When:
September 30, 2014
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Last chance to register for Humber Gallery's art workshop by children's author and illustrator, Patricia Storms.
Announcements
When:
September 30, 2014
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The Christmas Holiday Closure will be effective:
Wednesday, December 24, 2014 The College will close at NOON
Monday, January 5, 2015 The College re-opens and all employees resume their regularly scheduled hours
WORKING DURING THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD:
Support staff who are scheduled by their manager to work at the College during the Christmas Holiday period, shall be eligible for time and one half pay for each hour worked in addition to their regular holiday pay.
PART-TIME SUPPORT STAFF:
To be eligible for statutory holiday pay for the three statutory holidays during the Christmas period, (Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day), part-time support staff must meet the following criteria as per the Employment Standards Act:
- have worked on their scheduled day of work preceding and following the recognized holiday period
Part-time staff who meet the above criteria and are required to work on any of the three statutory holidays are to be paid at time and one half pay for each hour worked plus statutory holiday pay. Should staff be required to work on any of the other days during the holiday period they are to be paid on a regular hourly rate basis.
Statutory holiday payments to part-time staff that work irregular hours shall be equal to the total amount of regular wages and vacation pay payable to the employee in the four work weeks before the work week in which the public holiday occurred, divided by 20.
PAYMENT PROCEDURE FOR PART-TIME STAFF:
Payment for the Christmas and Boxing Day statutory holidays will be deposited on January 9, 2015. Payment for the New Years Day statutory holiday will be deposited on January 23, 2015. Both electronic and paper timesheets for the January 9, 2015 pay deposit must be received and/or approved by December 18, 2014 (pay period December 14 to December 27, 2014).
ELECTRONIC TIMESHEETS
Do not enter time worked on a statutory holiday unless the employee actually worked the holiday. The pay owed for statutory holidays actually worked will be calculated and paid by the time management system. If you enter time on either Dec 25, 26 or Jan 1, the person will be paid for the hours worked at time and one half as well as be paid for the statutory holiday which will essentially work out to double time and one half.
PAPER TIMESHEETS
To pay part-time support staff who qualify for statutory holiday pay and work regular hours, enter the number of hours per day for Christmas and Boxing Day on a Part-time Payroll Time Sheet, (clearly identified as stat pay) and submit the Time Sheet to HR Services by December 18, 2014 (New Year’s Day to be submitted by January 12, 2015). If the employee actually worked the statutory holiday, please mark this clearly on the timesheet so Payroll will know to pay time and one half as well as stat pay.
Part-time staff paid for statutory holidays, but who fail to work on one or both qualifying days, will have their pay adjusted in the following pay cycle. The department must complete a HRIN form, stating the date and number of hours to be recovered from payroll and forward the HRIN to Elke Lee, Payroll/HR Services as soon as possible.
Special note for Appendix D
Appendix D employees will be automatically paid by payroll for the week the College is closed (paid as per the Support Staff Collective Agreement).
Please contact either your Human Resources Manager/Consultant or Sherry Fast at extension 5089 for assistance with any situation which does not appear to be covered by these procedures.
Here is the link to our HR Services website for a list of Managers and Consultants by Client Group: hrs.humber.ca/support/get-connected/hr-consultants.html
When:
September 30, 2014
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College Council had its first meeting of the fall semester on Thursday, September 18, 2014, 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.
Fall 2014 Start-up and Registration
Humber’s Registrar, Barb Riach, provided members of Council with an update on Humber’s first start-up with the new MyHumber registration platform.
There have been a large number of changes to the start-up process, including the following:
- all students, new and returning, are required to register themselves
- no paper receipts will be issued
- all registration requests that are not taken care of by the student are submitted to the registrar’s office through a Student Action Form (SAF)
- Continuing Education courses are considered Postsecondary courses
- the responsibility for raising course limits lies with school schedulers
While the amount and scope of change has led to some significant challenges as administration, faculty, and students all adjust to the new procedures, providing students with self-service capabilities is a positive development. Barb Riach compares the change to “teaching students to fish, as opposed to giving them fish.”
Orientation
Jen McMillen, Dean of Students, spoke about the Fall 2014 Orientation.
Research shows that students who participate in orientation tend to be more successful and more satisfied with their postsecondary experience. Humber’s orientation numbers were similar to last year with upwards of 5000 students participating in orientation activities. Over 85% of those who attended reported that they were “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with the experience. Of students who attended the “meet your faculty” sessions, 90% reported satisfaction.
