Announcements

When:
February 19, 2025
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Dear Humber Polytechnic community, 

We are thrilled to announce that our newly redesigned ITS website is now live! You can explore the new features and improved navigation by visiting humber.ca/its. This redesign aims to improve user experience and provide more streamlined access to our services. Check out our new website video tutorial highlighting the new feature of the website. 

In conjunction with the website update, we have also changed our technical support contact number. Please note the new contact details, effective February 18

  • Primary Contact Number: 416.822.8888 
  • Alternate Contact Number: 416.675.6622 - Dial 3

We hope you enjoy the new experience and find it easier to access the information and support you need. Thank you for your continued support! 

If you have any questions or encounter any issues, please contact the Humber IT Technical Support at 416.822.8888 or 416.675.6622 (dial 3). You can also reach us via our 24/7 live chat at humber.ca/techtalk. For more information, visit our contact us page. 

When:
February 19, 2025
Contact:
Humber Press
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The Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE) is pleased to announce the publication of “Identifying Key Skills For The Future Of Work And The Assessments To Build Them” by Nitin Deckha, PhD, Carri-Ann Scott, MET, Laura MacDiarmid, PhD, Adam Sandford, PhD, and Victoria Chen, PhD. 

Abstract:

Identifying skills for the future of work and how assessment design and implementation can help support the building of these skills are necessary to support learners in this era of technological disruption. The acceleration of various forms of disruptive technologies, from automation and the expansion of artificial intelligence, the increasing embeddedness of remote collaboration and communication technologies, and the expansion of the gig economy, are rapidly transforming the interconnected realities of work and learning. 

As such, the article sets to do the following: (1) identify key skills, mindsets and knowledge required to succeed in the future of work; (2) assess various technological, economic and other factors that are transforming the landscape of work and learning; (3) explore the role of curriculum and instructional design, particularly community-engaged learning, in creating opportunities for learners to develop and practice key skills, mindsets and knowledge; and (4) explain how postsecondary institutions, including polytechnics, are ideal sites for a more robust alignment of skill development and assessment design. 

Read “Identifying Key Skills For The Future Of Work And The Assessments To Build Them” on JIPE.ca 

About JIPE

The 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.

When:
February 18, 2025

Now Available: Payment Plans with PayMyTuition

We are excited to introduce PayMyTuition as Humber Polytechnic’s new payment plan provider. This service offers a seamless and convenient way to manage tuition and fee payments.  

Once students have paid their tuition deposit for the term, the next step is paying the balance of tuition fees before registration begins. Humber offers various options for students to pay or arrange for payment of the tuition balance including this opportunity to pay the tuition balance in instalments if that would be the best option for their personal budget and financial plan for the term. 

Please note: while Flywire will continue to be available as a method of payment, the payment plan previously offered through Flywire will no longer be available to students.  

Payment Plan Overview 

As of February 18, 2025, the payment plan for the upcoming summer term and those to follow will be provided through PayMyTuition. Students are encouraged to review the information about the plan to decide if it is the best option to help manage the payment of their fees.  

Students will access the PayMyTuition payment plan each term directly through MyHumber, making setting up and managing instalment payments easier than ever.  

  • MyHumber > Student > Student Account & Fees > Payment and Account Centre. Upon redirecting to PayMyTuition's Payment Center, students will see "ENROLL IN PAYMENT PLAN" if they are eligible to enrol. They can select this option to begin the enrolment process. 

Before arranging a payment plan, students should note that the following will be required to access the plan: 

  1. The tuition deposit for the upcoming term must be paid. 
  2. A $35 administrative fee will be charged each time a payment plan is arranged. 
  3. A minimum of 25 per cent of the total tuition balance owing for the term must be paid when enrolling in the payment plan. 

For more information on how to enrol in a payment plan and view key details of upcoming instalments, please visit humber.ca/payment-options.  

We look forward to continuing to provide students with the most efficient and secure financial options while they pursue their goals at Humber.  

Sincerely, 

Financial Services | Student Financial Services
Office of the Registrar 

When:
February 18, 2025
Contact:
Innovative Learning
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Innovative Learning congratulates our Humber Student SFQ Grand Prize winner, Thisopithan Gnanaseelan!

Thank you for your participation in Humber's Student SFQ process.

