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Learning Skills Workshops - April Schedule - North Campus
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When:
March 29, 2016
March 29, 2016

Workshops are 50 minutes in length and free for all students! All workshops are held at North Campus in the Seminar Room LRC 3058 on the 3rd floor of the LRC.

Date Time Workshop
Monday, April 4th, 2016 10:45 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. Time Management
Monday, April 4th, 2016 2:25 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Study Skills
Wednesday, April 6th, 2016 10:45 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. Time Management
Wednesday, April 6th, 2016 11:40 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Exam and Test Prep
Wednesday, April 6th, 2016 2:25 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Study Skills
Thursday, April 7th, 2016 3:20 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Stress Management
Friday, April 8th, 2016* 10:45 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. The Art of Note Taking
Friday, April 8th, 2016 11:40 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Exam and Test Prep
     
Monday, April 11th, 2016 10:45 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. Cite it Right: APA
Tuesday, April 12th, 2016* 9:50 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. The Art of Note Taking
Tuesday, April 12th, 2016 11:40 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Study Skills
Tuesday, April 12th, 2016 2:25 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Stress Management
Wednesday, April 13th, 2016 10:45 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. Time Management
Wednesday, April 13th, 2016 11:40 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Exam and Test Prep
Wednesday, April 13th, 2016 2:25 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Study Skills
Thursday, April 14th, 2016 3:20 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Exam and Test Prep
Friday, April 15th , 2016 11:40 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Stress Management

*Check out The Art of Note Taking facilitated by Note Taking Service’s Peer Support Leaders!
**Be sure to check out our TEST TAKING ANXIETY workshop – offered by a Humber Counsellor!

For more information, visit us online at humber.ca/learningresources

Humber Alumnus Shortlisted for RBC’s Top 25 Canadian Immigrants Award
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When:
March 28, 2016
March 28, 2016

Renan Orquiza is an alumnus of Humber College, who successfully completed the Engineering Software Skills Enhancement Bridging Program (designed specifically for newcomers to Canada). Despite having arrived in Canada just 3 years ago, Renan has already made several significant contributions to the community. As a result of these contributions, Renan has been shortlisted for the RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrants Award. 

Click below to vote for a highly deserving alumnus:
canadianimmigrant.ca/canadas-top-25-immigrants/vote

About Renan:

Philippines-born Renan Orquiza arrived in Canada on May 31, 2013, and unlike other newcomers who were struggling in adapting and landing their desired job within their professional field, he seemed to have planned things out and was able to transition his life smoothly. 

He signed up with Career Edge, a non-profit organization that helps bridge internationally trained immigrants into their careers in Canada. And he was hired by a geo-environmental consulting firm based in Markham, Ontario, as an environmental project manager within four months. 

While employed, he also participated in a four-month Engineering Bridging Program offered at Humber College, which helps engineering students with networking, resume preparation, interview skills, software skills, and more. He also learned that networking and volunteering were also important to your career in Canada. 

With that in mind, he looked for non-profit organizations that he could help. He started volunteering at the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) Mississauga Chapter as a committee member. He helped facilitate a bridge building competition for high school students and was asked to assist in other events within the PEO. In early 2015, he was elected to become one of the executive board members and is currently appointed as the environmental committee chair. 

He also volunteers with Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) Authority promote their environmental programs and share information with the public about maintaining and preserving the conservation areas. Orquiza wanted to give back to the community where he and his family were living in, as well as to help conserve the environment for future generations. Because of his efforts, he received a long hours service recognition from CVC. He was also selected as the 2014 recipient of the Newcomer Gem Volunteer Award. 

As a member of the grad panel and an alumni of the Engineering Software Skills Enhancement Program at Humber College, he spoke to recent candidates of the program about what his story and tips. One of his proudest accomplishments is mentoring others, which provides him with the opportunity to touch people's lives personally and to get to know others better. Even though he is mentoring others, he realizes that he, too, is learning and growing through the experience. Recently, he decided to take this passion to another level by officially becoming a mentor within the Mentoring Partnership program by the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC). 

At present, he is a registered professional engineer (P.Eng.) within Ontario and working as a project manager at Watters Environmental Group Inc., an environmental consulting firm based in Vaughan, Ontario. 

Click below to vote for Renan:
canadianimmigrant.ca/canadas-top-25-immigrants/vote

#VoteForRenan

Support Fitness Students on Their Study Abroad Trip
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When:
March 28, 2016
March 28, 2016

A small group of students from the Fitness and Health Promotion Program at Humber will be participating in a unique study abroad learning opportunity in California this May!