A new development this year was the introduction of voluntary workshops for students, such as “College 101.” Over 1000 students participated in these workshops. Also new was the launch of an online orientation program for students who were unable to attend orientation or who are seeking additional information.
“We Got You” campaign
Jen McMillen and Meg Houghton, Director, Student Access, Wellness, and Development, spoke about the new “We Got You” campaign.
Student Success and Engagement aims to build awareness of student services and programs, promote and normalize help-seeking behaviour, and build an intuitive, streamlined digital presence for student services and programs.
The challenge has been connecting students to the services and supports that they need, when the students themselves don’t realize what they need and what is available. This new campaign, which was created by an external creative agency, begins by addressing students’ most common needs – for example, “I’m totally broke and still have to buy books” – and then assuring the student that Humber has the services and supports they need.
The campaign began in late August at all campuses, with floor vinyls and posters in key areas at the North and Lakeshore campuses, and posters at Carrier Drive and the Orangeville campus. A 30x30 foot mural has been installed in front of the main entrance to the North campus; as students walk toward the college from the bus stop, they are greeted with a message of support.
The student life website has been rebranded – wegotyou.humber.ca – and has received nearly 18,000 page views between August 25 and September 17. The average amount of time that students spend on the landing page has dropped dramatically, indicating that students are finding what they need more quickly and easily.
Strategic Mandate Agreement
Amy Kaufman, Manager, Planning and Government Relations, provided an update on Humber’s Strategic Mandate Agreement.
In response to the provincial government’s current policy direction on differentiation, all colleges and universities are required to enter into a Strategic Mandate Agreement (SMA) with the Ministry. The SMA is a three-year agreement (2014-2017) that will shape program development and enrolment, and ensures alignment with the provincial differentiation policy framework.
Humber’s SMA, which was submitted in draft form in September 2012, was finalized in April 2014, with a sign-off by President Whitaker and the Deputy Minister, MTCU. In August, 2014, the MTCU posted the final SMAs of all colleges and universities on their website: tcu.gov.on.ca/pepg/publications/vision/
Humber’s SMA speaks to our key areas of differentiation and institutional strength: our polytechnic brand; our range of credentials; and our breadth of programming. Our SMA also recognizes our collaboration with the University of Guelph in the innovative Guelph-Humber model that allows students to graduate with a diploma and a degree in four years. Humber’s SMA aligns with the Ministry’s 2013 Differentiation Policy Framework and includes system-wide and institution-specific metrics such as KPI satisfaction and employment results, enrolment, and retention.
For more information on Humber’s Strategic Mandate Agreement, please visit the Strategic Planning website at humber.ca/wearehumber
Program Consent Renewal - Bachelor of Nursing
For the past fifteen years, Humber has offered a collaborative Bachelor of Nursing degree in partnership with the University of New Brunswick (UNB). Consent expires on September 30, 2016, so the program will be undergoing its third consent renewal. UNB is responsible for the submission, but Humber supports and assists with the process.
This program consists of eight academic semesters of study and 1494 hours of clinical practice, which is consistent with the requirements of the province of New Brunswick. This differentiates the program from others in Ontario, which do not require as many hours of practice.
The program allows for three distinct points of admission including Direct Entry, Second Entry and a Bridging program for graduates of the Practical Nursing diploma program. Enrolment numbers in the last five years of the program have been consistently strong. There have been 407 graduates during this consent period and 1523 graduates since the first cohort in 2001.
Graduates have found employment opportunities as practitioners, educators and managers in community/public health agencies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, primary health-care or acute-care settings, rehabilitation services, clinics, and private practices.
Upcoming Events
The 5th Annual LAS Interdisciplinary Conference will take place Friday October 3 & Saturday October 4. This year’s theme is “Urban Experiences,” and the conference will begin with a Keynote Address by teacher, writer, and urban designer Ken Greenberg, Friday at 4 pm in the Seventh Semester. For more details and to register, please visit humber.ca/liberalarts/conference/home
Humber’s “Moving for Mental Health Awareness” 5K Run/Walk will be held at the Lakeshore Campus on Thursday, October 16 at 12:00 PM. Registration is online: humber5km.eventbrite.
