Announcements

Humber is Committed to People with Disabilities
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December 11, 2012
December 11, 2012

Statement of Commitment to Persons with Disabilities

Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning and the University of Guelph-Humber (‘The College’) is committed to providing an accessible learning, working, and living environment for the Humber community. It is The College’s goal to create a community that is inclusive of all persons and supports all members of the community in an equitable manner. In creating such a community, The College aims to foster a climate of understanding and mutual respect for the dignity and worth of all persons.

The college will support and facilitate the accommodation of individuals with disabilities so that they are able to access all the opportunities that The College offers. The College will work to eliminate or minimize the adverse effects of all forms of barriers.

The College is committed to supporting the goals of the Ontario Human Rights Code (1962) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). The College will establish policies, practices and procedures which are consistent with the accessibility standards established under the AODA (2005), to identify, remove and prevent barriers to people with disabilities. The goal is to become a barrier-free environment in the activities of The College including employment, study, living or social activity.

Achieving the above stated goals depends on the participation of each member of The College community including students, faculty, staff, alumni, volunteers, and guests. Each of these parties has a role in creating an equitable and inclusive environment, as well as in the accommodation process and the identification, removal, and/or reduction of barriers. The consultative relationship among members of the college community is based upon a shared desire for an open, supportive learning, working, and living environment and a shared respect for individual rights and dignity.

For more information please contact the Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity | HR Services

Phone: 416.675.6622 ext. 5685
Email: jessica.bowen@humber.ca 
Online: Humber’s AODA website

Academic Council Highlights: December
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December 11, 2012
December 11, 2012

Academic Council met for the fourth and final time this semester on Thursday, December 6, 2012, at the North Campus. At this month’s meeting, council received updates on Marketing and Communications, eLearning, and Varsity Athletics. And, as we have for the past several years, council collected donations for Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter and held our annual raffle, with all proceeds going to Ernestine’s. 

In the interest of keeping the Humber community informed about upcoming events, new initiatives, and important issues, I’ll be reporting on 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.

Marketing and Communications

Olga Lalka, Associate Director, Marketing, and Andrew Leopold, Associate Director, PR and Communications, gave an update on Marketing and Communications, focusing on the following key areas of responsibility:

Media Coverage

  • In 2012, Humber has appeared in 580 media stories (more than 2 per day). Coverage has been mainly in daily and community papers, as well as on TV, and has featured quotations by faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
  • Over 100 stories (an average of 3 per week) and over 80 videos (an average of 2.5 per week) have been posted on the Humber Today website. In the winter semester, the website will add a feature allowing people to comment on stories and videos, and there will be more focus on multimedia. The January 2013 print edition of Humber Today will have a distribution of 85,000 copies, which is the largest distribution to date.
  • Humber’s YouTube channel had over 150,000 views

Advertising 

  • There is a continued focus on promoting recruitment events, such as the Fall Open House, which was held on November 10, 2012. Attendance at the North campus was 2572 (up from 800 in 2011), and attendance at the Lakeshore campus was 1208 (up from 650 in 2011).
  • Humber has continued to advertise in all the major postsecondary education guides, both print and online versions. Outdoor advertising (such as transit interiors) and online advertising also remain a focus.

Brand Support

  • A new image bank is available at humber.ca/imagebank Marketing will be coordinating with schools to capture photos that reflect student engagement in action in program labs, facilities, and classrooms.

eLearning

Mark Ihnat, Director, eLearning, provided an overview of the past year’s eLearning activities, and shared some exciting news about upcoming initiatives for 2013.

Growth

  • Online growth continues to be steady. For the 2011/2012 academic year, there were 17,000 online registrations, which is an increase of 5.75 per cent  from 2010/2011. Registration for winter 2013 is estimated at over 6000. Humber currently offers almost 400 fully online courses, with plans to build over 25 new online courses for 2012-2013. At least two fully-online programs are also planned for 2012/2013.

Student and Faculty Support

  • The past year has seen a steady increase in student visits to the Open Learning Centre (OLC), with over 500 visits per week. The OLC has also received over 450 proctor requests, including on-site, off-campus, and virtual, and has administered over 750 nursing student dosage exams.
  • In 2012-2013, eLearning delivered 70 faculty workshops and 21 eLearning Roadshows, as well as offering several training sessions targeted to the needs of specific Academic Schools.

