The Office of Sustainability is proud to share that Humber Polytechnic has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the 10th consecutive year. The designation is presented by MediaCorp Canada to companies who are leading in the creation of a culture of sustainability and the advancement of environmental initiatives.    

Over the last decade, we have achieved distinctive milestones and continuously pushed boundaries. Some of the special highlights from the past year include: 

• Signing the Forward Food Pledge, which builds on our commitment to provide fresh and healthy food to the campus community.  
• Expansion of the Friendlier reusable container program into the Culinary Arts program’s culinary labs.  
• Receiving the Zero Carbon Building – Design Standard certification for the Humber Cultural Hub from the Canada Green Building Council.   

Dive into this Humber Today story to learn more about the institution’s commitment to sustainability and how environmental projects help us build brilliance.  

All of this is only possible thanks to the support of students, staff and faculty who collaborate on the integration of sustainability across all corners of the campus. To celebrate and recognize our community’s efforts, the Office of Sustainability is introducing the Faces of Sustainability campaign. 

On a rolling basis, we will be highlighting someone from the Humber community who meaningfully integrates sustainability into their activities at Humber. You can find the stories on the Sustainability website and regularly on Humber’s Office of Sustainability social media and Communique posts. If you would like to join the movement, reach out to sandra.leutri@humber.ca and share how you’ve been championing sustainability at Humber Polytechnic.

The CICE Program wants to say THANK YOU to all the faculty who welcomed a CICE student into their classroom this semester! Through your exceptional guidance and support, you have helped enhance a CICE student’s college experience.

• Daniel Abay 
• Kristy Adams 
• James Bulger 
• Lauren Cheong  
• Shereece Copeland 
• Rob Corbett 
• Maureen Dorey  
• Frank Doto 
• Christopher Dunsmuir 
• Shauna D'Souza 
• Jenna Franchuk 
• Denise Gardner  
• Kym Geddes  
• Onika Green 
• Greg Howe  
• Susan Joseph  
• Frances Juriansz  
• Irene Kairys  
• Bora Kim  
• Chanell Facey 
• Caitlin MacIvor  
• Ashley MacPhee  
• Neil Mathur 
• Daniel McPhee  
• Don Lawson  
• Maria Pelliccia 
• Monique Peters 
• Jacob Potempski  
• Sophie Ratcliff 
• Peter Rick 
• Sam Sciarrino  
• Deborah Singer 
• Allan Sperling  
• John-Vincent Troiano 
• Alanna Turco 

Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE) is pleased to announce the publication of “Faculty Adoption of Generative Artificial Intelligence in a Canadian Higher Education Institution” by Jennie Miron, PhD, Mark Karam, MA, and Hanan Karimah Kiranda, MSc.

The landscape of higher education (HE) continues to change rapidly with the incorporation of new artificial intelligence (AI) applications like generative artificial intelligence (genAI). These transformations can be attributed to the ubiquity, efficacy, and quality of genAI applications. GenAI will necessitate the need for HE instructors to adapt and use these technologies to sustain and enhance student learning. This paper reports quantitative findings influencing instructors’ intentions to adopt genAI into their pedagogies. The Artificial Intelligence Acceptance Measurement Survey (AIAMS) was developed and adapted from the revised Technology Acceptance Model Survey-2 (TAMS-2) that incorporates the main constructs from the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). The survey was administered to a sample of instructors from different programs working in a large Canadian urban polytechnic institution (n=87). Multiple regression analysis was conducted to identify the main determinants influencing instructors’ intention to adopt genAI in their teaching. Statistical findings reveal that instructors’ attitudes toward genAI were the only significant factor influencing their intent to adopt it in their teaching practices. It is crucial for those in HE to understand the factors that influence instructors’ intentions to integrate genAI into their teaching practices to support and realize its successful adoption. This understanding is also key for leveraging the full potential and capabilities of genAI to enhance educational outcomes.

Read “Faculty Adoption of Generative Artificial Intelligence in a Canadian Higher Education Institution” on JIPE.ca.

About JIPE

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.

Well-being at Humber Polytechnic and University of Guelph-Humber is a shared commitment, and we’re excited to highlight the incredible initiatives making an impact. As we prepare the 2024-2025 Well-being Strategy Annual Report, we’re collecting stories, data, and insights from teams and individuals across our community. 

If you or your team have a program or initiative that aligns with the Well-being Strategy—whether supporting students, staff, or both—we’d love to showcase your work. We’re specifically looking for data and insights from the 2024-2025 academic year (September 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025) to highlight your impact. This is a great opportunity to share your successes, inspire others, and contribute to a culture of well-being at Humber. 

Submit online: Call for Submissions 

Deadline: May 9, 2025 

If you have any questions or would like to discuss an opportunity to collaborate, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Jin at jinhee.lee@humber.ca.