I’d like to invite the Humber Community to join me in congratulating Bill Angelakos on his appointment as the new Dean for the Technology and Visual Arts Division at Georgian College effective December 12th. While I am very sad to see Bill leave Humber, I know that he will continue to be a key member of the Ontario College system in this new leadership role.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Bill for his dedication and service to Humber over the last 12 years. In that time he has been a professor, program coordinator and Associate Dean with many notable accomplishments achieved under his leadership. These include:

• Accreditation of the Civil Engineering program by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB); 
• Negotiation of key pathways such as one with Lawrence Technological University which will allow Architectural Technology graduates to be considered for their Masters program and; and one with Parul University that will allow their graduates a block transfer into the second year of the Sustainable Energy and Building Technology program here at Humber;
• Introduction of curriculum-based inter-disciplinary student design capstone projects.

As a member of numerous cross-college teams, Bill also contributed to the development of initiatives including:

• college-wide advising/retention strategies;
• visioning for Humber’s new Centre for Technology and Innovation; and
• development of the college's integrated energy master plan and it's link to curriculum.

Bill has contributed in many more ways and will continue to do so as he transitions from Humber to Georgian in the coming weeks.

Wishing you all the best in this new role Bill!

Laurie Rancourt
Senior VP Academic

The Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform (CCBR) is onsite at the North Campus in the “link” hallway from the Learning Resource Commons to the student concourse by the bookstore and Gourmet Express. Please note that the group’s signs and materials contain graphic images that some may deem to be upsetting or disturbing.

The CCBR is an anti-abortion advocacy group that is visiting Ontario College campuses to conduct outreach activities. The group is planning to continue these visits throughout the academic year.

While on campus, we expect that the group will remain in this location. We also expect that they will distribute literature and make attempts to engage individuals in personal dialogue. You are not required to respond to communications or take any materials being handed out.

Having the CCBR on campus does not mean that we endorse their views. Humber does not take a position on either side of the anti-abortion/pro-choice debate. The college has not invited the group to campus, nor are we involved in their activity.

We have sought legal counsel and learned that the group has the legal right to visit public areas of the campus. We have met with the group and arranged parameters for their time at Humber. Security is present and any issues or concerns will be evaluated and addressed.

Allowing CCBR to visit our campus is based on the premise that freedom of expression is important at postsecondary institutions. We are committed to being an institution that values diverse opinion, welcomes dialogue and encourages debate. The college supports the rights of individuals and groups to share their views, including those that may be uncomfortable or controversial, provided that such expression is done in a safe and respectful manner, is free from discrimination and harassment and does not promote hatred or obscenities.

Humber is committed to providing a safe and welcoming campus environment for students, employees and guests. We understand that some members of our community may find CCBR’s materials, messages and images upsetting.

Students seeking comfort and support may access counselling through scheduled and drop-in appointments at the Student Wellness & Accessibility Centre (2nd floor LRC) or by calling 416.675.5090

Confidential employee counselling is also available 24 hours per day, seven days per week from our Employee Assistance Program provider which may be accessed by calling 1-800-461-9722.

For anyone with concerns regarding the behaviour or conduct of any individuals or groups distributing information on campus, please email speakup@humber.ca or call 416-675-6622 ext. 77587.

Thank you. 

Andrew Leopold
Director of Communications

We are pleased to share the news that Ensemble Video, an initiative from the Academic and Educational Technology Committee, is now available.

Faculty and staff can access this new streaming video platform with their Humber credentials, to upload, manage and share their own educational video content with colleagues and students. 

Why Use Ensemble Video?

Sharing is easy

• With the built-in Blackboard integration, sharing a video you created for your students is simple. Select the video of your choice (or playlist) from your school’s shared repository and students can instantly view the content within your Blackboard course.
• Your videos can also be shared using permalinks or via social media. 

It’s accessible

• Are you looking for a way to caption your videos? Use the built-in Amara editor to caption your videos directly within the platform – or upload a caption file that you’ve already created. 
• Use the annotation tool to create chapter markers within a video for interactive viewing. 

It’s collaborative

• Ensemble Video is a shared workspace; which means that it is much easier to share video content with your colleagues. 
• Simply login and browse the videos already uploaded to your school’s repository.

Access Ensemble Video
Login to stream.humber.ca and begin uploading today!

Who Can Access the Platform?
Faculty and staff belonging to the schools, along with the departments who create and provide access to educational videos.

Instructional Support
The Centre for Teaching and Learning is pleased to offer Ensemble Video workshops. Go to humber.ca/centreforteachingandlearning/calendar.html for the dates and to register for a session. Faculty can also drop by the Instructional Support Studio for support using the platform.

The Business School is proud to announce that the September edition of the Dean's Newsletter has been published.

Visit business.humber.ca/deansnewsletter