Announcements

Call For Showcase 2014 Proposals:
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April 16, 2014
April 16, 2014

April 15 - May 9, 2014
CALL FOR SHOWCASE 2014 PROPOSALS:

You’re invited to share your expertise with the Humber community. Show us how you inspire students to see all that is possible. Share your stories, talents and innovations for creating Humber’s dynamic learning environment, with the Humber Community.
Please submit your proposals online:

www.humber.ca/showcase/2014/showcase-event-proposal

We are currently accepting proposals for interactive workshops, presentations, training sessions, and creative exhibits for Market Place Learning Exchange.
See the showcase website:

www.humber.ca/showcase/2014

For more information, please contact:
Douglas Smith
Email: douglas.smith@humber.ca

Susan Kelsall, Associate Dean
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April 16, 2014

It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Susan Kelsall to the role of Associate Dean, for the Law and Accounting Diploma Programs.  Susan holds an MBA from the University of Liverpool, an LL.B from the University of Ottawa, and holds CFP, CPA, and CA designations. Susan is also a Doctoral candidate with the University of British Columbia.

Susan has worked as a Program Coordinator and Professor of Finance and Accounting for the Business School since 2007.  As Program Coordinator at the Lakeshore Campus, Susan has helped thousands of students graduate with their Business Administration and Business Management diplomas. Susan brings two decades of industry experience and several years of teaching experience to her new role as Associate Dean. Susan has played an integral role in the Learning Outcomes Assessment Consortium with the University of Toronto as well as a number of GTA colleges and the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario.

Please join me in welcoming Susan into her new role.



Alvina Cassiani Ph.D.
Dean, The Business School

Award for Excellence in Teaching
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April 14, 2014
April 14, 2014

The Humber Award for Excellence in Teaching

Description
The Humber Award for Excellence in Teaching is an annual award recognizing one Humber educator for Teaching Excellence and for nurturing the broader institutional learning environment. Demonstrating outstanding teaching and learning experiences, a nominee should be an individual who is widely recognized for their teaching and academic inquiry within the Faculty, supports the educational excellence of colleagues, and embodies a spirit of instructional innovation.
 
Eligibility
All current Humber academic faculty (all categories of teaching staff, including part-time and continuing education) are eligible for this award.
 
Rules and Guidelines
  1. Nomination for these awards can be made by a student, alumni, faculty colleague, or administrator.
  2. Each Nominee must display excellence in all 4 categories of the ‘Teaching Excellence Framework’ listed in Appendix A.
  3. The nomination MUST include at least 1 support letter from students (an individual or a group letter).
  4. The nominator is responsible for submitting a complete nomination package to the Dean of the School by May 30, 2014.
Nomination Package
The nomination package consists of four parts:
  • Part 1: Nominee and Nominator Information
  • Part 2: Nominator Letter
  • Part 3: Three Letters of Support
  • Part 4: Evidence of excellence in the four criteria (Appendix A)
Selection Process
All nominations are reviewed by members of the Teaching Excellence Award Committee and evaluated based on the support provided for each of the Teaching Excellence Categories (i.e., evidence provided in support of each category). Awards Committee (AC) is comprised of Academic Deans, faculty (past winners) and a designate from the Centre for Teaching and Learning. An award may be given each year.
 
Recognition
The Humber Award for Excellence in Teaching recipient will be honored at Convocation. Award recipients will receive up to $2,000 to be used towards attending a conference of their choice. All receipts will have their name engraved on the awards plaque, and will be provided with a letter from Humber acknowledging the honour.
 
Nominees not selected as an Award Recipient will be recognized for their nomination, publically congratulating them and thanking them for their contribution to Humber.
 
Completed nomination packages should be sent to the Dean of the school.
 
Appendix A: Teaching Excellence Categories
The adjudication criteria for The Humber Award for Excellence in Teaching are based upon a comprehensive, robust view of teaching in all teaching formats and modalities.

Nominations for the award are to be based on a nominee’s demonstrated excellence in all four of the Teaching Excellence Framework categories listed below.
 
 

Click here to download the Award for Excellence in Teaching nomination form.

LAS Conference Call for Proposals
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April 14, 2014
April 14, 2014

  

Test Centre Final Exam Notice
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April 11, 2014
April 11, 2014

Please note all final exams being written in the Test Centre during the Humber College exam week (April 21 - 25, 2014) must be submitted to the Test Centre no later than: Wednesday, April 16, 2014, @ 4:30 p.m.

All tests submitted to the Test Centre, must be accompanied by a completed test referral form, so we know exactly what materials are permitted, length of test and the final date to write. Test Centre Referral Form can be found on our website: www.humber.ca/test-centre/faculty-guidelines-missed-test or in person at the Test Centre.

