Announcements

When:
December 8, 2016
Contact:
Lindsay Walker
Tel:
x5829

A friendly reminder from the Office of Sustainability to remember to power down your computers and monitors, turn off all lights, close window shades and unplug any holiday lights before you leave for the holidays! Let's not use any unnecessary energy while we're not here. 

We wish you a wonderful holiday season.

Office of Sustainability

When:
December 9, 2016
Contact:
Nelia Louro
Tel:
x4685

On behalf of myself and the School of Applied Technology, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Bernard Jackson in his retirement.

Bernie has been employed with Humber for the last 35 years as an instructor for the Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning programs.

He is a valued member of the team and will be greatly missed by his colleagues and students.

His knowledge of the field spans farther than any textbook and stories he shared with his students about his own life and experience will be carried with them through their lives and careers.  

Bernie, your retirement actually means that you got promoted to one of the best roles in your life. Enjoy and congratulations.

Michael Auchincloss
Associate Dean, School of Applied Technology

When:
December 8, 2016
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Humber’s Gender Diversity Policy outlines its commitment as it relates to all-gender washrooms.

Outlined below in Section 3 of the Policy is an overview of Humber’s statement on All-Gender Washrooms:

  • 3.1 The College will make efforts to ensure that all members of the Humber Community can use washrooms with safety, privacy and dignity, regardless of their gender identity or gender expression. All members of the Humber Community may choose to use any accessible all-gender washroom, regardless of their reason(s) for doing so.
  • 3.2 The College will make available maps indicating the location of every accessible allgender washroom that is on campus.
  • 3.3 Inclusive signage shall be used to identify every all-gender washroom on Humber College premises.

To learn more about all-gender washrooms at Humber College please review the frequently asked questions at hrs.humber.ca/allgender

To view the section on all-gender washrooms in Humber’s Gender Diversity Policy please visit: humber.ca/policies/gender-diversity-policy


If you have any questions about this policy please, please contact Nancy Simms, Director, Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity at nancy.simms@humber.ca

When:
December 8, 2016
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
Did you know that Humber has a feedback process about the way it provides goods and services to people with disabilities?

The Community Barrier Identification Form is a feedback process that enables people to provide feedback in person, by telephone, in writing, by email or by another method.

If you identify a barrier to delivering goods and services to persons with disabilities at Humber, OR If you would like to share how Humber is increasing accessibility for persons with disabilities, please let us know.

For more information contact Michael Thompson by email at michaelchris.thompson@humber.ca or by phone at 416.675.6622 x5220.

When:
December 8, 2016

Linda Porteous, our resident knowledgebase, has decided to retire. Linda started at Humber in 1981 as a computer programmer coding in PL/1 and Assembler. She later transitioned into a service adoption role first on Banner and then later with the Support Centre. An exceptionally talented individual, Linda is the author behind many of Humber's current Quick Reference Guides as well as the brains behind the two security awareness campaigns ("Passwords are like Underwear" and "Don’t Take the Bait") airing on Humber TV. Cautious, deliberate, and precise, Linda has helped countless individuals achieve success with both style and grace. And now, after 35 glorious years, she will be retiring. Congratulations, Linda! 

Please join Information Technology Services on December 13th at 2:00 p.m. in room B308-North as it celebrates Linda’s many wonderful accomplishments and wishes Linda well for a long, happy, and well-earned retirement.

When:
December 7, 2016
Contact:
Asha Gervan
Tel:
416.675.6622 x3301

Canada’s new Ambassador to Indonesia, His Excellency Peter MacArthur, met with students and staff from Humber’s Sulawesi Economic Development Strategy (SEDS) project in Indonesia to see an example of international cooperation in action.

MacArthur saw first-hand how students from the SEDS project are thriving in their new businesses showcased at the Universitas Hasanuddin (UNHAS) Marketplace Expo. He visited the stalls of several entrepreneurs selling everything from vegetable-based ice cream, to an app for home security – to organic fertilizer. MacArthur recognized the significance of SEDS in building the capacity of youth in entrepreneurship and took the opportunity to tour the newly renovated business center.  

“Indonesia is a remarkable country and one of Canada’s most important partners in the Asia Pacific region,” said Ambassador MacArthur. “Our two countries value pluralism and democracy, and a commitment to sustainable economic growth through facilitation of small businesses, innovation and education to help build a stronger middle class.”

Humber works alongside seven universities in Indonesia to improve their curriculum and teaching methods in entrepreneurship. The five year program develops the creative and business skills of students in the classroom, while also provides on-campus hubs for students to explore entrepreneurship on their own.

Visit our site for more information.

When:
December 7, 2016

Peer Tutoring – let your students in on the best kept secret!

Final Exams are fast approaching which means it’s time for students to ask questions, get help and review course materials. Do you know of a student who needs some extra help catching up and/or practicing review questions?

Peer Assisted Learning Support (PALS) offers one-on-one tutoring services designed to help students with course specific difficulties. This service is available for all Humber College and University of Guelph-Humber students.

Find us at:

  • North Campus: Third Floor, Learning Resource Commons, Peer Assisted Learning Support Office
  • Lakeshore Campus: WEL 105, Student Welcome & Resource Centre

The tutoring fee is $10/8 hours and students can sign-up online by visiting humber.ca/learningresources and book their first appointment within 48 hours.

