Announcements

When:
January 3, 2017
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Humber College Council (HCC) held its fourth meeting of the 2016-17 academic year on Thursday, December 8 at the North Campus. To ensure the Humber community is informed of upcoming events, new initiatives and important issues, College Council reports the highlights of its monthly meetings. For more information or to provide feedback on the highlights, please contact jean.o’donnell@humber.ca.

Roundtable

  • Council members expressed concern about the timing of registration for the winter semester (November 22 at 2 p.m.) and the difficulties faced by students and faculty. This concern will be brought to the attention of the Registrar’s Office and ITS for comment/explanation. 

President’s Update

  • C. Whitaker thanked HCC members for their work on the council outside of their regular roles, and welcomed everyone to attend the 2nd annual Executive Team holiday open house on December 16 (LRC 6th floor beginning at 2 p.m.). It was also noted that 2017 will be very busy with the following initiatives:
    • Two construction projects beginning in the new year: the Centre for Technology & Innovation and the North Campus parking deck.
    • Consultation and development of the 2018-2023 Strategic Plan. Cross-institutional consultations will begin in fall 2017, with many opportunities for participation.    
    • A new funding formula released by the Ministry.
    • The next Strategic Mandate Agreement (SMA) with the ministry which demonstrates our strengths and areas of differentiation. 

2017 KPI Process

  • C. Johnston, Director of Strategic Planning and Institutional Analysis (SPIA), provided an overview of our Key Performance Indicators (KPI), which are ministry mandated and must be completed annually. KPIs are important for performance assessment, accountability, and for measuring whether we are meeting our overall goals. The following details were included:
    • Deans and associate deans have been contacted to select courses; the next phase will be the recruitment and training of volunteers.
    • Humber surveys more students than any other college in Ontario. Last year we surveyed over 650 classes over a two week period. 
    • A KPI working group has been established to look at refreshing the student engagement process and promote the importance of KPIs.  Student focus groups indicate that more social media interaction, survey outcomes and appreciation events would be useful. 
  • Suggestions were welcomed, and it was noted that an appreciation event at Carrier Drive would be beneficial.

50th Anniversary Celebrations

  • O. Lalka, Director of Marketing, provided an overview of the activities and initiatives to take place in 2017 to celebrate Humber and the college system’s 50th anniversary. Branding to celebrate this milestone will include a logo, a 50th anniversary website (humber50.ca) as well as street and campus banners. Events will include 50 memorable moments (with each academic school featured for one month), a world of arts festival, official commemorative ceremony, speaker series, alumni day/reunion, and a ‘friends of Humber’ appreciation breakfast. All of these initiatives and events will be shared through the Communique, Humber TV, student newsletters and Humber Today. In addition to Humber events, Colleges Ontario will also be offering system-wide activities, including a $15,000 student award and a touring bus that will be at Humber on October 16, 2017.

Humber Gives Campaign

  • A. Cassiani and A. Marchese presented on the Humber Gives Campaign. This important initiative grows in popularity every year, but still only 14% of administrative staff, 12% of faculty and 3% of support staff donate. There are many more students looking for support than there are scholarships to offer. Gifts can be designated to any of the eight schools, the Board of Governors scholarship, other existing awards/scholarships, or in honour of someone. In recognition for our donors’ generosity, Gratitude Hall has officially opened at North Campus. For more information, please visit humber.ca/giving

Accommodations

  • G. Antonacci and J. McMillen presented on behalf of the Accommodations Task Force. It was noted that there is a tremendous amount of passion and concern around the issue of accommodations, which includes but is not limited to: processes that exist but need to be reinforced; a lack of understanding; and training needs. While the Accessible Learning Services department is tasked with providing actual support to students and faculty, the Accommodations Task Force looks at larger systemic issues related to accommodations. Analysis by the Task force will include:
    • How Humber can best support students in a holistic manner, with the aim to support the student’s human rights as well as the integrity of their learning outcomes together.
    • Providing accessible learning platforms in online learning courses.
    • Appropriate staff supports.
    • The development of a reasonable approach to course material design that is accessible and decreases the number of students requiring accommodations.

Revised Terms of Reference

  • R. Handler provided an overview of the revisions made to HCC’s Terms of Reference (ToR). The ToR provides information on the purpose and structure of HCC, which is reviewed every two years. The majority of revisions were to Council representative titles and the HCC sub-committees list. The revised terms of reference were approved as presented and will be posted on the HCC website.   

