Colleagues,

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael O’Leary as Associate Dean, Allied Health Division effective August 11, 2014.

By way of background, The School of Health Sciences (SHS) conducted a national search, and invited internal as well as external candidates to apply. Following that, interviews were conducted by a committee comprised of faculty, school administration, senior college administration, and human resources staff. The interview committee made the above-noted recommendation and was unanimous in its endorsement of Dr. O’Leary.

Dr. O’Leary brings considerable experience to the Associate Dean role having functioned in that capacity for two academic years, to date, in the School of Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism (HRT). Prior to his appointment as Associate Dean in HRT, Dr. O’Leary was the Program Head for the jointly offered Kinesiology Program at the University of Guelph–Humber. In addition, Dr. O’Leary brings significant external partner relationships and an internationally recognized publication and presentation track record. Most recently, with Dr. O’Leary’s support and dedication, the SHS and HRT submitted a proposal to offer a collaborative degree program in the area of Workplace Wellness which was approved by theBoard of Governors in the Winter 2014 term.

Dr. O’Leary completed three Ontario Post-Secondary Health Sciences credentials. He has a baccalaureate, Masters, and a PhD from the Faculty of Health (School of Health Science) at York University. He is a lifelong learner and is steadfast in his commitment to continuous improvement in order to serve the organization to the best of his ability. Dr. O’Leary has attended the Academy for Advanced Leadership and has demonstrated significant leadership through his work on the various College-wide committees, as well as being named the United Way Campaign Co-Chair for 2014-15.

Dr. O’Leary’s research interests are grounded in human physiology. He has published in the American Journal of Cell Physiology, the Journal of Applied Physiology, and the Journal of Autophagy respectively.

Dr. O’Leary’s proven ability to lead successful academic programs in the Ontario Post-Secondary Sector (university and college), well established industry connections, and demonstrated capacity to complete high quality research will undoubtedly serve us well as we forge ahead towards Strengthening our Polytechnic Vision, Sustaining our Focus on Teaching and Learning, and Maximizing the Impact of Partnerships as outlined in Humber’s Strategic Plan.

Moreover, I would like to personally thank the interview committee members. They offered considerable support and expertise, as well as thoughtful analysis to this task. Finally, I want to acknowledge the unwavering support of Dean, Susan Somerville, (HRT) for supporting Dr. O’Leary’s transition to our School.

Please join me in welcoming Dr. O’Leary to his role effective August 11th, 2014.

Regards,

Jason Powell
Dean School of Health Sciences

Under the Information and Communications Standard of the AODA (2005), Humber College is required to provide all employees 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 and work-study students are required to complete the IASR/OHRC Training, as legislated by the AODA (2004). Please note that the IASR/OHRC Training is the third and final 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.

The 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:
I. Log in using your Humber log-in information
II. Fill in the date of completion on the certificate, if necessary; and
III. 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 Co-ordinator at kathleen.povost@humber.ca or at 416.675.6622 ext. 5647

Effective August 10, 2014, Blackboard is integrating 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.

Please be advised that construction on Arboretum Blvd is continuing and they will be beginning the work on the western portion Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 6 a.m..

The entry and exit lanes will be moved to the eastern portion of the roadway onto the poured cement. This also entails closing the intersection of Arboretum Blvd and Spruce Vista. Traffic travelling east on Spruce Vista will have to detour left out Driveway B and right back into Driveway A.

This will be effective until Thursday, August 7, 2014. Your patience is appreciated.