Announcements

Congratulations to Rena Borovilos
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February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015

Please join me in congratulating Professor Rena Borovilos from the Department of Liberal Studies in the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences, on the successful completion of her doctorate at OISE, University of Toronto.  Rena’s thesis, titled,

“The Impact of Dual Credit Programs on College Students: A Comparative Study of Dual Credit Participants and Non-dual Credit Participants in One Ontario College”  

was supervised by Dr. Peter Dietsche, who has been recognized on numerous occasions for his research into the factors that influence a student’s decision to apply to college or university and the factors that impact their transition to post-secondary. Other members of her committee included Dr. Katherine Janzen, former Associate Vice President, Research and Innovation at Seneca College and Dr. Brian Desbiens, former President of Sir Sandford Fleming College.  Her external examiner was Dr. Bill Muirhead, Associate Provost, Academic and IT at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. 
 

Paula Gouveia
Dean, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Congratulations to Hamid Rezaeiyazdi
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February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015

Please join me in congratulating Professor Hamid Rezaeiyazdi from the English Language Centre in the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences, on the successful completion of his doctorate at the University of Toronto.  Hamid’s thesis is titled,

“Dialogical Modernity: discursive practice and the development of non-European novel”  

Hamid’s degree is from a collaborative program at the University of Toronto that includes the Departments of Comparative Literature, Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations and English. As a result his committee and examiners reflect the collaborative nature of his program.  His thesis was supervised by Dr. Mohamad Tavakoli, Professor of History and Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations in the Department of Historical Studies at the University of Toronto and Dr. Paul Downes, Professor in the Department of English also at the University of Toronto.  The external examiner was Dr. Dominic Brookshaw, Professor at the Oriental Institute, University of Oxford where he teaches Persian language and Persian literature.

Paula Gouveia
Dean, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Humber is Expanding Opportunities to “Go Global”!
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February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015

Over the past year, close to 400 Humber students, faculty and staff have engaged in global learning experiences, and participation is growing. Humber’s Study Abroad website helps guide the Humber community through their international experience – from identifying opportunities, preparing to go, being engaged while abroad, to returning home. Resources include policies and forms; and information on cross-cultural adaptation, health and safety / risk management, budgeting and bursary assistance, consular affairs, intercultural skill development, and Humber’s new Global Citizenship Certificate program.

A new section of the website has recently been launched to promote academic exchange opportunities. Humber has a number of longstanding institutional partners around the globe, and new strategic partnerships are being developed in partnership with each of Humber’s Academic Schools.

Providing opportunities for students to earn academic credit while studying or working abroad is an important aspect of Humber’s Internationalization Strategy, 2013-2018. Applications are currently being accepted from students who are interested either Summer 2015 programs or exchange semesters in 2015-2016. The application deadline is: February 27, 2015.

“Humber College is committed to developing broadly educated, highly skilled and adaptable citizens to be successful in careers that significantly contribute to the communities they serve – locally, nationally and globally” (Humber Strategic Plan, 2013-2018)

For more information on study and work abroad, contact:
Rebecca Fitzgerald, M.Ed.
Manager, International Mobility
o: +1.416.675.6622 x3179 | m: +1.416.779.8137
rebecca.fitzgerald@humber.ca

Gillian Carson, Director, Enterprise Applications
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February 18, 2015

Information Technology Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Gillian Carson as Director, Enterprise Applications starting Wednesday February 11, 2015.

The Director, Enterprise Applications leads the development and evolution of enterprise systems and technology in support of Humber’s strategic plan.  Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the Director is responsible for services including business analysis, business intelligence & analytics, enterprise applications management, and enterprise technology.    Leading a team of professionals, the Director will build strong relationships with clients, provide strategic guidance on the evolution of enterprise systems and deliver solutions to meet the needs of Humber. 

Gillian brings experience to Humber from the public and private sectors including consulting for Canadian banks and a national law firm.  Working for the Ontario government, Gillian held senior roles in several ministries with responsibilities for projects of provincial scope.   Most recently, as Director, Strategic Business Enhancement Branch, Gillian was responsible for supporting over 43,000 users of the provincial Oracle Finance ERP system including system related change management, end-user education, communications and business intelligence.  Previously, Gillian led several provincial initiatives while at HROntario, part of the Ministry of Government Services.

Gillian holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Queens University.  Gillian is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and has a certificate in Adult Teaching & Training from George Brown College.  For the past three years, Gillian has been a member of the Humber Program Advisory Committee for the Project Management graduate certificate program.

Please join me in extending a warm welcome for Gillian to the Humber community.

Scott R. Briggs
Chief Information Officer

Omar Malik, Manager, Integrated Client Technology
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February 18, 2015

Technology Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Omar Malik as Manager, Integrated Client Technology.

