FINAL REMINDER: Invitation to participate in a Focus Group Discussion on Workplace Climate
Thank you to those have indicated their interest to participate in this study. Any potential participants, in particular, non-full-time faculty (including part-time, partial load, and sessional) – are invited to indicate their interest to participate in a focus group discussion regarding their perceptions of the organizational climate at their college.
Please see the attached invitation to participate in the focus group discussion for this study.
If you would like to participate in this focus group discussion or have any questions or concerns regarding this study, please contact Amie Gheewala (amie.gheewala@mail.utoronto.ca; 416.938.5837) or her supervisor, Dr. Katharine Janzen (katharine.janzen@utoronto.ca; 416.978.1232).
The above project has been reviewed and approved by the Humber College Research Ethics Board.
Announcements
96.9 Radio Humber was at this year's Travel and Trade Show at the North Campus Concourse.
Find out what we got up to at the link: radio.humber.ca/headlines/updates/radio-humber-visits-the-travel-and-trade-show.html
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NEXT magazine has begun preparing its 7th issue and is looking for story ideas. We want to know about innovations in and out of the classroom, cool projects, events that expand the definition of teaching and learning, and fascinating initiatives that show what makes Humber so special. This is your chance to let the rest of Humber know what's happening in your school or program!
Email your ideas to humberpress@humber.ca.
And don't forget to read NEXT's most recent issue online here. You can request a print copy at humberpress@humber.ca.
I am pleased to announce that with the new Welcome Centre coming online at the Lakeshore Campus in mid to late August 2016, there will be 10 “Reserved/Designated” parking stalls located in the underground parking garage available for assignment. Due to anticipated demand, we will be conducting a lottery from all those expressing interest to ensure fair assignment.
The biweekly cost for an assigned reserved stall is $44.73 per pay period or $1,073.52 per year (subject to change).
To be considered for the lottery, please send an email to parking.locker.sales@humber.ca with Welcome Centre Parking Lottery in the subject line. Please include your full name and local phone extension in the body of the message. All entries for the lottery are to be received by 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 5th, 2016. The lottery will be conducted through random selection of all entries until the 10 spaces are assigned. A waiting list will be created by continuing the random selection (in order of selection) until all entries have been exhausted. The lottery selection will take place on Monday, August 8th, 2016.
Those selected through the lottery to receive a new permit for this lot will be contacted by email and arrangements communicated to complete the online permit application process and payroll deduction approval in order for the permit to be processed.
Thank you,
Rob Kilfoyle, CPP
Director, Public Safety and Emergency Management
Deadline to submit proof of enrolment is August 31, 2016.
If you require assistance please do not hesitate to contact Joanne Baker, Benefits Consultant at 416.675.6622 x4023 or Nathan Tysdal, Benefits Analyst at 416.675.6622 x4619.
Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology
GROUP INSURANCE BENEFITS COMMUNIQUE
Important Information
Coverage for over-age student dependents
If you have an over-age dependent who is college or university-bound, you can help prepare him or her by ensuring that your child is still covered under your group insurance benefits.
Dependents over the age of 21 (but under age 25) may still be eligible for benefits coverage if they are:
- full-time post-secondary students
- financially dependent on you
What you need to do
- Advise your Benefits Administrator by providing proof that your dependent qualifies as an over-age dependent. Otherwise, the dependent child’s claim will be declined.
- After you inform your Benefits Administrator, whenever you submit claims, simply check “Yes” where it asks you to confirm if your dependent is a full-time student.
- When over-age dependents visit the dentist, they can let the dentist know that they are in school full-time. This is important because most dentists submit claims electronically.
- You can print an extra paper drug card that your over-age dependent can present at the pharmacy. Otherwise, simply indicate “full-time student” whenever you submit a paper claim form for their drug claims. Note: If the drug card is not used for all the drug purchases, your reimbursement could be affected due to pharmacy mark-ups on the cost of the drugs. This means that you may have to pay more out-of-pocket.
- Keep your benefits administrator informed of any change in status. Prompt notification of changes in the status of your covered dependents is very important to ensure continued coverage.
Post-secondary school needs proof of coverage
If your over-age dependent’s post-secondary school needs confirmation of your dependent’s benefits coverage, and you use Sun Life’s Plan Members Services website, you can print coverage information that your over-age dependent can give to their school. Sign in to Sun Life’s Plan Member Services website. Next, click ‘Profile’, ‘Personal Info’, and then ‘Personal and dependent information'.
Simply print the page that appears. Your over-age dependent can give it to their school and may receive a refund on their fees.
Coverage for students studying abroad
If your dependent is studying abroad (except in the United States) their benefits coverage may be extended beyond the 60 day limit under the out-of-country coverage. Please contact your Benefits Administrator for more information and well in advance of the dependent departing Canada.
The Department of Public Safety is pleased to announce that we have moved into our new offices located on the first floor of building NX in NX101 at North Campus. The Security desk located inside the entry of building NX is being decommissioned, with our dispatch operators relocating into a new control center. Our new security reception desk located at the entry to NX101, will be staffed by a uniformed Security Guard Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. When the reception desk is closed, community members will be able to contact security via a dedicated courtesy phone located just outside the reception door. This phone will dial directly into our Security Operations Control Centre (SOCC) where we can dispatch a uniformed patrol guard to attend the location and provide assistance.
The numbers to contact Public Safety remain unchanged. For Emergencies, please use EXT. 4000 and for non-emergencies please continue to use EXT. 8500.
We look forward to welcoming you to our new location.
