Announcements

Peer Tutoring - New Appointment System for Students (North Campus)
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June 23, 2014
June 23, 2014

We are excited to announce a new online booking system for students needing a peer tutor. The new scheduling system will improve the efficiency of connecting student learners with peer tutors. This system is currently available for North campus only.

After a student applies for a Peer Tutor (on-line or in person), they will attend a quick orientation in H217. They will learn how to shedule an appointment online, see who is available to tutor for their course of interest, and book an appointment based on matching availability.

For more information: humber.ca/peertutoring

For further details contact: peer.tutoring@humber.ca

Order WE ARE HUMBER Promotional Items
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When:
June 20, 2014
June 20, 2014

The Marketing department, in collaboration with Purchasing, is pleased to provide you with a list of pre-approved and pre-designed promotional items.

humber.ca/brand/branded-items

We encourage you to purchase these WE ARE HUMBER branded materials which reflect the vibrancy of our polytechnic identity. If ordering other promotional items, be sure to refer to the brand guidelines or contact Marketing to review any artwork prior to production.

Unfortunately, Marketing is not able to stock volume quantities of these promotional items, however, if you would like to place an order for any item, Jessica Powell in the Purchasing department will be happy to assist you.

We would like to thank everyone for your continuing support in bringing WE ARE HUMBER to life.

Olga Lalka & the Marketing Team

Culture Days Artist Call
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When:
June 18, 2014
June 18, 2014

On September 26, 27 and 28 Humber College Lakeshore Campus will once again be participating in the national festival of Culture Days. This festival unites local communities over the course of a weekend with free, interactive, art and cultural based activities. Last year, Humber College, along with community partners and local artists, had over 2,000 activity visits to 30 activities in the Etobicoke Lakeshore area.

This year we are aiming even higher.

  • Do you have an artistic talent that you want to share?
  • An art or culturally based idea that would make a great participatory activity?
  • A crazy idea that would fit within this festival?

We want to hear from you now!

Please email Tom Haxell, Event Coordinator at tom.haxell@humber.ca to receive more information.

 

Canada Day Long Weekend
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When:
June 18, 2014
June 18, 2014

All staff,

This is a friendly reminder regarding the upcoming long weekend.

The President will officially be closing the college on Monday, June 30, 2014 for an Employee Appreciation Day and the College will remain  closed on Tuesday, July 1st for Canada Day.

Please remember our early closings during the summer of 2014, staff scheduled to work, will be allowed to leave one and a half hours (1.5) early on Friday, June 27, prior to Canada Day and on Friday, August 1, 2014, prior to the Civic Holiday, subject to the operational requirements of the division/department.

Staff required to work full hours on any of the early closing days shall be given one and a half hours (1.5) off on another day during the summer, to be scheduled by the manager of the area.

If you have any questions, please discuss with your Manager.

Thank you,
HR Services

Humber Jr Hawks Summer Camps
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When:
June 18, 2014
June 18, 2014

HUMBER JR. HAWKS camps is an eight week summer camp program designed to promote healthy active living and participation in sport amongst youth. The camps are engineered to foster skill development, physical activity and the ability to create lasting friendships.

Instructors will be Humber Hawks Varsity athletes who are passionate about youth and sport. All instructors will have completed background checks and will be CPR/First Aid certified.

Jr. Hawks camps are appropriate for males and females, aged six–14. Proper supervision will be monitored, with an instructor to camper ratio of no more than 8:1.

The lineup of sports offered will include: baseball, basketball, soccer, European handball, flag football, floor hockey, track and field, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, cricket, badminton, tennis, kickball.

The home of the Jr. Hawks camps will be the Humber Community Gym at the Lakeshore Campus. Campers will have the opportunity to swim Monday through Friday. Swimming will take place at Gus Ryder pool, seconds from the Humber Community Gym doors.

Each camper will receive a Jr. Hawks t-shirt. A pizza lunch will be provided on each Friday.

