I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Yolande Smith as Humber’s Equity Generalist. In this role Yolande will be working alongside the Humber community to ensure that the College meets the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). She will also be providing administrative support to the Director and Manager of Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity.
Yolande is a Humber graduate obtaining her post graduate degree in Human Resources Management. She comes to the Centre from her role as HR Coordinator in HR Services. As HR Coordinator, Yolande provided human resources support to over 5000 employees as well as providing administrative support to HR Services. Before joining Humber, she spent several years working in the financial sector in Kingston, Jamaica where she was responsible for meeting the needs of her client base, providing training to new employees, and achieving and exceeding company sales goals. Yolande’s experience demonstrates outstanding customer service, strong organizational skills and an exceptional capacity to learn. She has extensive experience working with diverse communities locally, nationally and internationally and is committed to increasing diversity and inclusion at Humber.
In her role at Humber, Yolande will be reporting to Jessica Bowen, Manager, Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity | HR Services.
Please join me in welcoming Yolande to the Humber Community!
Sincerely,
Nancy Simms
Director, Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity
Announcements
I am pleased to announce that Shelley Charles, Humber’s Elder and Advisor on Aboriginal Relations, has completed and been awarded a Master’s Degree in Indigenous Philosophy. This MA degree along with the PhD in Indigenous Philosophy are the first of their kind, and are granted through a partnership with Seven Generations Education Institute* (SGEI) and the World Indigenous Nations University (WINU), and endorsed by the World Indigenous Higher Education Consortium (WINHEC).
Shelley travelled to Fort Frances, Ontario to receive her degree during the World Indigenous Knowledge Gathering in Treaty 3 Regions. The ceremony was held in Naicatchewenin First Nation, with several VIPs and dignitaries in attendance, including Aboriginal Affairs Minister David Zimmer, Chief Isadore Day, elders Gilbert Smith and Fred Kelly. Community Jingle Dress dancers and youth came out to honour all degree recipients, including indigenous people from New Zealand, Australia, Norway and California who also received various degrees and accreditation.
Of the honor, Shelley says “I have waited a long time to participate in this ceremony to receive this Masters of Indigenous Philosophy and it was such an awesome and humbling experience to be acknowledged by our youth and the elders. Indigenous Philosophy or Aanda Wiinjigewin incorporates all levels of indigenous knowledge, not just academic study in higher education.”
Shelley continues to provide excellent guidance and education on Aboriginal issues to the college, and leadership to our Aboriginal students in culturally appropriate initiatives and opportunities to support their success.
Please join me in congratulating Shelley on this attainment.
Jason Hunter
Vice President, Student and Community Engagement
*Seven Generations is an aboriginal education institute located in the Treaty 3 Region of northern Ontario and includes members from: Big Island, Big Grassy, Couchiching, Lac La Croix, Onigaming, Rainey River, Seine River, Nicickousemenecaning, Mitaanjigaming and Naicatchewenin First Nations. Their degree programs have universal endorsement from the WINU and WINHEC Indigenous Education Institutes
Please be advised that purchasing services has moved within Building B, we have vacated B314 and are now one door over in B311.
If you see any vendor looking for the purchasing department please direct them to building B, room B311
Notice Of Power Shut Down
North Campus Wide
Power shutdown has been scheduled for: Saturday, August 22, 2015 from 10 p.m. until Sunday, August 23, 2015 at 6 a.m.
Purpose: Shutdown of emergency power for Preventative Maintenance.
Location: North Campus, excluding Residences and LRC.
Normal power will be available during this time. Buildings should not be occupied during these hours.
If you have any questions, please contact Larry Rinaldo, Manager of Plant Services, ext. 4454
Therapy Research 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. Here are some of the people we are looking for. When you call or email, please reference the study number.
