Announcements

Together, We’re Almost There – Support Our FHSW Holiday Fundraiser
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December 17, 2024

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has contributed to our FHSW Fundraiser for Haven on the Queensway, a vital Etobicoke charity providing essential programs for individuals and families in need. Your generosity and support are truly appreciated!

Thanks to your contributions, we are now so close to reaching our goal of $2,000. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need within our community.

Donations will be accepted until this Friday, December 20. If you haven’t donated yet, there’s still time to help us reach our target.

Make a donation today: Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness Annual Fundraiser - CanadaHelps

Thank you for your kindness and for helping us make a difference!

About Haven on the Queensway

Haven provides a range of services to support our community, including:

  • Support for pregnant women and new parents
  • Resources for seniors
  • A food bank and clothing programs
  • Mobile outreach for people experiencing homelessness

To learn more, visit Haven’s website.

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday break,

Your Friends in the Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness

Humber is Scheduling and Delivering CAEC Examinations
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When:
December 17, 2024
Contact:
Katarina Mebaoudj
Email:
katarina.mebaoudj@humber.ca

Education and Training Solutions is proud to announce that as of November 2024, Humber Polytechnic supports and delivers the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) exams.

Formerly known as the General Education Development (GED) exam, CAEC supports adults in achieving the credential equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. This is an important resource for the greater Humber community; ensuring more people have access to post-secondary education.

There are five exams that make up this credential: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science.

Exam registration takes place through TVO ILC:

https://www.ilc.org/pages/caec

CAEC exams are computer-based, in-person assessments. Exams are offered in English or French. They can be completed at any one of Humber’s three testing centres – North, Lakeshore and 30 Carrier Drive. We also work with partner institutions to support exam delivery outside of the Greater Toronto Area.

Thank you.

Happy Holidays from the Centre for Innovation in Health & Wellness (CIHW)
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December 17, 2024
Humber Hawk

As we wrap up another incredible year, we want to take a moment to reflect on our achievements and express our gratitude to everyone who made it possible. This year, we designed, led and collaborated on many innovative projects and initiatives, each one providing valuable experiential learning opportunities for our students in creating a healthier future for all. 

Innovative Student Projects

  • Health Innovation Challenge:  With funding support from Novo Nordisk Canada and in collaboration with the Longo Centre for Entrepreneurship (Longo CfE), this annual challenge brought together students from 16 different programs across 6 faculties to find innovative ways to engage youth on the prevention and management of Type 2 Diabetes.
     
  • Integrating Virtual Reality into Acute Brain Injury Programs: Funded through CEWIL, this project had Humber students working directly with the Scarborough Community Health Centre and clients.
     
  • Role of Technology in Aging and Dementia Care: This project engaged a total of 88 students from the Faculty of Social and Community Services (FSCS) and the Faculty of Applied Science and Technology (FAST) to explore the role of technology in aging and dementia care.
     
  • Splint Dexterity Project: In collaboration with Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation (BCTI), CIHW completed phase two of this project, that supported students in designing customized 3D splints for clients with dexterity limitations. 

Applied Research in Action

  • Launch of United Way Funded research study 'Understanding the Effects of COVID-19 on the Mental Health of North Etobicoke Youth'.
     
  • Completion of the investigative phase of the research project in partnership with Klick Health on ‘Investigating the use of vocal biomarkers in prediabetes detection in South Asian Population’ with participation of over 200 students in the research study.
     
  • In the analysis stage of the research project on ‘Understanding the Impact of Unpaid Caregiving on Black Women’s Mental Health’, in collaboration with three community health partners.
     
  • Launch of ‘Making Services Better for Families – An ECE Needs Assessment Report’, which investigated the support needed by ECE workers in a post-covid world in collaboration with 11 community health partners. 

As we look forward to the new year, we are excited about the opportunities ahead and remain dedicated to building brilliance through engagement, collaboration and innovation. Thank you for being a part of our journey. Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful holiday season and a joyful New Year! 