When:
December 7, 2016
Contact:
Cole Swanson, Professor/Program Coordinator, Art Foundation
Tel:
x3637
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

All members of the Humber community are invited to attend the launch of Content Context, a contemporary art exhibition and pop-up artist library by the Visual Literacy students in Art Foundation. Working under the guidance of faculty member Vivian Ducas, student-artists have engaged a broad range of media that explores notions inherent to visual literacy, and communicates the unique concerns of emerging artists living in a rapidly changing world.

When:
December 6, 2016

Decorating the office for the holiday season?

Festive decorations help to brighten the office and bring holiday cheer. Here are a few tips to make sure this special time of year is fun and safe for everyone: 

  • If you need to stretch to hang ornaments or put up decorations, do not climb on chairs or other furniture.  Instead, use a proper step stool or ladder.
  • Inspect lights and electrical cords for damaged, frayed or exposed wires.  Do not “daisy chain” electrical cords together or overload outlets.
  • Watch the placement of electrical cords; avoid creating trip hazards.
  • Do not use lighted candles in the workplace; use battery-powered tea lights instead.
  • Ensure wreaths, ornaments and other trimmings do not cover or block access to safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, emergency exit signs or doorways.
  • Remember to unplug tree lights or other illuminated items before leaving for the day!

Having an office party?

Whether your holiday party is on campus or off campus, make safety and health the centerpiece:

  • Be careful not to leave perishable food out for more than two hours – put food back in the refrigerator.
  • Watch for holiday clutter such as boxes and bags and other potential tripping hazards.
  • Wash your hands frequently – it is flu season!

Health and Safety Services would like to wish everyone a happy, healthy and safe holiday season!

hrs.humber.ca/safety
HR Services | Health and Safety Services

When:
December 6, 2016
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Humber College Council held its third meeting of the 2016-17 academic year on Thursday, November 10 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 interest in developing a policy for e-signatures in order to increase cross-institutional environmental sustainability and efficiency.
  • Council members addressed constituent concerns about the flow of traffic in and out of campus, current parking capacity and development of the new parking structure at North campus.

Winter Carnival

  • W. Buote, Lakeshore Principal, introduced students from the Public Relations graduate program who are responsible for organizing the Humber Staff and Children’s Holiday Party. Scheduled for Saturday, November 26 from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., the ‘Winter Carnival’ themed event will include breakfast, crafts and activities. Tickets are $8/child and $10/adult, and can be purchased online or at campus bookstores. Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for donation.   

Ernestine’s Place

  • The College Council meeting in December will include the annual donation to Ernestine’s Place, a local women’s shelter. Accepted donations include necessities like new clothing, food, toiletries, baby/toddler items and housewares. Raffle tickets will also be sold to raise money for the shelter.    

Humber Student Success Survey

  • C. Johnston, Director of Strategic Planning and Institutional Analysis (SPIA), provided an overview of the newly developed Humber Student Success Survey (HSSS). Using best practice research, consultations, student focus groups and a working group of SEM to provide input, the new HSSS is built into 2 phases to identify students at risk:
    • Phase 1 asks about demographic information (race, gender, sexual identity, disabilities, financial considerations, etc.).
    • Phase 2 asks about academic skills, engagement, expectations, program fit and competing responsibilities/stressors.
  • Survey results are confidential and will become longitudinal; roll-out will take 4 years as students from all semesters are eventually surveyed.
  • SPIA will be developing aggregate reports to be shared with students to encourage future participation and allow students to take ownership of their own information. 

Academic Calendar

  • B. Riach and G. Antonacci presented the 2017-2018 Academic Calendar and highlighted the following dates:
    • October study days align with the U. of Guelph/Guelph-Humber; Humber is currently conducting research with IGNITE to measure student feedback and the effectiveness of these days.
    • Reading week 2018 aligns with the University of Guelph.
    • Timelines for final grade submissions are tight, particularly in the fall, because of how the calendar falls that year.

Accommodations

  • G. Antonacci provided an overview of the Accommodations Task Force that was developed in spring 2016 to meet the requirements of the most recent directive from the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) addressing accommodation processes for postsecondary students. Currently at Humber, there are 3,000 students registered with the Accessible Learning Services office. However, not all students follow a natural path through registration which delays and complicates accommodations and assistance. G. Antonacci and J. McMillen will present to College Council at a later date, answering specific questions and concerns raised by members and constituents. Members are asked to submit their questions to N. Adamson by November 18. 

Integrated Advising

  • C. Joy and M. Gallo presented an overview of the integrated advising model at Humber. Research has shown that many students get incorrect advice from friends and family.  Integrated advising uses a case-management approach that promotes shared ownership for educational progress among students, faculty and administration (using a hub and spoke model). To ease access, academic advising appointments can now be done online, and a formal referral tool is currently under development. To share this information with students, faculty are encouraged to invite the Academic & Career Success Centre to present to their students. 

Creative and Performing Arts

  • A. Scott, Associate Dean in the School of Creative and Performing Arts, provided an overview of the school. Currently, it is working to develop an internationalization strategy that will include more study-abroad opportunities for students in many different countries. They are also working to develop a Centre of Innovation in Creative Enterprise. New programs in 2017 include graduate certificates in Comedy Writing (Print Humour), Music Business and Music Composition, with another 6 programs under development for future launch. A. Scott also promoted the newly available humbertunes.com.   

The next meeting of College Council will be held on Thursday, December 8 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

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