The next meeting of College Council will be held on Thursday, January 12 at North Campus. For meeting highlights, supporting materials, or opportunities to provide feedback please visit the College Council website at: humber.ca/wearehumber/staff/committees/college-council

When:
January 3, 2017
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Over the past year, Humber College’s Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence Committee (the Committee) spearheaded the revision of the Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence Policy and Procedures for students. A separate set of procedures were developed strictly for employees.

The Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence Policy was mandated by the Ontario government. The requirements that were set out were quite prescriptive in nature for colleges and universities in how to prevent and respond to all forms of sexual violence. After extensive consultation with stakeholders throughout Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber, the policy and procedures were approved by the Board of Governors in early December, 2016.

Humber College is pleased to announce the official launch of the Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence Policy and Procedures which can be accessed at: humber.ca/policies/sexual-assault-and-sexual-violence-policy.

The Committee has now started the process of developing education and training on the policy and procedures. The training modules will be completed by March 2017. All employees are required to complete the training. For further information on Humber’s Sexual Assault & Sexual Violence Policy, please contact Meg Houghton, Director, Student Access, Wellness and Development – meg.houghton@humber.ca or Nancy Simms, Director, Human Rights, Equity and Diversity – nancy.simms@humber.ca.

When:
January 3, 2017

New Service Delivery Model - Human Resources Compensation, Benefits & Pension Team

In keeping with the Human Resources Department value of continuous improvement and customer service, the Compensation, Benefits & Pension Team is introducing a new service delivery model for employees effective January 3, 2017.

What is changing?

We currently have one HR subject matter expert for each area (pension, compensation and benefits) and you meet with each expert separately to discuss your issue.

Effective January 3, 2017, the new service delivery model will provide you with a designated Compensation & Benefits Specialist who will be an expert on all your pension, compensation, and benefits issues.  (see chart below).

Compensation and Benefits Specialist Extension E-mail Address

Customer Group (first initial of last name)

Hannah Song 4023 hannah.song@humber.ca A – F   (FT staff)
Sherry Fast 5089 sherry.fast@humber.ca G – M   (FT staff)
Sylvana Galati 5682 sylvana.galati@humber.ca N – Z   (FT staff)
Nathan Tysdal 4619 nathan.tysdal@humber.ca All Partial Load and Part Time Contract Staff

Our core services remain the same, but you will be able to discuss your pension and benefits with one HR Specialist at the same time. (Adding or removing dependants on your benefit plan; changing a beneficiary; retirement paperwork; maternity or parental leave; pension enrolment; vacation plan inquiries)

How does this affect you?

  • You will now have a designated Compensation and Benefits Specialist for all your compensation, benefits and CAAT pension inquiries.
  • Your Compensation and Benefits Specialist will be knowledgeable and able to assist you on all your compensation, benefits, and pension inquiries.
  • When your designated Compensation and Benefits Specialist is on vacation another Specialist will be able to assist you; you will not have to wait for your Specialist to return from vacation.

If you need assistance with pension or benefits, simply contact your designated Compensation and Benefits Specialist.  

Please feel free to e-mail me directly if you have any questions or concerns.

Dawn Stinson
Manager, Compensation & Benefits
dawn.stinson@humber.ca

When:
December 22, 2016

The Humber Communiqué will resume on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.

When:
December 22, 2016
Contact:
Naghmeh Saffarian-Pour
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

JOIN THE CONNECT PROGRAM AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE

The International Student and Staff/Faculty/Admin Connect Mentoring Program is designed to enhance the experience of new international students at Humber College ITAL. We hope that this will be accomplished by creating an opportunity for faculty, staff, admin and Humber students to be part of a “Welcome Team” that will engage with new international students through informal, personalized and friendly social interactions.

WHY?

  1. To improve the social, psychological and academic performance of international students as they transition to life in Canada and at HumberCollegeITAL.

       2. To enhance the feeling of hospitality on campus for new international students.

       3. To enhance the intercultural experience and cross-cultural knowledge of staff and faculty. Participation in this program will allow faculty, staff and admin to enrich their intercultural perspectives and communication skills while gaining a greater understanding of the goals, motivations and difficulties experienced international students.

WHO CAN BE PART OF THE WELCOME TEAM?

The project will be open to all interested full and part-time faculty, staff and admin at Humber College ITAL. (Participation in the program is entirely voluntary.)

WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT?

