Announcements

When:
August 25, 2014
August 25, 2014

Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation  & Ontario Human Rights Code Training



Under the Information and Communications Standard of the AODA (2005), Humber College is required to provide all employees and volunteers with Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation and Ontario Human Rights Code Training (IASR/OHRC Training).

All Humber employees who are full-time, part-time, sessional, contract, work-study students and volunteers are required to complete the IASR/OHRC Training, as legislated by the AODA (2005).  Please note that the IASR/OHRC Training is the third training requirement under the AODA (2005).  It is required to be completed in addition to the Accessibility Awareness Training for Educators and the Accessible Customer Service Standard Training.

To access the 30-minute online Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation & Ontario Human Rights Code training module:
Step 1:  Go to hrs.humber.ca/human-rights-equity-diversity.html
Step 2:   Scroll down to “Training Programs” and click on the tab:
“IASR & Human Rights Training”



Step 3:   On completion of training:
Log in using your Humber log-in information
Fill in the date of completion on the certificate, if necessary; and
Email the certificate to humanrights@humber.ca

Thank you for ensuring Humber’s compliance with the AODA (2005).


For assistance, please contact Kathy Provost, AODA Coordinator at kathleen.provost@humber.ca or at 416.675.6622 ext. 5647.


 

 

When:
August 25, 2014
August 25, 2014
Student Success and Engagement is pleased to announce the launch of a new web-site to assist students in identifying services and opportunities available to them at Humber College.

The digital streamlining of support services is intended to make it easy for students to find what they need, and is in-keeping with the upcoming physical centralisation of services in the new LRC and Welcome Centre. Over the coming weeks a marketing campaign will be launched using student friendly language to drive traffic to the page. See the page: wegotyou.humber.ca

 

When:
August 25, 2014
August 25, 2014

On August 10, 2014, Blackboard successfully integrated with Humber’s new Banner Student Information System. The integration allows scheduling of classes to be updated in real time in Blackboard.

For Faculty help files related to uploading and preparing a new course for an upcoming semester, Faculty are encouraged to visit the Blackboard 9.1 Help site at humber.ca/bb91help.

For further communication on this integration, please visit humber.ca/esp/communication.

When:
August 25, 2014
August 25, 2014

If you missed the opening of the 2014 President's Breakfast, or just want to watch the video again! We've got you covered!

youtube.com/watch?v=cZq6-vtB1qk&feature=youtu.be

When:
August 25, 2014

Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning is pleased to announce that Laurie Rancourt has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice-President, Academic effective October 1, 2014.

Laurie has over ten years of experience in senior leadership positions in the Canadian Community College system. She is currently the President and CEO at Northern Lights College (NLC) in British Columbia. NLC is B.C’s Energy College, emphasizing programming that supports the Oil and Gas and evolving Clean Energy industries. At NLC, Laurie undertook a comprehensive strategic planning process. Under her leadership, the college saw increased enrolments in strategic areas and was designated by the Ministry of Advanced Education as the B.C. Center of Training Excellence in Oil & Gas. She oversaw the negotiating and management of successful local, regional, provincial and international partnerships as well as the development of strengthened relationships within the community.

Laurie also worked at College Boreal, as Vice-President, Corporate Services and before that she was the Academic Vice-President. Prior to her executive roles, she began her career at Cambrian as a professor. Then she worked at Boreal first as a faculty member and then she moved to a variety of management positions first as Coordinator of Health Sciences Program, then as Dean of Community Service Programs, then as Manager of Job Connect Offices and lastly as Registrar.

Laurie holds a Masters of Arts Integrated Studies – Work, Organization and Leadership degree and a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Science from Laurentian University. She is currently in the process of completing her Doctor of Education.

In her role as Vice-President, Academic, Laurie will be responsible for the planning, development, organizing, staffing, directing and the content and delivery of the College’s post-secondary and non-post-secondary, full and part-time academic programs and services, administration and integrity of the educational affairs of the College.

Please join me in congratulating and welcoming Laurie to her new role.

Chris Whitaker

President & CEO, Humber College

When:
August 25, 2014

The Facilities & Capital Development Department is pleased to welcome Steph Afonso as the successful candidate for the position of Administrative Assistant, reporting to Jane Rowbotham and also providing support to Jane's direct reports.

Among her key responsibilities will be managing calendars, booking meeting rooms, taking minutes, coordinating food and travel arrangements, providing back-up coverage for reception, supporting departmental communications, maintaining vacation and attendance records for the department, and developing more efficient office administration practices.

Steph comes to Humber from F&A Afonso Enterprises, a property management and electrical contracting company, where she held several progressive roles including Assistant Property Manager, Bookkeeper, Sales Representative and Administrative Assistant. These positions not only provided great experience in customer service and office administration, but exposed Steph to the workings and demands of the facilities industry.

Steph has her Bachelor of Arts: English and Communication Studies and is working towards her Certificate in Project Management. She is also a member of the International Association of Administrative Professionals.

Please join me in welcoming Steph to Humber and the Facilities and Capital Development team.

Warmest regards,
Jane

When:
August 22, 2014
August 22, 2014

The 2014 President’s Breakfast and Recognition Awards ceremony will be broadcast live online on Monday, August 25, 2014.

The live stream will begin at approximately 9 am. Please login using your HCnet credentials.

humber.ca/presidentsbreakfast/

When:
August 21, 2014
August 21, 2014

Orientation Week Hours of Operation
August 25 to 29, 2014

Monday August 25, 2014
11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 26 to Friday, August 29 ,2014
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

 

When:
August 21, 2014
August 21, 2014



The entrance doors located on the west side of Lakeshore Campus-West will be temporarily closed Tuesday August 26th, from 11:00am-2:00pm.
The closure is to facilitate crane access for the removal and replacement of a roof top mechanical unit.
Should you have any questions, please contact Scott Skrinar, x3634.


When:
August 19, 2014
August 19, 2014

Humber's L Space gallery will be extending their hours starting August 25th to bring our students, staff, and faculty more hours of arts programming, workshops, and events. They are now open Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 5:00pm throughout the 2014-15 academic year.

Contact tara.mazurk@humber.ca to find out how Humber's gallery and art collection can be used to enhance learning outcomes, foster a collaborative class culture, and promote your program/department.
 

 

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