It is my great pleasure to announce the appointment of Derek Stockley as Humber’s incoming Dean for the School of Social and Community Services.
As many of you know, Derek is currently Associate Dean, School of Social and Community Services, and a member of numerous strategic committees and working groups across the college.
Derek brings to the Dean’s position a wealth of experience as a professor, academic administrator, faculty member, lecturer, presenter and researcher. His successful and progressive career includes more than 10 years of postsecondary experience along with extensive work in the field of Social and Community Services.
Derek holds a B.A. with Honours in Sociology and a M.Sc. in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Guelph, as well as a Professional Certificate in Strategic Leadership from the Schulich School of Business at York University. He has won numerous academic awards and is currently a PhD candidate at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto.
Derek has been a valued member of the Humber team since 2009, and he will take on his new role as of August 17th 2015. I invite you to join me in congratulating Derek on this well-deserved appointment.
Derek, I look forward to working with you in this new role.
Sincerely,
Laurie Rancourt
Senior VP Academic
Announcements
Notice of Water Service Interruption
H and J Building
Water Service Interruption has been scheduled for: Wednesday August 12th 2015 from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m.
Purpose: Regular maintenance
Location: North Campus, H and J Buildings
If you have any questions, please contact Larry Rinaldo, Manager of Plant Services, ext. 4454
Hailing from Victoria, British Columbia, our September 2015 Band of the Month is indie-rock group, Towers & Trees. The band began with singer/songwriter Adrian Chalifour collaborating with producer Ben Lubberts. With their EP, Broken Record, the band quickly expanded with the addition of many members. This album was released in September 2012 and was the beginning of the band’s rise to fame.
Towers & Tress performed many sold out concerts, being named one of Magmazing Music’s top live moments in 2012. The band is preparing to release their new album, “The West Coast.”
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Marketing and Communications, in collaboration with the academic schools and many departments across the college, is pleased to present our newest publications.
This year we have introduced several changes. For 2016/2017 we've combined our Viewbook and Degree Viewbook into a single publication. Additionally, the Program Calendar – which has been printed on brighter, easier to read and eco-friendly paper – combines the Postsecondary and Postgraduate Calendars. These changes support Humber’s polytechnic identity by showcasing our breadth of programs and highlighting all our postsecondary options in one place, making it easier for students to map out their education.
Another change for this year is the development of a Viewbook microsite that will provide a more interactive experience for prospective students. The microsite will launch in September, in time for the recruitment season, and will allow us to introduce more images, videos and relevant links to enhance the user experience. More information about the microsite will be provided closer to the launch date.
The recruitment team will use the Viewbook, Program Calendar and the Viewbook microsite to promote Humber to prospective students, guidance counsellors and parents. The print publications will also be made available at upcoming college and university fairs.
Based on a survey sent to our entire distribution list for our printed program calendars, we learned that demand for our printed publications remains high. We will continue to send them to schools, community groups, career centres, hospitals, libraries, government agencies and corporations. The 2016/2017 full-time program information will be online at humber.ca/program/listings/a-z in mid-September.
Over the next week, the academic schools and various departments here at Humber will receive copies of the Viewbook and Calendar. If you require additional copies, please contact the mailroom directly (North at ext. 4363, Lakeshore at ext. 3245).
To see an electronic copy of the Viewbook, visit humber.ca/about-humber/corporate-info/publications#viewbook
This year, the Humber Arboretum has been designated as a new Environmentally Significant Area (ESA) by the City of Toronto.
Environmentally Significant Areas are home to an extraordinary variety of plants and wildlife.
The Humber Arboretum is recognized in particular for its habitats for significant species-vulnerable, rare and/or threatened plant and animals. Significant species in the Humber Arboretum include 21 species of flora, 20 species of fauna, 17 bird species, 2 mammals and one amphibian.
Humber Arboretum habitat includes forest dominated by sugar maple, American beech, and red oak, with an extensive stand of white trout lily (a Carolinian species) and other spring ephemeral species.
Fall 2015 Student Personal Training Program:
Participate in the program and be assigned to a trainer from September to December 2015! The fee is $75.00 for the semester and the program includes: a health screening and goal setting session; initial and final fitness assessment; development of a workout program specifically for you; two student personal training sessions for one hour each week.
The third year massage therapy students are looking for participants for their final year research projects. If you would like to help these students learn what it is like to conduct research, and receive free massage therapy in the process, contact Amanda Baskwill, Program Coordinator (amanda.baskwill@humber.ca; 416.675.6622 x.5173) or Felicia Bremner, Clinic Manager (mtclinic@humber.ca; 416.675.6622 x.5055).
Individuals who complete the study process will receive a gift certificate to the Massage Therapy Clinic at Humber College to use following the study.
If you are not sure if you are eligible or need more information before you commit, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Attached are some of the people we are looking for. When you call or email, please reference the study number.
Do you know who is protected under Humber’s Human Rights Policy?
Humber’s Human Rights Policy clearly outlines that the policy applies to all members of the College community. This includes:
- Employees and students at Humber College and at the University of Guelph-Humber;
- Members of Humber’s Board of Governors;
- Members of standing and ad hoc committees established by these institutions;
- Members of societies and associations which have a direct relationship to or are under the authority of these institutions;
- Contractors, service providers, researchers, and
- Visitors, including invitees, guests or persons who have no ongoing connection to the institution but who are on campus.
For more information on Humber’s Human Rights Policy visit: humber.ca/policies/human-rights-policy
1. Customer Service Standard Training
The Customer Service Standard Training was the first mandatory training to be released under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005) (AODA). All Humber employees who are full-time, part-time, sessional, contract and work-study students are required to complete the AODA Customer Service Standard Online Training.
The online training module can be accessed at the following link: hrs.humber.ca/human-rights-equity-diversity/training-programs/aoda-customer-service-standards-training.html
2. Training for Educators
The Training for Educators is the second mandatory training to be released under the AODA, and requires Humber College to provide educators with accessibility awareness training related to accessible program or course delivery and instruction. All full-time, part-time, sessional and contract educators, instructors, facilitators, presenters, curriculum developers and tutors are required to complete the online Accessibility Awareness Training for Educators.
The online training module can be accessed at the following link: hrs.humber.ca/training-modules/aodaeducators.html
3. Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation/Ontario Human Rights Code
Training (IASR/OHRC)
The IASR/OHRC is the third mandatory training that was released under the AODA. All employees who are full-time, part-time, sessional, contract and work-study students are required to complete the IASR/OHRC Training.
The online training module can be accessed at the following link: hrs.humber.ca/training-modules/iasr-aoda-training.html
Please note:
- All employees who fall under the category of “Educators” must complete all three (3) training modules.
- All other employees must complete only two training modules: (1) Customer Service and (3) IASR/OHRC.
Thank you for ensuring Humber’s compliance with the AODA
For assistance, please contact Jessica Bowen, Manager, Human Rights, Equity & Diversity at jessica.bowen@humber.ca or at 416.675.6622 ext. 5685.
Notice of Water Service Interruption
H and J Building
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Water Service Interruption has been scheduled for:
Wednesday August 12th 2015
10 p.m. until 6 a.m.
Purpose: Regular maintenance
Location: North Campus, H and J Buildings
If you have any questions, please contact Larry Rinaldo, Manager of Plant Services, ext. 4454