You Should Know…
Humber’s Sexual Assault Committee

Humber’s Sexual Assault Committee is charged to work with the Humber community on developing Humber’s Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence policy and procedures. The committee has revised the students’ Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence Policy to integrate employees. There will be two separate sets of procedures; one for students, and one for employees.

The draft revised policy and procedures will be posted soon inviting your feedback.

Humber Retirees Trip to Sao Miguel Azores Portugal
April 28 – May 6, 2017

Members of the Humber community are invited to join Humber Retirees’ Association on our first overseas tour to the beautiful Portuguese island of Sao Miguel, Azores.

A non-stop 5 hr. flight from Toronto will take you to this exotic island, described by Lonely Planet as “One of the best destinations in the World.”

The trip includes comprehensive sightseeing excursions to stunning volcanic lakes, hot springs, lush gardens and quaint European villages. You will enjoy stunning scenery, delightful Azorean cuisine and the ambiance of a European island untainted by mass-tourism.

For a detailed itinerary and registration information please contact:

Humber Retirees, 416.675-6622, x2799, humber.retirees@gmail.com

Cost: $2089.00 + tax

al.aerotours@gmail.com

APPLICATION
for
ACADEMIC EMPLOYEES
PROFESSIONAL  DEVELOPMENT  LEAVE
(SABBATICAL)
for the academic year
2017-2018
(Submission due date:  January 9, 2017)

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. 

Application Process

1. Applications are made in the form of a letter that incorporates the required information (as outlined below) organized by section. You are advised to consult with your Dean/Director during the development of your proposal.
2. Your Professional Development Leave Application must be submitted to your Dean/Director, not later than noon on January 9, 2017.
3. The applications will be forwarded to the Office of the Senior Vice-President, Academic. They are then ranked based on seniority and are reviewed by the Academic Leadership Council.
4. The College will notify Professional Development leave applicants by March 4, 2017 regarding the disposition of their applications.   

Outline for Proposal

a)   Name, Program, Division/School.
b)   Identify start and end dates for the leave.
c)   Describe the overall objectives of the leave.
d)   Provide a plan of the activities which you will undertake to achieve these objectives and the measurable outcomes to be achieved.
e)   Identify how the objectives will benefit:

• You, and how they will enhance your abilities upon return to the College;
• Student learning.

Examples of Pro Dev Leaves that have been approved over the past number of years include:

• a graduate degree in a discipline related to the vocational field that enabled the faculty member to develop and/or teach a new course or courses at an advanced level;
• a placement in industry, including specific training opportunities, in which the faculty member obtains an industry certification relevant to teaching responsibilities;
• faculty expertise upgraded in professional software applications to prepare upper-level courses;
• professional designation which enabled the faculty member to teach specialized subjects, i.e., C.F.P., C.H.R.P, C.M.A.;
• a faculty member completed a resource guide on careers and educational programs in their field including bibliographies and web sites for further reading and research.

f)   Identify the resources required from the college (if any).
g)   Identify the resources provided by the academic staff member (if any).
h)   Identify materials that will be developed during the Leave (if any).
i)   List and describe paid employment (if any) that will be undertaken during the leave period. Indicate the amount of time and remuneration associated with this employment.
j)   Should your plan of activities or outcomes change, you must submit a description of the change, in writing, to your Dean/Director.

Congratulations to all GCC participants – we are now at the halfway mark!

Mini Challenge three starts on October 27th and runs until October 29th.  This challenge will see participants ‘spin a wheel’ that will give you a step target that you need to achieve for three days.

Launching on November 2nd, GCC sleep will help participants measure and understand your sleeping patterns and provide helpful hints for a better night’s sleep.

We would like to give a shout-out to Humber’s top teams:

1. Carrier Pigeons

• Danny Cunha, Hans Porten, Kristyna Wenediktow, Laurence DeFiesta, Loriann Liorti, Steve Anderson & Tony Branch

2. The Runtime Errors

• Alex Gafu, Andrew Maggs, Bryan Nasim, Jaime Goncalves, Scott Forsyth, Steve Cook & Wilson Queiros

3. ITS Fembots

• Darlene Gallant, Erika Silva, Lora Nasim, Michelle Moore, Reva Harknett, Shierel Caoagas & Tanya Goncalves

Here is Humber’s Leaderboard, which includes the top 20 teams.

Congratulations to all and happy stepping!