda Montgomery
Email:
amanda.montgomery@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Please review the attached memo with important dates and instructions for the upcoming fiscal year-end activities. Kindly note that the last working day of the fiscal year will be Monday, March 31, 2025. 

We need your strict adherence to the dates below to complete the audit of the financial statements, and mandatory Board and Ministry reporting per the required dates.

Deadlines are to be interpreted as 4:30 p.m. on the date specified, unless otherwise stated.

Financial Item Due Date
Revenue Deferral Requests Friday, February 21, 2025
Procurement Planning Friday, February 28, 2025
New Vendor Requests  Friday, March 7, 2025
New Fund/Org or Reporting Hierarchy Changes Friday, March 21, 2025
Accounts Receivable Request to Invoice Friday, March 21, 2025
Physical Cheque Deposit Friday, March 28, 2025
Interdepartmental Charges Requests Monday, March 31, 2025
Purchase Card (PCard) Charges Processed and Approved Thursday, March 27, 2025 & Monday, March 31, 2025
Out of Pocket Travel & Expense Claims Thursday, March 27, 2025 & Monday, March 31, 2025
Banner Change Order Requests  Friday, March 28, 2025
Banner Purchase Order Receiving Monday, March 31, 2025
Vendor Invoices Received by Accounts Payable Tuesday, April 1, 2025 (Noon)
Payroll Timecards and Vacation Approved (HRMS)  Monday, March 31, 2025

Financial Services will host two year-end audit readiness sessions to review best financial practices in preparation for the audit. Please register for one of these two sessions:

We appreciate and thank everyone in advance for their cooperation. 

For further questions and clarification, please do not hesitate to contact Kelly Tsoumagas via email at kelly.tsoumagas@humber.ca and/or Hongliu Mo hongliu.mo@humber.ca.

Please share this message with your department/faculties.

DICE Assessments Available for Students with Disabilities
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When:
January 27, 2025
Contact:
Elaine.Belanger-Porter
Email:
elaine.belanger-porter@Humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
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DICE ASSESSMENT: A tool to help prepare students with disabilities for the workplace

Students with disabilities may need specific supports to prepare for their work placement or new jobs.

The Disability Impact on Career & Employment (DICE) assessment can help students:

  • Identify the limitations, strengths and skills they bring to the workplace
  • Discover key components of a compatible career
  • Determine workplace accommodations that will work best, and how to speak to an employer about them

For more information about how DICE can help, please encourage students to contact Elaine, Student Success Advisor, Academic & Career Services at elaine.belanger-porter@humber.ca. 

Additional career resources are available on the Advising & Career Services website.

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