Announcements

Humber NEXT now Online
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February 23, 2015
February 23, 2015

The third issue of Humber NEXT is now online. Produced by Humber Press and the Centre for Teaching & Learning, NEXT is a twice-annual magazine that celebrates faculty, staff, and students who are expanding the definition of education at Humber. In the new issue: stories about the Humber Literary Review, Humber's Gender and Sexual Diversity Committee, redesigned teaching spaces, tips on engaging new students, and a Q&A with our new Senior Vice-President, Academic. For printed copies, contact Humber Press at humberpress@humber.ca.

Business School Industry Professional Job Market Panel Event
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February 19, 2015
February 19, 2015

On February 11, 2015 PC Pierre-Pascal Gendron and the Business School Placement Centre co-hosted a job market panel which was well attended by International Business degree students. 

The panel included graduates from Humber’s Bachelor of Commerce - International Business program, advisory committee members Andreas Hug (Management Consultant and Leadership Coach) and Lauri Asikainen (Principal Consultant, ConnectheTeam.com) as well as advisory committee member Blair Ruelens (VP, Customer Development) with his special guest, Christine Polstrok (Senior Director, Human Resources) from PepsiCo Foods Canada.

After an introduction to the panel, the spotlight was turned to students who had two hours to ask questions and gain insights into the “real world”. Topics ranged from work placement advice, key skills needed to succeed in the work force, growing industries and tips on effective networking. 

The panel offered up great advice including these tidbits:

  • Make your own luck
  • Be analytical, insightful and a great communicator to succeed
  • Hiring managers will creep you on the Internet so make sure there isn’t anything on the web that will make them not want to hire you
  • Understand and communicate confidently what you learned in your program
  • Networking is not a single conversation. Think of it as a tree that needs to be watered to grow
  • Be prepared and do your research when networking
  • Know the company you are applying for. If it is important for the company to be involved with the community, showcase your passion for the community as well to illustrate you are a great fit
  • Produce results faster than anyone expects you to

Following the discussion, students were invited to network with the panel.

 

Leave for Change Volunteer Opportunity
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February 19, 2015
February 19, 2015

Washroom Renovation - D225 and D123
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February 19, 2015
February 19, 2015

Washrooms are currently undergoing temporary repairs in D-building, D225 (women's) and D213 (men’s) with work to be completed for February 21st 2015. 
We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions, please contact John Schroder, Manager of Maintenance and Operations at extension 4107.

Thank you
Facilities Team

Congratulations to Rena Borovilos
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February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015

Please join me in congratulating Professor Rena Borovilos from the Department of Liberal Studies in the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences, on the successful completion of her doctorate at OISE, University of Toronto.  Rena’s thesis, titled,

“The Impact of Dual Credit Programs on College Students: A Comparative Study of Dual Credit Participants and Non-dual Credit Participants in One Ontario College”  

was supervised by Dr. Peter Dietsche, who has been recognized on numerous occasions for his research into the factors that influence a student’s decision to apply to college or university and the factors that impact their transition to post-secondary. Other members of her committee included Dr. Katherine Janzen, former Associate Vice President, Research and Innovation at Seneca College and Dr. Brian Desbiens, former President of Sir Sandford Fleming College.  Her external examiner was Dr. Bill Muirhead, Associate Provost, Academic and IT at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. 
 

Paula Gouveia
Dean, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Congratulations to Hamid Rezaeiyazdi
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February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015

Please join me in congratulating Professor Hamid Rezaeiyazdi from the English Language Centre in the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences, on the successful completion of his doctorate at the University of Toronto.  Hamid’s thesis is titled,

“Dialogical Modernity: discursive practice and the development of non-European novel”  

Hamid’s degree is from a collaborative program at the University of Toronto that includes the Departments of Comparative Literature, Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations and English. As a result his committee and examiners reflect the collaborative nature of his program.  His thesis was supervised by Dr. Mohamad Tavakoli, Professor of History and Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations in the Department of Historical Studies at the University of Toronto and Dr. Paul Downes, Professor in the Department of English also at the University of Toronto.  The external examiner was Dr. Dominic Brookshaw, Professor at the Oriental Institute, University of Oxford where he teaches Persian language and Persian literature.

Paula Gouveia
Dean, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Humber is Expanding Opportunities to “Go Global”!
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February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015

Over the past year, close to 400 Humber students, faculty and staff have engaged in global learning experiences, and participation is growing. Humber’s Study Abroad website helps guide the Humber community through their international experience – from identifying opportunities, preparing to go, being engaged while abroad, to returning home. Resources include policies and forms; and information on cross-cultural adaptation, health and safety / risk management, budgeting and bursary assistance, consular affairs, intercultural skill development, and Humber’s new Global Citizenship Certificate program.

A new section of the website has recently been launched to promote academic exchange opportunities. Humber has a number of longstanding institutional partners around the globe, and new strategic partnerships are being developed in partnership with each of Humber’s Academic Schools.

Providing opportunities for students to earn academic credit while studying or working abroad is an important aspect of Humber’s Internationalization Strategy, 2013-2018. Applications are currently being accepted from students who are interested either Summer 2015 programs or exchange semesters in 2015-2016. The application deadline is: February 27, 2015.