We appreciate your co-operation.

Happy Exams!

For more information, please contact: 

Leah Barclay
Phone: 416.675.6622 ext. 4696

 

Humber College Community Partnership Fund Now Accepting Applications
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April 10, 2014
April 10, 2014
 
 
April 1, 2014
 
Humber College Schools/Departments Are Invited to Develop and Submit Proposals for Innovative and Engaging Initiatives with Local Community Non-Profit Organizations

This funding opportunity supports projects delivered in the fall and winter semesters.  In this round of funding the HCCP Fund selection panel will also consider proposals for small demonstration projects.

Projects funded through this initiative provide the opportunity for academic schools and administrative departments to further cultivate relationships with partners and stakeholders – bringing the community to Humber and taking Humber into the community in support of Humber’s new Strategic Plan.

The priority of these initiatives is to enhance the lives of local children, youth, Aboriginal peoples, newcomers and other groups who would benefit from projects that enrich learning and increase exposure and access to post-secondary educational possibilities.  These might include pathways into education, training and/or employment and/or build organizational capacity of community agencies who share this same focus.

Project proposals that are collaboratively developed with community partners from the initial stages of conceptualization to implementation are highly encouraged.   These jointly designed and developed projects should foster community engagement, involvement and address identified community needs.  The funds are not available for events but rather substantive partnerships that engage members of the community and have a lasting impact.

Having Humber students participate in projects is welcome, as long as their involvement is an opportunity to deepen and apply theoretical knowledge but not tied to receiving grades for their role; they could, for example, be involved through a mentoring role as a volunteer or in a paid position.

Submissions due:  Friday, June 13, 2014, by 5 p.m.

 
Email: lynn.vanlieshout@humber.ca to receive funding application and guidelines
Email: sabra.desai@humber.ca  to discuss possible funding ideas, links to community partners and to refine concepts.

  

In the News: February – March 2014 Highlights
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April 9, 2014
April 9, 2014

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24 Hours Toronto – February 5, 2014 – Research Key to Rewarding Degree
Article features interview with Humber’s Student Recruitment Advisor, John Rose – he speaks about what students should do when looking for a post-secondary school.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ncjj029sb7o8omo/Research%20is%20Key%20-%2024%20Hours%20Toronto.pdf
Also published on; 24 Hours Vancouver, 24 Hours Ottawa

CBC News at Six – February 7, 2014 – Dashboard cameras catching on with drivers
News segment features Humber's Truck Driving instructor, Rob Jackson speaking about technologies used on trucks.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/dashboard-cameras-catching-on-with-drivers-1.2528060

Toronto Star – February 20, 2014 – Around the world with Humber College
Article features Kendra Cassels Humber’s postgraduate Hospitality and Tourism Operations Management certificate program graduate who traveled to five countries in 80 hours.
http://www.thestar.com/life/post_secondary_education/2014/02/20/around_the_world_in_80_hours.html
Also published on Metro Toronto

Toronto Star – February 20, 2014 – Media Education enters new arena
Article features Humber’s Fitness and Health Promotion two-year diploma program.
http://www.thestar.com/life/post_secondary_education/2014/02/20/media_education_enters_a_new_arena.html

Toronto Star – February 22, 2014 – Car-buying course helps ease pain of auto purchase
Article features Humber’s car purchasing workshop.
http://torontostar.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx

Ottawa Valley – February 20, 2014 – Local woman honoured for work with women’s health in developing countries
Article mentions Humber’s International Development graduate, Sabrina Rubli who was honored as part of International Development Week because of her work with Femme International.
http://www.insideottawavalley.com/news-story/4377191-local-woman-honoured-for-work-with-women-s-health-in-developing-countries

Metro Halifax – February 24, 2014 – An education on earning a couple of bucks
Article mentions Humber’s video contest that helps students.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/7twwdu0lbrwpl7i/page%283%29.pdf
Also published on; Metro London, Metro Ottawa, Metro Saskatoon, Metro Vancouver and Metro Winnipeg

NOW Magazine - February 25, 2014 - Where to study: Schools all over the province offer courses on campus and/or by distance
Article mentions Humber’s Project Management and Business Planning programs, LGBT comedy workshop, ice rescue awareness and grief issues.
http://www.nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/classaction.cfm?content=195414

NOW Magazine – March 27, 2014 – He’s cute, but is he “hockey” enough?
Article mentions George Stroumboulopoulos a Humber Radio Broadcasting program graduate.
http://www.nowtoronto.com/news/story.cfm?content=197253

The Globe and Mail – February 27, 2014 – Incubating a new generation of business owners
Article features interview with Humber’s Dean of Research, Patricia Morgan and mentions the different opportunities available at the college to help students and recent graduates with starting a business.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/partners/advcolleges0214/attracting-non-traditional-workers-to-skilled-trades/article16996709/#dashboard/follows/

