Humber recently hosted a networking event to introduce industry to the college's new Centre for Technology Innovation!
Take a look at the video below to learn how Humber connected with industry to encourage collaboration on applied research projects:
The March 2017 edition of the Business School Dean's Newsletter is now available.
What is WCAG 2.0?
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 defines how to make Web content more accessible to people with disabilities. Accessibility involves a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities. (Ben Caldwell)
WCAG Myths
1. Creating a text-only equivalent is sufficient
Creating a separate text-only equivalent can lead to a number of problems:
Web accessibility isn't just about blind and disabled Internet users being able to use your site - it's about everyone being able to access it successfully. It really doesn't have to take very much time or money to make your website accessible.
2. It's complicated and expensive to make my website accessible
To develop an accessible website from scratch will cost virtually the same as to develop a website that isn't accessible. A very large, highly inaccessible website may take a bit more time and money to fix up, although the basic layout and design usually need not change. Web accessibility is not complicated and anyone with basic web design skills can easily implement it.
3. Blind and disabled people don't use the Internet
On the contrary, blind and disabled people benefit from the Internet perhaps more than anyone else. For example, visually impaired people have to phone up a supermarket when they want to go shopping to inform them of their arrival. When they get there, a store assistant will accompany them around the store. Through accessible websites blind people can now shop at home, and in their own time.
Conclusion
Web accessibility isn't brain science. It's not just about disabled users being able to access your website - it's about everyone being able to access your website, including people using handheld devices, WebTV and in-car browsers. Any web developer with basic HTML and CSS design knowledge, and a bit of time on their hands, can easily learn and implement web accessibility.
We always remember the children during the winter holidays, but what happens during the rest of the year?
The CICE Student Council has organized a Toy Drive to support children in need at a local shelter.
It's not too late to donate.
The Toy Drive will run from Monday, April 3 to Friday, April 28.
If you would like to donate an new/unused toy, please visit one of our drop boxes found at the following locations:
This event has been brought to you by the CICE Student Council.
I am pleased to announce that Gian Michele Pileri has joined the CTL team in the new role as Educational Technologist Specialist.
Gian is a digital media specialist with more than 18 years of production and teaching experience across a number of multimedia disciplines including: entertainment, fashion, education, and service industries. Most recently, Gian held similar roles at McMaster University and at the University of Guelph Humber.
Gian will fill a pivotal role in supporting faculty in their exploration, experimentation and use of educational technologies to support learning. Specifically, he will work directly with faculty to identify and demonstrate how specific technologies can influence and support pedagogical approaches for learning in the digital age.
Gian completed his postsecondary education in Fine Arts at The European Institute of Design in Milan, Italy and completed a secondary degree in Audio-Visual and Communication Technologies from the Università degli Studi di Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.
As an Educational Technology Specialist, Gian’s combined education and experience will support faculty with new insights and usage scenarios and will provide personable and informed technology advice.
We are excited to have Gian join the CTL team! Please join me in welcoming him to the Humber family.
EIleen De Courcy
Associate Vice President, Teaching & Learning
We are excited to announce that the Library will be launching a new website this summer. We have two possible designs to choose from and want to hear from you.
Vote now for the design you like.
The designs were created by Humber students in the Web Design and Interactive, Web Development, and Graphic Design programs based on current site analytics, usability testing and feedback interviews.
Save the date on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 for the 50th Birthday Bash Employee Celebration, President's BBQ and more!
A reminder to Humber faculty and staff:
The upcoming round of Applied Research & Innovation Cultivate funding applications is next Friday, April 21 at noon.
The Cultivate fund supports Humber employees engaged in original, externally-focused research and innovation by providing modest amounts of funding to employees exploring strategic research or innovation initiatives with an industry, community or academic partner. The Cultivate fund application and review process is designed to be competitive, transparent, and equitable. Calls for applications occur once per term.
Application Deadline: April 21, 2017 at noon
Available Funding: up to $20,000 per project (including faculty release time or stipend)
Funding Period: up to 12 months (September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018)
For application guidelines, please visit: humber.ca/research/faculty/cultivate
Apply online: humberresearch.fluidreview.com
For more information, contact:
Magdalena Goledzinowska
Manager, Ethics and Internal Programs
416.675.6622 x5595
magdalena.goledzinowska@humber.ca
Humber Applied Research & Innovation is excited to announce the recipients of the Fall 2016 and Winter 2017 internal funding competitions. Our two internal funds, IGNITE and CULTIVATE, support applied research projects across Humber.
Please visit the Humber ARI website to view learn about the funded projects:
Congratulations to all award recipients!
We are here to support all faculty, staff and students with their applied research projects. Have an idea? An industry partner you would like to engage? We would love to hear from you.
Please contact:
Magdalena Goledzinowska
Manager, Ethics & Internal Programs
magdalena.goledzinowska@humber.ca, 416.675.6622 x5595
Looking for a way to help alleviate stress and worry in your life? Increase your happiness, mental clarity or concentration? Or maybe you are looking to improve your physical and mental well-being? Then our Mindfulness Studies certificate may be just right for you. Participants in this program will study the history, theory and practice of mindfulness. Group discussion is highly encouraged and classes offer periods for core mindfulness practices including: meditations, body scans, mindful eating and mindful movement.
Learn the ancient practice of mindfulness and see how becoming wholly and completely focused on the present could impact your life in a positive way.
Classes are starting May 8 at our Lakeshore Campus.
Cost: $250 per course
Register: humber.ca/continuingeducation/program/mindfulness-studies
For more information contact: ce-sscs@humber.ca