The Manager, Integrated Client Technology is responsible for providing key technical services to enable employees, students, and guests to access and effectively use Humber’s computing resources.  Reporting to the Director of Technology Services, Omar will be responsible for the technology architecture, technology plans, and related operations for all client-facing technologies within the classroom and within the corporate environment.  This includes our learning management system (Blackboard), email, printing, desktop and mobile computing platforms, and for the provisioning and support of curriculum-specific software within the classroom. Omar will led a team of highly skilled and specialized technical staff to execute on the overall technology plan while working in collaboration with departments and schools to help deliver on Humber’s overall mission, vision, and strategy.

Omar brings to Humber over 18 years of experience in technology and management.  He was previously Manager, Information Technology (Head of IT) at Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, where he led the development of the organization’s first technology department and delivered on several key strategic projects.  Prior to his role at Royal College of Dental Surgeons, Omar held several roles including manager, supervisor, and systems administrator at several large Canadian Law firms.

Omar has a Bachelor of Computer Science from the Ryerson University and is a certified Project Management Professional.  In addition, Omar also holds several industry certifications in IT operational best practices and technology administration

Please join me in extending a warm welcome for Omar to the Humber Community.

Steve Camacho
Director, Technology Services

HRMS Announcement
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February 17, 2015
February 17, 2015
This past summer, Humber embarked on an initiative to replace our current HR Legacy system with one that will extend far beyond payroll, personnel and contract management to a broader solution that will include time and attendance, compensation, recruitment, employee and manager self-service in addition to other enhancements. 

After conducting a very competitive and detailed process, we are excited to announce Oracle-PeopleSoft Human Capital Management has been selected to be our new Human Resources Management System (HRMS). We are confident with Oracle-PeopleSoft’s best-in-class integrated solutions will be a perfect fit for a college as large and complex as Humber. To assist with the implementation, we have partnered Deloitte. 

Deloitte has over 250 higher education clients; over 20 years of PeopleSoft experience in 11 colleges and 9 universities in Canada.

We would also like to acknowledge the valuable contribution of the Evaluation Team during the consultations process for the development of the RFP.

Ray Dyck, Director Organizational Effectiveness
Elke Lee, Manager Payroll
Althea Gordon, Manager Human Resources
Mike Joyal, Manager HRIS/Payroll
Joanne Baker, Benefits Consultant
Michelle Moore, Director, IT Project Management 
Steve Camacho, Director Technology Services
Austin Sagala, Manager Technology Infrastructure 
Tim Rawlings, Manager Enterprise Technology
Sam Elogio, Manager Enterprise Solution
Carollin Ho, Business Intelligence Specialist
Sanjay Gandhi, Associate Director Financial Planning 
Belinda Cunha, Business Manager - School of Media Studies

Humber Purchasing 
Emily Eyre and her staff

Ernst & Young
Anna Pesme

Your involvement, commitment and support in getting this project off to a great start is an example of everyone’s dedication and effort in working towards a successful project implementation.

Effective immediately Kathy Cowan Sahadath, has been appointed full-time as the Project Director and will be leading the implementation team for the next two years. Kathy brings with her a tremendous amount of knowledge and expertise in the areas of project management and has led a previous HRMS implementation which will be a tremendous asset to our team and a project of this magnitude. The project implementation will also be supported by a team comprising staff from HR, IT and Finance. Throughout the implementation, we will be reaching out to representative client groups from across the college for their expertise and input at various stages.

Over the next several weeks Deloitte and our Humber team will conduct a fit-gap analysis and present its recommendation of the implementation process and timelines of the HRM System. Further communication regarding the details of the phases of the project, implementation timelines and milestones will be ongoing. 


Deb McCarthy
Vice-President, Human Resources

Events on Campus for External Groups
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February 17, 2015
February 17, 2015

Sometimes external organizations will contact schools or departments they know at Humber and ask for use of space on campus. The department of Humber Conference Services manages the booking and rentals of campus facilities and services, including the securing of appropriate liability insurance coverage, for all external clients.

When your school or department hosts an event or meeting and you have external individuals or groups participating, Humber is assuming the risk and responsibility for these groups or individuals while they are on campus. Should you receive a third-party request to utilize Humber facilities, please refer them to Conference Services. We will ensure that the appropriate documentation and agreements are obtained and handle the event logistics, such as catering.

If you are unsure of whether an event is considered external or internal, please contact us and we will ensure that the appropriate risk assessment is completed.

For more information, please contact Humber Conference Services:
Manager, Connie Sanfilippo at x 77124 or connie.sanfilippo@humber.ca
Conference Coordinator, Arielle Berube at x 77312 or arielle.berube@humber.ca
Conference Assistant, Jennifer O’Hare at x 77151 or jennifer.o’hare@humber.ca

Planning an Internal Event? Click here for a list of resources available to you

Humber’s New Phone Menu Launching February 23
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February 17, 2015
February 17, 2015

Effective Monday, February 23, Humber’s new phone menu is going live to provide improved service for all callers. 

More information to follow.