Warmest regards, 

Dr. Vanita Varma
Director, Centre for Innovation in Health & Wellness

Save the Date & Call for Proposals - 10th Annual  Advisor Conference
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When:
December 17, 2024
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Please save the date for the 10th Annual Advisor Conference from May 14 to 16, 2025.  

Advising & Career Services at Humber Polytechnic is excited to announce our 10th Annual Advisor Conference. Each year, we select a theme that embodies a holistic approach to student advising. This year's theme is “Future Learners, Future Landscapes: Shaping Higher Education for 2035.” The conference will feature attendees from Humber Polytechnic, University of Guelph-Humber, Humber Community Outreach and Workforce Development, external partners, staff and faculty.

Please mark your calendars for this hybrid event.

On behalf of the Advisor Conference Committee, we invite staff and faculty to submit proposals for presentations. Sessions will be scheduled for approximately one hour or an hour and a half. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please complete the Presentation Proposal by visiting HAC2025.

Thanks from the FLAS Grab 'n Go Team
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When:
December 16, 2024
Contact:
Candace Iron
Email:
candace.iron@humber.ca
Thank you card with a box of food and link to a Padlet

As the fall semester comes to a close, the FLAS Grab 'n Go Food Bank team would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all those who have contributed to this initiative through regular support and donations and through the Grab 'n Go Holiday Food Drive.

It is because of your generosity and care that we are able to supply food and support members of our Humber community who are experiencing food insecurity.

Thank you and we wish you all the best for a wonderful winter break.

Candace Iron and Sarah Armenia

Humber Headlines
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When:
December 16, 2024

Humber Polytechnic is Building Brilliance and setting a distinct path and identity for post-secondary education in Ontario. Here are some of the key highlights from recent weeks:

  • Humber Named GTA Top Employer
    Humber Polytechnic was recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2025, an annual benchmark by Canada’s Top 100 Employers that highlights excellence in workplace practices. Read more in The Globe and Mail.
     
  • Humber Polytechnic Rockets to Fifth Spot in Canadian College Research Ranking, First in the GTA
    Humber Polytechnic has secured the fifth position in Research Infosource’s annual ranking of Canada's Top 50 Research Colleges and is the top research institution in the GTA, solidifying its reputation as a leader in innovation and applied research. Learn more in Education News Canada and learn how some Humber researchers are making an impact in the recent Humber Today coverage.
     
  • Humber Alumnus Matty Matheson on CBC
    Watch Humber alumnus Matty Matheson talk about his time at Humber and the impact learning to cook has had on his career and life during a recent interview with CBC News.
     
  • Humber Bachelor of Music Student Bring a Special Message to CHCH Morning Live
    In the Humber Holiday video, a group of talented Bachelor of Music students shared a timely message through their rendition of "What the world needs now is love." Last week, they shared that message on CHCH's Morning Live.
Pension Deduction and Premium Rate Changes for Group Insurance Benefits
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December 16, 2024

CAAT Pension Deduction Changes - Effective January 1, 2025 

DBPrime Members: Full-Time Academic, Administrative (Admin) and Support Staff 

Effective January 1, 2025, pension contributions will be reduced by 1 per cent.  Contribution for full-time employees will decrease as per below: 

  • From 11.2 per cent to 10.2 per cent on earnings up to the Year’s Maximum Pensionable Earnings (YMPE) of $71,300 
  • From 14.8 per cent to 13.8 per cent on earnings in excess of the YMPE of $71,300. 

These changes will be automatically adjusted and will be reflected on your first pay in January.   

DBPlus Members: Part-Time (Admin and Support), Partial Load, and Clinical Employees who have opted to enrol in CAAT Pension 

Effective January 1, 2025, the annual pension factor will be 9.5 per cent (an increase from the current rate of 8.5 per cent).  This means your pension will grow over 10 per cent faster, while your contributions stay the same! 

For more information on this announcement please visit CAAT Pension Plan Changes. Alternatively, you can contact CAAT directly, please visit CAAT Pension Plan - Contact Us. 