The United Way CN Tower Climb will be held Saturday, October 18th, beginning at 6:00 am. For more information and to register a team or join an existing one, please visit unitedwaytoronto.com/climb
Humber’s School of Liberal Arts and Sciences is partnering with the International Festival of Authors (IFOA) to host the first academic conference to be held during IFOA. The first annual Humber Liberal Arts @ IFOA Conference will take place at Harbourfront Centre from October 31 – November 2. The theme is “Representing World War I: Perspectives at the Centenary,” and the conference will feature presentations by a large number of acclaimed international scholars from a variety of disciplines. For more details and to register, please visit humber.ca/liberalarts‐ifoa
When:
September 30, 2014
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When:
September 30, 2014
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Last chance to purchase a pie for Thanksgiving . . .
All pies are house made by our Baking and Pastry Management students within our culinary kitchens and guided by chefs from the School of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism.
Available in three flavors:
Cinnamon Scented Apple Pie,
Classic Pumpkin Pie
Southern Pecan with Chocolate
Large for $15, Small for $3 or two small for $5
Pre-order your pies by submitting the downloadable order form HERE:
Deadline to order: Thursday, October 9th , 2014, 5 p.m.
Pickup: Friday, October 10th, 2014, between 11 a.m – 2 p.m.
North Campus pick-up: Outside Gourmet Express
Lakeshore Campus pick-up: Blue Room A170
Note: Pies not picked up by 2pm will be re-sold
When:
September 30, 2014
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The Math Centre is currently running field trials on a new placement test. The goal of the project is to gather information and ultimately replace the current placement test with an Ontario-wide standard test. Students who participate in the trial will receive a $10 gift card to the bookstore. The test will cover basic mathematics knowledge and take one hour of the students' time. If you would like to help your students learn valuable diagnostic information about their mathematics skills, and receive a gift card in the process, please pass on this information to your students.
When:
September 30, 2014
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We are excited to start celebrating and acknowledging the great teaching happening at Humber 2014/15. Please join us on YouTube by simply searching HumberCTL or subscribe via the link below.
When:
September 30, 2014
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HUMBER INTERFAITH CALENDAR
MULTIFAITH HOLY DAYS & FESTIVALS
OCTOBER 2014 :CALENDAR & DESCRIPTIONS
In the spirit of diversity and inclusion, we provide the following Multifaith Holy Days & Festivals realizing that it is not exhaustive. Should you wish your faith’s days to be included, please contact the Chaplain at x 4427 or chaplain@humber.ca for due consideration.
01 Monday
October = Binaakwe Giizis / Xlaaw (Aboriginal)
Binaakwe Giizis is also known as Falling Leaves Moon (Ojibwe)and during this time, after the first frosts, the people started their journeys to the winter camps. Xlaaw is the season to put up food for storage, preserved in Oolichan grease.
Women’s History Month (Canada)
Since 1992, to denote the accomplishments and contributions made by Canadian women.
02 Thursday
Sarawati Puja (Hinduism)
From Durga Puja Sep 30, celebrates the divine creative force of the universe and honours the 10-armed goddess Durga, wife of Shiva, and the destroyer of demons.
03 Friday
Day of Hajj/Day at ‘Arafat (Islam)
Commemorates the concluding revelation to the Prophet at Mount ‘Arafat shortly before his death. Muslims on Hajj attend a service on the plains in front of Mount ‘Arafat.
04 Saturday
Eid-al-Adha (the Festival of Sacrifice)(Islam)
The concluding act of pilgrimage. As Abraham offered his son, Ishmael, to God, Muslims offer sheep, goats and camels. They distribute the meat to the poor. Eid al-Adha is observed whether or not on pilgrimage.
Yom Kippur (Judaism)
The holiest day of the year in Judaism begins at sundown and is a day of fasting. To seek oneness with God, Jews ask forgiveness and forgive others. They then can confess their sins and ask God's forgiveness.
Dassehra or Vijay Dasami(Hinduism)
Celebrates the victory of good over evil (Lord Rama over the demon Ravan, the Goddess Durga over a demon) and follows the celebration of Navaratri (9 nights) and Durga Puja (worship) when other Goddesses are also worshipped.
05 Sunday
Bodhi Day(Buddhism)
Celebrates the day when Prince Siddharta Gautama) sat under the Bodhi tree vowing to remain there until he attained enlightenment.