Week Dates
Week One July 7 - July 11
Week Two July 14 - July 18
Week Three July 21 - July 25
Week Four July 28 - August 1
Week Five* August 5 - August 8
Week Six August 11 - August 15
Week Seven August 18 - August 22
Week Eight August 25 - August 29

 *Note: Four day week due to holiday

$150 PER WEEK
MULTIWEEK AND MULTI CAMPER
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!

For further information, contact Jr. Hawks Coordinator Matt Ferreira.

Phone:416.675.6622 ext. 5897
Email: matthew.ferreira@humber.ca

Humanities Faculty Tutors in Writing Centre: NEW Schedule
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When:
June 17, 2014
June 17, 2014

Showcase 2014 - Thank You Humber Community
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When:
June 16, 2014
June 16, 2014


 

On behalf of this year’s showcase committee, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude and heartfelt thanks for your participation in a successful Showcase 2014.

With 800 registrants, over 760 participants attending 70 workshops we hope that this year’s event engaged, inspired and excited you about “The Art of Possibilities”. 

A collection of memories from Showcase 2014: In Concert.  youtu.be/VtoGVDTXJiA

Each year the Showcase Committee looks for new and innovative ideas to capture the minds, hearts, and the imagination of our community.  Your input and feedback on how we did is extremely important.  Please take a few moments to reflect on your experience at Showcase2014 and complete the following questionnaire: www.humber.ca/showcase/2014

As we look to the future, remember to live the art of possibilities and have fun ‘In Concert’.

Thank you for your contribution!  

Sincerely,

Douglas Smith
Showcase 2014 Chair

 

A New Services Tab on MyHumber!
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When:
June 16, 2014
June 16, 2014

As of June 18, 2014, faculty and staff will have access to a Services tab, which enables the management of photo identification, parking permits and locker rentals.

The Services tab has the following sub-menus:

  • Administrative Services

Faculty and staff have the ability to manage, approve, reject and process bulk images within the Administrative Services sub-menu. Please note, eligible students manage their photo identification by accessing the Personal Information tab on MyHumber.

  • Parking and Locker

The new Parking and Locker sub-menu offers staff the ability to purchase parking permits. Students can purchase parking permits and rent lockers in one simple to use application.

Take a moment to log into MyHumber and explore these new functionalities.

Any issues or problems should be reported to the Support Centre at ext. 8888 or supportcentre@humber.ca for resolution.

Bob Schilling, Associate Director, Financial Accounting
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When:
June 16, 2014

It is with mixed emotions but warm wishes that I am announcing the retirement of Bob Schilling, effective June 30, 2014.  The Financial Services and Planning department and the Humber community will be saying goodbye to a friend and valued colleague.

Bob joined Humber in July 1986 as the Office Manager for the Centre for Continuous Learning/ CL Operations and in 1995 took over the responsibilities as Manager of Government Programs/Budgeting.  In 1999 Bob was appointed the position of Associate Director, Financial Services (Accounting).  Bob has been instrumental in implementing many financial upgrades and also assisted in the Banner Finance System for the College.

Please drop by the Financial Services and Planning office on Friday, June 27, 2014, between 10 a.m. until 12 noon for some refreshments and extend your well wishes to Bob.

On behalf of the Humber community, I wish Bob all the best in his retirement years.

Sincerely,

Sanjay Puri
Director, Financial Services and Planning

Classroom Design Principles
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When:
June 13, 2014
June 13, 2014
 