When:
February 14, 2025

In observance of the Family Day Holiday on Monday, February 17, 2025, all food and retail services on campus will be closed. Normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

The Guelph Humber Cafeteria will be closed during the Guelph Humber Reading Week, from Monday, February 17 to Friday, February 22, 2025, and will reopen on Monday, February 24, 2025.

For updated hours of operation please visit Dine On Campus at Humber Polytechnic.

When:
February 14, 2025
Contact:
Christeen Dyer
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2024 - 2025 League for Innovation International Student Literary Awards

We invite instructors to encourage their students to take part in the 2024-2025 League for Innovation International Student Literary Awards. Each year, students at League board colleges are invited to take part in a literary competition through the League for Innovation in the Community College. This year’s theme is “The Power of Imagination and Play.” 

Students initially compete through their local League board college or district, and the winners go on to compete at the international level in six categories:

  • Fictional short story
  • Creative Nonfiction
  • Poetry
  • Personal essay
  • One-act play
  • Spoken word

Prizes:

  • First Place: $500
  • Second Place: $200
  • Third Place: $100

Please submit your entry using the Submission Form. Please contact english@humber.ca for more information.

Deadline for League Competition: Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EST

Learn more about the competition

When:
February 14, 2025
Contact:
Aaron Mark
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A decade ago, in a Web Development class at Humber, Antonio and Helena Freire found more than career skills - they found love! 

Their story is just one of many we celebrate each Valentine’s Day, recognizing alumni couples who met in our hallways and classrooms and built lasting connections. 

Watch how Antonio and Helena's journey unfolded as we celebrate learning, love and lifelong bonds. 

Wishing you and your special someone a Happy Valentine's Day.

View more happy couples at humber.ca/alumni/humberlove

When:
February 14, 2025
Contact:
Katarina Mebaoudj

Reminder to all Faculties:

Any tests missed due to the snow day that would have otherwise been delivered in class, should be rescheduled internally with students to be completed on another day. Please do not send groups of students for testing at North/Lakeshore test centres. This is ultimately the responsibility of each Faculty.

Students who were booked for testing at the test centres due to an accommodation will be permitted to complete their test at the test centre, and are being rescheduled to another day

Please email testingservices@humber.ca if you have any questions.

Thank you.

Katarina Mebaoudj
Manager, ETS Testing Services Manager

When:
February 13, 2025

Humber has been an exceptional and well-managed institution over its 58-year history.  Over the years, we have grown to be recognized as an innovative leader in the post-secondary industry, now with a proud polytechnic identity.  This would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication from our faculty, administrators, and support staff.   

In early January 2024, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced and initiated more than 25 policy changes that impact international student recruitment and overall enrolment efforts.    

This has led post-secondary institutions to think about the financial challenges it will bring, especially for this upcoming fiscal year in 2025-2026 and the years to come. The plans that Humber must make for the future semesters will need to consider both financial and enrolment uncertainty.  Enrolment health is financial health for post-secondary institutions. We will continue to prioritize student success and keep our commitment to our employees. 

Humber is, and continues to be, the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) Top Employer; recognizing our long service employees is important to me and Humber Polytechnic.  In recognizing our long serving employees, we are offering the Voluntary Retirement Program (VRP) to those who may be considering retirement. Choosing to retire is a personal choice and the decision is voluntary by the employee.   

Thank you for your commitment and continued support. 

For more information on the Voluntary Retirement Program, please contact the VRP team at voluntaryretirementprogram@humber.ca

Sincerely,  

Jennifer O’Brien
Vice-President
People(s), Culture and Organizational Excellence 

When:
February 13, 2025
Contact:
Rita White
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Looking to hire someone that can assist your team with Data Analysis or Business Intelligence? Graduates of Humber's Upskilling Program are skilled professionals who possess strong analytical abilities, keen attention to detail, and a talent for problem-solving. 

The Upskilling graduates are high functioning/low needs adults with autism. These graduates bring valuable insights and technical expertise, which will enable your department to make informed decisions based on data that can enhance the way we work, with data across departments at Humber.

Hiring from this program isn’t about accommodation—it’s about recognizing and leveraging top talent. By hiring a graduate from the Upskilling program, you gain professionals who are ready to contribute meaningfully from day one.

Specifically, the graduates can assist your team with:

  • Data Management/Organization
  • Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Data Visualization
  • Business Intelligence

If your department can hire data-driven thinkers, please contact us to explore how these placements can support your goals.

Contact: rita.white@humber.ca

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