The purpose of this trip is to expose students to the fitness industry outside of Canada and to learn how some of the best in the business have achieved success. 

To help fundraise for this trip to enhance the learning experience, students will asses either your body composition or aerobic fitness level (or both) using the most accurate methods the industry has to offer (see flyer).

If you want to know what you're made of and what your body can do, contact ajay.rampersad@humber.ca to book an appointment! Testing will take place at Humber North Campus Fitness Lab, room C108.

Cost: $20 Bod Pod, $60 VO2max

It's Not Too Late to Donate!
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When:
March 28, 2016
March 28, 2016


It's not too late to donate to the North Campus's White Elephant Sale! Bring your gently used electronics, household items, books and clean clothes to D134 (North Campus), Human Resources (6th floor, LRC) or Marketing (6th floor, LRC). Money raised will go to Youth Without Shelter.

humber.ca/sustainability

Sara Laux, 416.675.6622 x5778, sara.laux@humber.ca

 

Now Available: The 2016 Learning & Development Calendar
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When:
March 28, 2016
March 28, 2016

The 2016 Learning & Development calendar is now available and open for registration!

New this year – we have included Spring and Fall program offerings in one calendar. Please find the calendar at hrs.humber.ca/learning.html and register at hrs.humber.ca/OnlineRegistration.html.

Contact: Maureen Martin-Edey, 416.675.6622 x4509, maureen.martin-edey@humber.ca

Communiqué Will Resume March 28
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When:
March 24, 2016
March 24, 2016

The Humber Communiqué will resume on March 28th, 2016.

Monica McGillivray Celebrates 25 Years at Humber
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When:
March 22, 2016
March 22, 2016

This Monday,  Monica McGillivray celebrated 25 years of dedicated service at Humber. Since she began at Humber in 1991, she has touched the lives of thousands of students and staff across numerous departments and divisions. Many things have changed since 1991, but Monica’s passionate dedication to Continuing Education students, instructors and programs has been unwavering. 

If you have been part of the Humber community for a while, there is a very good chance that you have witnessed this first-hand, since she can often be found around the North campus working on a resolution to a student concern. She is one of Humber’s strongest advocates for CE students, a caring and helpful ally to instructors, and we are pleased that she calls the School of Applied Technology her home at Humber.

Those of us who have had the pleasure of having worked with her over the years already know all of this to be true. If you know Monica and have plans to be at the North campus, we invite you to stop by J230 to visit her and congratulate her on this admirable achievement!
Monica, thank-you for all you have done since 1991. 

Sincerely, 
Carl Oliver and the Applied Technology CE Team

humber.ca/appliedtechnology/news/can-you-believe-it-monica-25-week
 

Design Dilemma *ON NOW*
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When:
March 22, 2016
March 22, 2016

Do you have a space that you are just not sure how to tackle?

For two days only, you can stop by the main floor of the LRC for a free design consultation by Interior Decorating students! Bring your plans, images, and samples and be ready to get some great ideas.

Date: March 22, 2016
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: North Campus, LRC Main Floor

humber.ca/appliedtechnology/events/design-dilemma
instagram.com/p/BCqISEoGmpl


Contact: Susan Topping, 416.675.6622 x4785, susan.topping@humber.ca

Highlights from the 2015 Part-time Teacher's Mini Conference - Register for this Year's Now
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When:
March 22, 2016
March 22, 2016

Don’t miss this year’s Part-time Teachers’ Mini Conference
Keys to Success in the Workplace, Classroom and Home
Saturday, April 2, 2016 • Humber North Campus

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS YEAR’S MINI-CONFERENCE

Highlights from the 2015 Part-time Teacher's Mini Conference:
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_KLxAfAwew

humber.ca/centreforteachingandlearning/news-success-stories/pttmc-2016.html

College Council Highlights: March 2016
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When:
March 21, 2016
March 21, 2016

College Council Highlights: March 2016

Humber College Council held its third meeting of the Winter semester on Thursday, March 10, at the North Campus. In the interest of keeping the Humber community informed about upcoming events, new initiatives, and important issues, I will be continuing to report the highlights of the monthly meetings.  For more information on any topic, or to give me feedback on the reports, please feel free to contact me directly at lisa.salem-wiseman@humber.ca.

Upcoming Events   

The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences will be hosting the 7th annual LAS Interdisciplinary Conference on September 30 and October 1, 2016. This year’s keynote speaker is noted author and professor, Laura Penny (University of King’s College, Halifax) and the theme is “What You Think You Know is Wrong: Questioning Certainties.” For more information, please see: humber.ca/liberalarts/conference

Proposals from all fields addressing any topic related to this year’s theme are now being accepted. Please email proposals in .pdf format to lasconference@humber.ca by Tuesday, May 24, 2016.