Brampton Guardian – March 5, 2014 -Duo looking for hockey gold in Sochi
Article features interview with Humber’s comedy-writing student Karl Ludwig who is participating in the Sochi sledge hockey tournament.
http://www.bramptonguardian.com/sports-story/4396945-duo-looking-for-hockey-gold-in-sochi/

Toronto Star – March 6, 2014 - Home Show a sure sign of spring
Article features Humber’s green booth featured at the National Home show, which will educate consumers about green home design and technology.
http://www.thestar.com/life/homes/2014/03/06/national_home_show_a_sure_sign_of_spring.html

Toronto Star – March 10, 2014 – International Festival of Authors to stage conference on First World War
Article features Toronto’s International Festival of Authors which will be hosted by Humber’s School of Liberal Arts & Sciences this fall to discuss the effects of the First World War.
http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/books/2014/03/10/international_festival_of_authors_to_stage_conference_on_first_world_war.html

Metro Toronto – March 11, 2014 – Learn More about Humber
Article features Humber’s open house on April 12, 2014.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2fq90xjxej9cvfb/page%281%29.pdf

Metro Toronto – March 11, 2014 – Humber Grads make lasting impact
Article features Humber’s International Development graduates and Femme International founders Ella Marinic and Sabrina Rubli.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2fq90xjxej9cvfb/page%281%29.pdf

Metro Toronto – March 11, 2014 – Justice for All
Article features Humber’s Criminal Justice degree student Kenisha Morales.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2fq90xjxej9cvfb/page%281%29.pdf

Breakfast Television - March 13, 2014 – Live at the Home Show
Live segment with Jennifer Valentyne at Humber’s booth at the National Home Show, segment also features interview with Humber professor Craig Crane and various students.
http://www.bttoronto.ca/videos/3335139797001/

CP24 Breakfast Show – March 13, 2014 – Live at the Home Show
Live segment with Steve Anthony at Humber’s booth at the National Home Show, segment also features interview with Humber professors Kerry Johnston and various students.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/g6x48es170e4bf5/1EC36A7-43.wmv

Weather Network – March 17, 2014 – Live at the National Home Show
Live segment with Kevin Yarde at Humber’s booth at the National Home Show, segment features interviews with Humber professors Kerry Johnston, Susan Topping and students.

Toronto Star – March 19, 2014 - Toronto police criminal-background check backlog puts thousands of jobs and studies in limbo
Article features interview with Humber’s Dean of the School of Health Sciences, Jason Powell who speaks about how the criminal background checks backlog can affect students looking for a job.
http://www.thestar.com/news/crime/2014/03/19/toronto_police_criminalbackground_check_backlog_puts_thousands_of_jobs_and_studies_in_limbo.html

Global News – March 20, 2014 – Jackknifed trucks, collisions slows traffic around GTA
Story features Humber’s transportation centre professor Rob Jackson who speaks about tractor-trailer collisions.
http://globalnews.ca/news/1206624/jackknifed-trucks-collisions-slows-traffic-around-gta/

Global News – March 20, 2014 – Backlog in Toronto police criminal-background checks puts jobs at risk
News segment features Humber paramedic student Cassey Rowed and Jason Powell, Dean of The School of Health Sciences speaking about the criminal background check backlog in Toronto.
http://globalnews.ca/video/1221616/backlog-in-toronto-police-criminal-background-checks-puts-jobs-at-risk

NOW Magazine – March 21, 2014 - Where to study: Schools all over the province offer courses in Film and Broadcast Technology
Article features Humber’s Film and Television production and Film and Media production programs.
https://www.nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/classaction.cfm?content=196772

Humber, OPSEU Locals 562 and 563 Employee Scholarship Fund
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April 9, 2014
April 9, 2014

For more information contact:

Oville Getz (Faculty) Deborah Cooper (Support) Deb McCarthy (HR Services)
ext. 4609 ext. 4184 ext. 4520
orville.getz@humber.ca deborah.cooper@humber.ca deb.mccarthy@humber.ca

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Weekly Video Update: Humber JUNO Winners and More
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April 8, 2014
April 8, 2014

Journalism student Charlotte Anketell brings you the latest Humber news.

New Scheduling Process Launches!
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April 7, 2014
April 7, 2014

In conjunction with our Banner Student Information System implementation, Humber College is employing a new process for scheduling effective for fall 2014.  Postsecondary and continuing education classes will utilize the same set of tools, Infosilem and Banner, and follow the same process. The first step in the new scheduling process is the opening of the Infosilem database on April 7, 2014.

Please visit www.humber.ca/esp for more information about the project and learning resources.

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