Upcoming Initiatives

  • Blackboard Learn 9.1: In 2013, the latest version of Blackboard will be rolled out in two phases. The first phase, beginning in January 2013, will see the new version piloted by approximately 80 faculty across all eight schools, for one section per faculty member. The second phase will begin in May 2013, with a complete rollout in September 2013.
  • Virtual Proctoring allows students in online courses to take online exams at home, alleviating concerns regarding academic misconduct. Students are eligible for virtual proctoring if they are enrolled in an online course and live 100 km or further from the college. The exam is monitored and recorded, as is all activity on the student’s computer. The proctor is provided by a third-party vendor. This service was offered to student in September 2012, and a larger scale rollout and marketing campaign will begin in January 2013.

Varsity Year-End Update

In 2011/12, Humber won 14 Provincial Titles and 5 Silver Medals. Jim Bialek, Humber’s Sports Information Director, spoke to members of council about the Department of Athletics and Recreation and Humber’s Varsity teams.

Jim was accompanied by four Varsity athletes, all of whom are honours students, and all of whom spoke very highly of Humber’s Varsity Program’s commitment to academic excellence: all athletes are given access to a Varsity Academic Centre and a full-time, on-site Academic Advisor.

  • Alex Dumais, captain of the Men’s Golf team, was Humber’s top male academic achiever in 2011/2012. Alex, who is now completing his second program at Humber, spoke of how his academic experience and athletic experience complemented one another.
  • Renee Yip, a Guelph-Humber student and member of the Women’s Badminton team, shared her story of how Humber helped her grow from an unmotivated high school student to someone who is driven to excel academically. She is now applying to graduate schools.
  • Brittany Szcerbakow, a member of the Women’s Soccer and Cross Country teams, spoke with infectious enthusiasm about how her experience at Humber helped her to get excited about school for the first time.
  • Natalie Stoberman, of the Women’s Fastball team, came to Humber after two years at York University. She told us how different her experience has been at Humber, in particular because of the focus on academics and the warm atmosphere that comes with being a member of the “Hawk Family.”

The Department of Athletics and Recreation is a student-centred operation, employing over 200 students. Athletics also partners with Academic Schools, providing internships and other opportunities. For example, every Humber home game is broadcast live on TV and radio, in partnership with students in the Broadcast Television/Videography and Radio Broadcast programs.

UPDATE: Mail Schedule for December 21, 2012
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December 7, 2012
December 7, 2012

Due to the college closure at 12 noon on Friday, December 21, 2012, the last day before the holiday break, the hours of operation for the mailroom have changed.

Mail will be picked up at 9 a.m. Any outgoing mail and parcels that are not picked up at this time must be received by the mailroom by 11 a.m. to ensure they are processed and mailed on Friday, December 21, 2012.  Any mail or parcels that are received after 11 a.m. will be mailed out on Wednesday, January 2, 2013.

For more information, please contact: 

Ashfaque Khan
Phone: 416.675.6622 ext.4363

Special Event Dinners in The Humber Room in 2013
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December 7, 2012
December 7, 2012

 

Pre‐booking & prepayment are required:
Email: crystal.pole‐langdon@humber.ca
Call: 416‐675‐6622 ext 5194

Menus and other details for each fundraising event to be announced.

Holiday Safety
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December 7, 2012

 


     Festive decorations help to brighten the office and bring holiday cheer.      Here are a few tips to make sure this special time of year is fun and safe for everyone:

  •  Watch the placement of electrical cords; even Santa’s elves avoid creating trip hazard
  • Use a proper step stool or ladder to hang ornaments or decorate the tree
  • Don’t “daisy chain” electrical cords together or overload outlets
  • Ensure wreaths, ornaments and other trimmings do not cover emergency exit signs or block access to fire hose cabinets/fire  extinguishers etc.
  • Remember to unplug tree lights before leaving for the day! 