 
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS

FLEXIBLE LEARNING

  • Is consistent with current evidence-based and data-based practices
  • Demonstrates ideologies and practices to support creative and maker spaces
  • Is free of physical barriers; accessible to all learners (universal design)
  • No fixed front or back of the room
  • Is supported by technology as an enabler of learning – self-booking for faculty/students
  • Includes tools to facilitate collaborative approaches to teaching and learning
  • Incorporates opportunities to showcase and celebrate student achievements
  • Provides mentoring, guidance, and support available to faculty on an ongoing basis
SERVICE
  • Includes comfortable/adjustable furnishings
  • Provides convenient storage options for materials, coats, bags, etc.
  • Incorporates an abundance of power/charging options
  • Features fast, reliable WiFi coverage
  • Provides places for food and drink
  • Employs current technology that effortlessly works at the speed of conversation
  • Makes use of interchangeable components to minimize downtime
  • Includes priority, on-demand support for technical issues
  • Adheres to established safety standards
  • Includes appropriately appointed layout for space and flow of movement
EXPERIENCE
  • Supports a culture of reciprocity
  • Accommodates any device a learner chooses to use
  • Provides a warm and inviting atmosphere that is both clean and well maintained
  • Offers a consistent and reliable teaching and learning experience with technology
  • Harnesses as much natural light as possible, where practical and appropriate
  • Includes fresh, clean air
  • Ensures acoustics and sound-proofing are appropriately appointed
  • Employs appropriate wiring and cable management practices
  • Allows for the variable adjustment of artificial light
  • Uses simple and intuitive technology controls
  • Incorporates natural elements
Glossary of terms is available at www.humber.ca/classroomredesig
 
Click here to print the Classroom Design Principles
 

 
Passionate about progressing the climate of teaching and learning in higher education, Humber College is committed to enhancing the student experience through the Classroom Redesign Initiative. This re-imagining process is dedicated to student success and the goal of utilizing learning spaces to develop learning experiences that are engaging, enduring, and transformative.
 
A Classroom Redesign Committee has been assembled to map, plan and structure the project, and to ensure that the process and outcome will be fully integrated. Working together across the institution, the committee will act as a delivery vehicle to: re-negotiate and propagate the approaches in learning and collaboration, expand the breadth of flexible learning to allow for intellectual exploration through creative spaces, and inspire a culture of reciprocity where students and faculty learn with each other, as well as from one another.
 
Firmly embedded in this multi-phase initiative is a multi-year project aimed at remodeling classroom standards that better reflect the current atmosphere of teaching and learning philosophies, behaviours and practices. These standards will address the need for spaces that support autonomy in learning, and encourage hands-on, practical, and experiential learning.
Creating collaborative and active learning spaces will be a primary factor in stimulating learning and supporting student achievements. Guiding these principles and informing the decision making process for the project will be an amalgamation of data collected from the NSSE (National Survey of Student Engagement) and CCSSE (Community College Survey of Student Engagement), combined with current research literature. The Committee has completed a rigorous external review of best practices in learning spaces, as well as a thorough assessment of the current landscape of the classroom design across other institutions.

Moving from a one-size-fits-all solution, classroom spaces need to facilitate deep learning and be responsive to students’ needs. The ability to learn is cultivated from both inside and outside of the classroom. Learning spaces must reflect a ‘universal design’ model that supports andragogical (Adult Learning Principles) teaching and learning methods that incorporate maker spaces, flexible learning, and support the use of educational technology.

With a focus on enlivening the spirit of educational empowerment and maintaining a connection with community, the classroom redesign project will promote three essential design principles: focus on flexible learning, on service and on the learning experience. These fundamental principles were developed by the Humber community through a series of visioning and engagement consultations that included: roundtable sessions, focus groups (comprised of staff, faculty, students and administration) and online surveys. These principles will strengthen the design process during classroom renovations.

The initial phase of the classroom redesign initiative will focus on renovating two classrooms. Informing the redesign of K148 will be a strong focus on research, centered on student and faculty experiences. The redesign for the faculty training space, D236, will echo a diverse space built for discovery of new strategies for teaching and learning. This initial phase will inform and guide the design of future learning spaces and the redesign of the existing Humber classrooms.

Explore the project in depth, view our progress through images and find out more information about the Humber Classroom Redesign Initiative at: www.humber.ca/classroomredesign

Glossary of key terms and definitions can be found at: www.humber.ca/classroomredesign/content/glossary

Click here to print the classroom redesign initiative key messages.

 

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