A great big thank-you to the many faculty and administrators who participated in the Faculty Service-Learning survey. We received a total of 240 responses from all eight academic schools. 

Through the data we collected, we have a better understanding of how service-learning is perceived, and the interest and motivation levels of faculty to carry out service-learning. Over the course of the summer we will complete a more thorough analysis of the data. In the meantime, please find some of the initial survey results below.

Or click on the following link: galloma.blogspot.com/2015/06/faculty-attitudes-towards-service.html

Contact: Melissa Gallo. 416-675-6622 ext. 5942, melissa.gallo@humber.ca

It is my great pleasure to announce the appointment of Gina Antonacci as Humber’s incoming Associate Vice-President, Academic.  Gina is a valued and long-standing member of the Humber team, and is currently the Dean of the School of Social and Community Services. 

Gina brings to the AVP Academic position a wealth of experience as a faculty member, program coordinator and academic administrator.  Her many career successes include 27 years of postsecondary experience, and several years of experience with the Ministry of Correctional Services of Ontario.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto, a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Niagara University, and is currently a PhD candidate at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto.

Please join me in congratulating Gina on this well-deserved appointment.  She will take on this new role effective August 17, 2015. 

Sincerely,

Laurie Rancourt
Senior VP Academic
Humber College

Pathways to Human Rights Education & Action
Human Rights Training Sessions for 2015/2016

All Humber employees who have attended Humber’s human rights training session prior to August 2008, are required to attend a ‘Pathways to Human Rights Education & Action’ training session. This includes sessional, contract, part-time, full-time, and work-study employees.
Participants at the workshop will:

1. Increase their understanding of key Human Rights terms and concepts in order to more effectively prevent, recognize and respond to human rights related allegations;
2. Receive resources that will assist in enhancing inclusion at Humber; and
3. Receive Humber’s Human Rights Policy.

To facilitate your attendance, training sessions will be offered throughout the 2015/2016 academic year. The next available training session at the North and Lakeshore Campuses will be offered on the following dates:

Fall 2015

Tuesday, September 22, 2015
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
North Campus, Community Room
NX111

Wednesday, October 21, 2015
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Lakeshore Campus, L1017

Wednesday, November 25, 2015
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
North Campus, Community Room
NX111

Thursday, December 3, 2015
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
North Campus, Community Room
NX111

Winter/Spring 2016

Monday, February 8, 2016
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
North Campus, LRC 6084

Monday, March 7, 2016
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Lakeshore Campus, L1017

Monday, March 21, 2016
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
North Campus, LRC 6084

*North Campus, Community Room; NX111 is near to the library, opposite to the security booth
*LRC: Learning Resource Commons

To register for the above sessions email candice.warner-barrow@humber.ca

Managers and Directors, if you wish to arrange a custom-designed training session for your department please contact candice.warner-barrow@humber.ca

hrs.humber.ca/diversity

Congratulations to Jimmy Vincent and the Centre for Urban Ecology team at the Humber Arboretum! The team received a community service award from Ernestine Women’s Shelter (EWS) for their ongoing sponsorship since 2012 of children from EWS to attend the Centre for Urban Ecology’s nature camps. This sponsorship has been made possible with support from Humber College’s Community and Partnership Grant and HRT Green Team fundraisers. 

Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter was opened in 1983 by a group of Etobicoke community members who saw the need to create a safe place for women and children wishing to leave abusive situations. Since that time, Ernestine’s has assisted over 5000 families with critical and immediate services. 

Alexandra Link
Director, Humber Arboretum and Centre for Urban Ecology
416-675-6622 ext. 4700
alexandra.link@humber.ca