Orangeville Campus Update

Laurie Rancourt, Senior Vice President, Academic, and Joe Andrews, Principal, Orangeville Campus, gave an update on the Orangeville Campus. The campus is moving to an “access agenda” with regards to future programming, meaning that the focus will be on flexible, shorter-term, community-focused programs, and programs that function as stepping-stones to other programs. The campus is being promoted with the message “you don’t need to go far to get far,” appealing to students who may not want or be able to move away to complete two to four years of postsecondary education.

One of the strengths of the campus is its existing on-site operational support, including the library, food services, and recreational services. Recent improvements include the addition of “virtual counseling,” and enhanced connectivity on campus. Another strength is the many partnerships with community organizations, including school boards, sports organizations, theatres, festivals, and First Nations groups.

KPI results for 2014/2015 showed that the students are very satisfied with the learning experience, and especially with graduate employment, due to strategic programming based on community needs.

Academic Integrity

Eileen DeCourcy, Associate Vice President, Teaching and Learning, gave a presentation on the work that the Academic Integrity Task Force has been doing to build Humber’s culture of Academic Integrity. One of the Year 3 Initiatives in the Strategic Plan is to study institutional academic integrity practices based on international standards and best practices.

The International Centre for Academic Integrity defines Academic Integrity as “a commitment to the values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and the courage to act on these values even when faced with adversity.” Humber’s approach to Academic Integrity reflects a shift away from trying to prevent and respond to academic dishonesty, and toward creating a culture that values and strives for academic honesty. An Academic Integrity Task Force, with college-wide representation, was established in 2014-2015, to support this shift in focus. Next steps include launching an institutional survey, after which the Task Force will make recommendations, propose a plan, and establish working groups.

Kristan Lingard, Associate Dean, School of Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism, and Jennie Miron, Professor, School of Health Sciences, shared what their schools have been doing:

  • The School of Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism has shifted its focus from grades and credentials to learning, personal development and growth, pursuit of knowledge, and citizenship.
    • The school has developed a statement of values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage. The students, faculty, staff and administrators are collectively responsible for demonstrating and upholding these shared values.
    • For students, the school offers a mandatory i-Succeed student success course, runs Academic Integrity in-class activities across the curriculum, includes Academic Integrity statements on a variety of documents, and offers Academic Integrity Awards.
    • For faculty, there are professional Development days and “PowerUp” sessions, a weekly “Tuesday Tip” email, a school-wide Academic Integrity Committee, and an I-drive folder of resources. As well, Academic Integrity is an agenda item at all school meetings. 
  • Since 2012, the School of Health Sciences has overhauled its policies, practices and processes related to Academic Integrity.  Initiatives include:
    • The formation of a school-wide Academic Integrity Council
    • Research into a Technology Devices Storage Bag
    • Implementation of Academic Integrity Awards
    • Implementation of an Academic Integrity Pledge. In 2014, the school pledged 600 first year students. This grew to 1000 in 2015, and 1500 in 2016.

Humber Online Update

Eileen DeCourcy gave a presentation on Humber’s online programming, beginning with an overview of e-Campus Ontario, an online portal which offers students access to online courses and programs available both through OntarioLearn and through institutional websites. Officially launched in Fall 2015, e-Campus Ontario currently provides access to over 13,000 college and university courses, as well as 534 fully online programs.     

Humber conducted a review of Online Learning in 2014, which included roundtable discussions with faculty, a student survey (1,239 responses), and an external review of course inventory.  Currently, Humber offers over 450 online courses and 60 fully online certificates and diplomas. In 2015-2016, nineteen new courses are being built, including one premium eCampusOntario-funded course (GNED 101, offered by the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences). Over five new courses are scheduled to be built in the near future.

Faculty support is offered through the Instructional Support Studios at both the Lake and the North (Monday-Friday) and through the Open Learning Centre (Saturday-Sunday). Virtual and scheduled on-site support is available for Orangeville faculty. Support is also available via phone, email, and virtual desktop.

New features of Humber Online include course trailers, faculty profiles, easy access to help, and improved search features.

In keeping with Council’s mandate to report back to the President on key items, members of Council met in small working groups to discuss the evening’s presentations and to make notes that will be brought to the President.

The next meeting of Humber College Council will be held on April 21 at the North Campus.

                                                                                                                    

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