Massage Therapy and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Study #: 15MT001
We are looking for a physically active individual who was been experiencing increased pain in the knee, altered mobility of the knee, and decreased ability to perform normal daily activities. If you have been diagnosed with patellofemoral pain syndrome by a health care professional, please be prepared to provide documentation, if not, an assessment will be conducted in the clinic. Individuals who present with knee joint or ligament instability, severe arthritis (joint degeneration and instability), and severe osteoporosis will not be eligible to take part in the study. The length of this study is 8 weeks.
The study would take place on Thursday
The Impact of Massage Therapy on Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Study #: 15MT002
We are looking for an individual who has been experiencing pain or swelling in the outside portion of the thigh at the knee and/or the hip. Individuals who are eligible for this study should also experience pain with certain angles of knee bending, and gradual increase in pain in the knee from repetitive activities (i.e. running, going up and down the stairs, etc.) or the interruption of repetitive activities due to pain. If you have been diagnosed with iliotibial band syndrome by a health care professional, please be prepared to provide documentation, if not, an assessment will be conducted in the clinic. Individuals who present with knee joint or ligament instability, severe arthritis (joint degeneration and instability), or severe varicose veins will not be eligible to take part in the study. The length of this study is 8 weeks.
The study would take place on Thursday night.
Massage Therapy and Chronic Tension Headaches
Study #: 15MT003
We are looking for an individual who has been suffering from chronic tension headaches. To be considered, the individual must present with headaches for more than fifteen days each month over a three month period. Symptoms include dull head pain, pressure around the forehead or tenderness around the forehead and scalp. Individuals will be excluded from the study if they have headaches secondary to another condition or if they have other types of headaches (i.e. sinus headaches, and migraines). Individuals will also be excluded if they have had any concussions or meningitis. The length of this study is 8 weeks.
The study would take place on Tuesday
Massage Therapy and Osteoarthritis
Study #: 15MT004
We are looking for someone who has been clinically diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the hip (documentation must be provided). In addition, the participant must report symptoms of pain and swelling with reduced range of motion of the hip. Individuals will be excluded from the study if they have severe osteoarthritis causing joint instability, or any other conditions causing hip pain or joint dysfunction. The length of this study is 9 weeks.
The study would take place on Thursday.
The Impact of Massage Therapy on Moderate to Severe Premenstrual Syndrome
Study #: 15MT005
We are looking for a female who experiences moderate to severe premenstrual syndrome. The individual must present with more than one of the following associated with menstruation: negative mood, irritability, and generalized muscle tension. Individuals will be excluded from the study if they present with another disorder from which the above symptoms could manifest.
The length of this study is 10 weeks. The study would take place on Tuesday.
Massage Therapy and Lateral Epicondylitis
Study #: 15MT006
We are looking for an individual who has been experiencing pain in the outer aspect of the elbow, painful or reduced range of motion of the wrist, the inability to perform normal daily activities, and have had pain present for three weeks since the initial onset of symptoms. If you have been diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) by a health care professional, please be prepared to provide documentation, if not, an assessment will be conducted in the clinic. Individuals will be excluded from the study if they present with pain in both elbows, if there is a history of surgery to the elbow or wrist, or recent history of anti-inflammatory injections. The length of this study is 8 weeks.
The study would take place on Thursday night.
Massage Therapy and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Study #: 15MT007
We are looking for someone who has been experiencing symptoms of weakness, numbness or tingling into the arm and hand with the inability to perform normal daily activities. If you have been diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome by a health care professional, please be prepared to provide documentation, if not, an assessment will be conducted in the clinic. Individuals will be excluded from the study if their symptoms are caused by a cervical rib, if they have a history of cervical nerve root compression, Raynaud’s disease, or any other neurological conditions including carpal tunnel syndrome and multiple sclerosis. The length of this study is 8 weeks.
The study would take place on Tuesday.