Regards,
Rob Kilfoyle, CPP
Director, Public Safety
In order to better serve the college community through a wider engagement of faculty, staff and students in Humber’s International Development initiatives we are pleased to announce the move of the International Development Institute from the Business School to the International Centre. A key objective within Humber’s Internationalization Strategy is advancing initiatives that provide opportunities for faculty and students to contribute to international development initiatives globally through:
- The recruitment of faculty and students to engage in international development projects
- The identification of new initiatives for the International Development Institute
- And identifying and developing international development proposals for funding leading to increased project work across sectors and regions around the globe.
Humber has a long history of capacity development initiatives beginning in the 1970’s with Technical Vocational institutions in the Caribbean. Since the early 1990s the International Development Institute has been involved in a number of development initiatives through the leadership and expertise within the Business School and is currently executing a Global Affairs Canada funded program with seven university partners in Indonesia.
Over the next year focus will be on identifying an internal advisory council to engage faculty and staff in the identification of strengths and key areas of focus for proposal and project development. You can find out more about IDI from the website or by contacting Diane Simpson at diane.simpson@humber.ca or Asha Gervan at asha.gervan@humber.ca.
| Alister Mathieson Vice President Advancement and External Affairs |
Alvina Cassiani Dean, The Business School |
In April 2016, the federal government announced a new $2-billion fund to help post-secondary institutions improve research and innovation infrastructure. The Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) will help Canadian colleges and universities improve the quality of facilities dedicated to innovation, training, research and environmental sustainability. Colleges were requested to submit projects that met funding criteria and a substantial completion requirement of April 2018. Funding approval decisions are expected by mid-August 2016.
In May 2016 Humber submitted three projects for SIF funding:
- Centre for Technology and Innovation (North Campus)
- Preliminary planning is underway with the School of Applied Technology, the School of Media Studies and Information Technology and Humber Research to develop a state-of-the-art idea accelerator, with programs focused on sustainable building practices, automated manufacturing and human-centered, technology-enabled solutions. Planning is in progress for the construction of a 70,000-square-foot building that will be located in the area that is currently parking lot 3A, between the LRC and the University of Guelph-Humber building.
- Centre of Innovation in Creative Enterprise (Lakeshore Campus)
- This project continues to be a priority project in the Lakeshore Campus Development Plan and will be incorporated into phase one of the renewal of the AB building. Many different schools and departments, including the School of Creative and Performing Arts, the School of Media Studies and Information Technology and The Business School, are collaborating to develop this exciting intersection of arts and business.
- Integrated College Energy Master Plan (ICEMP)
- The ICEMP project aims to deliver significant energy and greenhouse gas reduction through a college-wide initiative to retrofit and renovate existing buildings.
The SIF projects and the upcoming Finch West Light Rail Transit construction will impact parking at the North Campus. As such, plans are in progress to build a parking garage, with construction expected to start in January 2017. The garage is anticipated to be complete and ready for use in January 2018. More detailed communication will follow in the coming weeks.
Information on these projects can be found on humber.ca/about-humber/campus-development.
The SIF program is particularly timely as Humber finalizes the Academic Plan, the five-year enrolment plan, the Campus Master and Land Use Plan and the ICEMP. This is an inspiring time as we innovate, grow and develop facilities to support our “Leadership in Polytechnic Education.”
Thank you,
Rani K. Dhaliwal
SVP, Planning and Corporate Services & CFO
STAFF RECOGNITION AWARDS 2016
After a peer-review of the nominations submitted for this year’s awards, I am pleased to announce the names of the employees who will be receiving the 2016 Recognition Awards. The awards will be presented at the President’s Breakfast on August 29, 2016.
Chris Whitaker
President & CEO
Congratulations to all of our 2016 Recognition Award recipients:
DISTINGUISHED FACULTY AWARDS
| Name | School/Department |
| Aliya Dalfen | Humber Libraries |
| Mike Karapita | School of Media Studies and Information Technology |
| Lara McInnis | School of Liberal Arts and Sciences |
| Carolyn Smith | The Business School |
| Susan Topping | School of Applied Technology |
DISTINGUISHED SUPPORT STAFF AWARDS
| Name | School/Department |
| Dekel Chui | Centre for Teaching and Learning |
| Dave Frigole | Facilities Management |
| Imran Muhammad | School of Applied Technology |
| Cameron Redsell-Montgomerie | School of Liberal Arts and Sciences |
| Arl Viaje | School of Liberal Arts and Sciences |
ADMINISTRATIVE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS
| Name | School/Department |
| Lynne Bentley | Humber Libraries |
| Sanjay Gandhi | Financial Services and Planning |
| Tanya Goncalves | Information Technology Services |
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
| Name | School/Department |
| Nicole Chuchmach | School of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism |
EXTRA MILE AWARD
| Name | School/Department |
| Humber's Communications Team | Marketing & Communications |
| Academic & Campus Technology Services | University of Guelph-Humber |
HUMBER SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
| Name | School/Department |
| Jem Cain | Office of the Registrar |
RESEARCH EXCELLENCE AWARD
| Name | School/Department |
| Jeanine Webber | School of Social and Community Services |
ROBERT A. GORDON LEADERSHIP AWARD
| Name | School/Department |
| Barb Riach | Office of the Registrar |
After 18 years of service to the Humber College community as a Counsellor in Student Success and Engagement, Camille Hannays-King is retiring. Camille was dedicated first and foremost to supporting students in their academic and social growth. In addition to her counselling work, Camille was involved in Academic Council, the Diversity Committee, TESN, and the Bridge program. Camille plans to pursue her social justice volunteer work, dance and poetry writing. We wish her well!