HR Services | Health and Safety Services

2012 United Way Raffle Winners
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December 6, 2012
December 6, 2012

Reminder: Payroll Deadlines
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December 6, 2012
December 6, 2012

With the holidays fast approaching and the college closing at the end of business on December 21, 2012, to ensure that all staff receive their final pay of the year (December 28, 2012), all paperwork relating to payroll must be received by the Payroll Department no later than December 14, 2012, 4:30 p.m.

Pay stubs for December 28, 2012 pay will be distributed in the first week of January 2013.

If you have any questions, please contact

Elke Lee at ext. 4333
or
Brenda Spottiswood at ext. 4330

Managing in the VAW (Violence Against Women Network) Certificate
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December 6, 2012
December 6, 2012

The School of Social and Community Services is proud to launch the "Managing in the VAW (Violence Against Women) Sector". Designed to meet the needs of those working in non-profit agencies that serve women who experience violence.

Check out our website for more details

For more information, contact:  Kim Pavan

Please visit http: humber.ca/continuingeducation/reginfo/ for information on four easy ways to register.

Don’t Miss Out! Register Now!
 

Bookstore Holiday Hours of Operation
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December 5, 2012
December 5, 2012

Hours of operation during the Christmas holidays.

December 17 - December 21, 2012

Day Hours

Open Close
Monday 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

January 2 - January 4, 2013

Day Hours

Open Close
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. 6 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. 6 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. 2 p.m. 

January 7 - January 11, 2013

Day Hours

Open Close
Monday 8 a.m.  9 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m.  9 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m.  9 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m.  9 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m.  4:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. 2 p.m.

Regular Hours Commence - January 14, 2013

Day Hours

Open Close
Monday 8:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. 2 p.m.

 

For more information contact Debby Martin
Phone: 416.675.6622 ext.4555
Email: debby.martin@humber.ca

Humber in the News: October – November, 2012 Highlights
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December 5, 2012
December 5, 2012

 

Metro News (Toronto): October 2, 2012 – An alternative path to studies
Feature article talks about Humber’s fast track business degree program
http://reader.metronews.ca/digital_launch.aspx?eid=b4ec083f-6bc5-4f35-80fa-ecdcc300cdf2&skip=true

Toronto Star (Toronto): October 4, 2012 - International fare on the menu for new culinary program
Article mentions Humber’s two year diploma in culinary management
http://www.thestar.com/specialsections/furthereducation/article/1265374--international-fare-on-the-menu-for-new-culinary-program

Toronto Star (Toronto): October 4, 2012 - Traditional degrees — with a career-making twist
Article features Humber’s professional golf management program and partnership with the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association
http://www.thestar.com/specialsections/furthereducation/article/1265383--traditional-degrees-with-a-career-making-twist

Huffington Post (Canada) – October 9, 2012 – A journey from dishwashing to Yale Law
Article is about Jamil Jivani, a Humber graduate who earned the 2006 Humber College President’s medal for academic excellence
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/samuel-getachew/yale-law_b_1925902.html

Metro Montreal (Montreal) – October 10, 2012 - Une Québécoise s’illustre en design
Article is about Humber’s Bachelor of Industrial Design graduate, Tanya Nazywalskyj who is among the top 50 finalists for the International James Dyson Award
http://journalmetro.com/plus/carrieres/170540/une-quebecoise-sillustre-en-design

The Globe and Mail (Canada) – October 12, 2012 – The Lineup: Oct. 13-19
Centennial: Newly Discovered Works of Gil Evans at Humber’s Lakeshore Campus
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/toronto/the-lineup-oct-13---19/article4610310/?page=all

Toronto Sun (Toronto) – October 15, 2012 – Release your inner director
Article discusses Humber’s digital media video production certificate program
Also picked up by: 24 Hours Toronto
http://eedition.toronto.24hrs.ca/epaper/viewer.aspx

Canada.com (Canada) – October 18, 2012 – Homzy offers up five nights of live jazz violin
Article mentions that jazz violinist, Aline Homzy, graduated from Humber’s bachelor’s degree in music
http://www2.canada.com/nanaimodailynews/news/story.html?id=d83e0b6e-40f5-4b37-b58a-ffd2c5554e9d

CBC News (Canada) – October 18, 2012 – The Interrupters
CBC news report talks about Humber’s screening of The Interrupters