  1. Attend the Mix & Mingle session.
  2. Attend at least two (2) Connect Program organized events during each term (e.g. Mix & Mingle, International Café,and Potluck and Cupcake Decorating Event, etc.).
  3. Meet with your mentee at least two (2) times outside of any Connect Program organized event during each term.

If interested, please contact Naghmeh Saffarian-Pour before Friday, January 20, 2017:
Naghmeh Saffarian-Pour, naghmeh.saffarian-pour@humber.ca

When:
December 22, 2016

It is with great pleasure that I announce that Mona Nouroozifar has accepted the position of Associate Dean, Mathematics and Research Skills and Analysis in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences effective January 16, 2017.

Mona joins Humber and LAS after enjoying a very successful academic career in various administrative roles at several Ontario institutions, including Durham College, the Ontario College of Trades and Seneca College where she has most recently held the position of Academic Chair, Applied Arts and Health Sciences at the King Campus.

Prior to joining the colleges, she also held the position of Manager, National Research and Clinical Programs with the Parkinson Society Canada, Clinical Research Coordinator at CAMH and Project Engineer at Pivotal Consulting Inc., all of which combine to provide her with a very unique perspective into the programs and courses held within her portfolio.

She holds a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering from Ryerson University and an MBA from the University of Southern Queensland, Australia where she is currently pursuing her Doctor of Business Administration, in gender-differentiated motivation and academic self-concept as predictors of student retention among community college students.

On behalf of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the entire Humber community, let me extend my congratulations and say that we look forward to working with Mona on many new and exciting initiatives as she leads the faculty and staff involved in the development and delivery of courses and programs in the areas of mathematics, research skills and analysis at Humber.

Paula F. Gouveia
Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

When:
December 21, 2016
Contact:
Amanda Van Mierlo
Tel:
x5701

The North and Lakeshore Libraries will be closed all day January 4, 2017 to accommodate internal staff meetings. The Learning Commons on both campuses will be open.

For more information on library holiday hours, please click here.

When:
December 21, 2016
Contact:
Thomas Kaddour
Tel:
416.675.6622 ext. 4986

Student Life Programs is looking for gently used magazines for an upcoming project. If you have any magazines that you are willing to donate, please contact Thomas Kaddour at thomas.kaddour@humber.ca or x4986.

We are happy to arrange for a pick-up.

Happy Holidays!

When:
December 20, 2016

October & November 2016 Media Coverage Highlights

Metro Toronto – October 3, 2016 – A Career That’s Hot and Cold
Article mentions Humber’s interview with HVAC/R technology program graduate, Matthew Isaacs, who says he gained valuable knowledge of engineering practices during his time at Humber. (Page 18)
pressreader.com/canada/metro-canada-toronto/20161003
Also featured on; Metro Edmonton, Metro Calgary and Metro Halifax

Metro Toronto – October 11, 2016 – Hands-on Approach to Green Economy Studies
Article features interview with Humber’s Sustainable Energy and Building Technology program manager, Kerry Johnston. (Page 23)
pressreader.com/canada/metro-canada-toronto/20161011

The Toronto Star – October 17, 2016 – Further education programs that meet market needs
Article features interview with Eileen DeCourcy, associate vice-president, Teaching and Learning.
thestar.com/life/further_education/2016/10/17/further-education-programs-that-meet-market-needs.html

The Toronto Star – October 17, 2016 – New Programs Lead to Fresh Opportunities
Article mentions Humber’s immigration consultant certificate and Cyber Crime specialist program.
thestar.com/life/further_education/2016/10/17/new-programs-lead-to-fresh-opportunities.html

Toronto Star – October 17, 2016 – Customizing post-secondary education to suit your lifestyle
Article features interview with Humber’s Associate Vice-president, Teaching and Learning, Eileen DeCourcy.
thestar.com/life/further_education/2016/10/17/sizing-post-secondary-education-to-suit-your-lifestyle.html

Now Online – October 19, 2016 – Hack the job market with this growing number of post-secondary cyber-security courses
Article mentions Humber’s Protection, Security and Investigation four-semester program.
nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/class-action/cyber-security-courses-hack-the-job-market

The Globe and Mail – December 19, 2016 – Aesthetician Shortage Threatens Growth of Spa Industry
Article features interview with Humber’s Aesthetician and Spa Management program manager, Antonietta Perretta discussing companies looking for students to work for their spas.
theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/small-business/talent/aesthetician-shortage-threatens-growth-of-spa-industry/article32426790