Premium Rate Changes for Group Insurance Benefits – Effective February 1, 2025 

As many of you know, Humber Polytechnic participates in a provincial benefit program for the 24 Colleges in Ontario administered by the College Employers Council (CEC). Our participation in this plan is a legislated requirement. Each year, an analysis is done based on the usage of the benefit plan(s) and the required premiums for the next year to cover the cost of the plan in the future.   

Based on that analysis effective February 1, 2025, benefit premium rates will be updated to reflect the new premium rates. The updated premium rates can be found on the Benefits section of the People(s) & Culture website, under “Benefits Entitlement and Cost” (please scroll to the bottom of the page).  

For more details about your benefits coverage, please refer to the resources on the Group Benefits Program section of the People(s) & Culture website. Please note the CAAT Benefits Booklets will be updated in the coming weeks.  

For questions related to your benefits coverage, please contact Sun Life by visiting the Sun Life Contact Us page or by calling 1.800.361.6212.   

If you have any other questions, please contact the HR Support Centre. 

Winter 2025 Courses: Now Live in Blackboard
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December 16, 2024

All Winter 2025 courses have been created in Blackboard and can now be accessed by instructors and staff that have been assigned to courses in Banner. Winter 2025 courses can be found by navigating to the courses page in Blackboard.

At this time, please consider exporting your course from the Fall 2024 term for safe keeping, and if you do, you can use OneDrive, which you can learn more about in our knowledge base. You can then import an exported course if you have one. You can also copy your current or previous course or copy individual items from your courses into your Winter 2025 course. If you'd like to merge your course sections together, please do so as soon as possible by submitting a Blackboard Administration Request.

Please note that students will gain access to their Fall courses 72 hours before the first session of each course – for example, a course that starts January 8 at 12:35 p.m. will become accessible by students at 12:35 p.m. on January 5th.

To get your Blackboard course ready for the beginning of the Winter 2025 term, these are some helpful resources for faculty and staff:

Further support for faculty is available through the Innovative Learning Support Centre. Please don't hesitate to reach out.

Thank You from the CICE Program
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When:
December 13, 2024
Contact:
Katheline Aguilar
Email:
katheline.aguilar@gmail.com
List of CICE team and students

We want to say thank you!

The CICE team and students would like to thank all the faculty who have 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!

  • Anne Cramer
  • Wendy Chow
  • James Bulger
  • Kristy Adams
  • Courtney Maki
  • Natasha Frank
  • Gord Gilmour
  • Sarah Duni
  • Bob Bolf
  • Nicole Chuchmach
  • Paul Cross
  • Bora Kim
  • Frances Juriansz
  • Ashwin Patel
  • Maria Pelliccia
  • Charlie Lee
  • Claudette Manhue
  • Joel Sisson
  • Winnie Talan
  • Judith Haig-Tullio
  • Chef Satyen Shastri
  • Matthew Ramer
  • Chef Francisco Rivera
  • Anne Zbitnew
  • Tracie Sindrey
  • David Scott
  • Gino Teolis
  • Rose Rutherford
  • Ronald Stewart
  • Wayne Salmon
  • Neil Mathur
  • Irene Kairys
  • Oliver Li
  • Leonhard Lechner
  • Giselle Mirabelli
  • Sheila Pohle
SPARK Special Issue Out Now
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When:
December 13, 2024
Contact:
Humber Press
Email:
humberpress@humber.ca
The cover of SPARK Special Isssue imposed on a tablet.

Humber Press is thrilled to announce the publication of the 2024 SPARK Special Issue!

In 2024, a group of 10 professional learners at Humber Polytechnic embarked on a rich learning and applied research experience as part of the inaugural Applied Research Program (ARP).

This special issue of SPARK showcases one example of the unique opportunities made possible by Humber Polytechnic’s growing ecosystem of research and innovation.

By focusing on the ARP professional learners’ journey, from working together in a collaborative setting to acquire knowledge on applied research practices to developing their real-world problem-solving skills, this issue is a testament to the power of collaboration, research and innovation. 

Read the new SPARK Special Issue now.

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