Massage Therapy and Quality of Life in a Patient with Multiple Sclerosis
Study #: 15MT008
We are looking for an individual who has been clinically diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (documentation must be provided). The individual must be in remission phase of their multiple sclerosis, and must be experiencing manifestations that impact their normal daily activities. The individual will be excluded from the study if they experience widespread loss of sensation and/or severe acute flare-ups. The length of this study is 8 weeks.
The study would take place on Thursday night
The Impact of Massage Therapy on High Blood Pressure
Study #: 15MT009
We are looking for someone who has been clinically diagnosed high blood pressure (documentation must be provided: Doctor’s note to confirm diagnosis or evidence of prescription for hypertension medication). Participant’s blood pressure should be medically controlled. The length of this study is 8 weeks.
The study would take place on Tuesday.
The Impact of Massage Therapy on Chronic Neck Pain
Study #: 15MT010
We are looking for an individual who suffers from chronic non-specific neck pain that has been present for more than six months. The individual will not be eligible to participate in the study if they present with vascular conditions, history of neck injury, and the participant’s neck pain cannot be the result of an accident. The length of this study is 8 weeks.
The study would take place on Thursday.
If you would like more information about any of the studies above or would like to volunteer to participate, please contact Felicia Bremner (mtclinic@humber.ca ; 416.675.6622 x.5055). If you would not like to be part of the study but would like to make an appointment at Humber’s Massage Therapy Clinic, please contact us at mtclinic@humber.ca or 416.675.6622 x.5055.
Attention Support Staff employees
Premium Rate Change for Group Insurance Benefits
Sun Life reviews the utilization of group insurance benefits at regular intervals. From time to time premium rates for these benefits are adjusted either upwards or downwards to reflect the level of usage and cost to provide these benefits.
Effective August 1, 2015, premium rates will be impacted as follows and your contributions and/or taxable benefits will be affected. The premium changes have been reviewed and approved by the Management Board of Council on the recommendation of the Support Staff Joint Insurance Committee and the Human Resources Committee.
| $/Month Current Rate | $/Month New Rate | Employee Portion | College Portion | |
| Long Term Disability | $1.81 per $100 | $2.90 per $100 | 25% | 75% |
No other premium rates will be changing at this time.
Please note that the Retail Sales Tax of 8% needs to be added to the above rate.
If you have any questions on the above, please contact Joanne Baker at 416.675.6622 ext. 4023
Humber’s migration from FirstClass to Exchange concluded June 2013. And as discussed during the cutover, FirstClass will be shut down this year.
Information Technology Services will be permanently shutting down FirstClass, Humber’s legacy e-mail and calendaring tool, on September 30th.
If you have not already done so, please retrieve any FirstClass data you wish to keep. Once shut down, data on FirstClass will not be accessible.
Note that, due to the proprietary nature of FirstClass, data (contacts, e-mail, etc.) must be migrated manually; there is no reliable migration tool.
Please use the remaining two months to move any FirstClass data you wish to keep. FirstClass will be forever shut down September 30, 2015.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at ext.5290.
Information Technology Services is pleased to announce the release of a new password management tool in time for the 2015/2016 academic year.
The new, self-service tool allows students, employees, suppliers, and guests to reset their own Humber password using a simple Web browser.
At this time, we invite all employees to enroll in the service. Enrolling is quick and easy and a necessity for use of the new self-service tool.
To enroll, simply go to myPassword.humber.ca, key in your Humber username, and click “Enrollment”. Enrollment takes about 3-5 minutes.
Later, if you forget your password, simply revisit the site and click the “Forgot Password” button to begin the self-service password reset process.
Note that enrolling also entitles you to timely e-mail alerts letting you know when your password is about to expire and online password changes.
Attached is a “Quick Reference Guide” outlining the enrollment, self-service password reset, and self-service password change process in detail.
Do not get locked out of your Humber account again. Enroll in the new self-service password tool today to be able to reset your own password.
Should you have questions or concerns regarding the new, self-service password tool, please contact me at Ryan.Burton@humber.ca or X5290.