Belleville EMC (Belleville) – October 18, 2012 – Local paramedic trains field doctors in war torn Syria
Article interviews Humber paramedic program graduate, Mark Cameron
http://www.emcbelleville.com/20121018/news/Local+paramedic+trains+field+doctors+in+war+torn+Syria
Also picked up by: The Shield EMC-Quinte West

Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa) – October 23, 2012 – Five questions for Will Fisher
Will Fisher talks about his experience as a student in Humber’s music program
http://blogs.ottawacitizen.com/2012/10/23/five-questions-for-will-fisher/

Now Toronto (Toronto) – October 24, 2012 – My Job: Paramedic Toronto Emergency Medical Services
Humber paramedic program graduate Paul Roberts talks about the program.
http://www.nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/classaction.cfm?content=189268

Simcoe.com (Simcoe) – October 31, 2012 – UNICEF club launches at Georgian
Article mentions Humber’s student driven UNICEF fundraising
http://www.simcoe.com/news/article/1526390--unicef-club-launches-at-georgian

Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa) – November 1, 2012 – Making a living from funerals
Article features an interview with a funeral director, Codi Shewan, who graduated from Humber’s funeral service program
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/business/Making+living+from+funerals/7478272/story.html

Toronto Star (Toronto) – November 3, 2012 – Carlton the Bear crashes couple’s Toronto Maple Leafs themed wedding
Article features the wedding of a couple who met in Humber’s hospitality and tourism operations management program
http://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/article/1282526--carlton-the-bear-crashes-couple-s-toronto-maple-leafs-themed-wedding

National Post (Canada) – November 8, 2012 – The painfully slow evolution of group benefits
Interview with Humber’s HR postgraduate professor and program coordinator Graeme Simpson
http://business.financialpost.com/2012/11/08/the-painfully-slow-evolution-of-group-benefits/
Also printed on: The Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/painfully+slow+evolution+group+benefits/7519396/story.html

ITBusiness.ca – November 9, 2012 - Four Canadian finalists for 2012 Adobe design awards
Article mentions Humber student Wade Hudson who is a 2012 Adobe design award finalist
http://www.itbusiness.ca/it/client/en/home/News.asp?id=69293

The Globe and Mail (Canada) – November 9, 2012 – It’s not just doctors and nurses we need
Article profiles Humber’s two-year paramedic program
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/education/its-not-just-doctors-and-nurses-we-need/article5167944/

The Globe and Mail (Canada) – November 9, 2012 – Market research and data analysis skills in short supply
Article features Humber’s Research Analyst Program, including quotes from Jason Galea, LAS associate dean, and student Anna Meliksetyan
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/education/market-research-and-data-analysis-skills-in-short-supply/article5167469/

The Globe and Mail (Canada) – November 9, 2012 – Want to dig up dirt? Learn how to be a private investigator
Article mentions Humber’s online private investigation certificate program
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/education/want-to-dig-up-dirt-learn-how-to-be-a-private-investigator/article5168089/

National Post (Canada) – November 9, 2012 – Frozen by fear: Mary Spencer found her biggest foe was no one she was expecting
Article mentions Canadian Olympic boxer Mary Spencer’s participation in Humber’s Aboriginal Education month
http://sports.nationalpost.com/2012/11/09/boxer-mary-spencer-fights-on-after-tough-year/

Toronto Star (Toronto) – November 11, 2012 - Toronto Popemobile design wins international award
Eric Leong a graduate from Humber’s industrial design degree program has won the 2012 Autostyle Design Competition for designing a new Popemobile
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/1286184--toronto-popemobile-design-wins-international-award
Also printed on: Hamilton Spectator and The Catholic Register

Maclean’s (Canada) – November 11, 2012 – All the right stuff
Education feature mentions that Humber has transfer arrangements with almost 50 different institutions in Canada
http://oncampus.macleans.ca/education/2012/11/13/all-the-right-stuff/

Vancouver Sun (Vancouver) – November 12, 2012 – Daphne Bramham: Vulnerable Canadian girls preyed on like ‘little bunnies in the forest’
Article features interview with Humber’s police foundations program professor Natasha Falle
http://www.vancouversun.com/Daphne+Bramham+Vulnerable+Canadian+girls+preyed+like+little+bunnies+forest/7536676/story.html