08 Wednesday
Full Moon The moon is at its greatest visibility.
Lunar Eclipse (Equatorial)
Pavarana (Buddhism)
Celebrated at the full moon at the end of the Rains Retreat, when Buddha intently practiced meditation.
09 Thursday
Sukkoth (Festival/Feast of Booths) to Oct 15 (Judaism)
A pilgrimmage feast and a time of thanksgiving to celebrate God’s presence in creation and among the Jewish people, beginning at sundown.
Kathina (Buddhism)
Ordained monks and nuns in the Theravada tradition are provided new robes and other necessities of life.
12 Saturday
Ghambar Ayathrem to Oct 16 (Zoroastrianism)
Celebrates the creation of plants, the sowing of the winter crop and the return of herds from pasture.
Karva Chauth or Karwachauth (Hinduism)
Celebrates the story of a newly-married queen’s care for her husband, the king, in which women fast for one day until moonrise for the long-life and health of their husbands, with the first such fast especially important. At moonrise, the husband feeds the first morsel of food to his wife.
13 Monday
Thanksgiving (Canada)
Canadians give thanks for plentiful harvests and an abundance of food, often with a turkey dinner. Early settlers decorated churches with fruits and vegetables denoting prosperity.
16 Thursday
‘Ilm to Nov 03 (Baha’i)
‘Ilm, meaning Knowledge, is the twelfth month of the Baha’i year.
Shmini Atzeret (Judaism)
The eighth day of Sukkot is a special festival with prayers for rain.
17 Friday
Simhat Torah (Rejoicing of the Law) (Judaism)
Begins the synagogues’ annual Torah reading cycle. Reform Jews celebrate it with Shmini Atzeret.
20 Monday
Birth of the Bab (Baha’i)
The birth anniversary of the Baha’i herald of the new age whose shrine is at the Baha’i World Centre in Haifa, Israel.
23 Thursday
New Moon The moon is at its least visibility.
Solar Eclipse (Northern hemisphere)
Diwali or Festival of Lights to Nov 07 (Hinduism / Sikhism)
A popular festival dedicated to the Goddess Kali in Bengal and Lakshmi, Goddess of Wealth in the rest of India and associated with stories about the destruction of evil by Vishnu in one of his many manifestations.
Mahavira Nirvana (Jainism)
The Festival of Lamps celebrating the attainment of nirvana and release from the cycle of rebirth (moksha) by Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara.
25 Saturday
Hijra or First of Muharram to Nov 23 (Islam)
The start of a ten day festival to celebrate the Islamic New Year and the Hijra (migration) of Mohammed and his followers from Mecca to Medina, where the first Islamic ummah (community) was established in 622 CE.
31 Thursday
Reformation Day (Christianity-Protestant)
Martin Luther posted of his 95 Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany in 1517, which led to the formation of Lutheran, Reformed and other Protestant denominations. Many churches celebrate it on the last Sunday in October.
Samhain (Wicca)
The dying God returns to the womb of the Goddess in preparation for rebirth at Yule. The souls of those who have died during the past year’s wheel are bid farewell. It also marks the third and final harvest.
Halloween (Canada, USA)
Early Celtic peoples celebrate the new year in late autumn in honour of Samhain, Lord of the Dead, with candles in windows and bonfires, plus the carrying of carved lanterns and wearing of disguises at night to scare away disembodied spirits. Later, in North America, people carved pumpkins to make lanterns and the orange of pumpkins and black of night skies gave rise to the traditional colours of Halloween, derived from “All Hallows Eve” and viewed as a hallowed evening when spirits visited.
When:
September 30, 2014
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Humber Libraries is very excited to announce that faculty can now access Criterion Pictures’ entire collection of 1600 streaming feature films and documentaries. Titles include: Inside Job, Life of Pi, Fight Club and 2001: a Space Odyssey.
Start at library.humber.ca/videos to find a film or browse the available titles.
Email lisa.dibarbora@humber.ca to learn how to link to Criterion films in Blackboard.
When:
September 30, 2014
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On October 1st and October 2nd PCL will be removing the covered walkway and hoarding along the front side of the LRC building. Pedestrians will be redirected to the walkway along Spruce Vista.
This work will be conducted from 4AM until 8AM and parking spaces in Lots 7 and 9 closest to the hoarding will be barricaded during this time.
See map below for details.