Canadian Architect – October 19, 2016 – Winter Stations Calls on Artists to Transform Toronto’s Waterfront Landscapes
Article mentions Humber’s School of Design student designing stands for Toronto’s waterfront.
canadianarchitect.com/architecture/winter-stations/1003735571

The Globe and Mail – October 21, 2016 – Help for Newcomers is a Course Away
Article features Humber student, Amir Koohsarian, who immigrated to Canada and is studying in Humber’s Occupation-Specific Language Training program.
theglobeandmail.com/news/national/education/help-for-newcomers-is-a-course-away/article32460062

MacLean’s – November 2, 2016 – Training the Next Generation of Comedians, One Gag at a Time
Feature article on Humber’s Comedy program.
macleans.ca/education/university/how-college-is-training-the-next-generation-of-comedians-one-gag-at-a-time

MacLean’s – November 4, 2016 – Popular Stage Shows Like ‘War Horse’ Are Leading a Puppetry Revival
Article mentions Humber’s Puppetry Intensive program and features an interview with program co-ordinator, Shawna Reiter.
macleans.ca/education/popular-stage-shows-like-war-horse-are-leading-a-puppetry-revival

Travel Week November 4, 2016 – Humber College Networking Event Brings Together Toronto’s Industry Youth
Article mentions Humber’s Young Travel Professionals networking event.
travelweek.ca/news/humber-college-networking-event-brings-together-torontos-industry-youth

The Globe and Mail – November 7, 2016 – College Business Programs in Hot Demand
Article mentions Humber’s Supply Chain Management program as an area in demand in Toronto and features interview with program co-ordinator, Angelo Crupi.
theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/business-education/college-business-programs-in-hot-demand/article32715664

Etobicoke Guardian – November 8, 2016 – Humber College Students Cook Up Gold at Culinary Olympics
Feature article on Humber’s Culinary Olympic team who won gold in Germany.
insidetoronto.com/news-story/6948149-humber-college-students-cook-up-gold-at-culinary-olympics

Toronto Star – November 15, 2016 – Toronto Public Health Wraps up CondomTO Contest
Article mentions Humber’s Graphic Design student, Andrea Por, who won the student category for the 2017 condo wrapper design.
thestar.com/news/gta/2016/11/15/toronto-public-health-wraps-up-condomto-contest.html

Toronto Star – November 16, 2016 – Humber Media Program Marks New Inclusiveness
Feature article on Humber’s Digital Media program features interview with professor, Anne Zbitnew.
thestar.com/life/continuingeducation/sponsored_sections/2016/11/16/humber-media-program-marks-new-inclusiveness.html
Also featured on Metro News Toronto

Barrie Advance – November 19, 2016 – Barrie Pastry Chef Wins Gold at Culinary Olympics
Feature interview with Humber’s gold medallist, Dimuthu Perera.
simcoe.com/community-story/6964918-barrie-pastry-chef-wins-gold-at-culinary-olympics

MacLean’s – November 28, 2016 – Transferring Credits Between College and University Can be Rocky
Article features an interview with Humber’s Senior Vice-President, Academic, Laurie Rancourt.
macleans.ca/education/college/transferring-credits-between-college-and-university-can-be-rocky

The Globe and Mail - November 30, 2016 – How Toronto’s Dustin Kroft Went from Furtniture Mover to Furniture Maker
Feature article on Humber’s carpentry program graduate Dustin Kroft
theglobeandmail.com/life/home-and-garden/design/how-toronto-based-dustin-kroft-went-from-furniture-mover-to-furniture-maker/article33103745

Niagara This Week – November 30, 2016 – Celebrity Designers Help Deck the Falls
Article mentions Humber’s Interior Decorating students work on five celebrity-design hotels in Niagara Falls.
niagarathisweek.com/news-story/6995401-celebrity-designers-help-deck-the-falls

When:
December 20, 2016
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) underwent recent changes as of July 1, 2016. As a result, Humber was required to update its training on the Customer Service Standards. The Centre is happy to report that the modules for faculty, administrative and support staff have all been updated and are now available to you for completion.

Please note: All employees who have completed the Customer Service Standards online training before January, 2016 are required to complete the revised Customer Service Standards module that can be accessed at:

hrs.humber.ca/human-rights-equity-diversity/training-programs/aoda-customerservice-standards-training.html

Thank you for ensuring Humber’s compliance with the AODA.

For further information, please contact Michael Thompson by email at michaelchris.thompson@humber.ca or by phone at 416.675.6622 ext. 5220.

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