24 Hours (Toronto) – November 12, 2012 – Creativity Blossoms
Article features interview with Humber’s floral design certificate coordinator and instructor Albert Graves
http://eedition.toronto.24hrs.ca/epaper/viewer.aspx
Also printed on: Toronto Sun

Metro News (Toronto) – November 13, 2012 – The Basics of Business
Feature article about Humber’s Business School
http://reader.metronews.ca/digital_launch.aspx?eid=df60c220-38d4-4f04-bb50-b22557200a4d&skip=true

Jobpostings.ca (Canada) – November 14, 2012 – Public Relations: A field where arts grads are thriving
Article features interview with Kalene Morgan, professor and coordinator of Humber’s public relations postgraduate program
http://www.jobpostings.ca/article/public-relations-field-where-arts-grads-are-thriving

Jobpostings.ca (Canada) – November 14, 2012 – Five ways to break into the PR world
Article features interview with Humber public relations graduate Kelsey Spohn
http://www.jobpostings.ca/article/five-ways-break-pr-world

Brampton Guardian (Brampton) – November 14, 2012 – Humber Claims soccer crown
Article is about Humber’s men’s soccer team winning the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association Championship
http://www.bramptonguardian.com/sports/article/1536184--humber-claims-soccer-crown

National Post (Canada) – November 16, 2012 – Startup Roundup: The Making of a company in 54 hours?
Article mentions the Adobe awards featuring winners from Humber College
http://business.financialpost.com/2012/11/16/startup-roundup-the-making-of-a-company-in-54-hours/

The Globe and Mail (Canada) – November 19, 2012 – The GTA’s 95 top employers for 2012
Article lists Humber College as one of the GTA’s top employers for 2012
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/top-employers/the-gtas-95-top-employers-for-2013/article5416790/?page=all
Also printed on: Etobicoke Guardian

The Globe and Mail (Canada) – November 20, 2012 – Courses teaches doing good and making money
Article mentions Humber’s Social Entrepreneurship course
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/small-business/sb-growth/sustainability/course-teaches-doing-good-and-making-money/article5477926/

Brampton Guardian (Brampton) – November 21, 2012 – Nightly RIDE spot checks start Friday
Article mentions the launch of RIDE that took place at Humber
http://www.bramptonguardian.com/news/police/article/1540818--nightly-ride-spot-checks-start-friday 

Global Toronto (Toronto) – November 22, 2012 – Toronto Police, OPP kick off holiday RIDE programs
Article mentioning the RIDE launch at Humber College
http://www.globaltoronto.com/toronto+police+opp+kick+off+holiday+ride+programs/6442758667/story.html
Also printed on: Toronto Sun

Toronto Star (Toronto) – November 22, 2012 – Going back to school pays off
Article featuring Humber web design and production certificate graduate Stephanie Craig

Etobicoke Guardian (Etobicoke) – November 22, 2012 – Students laugh it up for charities
Article talks about “The Lake Show” which will take place at Humber’s Lakeshore campus
http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/1324439-students-laugh-it-up-for-charities/

Metro News (Toronto) – November 27, 2012 – Where beauty meets business
Article features Humber’s spa management and cosmetic marketing certificate programs
http://reader.metronews.ca/digital_launch.aspx?eid=df5d74bd-902a-4a5d-b30d-08b71866ffde&skip=true

The Grid Toronto (Toronto) – November 28, 2012 – School of hops
Article mentions Humber’s hospitality professor Roger Mittag
http://www.thegridto.com/life/food-drink/school-of-hops/

The National Post (Canada) – November 29, 2012 - The Value of Diversity
Humber is named one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures
Also picked up by: Calgary Herald and The Montreal Gazette
http://www2.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/reallife/story.html?id=3e039533-c424-4c5e-90ba-4d9bf3db11f2

Food Service and Hospitality Magazine – November 30, 2012 – WACS honours Humber’s Culinary Program
Article mentions Humber’s School of HRT receiving top culinary and hospitality recognition from WACS
http://www.foodserviceworld.com/central/ontario-news/4782-wacs-honours-humbers-culinary-program.html
 

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