On Monday, February 26, the provincial government announced $1.3 billion in funding over three years for the post-secondary education sector. We are appreciative of this new investment and are awaiting further information from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities. Today’s funding announcement is an important first step in bolstering the financial sustainability of Ontario’s post-secondary sector. 

The provincial government also announced its intention to allow colleges to offer Applied Master’s programs with an aim to have these programs meet the needs of employers and prepare students to be industry ready, in fields such as advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and animation. 

Humber has always been at the forefront of innovation and the creation of applied master’s programs has been one of our advocacy priorities. This past spring, our board approved the creation of an Applied Master's program in Advanced Manufactuing, and we submitted the program to the Ministry for approval. We expect to learn the details about the approval timelines for new applied master’s degree programs in the coming weeks. 

Humber is a leader in advanced manufacturing and has worked closely with industry partners to address the challenges and opportunities facing the sector, including through the establishment of the Advanced Manufacturing Skills Consortium and the work taking place within the Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation.  

The province is introducing the Strengthening Accountability and Student Supports Act, 2024. If passed, this would authorize the Minister to issue directives requiring colleges and universities to provide information about ancillary fees and other student costs, including costs for textbooks and other learning materials. It would also require that institutions have policies in place relating to mental health and wellness supports as well as policies to combat racism and hate. 

Please view the full Ministry announcement for more details.

We would like to remind you that Copilot (formerly Bing Chat Enterprise) is available to all members of the Humber community, including staff, faculty, and students. Please refer to our dedicated page for Copilot and access resources from Information Technology Services (ITS) and Microsoft as you continue to use this new tool. Remember to bookmark the page for easy access! 

As you continue to explore this new AI tool, ITS reminds you to use Copilot ethically and responsibly, based on Humber’s General Statement of Using Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools at Work. 

We would also like to encourage faculty members to consult The Academic Division Statement on Artificial Intelligence. This statement provides directions on how to use AI for teaching and learning and how to uphold academic integrity. 

We hope that Copilot becomes a valuable tool for enhancing your work and learning experience at Humber. We look forward to seeing the innovative ways in which you will use this powerful AI tool. 

The Financial Services Purchasing Unit is overseeing the relocation, transfer, and disposal of the following items:

1. Safe Box
2. Six Burner Range
3. Four Burner Range
4. Flat Top Griddle

Should your faculty or department wish to acquire this asset, kindly reach out to Purchasing at purchasing@humber.ca before 12 p.m. on Thursday, February 29, 2024.

Safe Box information

Make/brand: Access
Condition: Used
Size/dimensions: 20" wide by 28" tall and 20" deep
Condition when removed from service: Working
Current condition: Working
Reason for being auctioned: No longer required
Notable damage: Normal wear and tear due to usage
Notable/details: Code and keys will be provided

Six Burner Range information

Make/brand: Garland
Condition: Used
Serial #: 1609100103044
Model Year: M43RC
Model Year: 2009
Date removed from service: March 2024    
Voltage: 120 Phase 1 Amp 3.5 Hz 60
Condition when removed from service: Working
Current condition: Working
Reason for being auctioned: Scheduled for replacement
Notable attachments: n/a
Notable damage: Normal wear and tear due to usage
Known issues: n/a

Four Burner Range information

Make/brand: Garland
Condition: Used
Serial #: 1603100101530 / 1603100101650 / 1603100101649 / 1603100101651 / 1603100101652
Model year: M44RC
Model year: 2009
Date removed from service: March 2024          
Voltage: 120 Phase 1 Amp 3.5 Hz 60
Condition when removed from service: Working
Current condition: Working
Reason for being auctioned: Scheduled for replacement
Notable attachments: n/a
Notable damage: Normal wear and tear due to usage
Notable: n/a
Known issues: Normal wear and tear due to usage

Flat Top Griddle information

Make/brand: Garland
Condition: Used
Serial #: 1603100101531          
Model year: M48RC
Model year: 2009
Inventory ID: Longo Faculty of Business
Date removed from service: March 2024
Voltage: 120 Phase 1 Amp 3.5 Hz 60
Condition when removed from service: Working
Current condition: Working
Reason for being auctioned: Scheduled for replacement
Notable attachments: n/a
Notable damage: Normal wear and tear with usage
Known issues: n/a
 
Contact purchasing@humber.ca for additional photos.  Thank you.

The latest issue of the Humber Literary Review (HLR) is now available. This issue includes fiction by Gary Barwin, peotry by Jessica Bebenek, a profile of Anishinaabe author Waubgeshig Rice, and is illustrated with the work of featured artist Heath Goodchild. 

Published by Humber's English Department, the HLR is a literary and art journal in its 10th year that has earned national recognition as one of our country's premiere literary journals, recieving multiple National Magazine Award nominations and having work featured in editions of Best Canadian Poetry and Best Canadian Essays. 

The latest issue is currently available in stores and can be enjoyed online for free for a limited time.

Happy reading!