“Humber College is committed to developing broadly educated, highly skilled and adaptable citizens to be successful in careers that significantly contribute to the communities they serve – locally, nationally and globally” (Humber Strategic Plan, 2013-2018)

For more information on study and work abroad, contact:
Rebecca Fitzgerald, M.Ed.
Manager, International Mobility
o: +1.416.675.6622 x3179 | m: +1.416.779.8137
rebecca.fitzgerald@humber.ca

Gillian Carson, Director, Enterprise Applications
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February 18, 2015

Information Technology Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Gillian Carson as Director, Enterprise Applications starting Wednesday February 11, 2015.

The Director, Enterprise Applications leads the development and evolution of enterprise systems and technology in support of Humber’s strategic plan.  Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the Director is responsible for services including business analysis, business intelligence & analytics, enterprise applications management, and enterprise technology.    Leading a team of professionals, the Director will build strong relationships with clients, provide strategic guidance on the evolution of enterprise systems and deliver solutions to meet the needs of Humber. 

Gillian brings experience to Humber from the public and private sectors including consulting for Canadian banks and a national law firm.  Working for the Ontario government, Gillian held senior roles in several ministries with responsibilities for projects of provincial scope.   Most recently, as Director, Strategic Business Enhancement Branch, Gillian was responsible for supporting over 43,000 users of the provincial Oracle Finance ERP system including system related change management, end-user education, communications and business intelligence.  Previously, Gillian led several provincial initiatives while at HROntario, part of the Ministry of Government Services.

Gillian holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Queens University.  Gillian is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and has a certificate in Adult Teaching & Training from George Brown College.  For the past three years, Gillian has been a member of the Humber Program Advisory Committee for the Project Management graduate certificate program.

Please join me in extending a warm welcome for Gillian to the Humber community.

Scott R. Briggs
Chief Information Officer

Omar Malik, Manager, Integrated Client Technology
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February 18, 2015

Technology Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Omar Malik as Manager, Integrated Client Technology.

The Manager, Integrated Client Technology is responsible for providing key technical services to enable employees, students, and guests to access and effectively use Humber’s computing resources.  Reporting to the Director of Technology Services, Omar will be responsible for the technology architecture, technology plans, and related operations for all client-facing technologies within the classroom and within the corporate environment.  This includes our learning management system (Blackboard), email, printing, desktop and mobile computing platforms, and for the provisioning and support of curriculum-specific software within the classroom. Omar will led a team of highly skilled and specialized technical staff to execute on the overall technology plan while working in collaboration with departments and schools to help deliver on Humber’s overall mission, vision, and strategy.

Omar brings to Humber over 18 years of experience in technology and management.  He was previously Manager, Information Technology (Head of IT) at Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, where he led the development of the organization’s first technology department and delivered on several key strategic projects.  Prior to his role at Royal College of Dental Surgeons, Omar held several roles including manager, supervisor, and systems administrator at several large Canadian Law firms.

Omar has a Bachelor of Computer Science from the Ryerson University and is a certified Project Management Professional.  In addition, Omar also holds several industry certifications in IT operational best practices and technology administration

Please join me in extending a warm welcome for Omar to the Humber Community.

Steve Camacho
Director, Technology Services

HRMS Announcement
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February 17, 2015
February 17, 2015
This past summer, Humber embarked on an initiative to replace our current HR Legacy system with one that will extend far beyond payroll, personnel and contract management to a broader solution that will include time and attendance, compensation, recruitment, employee and manager self-service in addition to other enhancements. 

After conducting a very competitive and detailed process, we are excited to announce Oracle-PeopleSoft Human Capital Management has been selected to be our new Human Resources Management System (HRMS). We are confident with Oracle-PeopleSoft’s best-in-class integrated solutions will be a perfect fit for a college as large and complex as Humber. To assist with the implementation, we have partnered Deloitte. 

Deloitte has over 250 higher education clients; over 20 years of PeopleSoft experience in 11 colleges and 9 universities in Canada.

We would also like to acknowledge the valuable contribution of the Evaluation Team during the consultations process for the development of the RFP.

Ray Dyck, Director Organizational Effectiveness
Elke Lee, Manager Payroll
Althea Gordon, Manager Human Resources
Mike Joyal, Manager HRIS/Payroll
Joanne Baker, Benefits Consultant
Michelle Moore, Director, IT Project Management 
Steve Camacho, Director Technology Services
Austin Sagala, Manager Technology Infrastructure 
Tim Rawlings, Manager Enterprise Technology
Sam Elogio, Manager Enterprise Solution
Carollin Ho, Business Intelligence Specialist
Sanjay Gandhi, Associate Director Financial Planning 
Belinda Cunha, Business Manager - School of Media Studies

Humber Purchasing 
Emily Eyre and her staff

Ernst & Young
Anna Pesme

Your involvement, commitment and support in getting this project off to a great start is an example of everyone’s dedication and effort in working towards a successful project implementation.

Effective immediately Kathy Cowan Sahadath, has been appointed full-time as the Project Director and will be leading the implementation team for the next two years. Kathy brings with her a tremendous amount of knowledge and expertise in the areas of project management and has led a previous HRMS implementation which will be a tremendous asset to our team and a project of this magnitude. The project implementation will also be supported by a team comprising staff from HR, IT and Finance. Throughout the implementation, we will be reaching out to representative client groups from across the college for their expertise and input at various stages.

Over the next several weeks Deloitte and our Humber team will conduct a fit-gap analysis and present its recommendation of the implementation process and timelines of the HRM System. Further communication regarding the details of the phases of the project, implementation timelines and milestones will be ongoing. 


Deb McCarthy
Vice-President, Human Resources

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