Summer Vacation Planning
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February 13, 2015
February 13, 2015

We are pleased to advise you of the following:

Academic Staff
Most Academic Staff (Faculty, Librarians and Counsellors) are entitled to two months vacation, as scheduled by their manager.

For the majority of academic staff, the two month 2015 summer vacation period is as follows:
Begins          - Monday, June 29
Ends             - Friday, August 28

Faculty are expected to return on Monday, August 31, 2015.  Classes begin on Tuesday, September  8, 2015.

A Dean, Associate Dean or School Head may arrange alternative dates for vacation periods for academic staff, depending upon the academic and operational requirements of a program.

Support Staff
Vacations are scheduled using the following guidelines:
a) Support Staff are entitled to three (3) consecutive weeks of vacation unless otherwise agreed to by their managers, but there is no guarantee that these three weeks can be scheduled during the summer months;
b) The vacation period of July and August, is to be shared fairly amongst all employees.  Recognizing operational needs may preclude certain vacation requests, the College will endeavour to accommodate all staff vacation requests. Support Staff are required to submit their vacation preferences to their manager by March 2, 2015;      
c)  Support Staff may carry over up to 15 days of vacation as of June 30th of each year, subject to an      agreement with their manager to schedule the carryover days in the following year; 
d)  The College maintains a practice of not replacing staff while they are on vacation. 

Administrative Staff

Administrative Staff are expected to co-ordinate their planned vacation with their Department Head by March 2, 2015, giving consideration to operational needs.  Administrative Staff may carry over, up to a maximum of 15 days of vacation as of August 31st of each year with approval by their Department Head.

SUMMER HOURS AND LEAVES OF ABSENCE
 

Summer Hours

  • During the period, May to August, where operationally feasible, Deans, Directors and School Heads have the authority to establish summer working hours for their employees, which vary from regular operating hours.
  • Summer hours usually mean that employees continue to work their full number of hours each week, but may start and finish earlier or later in the day.  Managers need to ensure that regular customer service is maintained when considering requests for summer hours.  Arrangements for summer working hours are approved at the discretion of the manager.


Leaves of Absence

  • In addition to any vacation time, Support Staff may request an unpaid leave of absence during the May to August summer period.  Leaves of absence may be scheduled as weeks off or as days per week off (e.g., working a four day week).  Approvals of such leaves are subject to the operational requirements of the division/department.
  • Due to changes in the pension plan, effective July 1, 2012   all unpaid leaves periods can be purchased by the employee at 100% cost to the employee . If the employee chooses to carry benefits, the cost is 100% paid by the employee.  Call Joanne Baker, HR Services, at extension 4023 for details.
  • Requests for a Summer Leave of Absence are to be submitted in writing to your manager.  If the request can be accommodated, the employee's letter and a HRIN identifying the leave of absence arrangements are to be sent to HR Services.  HR Services will confirm the salary arrangements with the manager and the employee.
  • We would like to wish all staff a pleasant vacation and enjoyable summer.  Should there be any questions regarding the scheduling, or taking of vacation, or the observance of holidays, please contact your HR Manager, Cathy Brown at extension 4158, Jennifer Cosway at extension 3325, Eloise Etcubanez at extension 4021 or Christy Lihou at extension 4225


COLLEGE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
The College will be closed on the following College Holidays during 2015:         

  • Family Day           - Monday, February 16
  • Good Friday          - Friday, April 3
  • *Victoria Day         - Monday, May 18
  • *Canada Day         - Wednesday, July 1
  • *Civic Holiday         - Monday, August 3
  • Labour Day             - Monday, September 7
  • Thanksgiving           -Monday, October 12

*Early Friday Closings

  • In the summer of 2015, staff scheduled to work, will be allowed to leave one and a half hours (1.5) early on Friday, May 15, prior to Victoria Day, on Friday, June 26, prior to Canada Day and on Friday, July 31 prior to the Civic Holiday, subject to the operational requirements of the division/department.
  • Staff required to work full hours on any of the early closing days shall be given one and a half hours (1.5) off on another day during the summer, to be scheduled by the manager of the area.
  • Overtime pay on the early closing days shall apply only in situations where employees are required to work beyond their regular number of work hours and have the approval of their Manager.

Public Holiday Pay

  • Staff required to work on a public holiday shall be paid time and one half for each hour worked, plus holiday pay.
  • Part-time staff may be eligible for public holiday pay, plus time and one half pay, for hours worked on any public holiday.  To qualify for public holiday pay, part-time employees must have worked on their scheduled day of work preceding and following the recognized holiday.
  • Payment of all part-time staff who work irregular hours shall be equal to the total amount of regular wages and vacation pay payable to the employee in the four work weeks before the work week in which the public holiday occurred, divided by 20.
  • Any questions, please contact Sherry Fast at extension 5089.
Alumni Strategic Plan & Humber Dialogue - Out Now!
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February 12, 2015
February 12, 2015
If you have not received your copies, or would like to request additional copies, please email alumni@humber.ca or drop by our office in LX101, North Campus.

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