Accessible Learning Services (ALS) is pleased to report that the technology sync with Banner required to facilitate accommodation communication from (ALS) directly to faculty is complete and we have met the compliance standards set by the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC). 

However, we are hearing from faculty who believe that they cannot respond to any students questions about accommodations – this is not the case. The OHRC has stipulated that students will not be required to negotiate their own accommodations with faculty any more. Some students are still choosing to contact faculty with their accommodation letters directly. This is ok. Even where students are relying on ALS to facilitate their accommodation communication, students will still need to approach faculty to notify them of their intent to use Testing Services. Faculty should engage in the conversations.

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There is free shuttle bus service from the Lakeshore Campus for the Take Back the Night March at North Campus on September 28, 2016.

The bus leaves at 5:30 p.m. in front of the bookstore (3199 Lake Shore Blvd. W). After the event, the bus will leave North Campus at 8:15 p.m. to return Lakeshore Campus.

A reminder that applications for the Teaching Innovation Fund are due this Friday, September 30 by 5:00 for research projects beginning in January, 2017. 

The T.I.F. is a support package (including up to $1000 per investigator) to help Humber faculty develop and conduct a research project on the impact of a teaching innovation in their classrooms. If you collaborate with another faculty member, you can pool your funding (e.g., a team of three faculty can get up to $3000). To apply to the fund, you need to have an idea for a teaching and learning research project, and approval from your Dean or Associate Dean. We will develop the research proposal with you through two workshops and consultations with the CTL Research team. 

The application form and details can be found here: bit.ly/CTLInnovationFund2016. 

To hear about the experiences of previous Teaching Innovation Fund recipients, see: app.frame.io/f/2NqxjgqF.

You can submit your application (signed by your Dean or Associate Dean) to CTLResearch@humber.ca.

If you have any questions, please contact Heidi Marsh at heidi.marsh@humber.ca or 416.675.6622 x5836.

In honour of Ann's retirement, a new scholarship has been established at Humber. This new scholarship will be offered to students in a graduate certificate program who demonstrate outstanding commitment to his or her academic studies and show perseverance in overcoming a barrier or challenge. A donation page has been set up and is now accepting donations. You may also call the Advancement Office directly if you prefer to donate over the phone at 416.673.0152.

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