Announcements

Group Insurance Benefits - Premium Rate Changes

When:

January 22, 2014

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January 22, 2014

Attention full-time and partial load employees

Premium Rate Changes 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 February 1, 2014, premium rates will be impacted as follows and your contributions and/or taxable benefits will be affected. These premium changes have been reviewed and approved by the Joint Insurance Committee (JIC) of OPSEU, OCASA and College Compensation and Appointments Council.

ACADEMIC STAFF

	$/Month		Employee	College
Type of Benefit	Current Rate	New Rate	Portion	Portion
AD&D	$ .02 per $1000	No Change	0%	100%
Basic Life Insurance	$ .33 per $1000	$ .30 per $1000	0%	100%
Supplemental Life	$ .15 per $1000	$ .14 per $1000	50%	50%
Optional Life	$ .30 per $1000	$ .27 per $1000	100%	0%
Dependent Life	$ 1.21 per unit	No Change	100%	0%
LTD – CAAT	$ 1.48 per $100	$ 1.63 per $100	100%	0%
Extended Health (single)	$ 78.97	No Change	0%	100%
Extended Health (family)	$180.63	No Change	0%	100%
Vision Care (single)	$ 7.00	No Change	25%	75%
Vision Care (family)	$ 20.57	No Change	25%	75%
Hearing Care (single)	$ .59	No Change	25%	75%
Hearing Care (family)	$ 1.76	No Change	25%	75%
Dental (single)	$ 47.15	$ 49.51	0%	100%
Dental (family)	$131.82	$138.41	0%	100%

PARTIAL LOAD STAFF

	$/Month		Employee Portion	College Portion
Type of Benefit	Current Rate	New Rate	Employee Portion	College Portion
AD&D	$ .02 per $1000	No Change	100%	0%
Basic Life Insurance	$ .33 per $1000	$ .30 per $1000	100%	0%
Supplemental Life	$ .15 per $1000	$ .14 per $1000	100%	0%
Optional Life	$ .30 per $1000	$ .27 per $1000	100%	0%
Dependent Life	$ 1.21 per unit	No Change	100%	0%
Extended Health (single)	$ 78.97	No Change	0%	100%
Extended Health (family)	$180.63	No Change	0%	100%
Vision Care (single)	$ 7.00	No Change	100%	0%
Vision Care (family)	$ 20.57	No Change	100%	0%
Hearing Care (single)	$ .59	No Change	100%	0%
Hearing Care (family)	$ 1.76	No Change	100%	0%
Dental (single)	$ 47.15	$ 49.51	100%	0%
Dental (family)	$131.82	$138.41	100%	0%

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

	$/Month		Employee Portion	College Portion
Type of Benefit	Current Rate	New Rate	Employee Portion	College Portion
AD&D	$ .02 per $1000	No Change	0%	100%
Basic life insurance	$ .13 per $1000	$ .12 per $1000	0%	100%
Supplemental Life	$ .11 per $1000	$ .10 per $1000	50%	50%
Employee Pay-All Life	$0.05-$0.77 per $1000	$0.046-$0.658 Per $1000	100%	0%
Dependent Life	$ 1.82 per unit	No Change	100%	0%
LTD - CAAT	$ 1.86 per $100	No Change	33.3%	66.7%
Extended Health (single)	$ 86.75	No Change	0%	100%
Extended Health (family)	$179.75	No Change	0%	100%
Vision Care (single)	$ 7.63	No Change	25%	75%
Vision Care (family)	$ 22.64	No Change	25%	75%
Hearing Care (single)	$ .66	No Change	0%	100%
Hearing Care (family)	$ 1.98	No Change	0%	100%
Dental (single)	$ 39.07	No Change	0%	100%
Dental (family)	$126.54	No Change	0%	100%

SUPPORT STAFF

	$/Month		Employee Portion	College Portion
Type of Benefit	Current Rate	New Rate	Employee Portion	College Portion
AD&D	$ .02 per $1000	No Change	0%	100%
Basic Life Insurance	$ .17 per $1000	$ .15 per $1000	0%	100%
Supplemental Life	$ .14 per $1000	$ .13 per $1000	40%	60%
Dependent Life	$ 2.95 per unit	No Change	100%	0%
Spousal Life	$ .30 per $1000	$ .27 per $1000	100%	0%
LTD	$ 1.74 per $100	$1.45 per $100	25%	75%
Extended Health (single)	$ 88.89	$ 84.45	0%	100%
Extended Health (family)	$196.69	$186.86	0%	100%
Vision Care (single)	$ 8.19	No Change	25%	75%
Vision Care (family)	$ 20.87	No Change	25%	75%
Hearing Care (single)	$ .53	No Change	25%	75%
Hearing Care (family)	$ 1.45	No Change	25%	75%
Dental (single)	$ 43.34	No Change	0%	100%
Dental (family)	$123.59	No Change	0%	100%

Please note that the Retail Sales Tax of 8% needs to be added to the above rates

If you have any questions on the above, please contact Joanne Baker at 416.675.6622 ext. 4023

SIRF - Staff Initiated Research Fund

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When:

January 22, 2014

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January 22, 2014

Application Deadline: February 26, 2014 at 4:00 pm

Available Funds: Up to $8,000 per project

Funding Period: April 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015

For more information, please contact:
Laura Keating
Phone: 416.675.6622 Ext. 5592
Email: laura.keating@humber.ca

SIRF Applications and guidelines available at humber.ca/research/faculty

SIRF is intended to foster original, externally focused research by full-time staff or faculty of Humber College. SIRF funds are intended to provide staff with modest amounts of research funding to explore strategic research initiatives. Pilot studies, proofs of concept and principle, and many other types of projects can receive seed funding through this program.

The SIRF process is designed to be competitive, transparent and equitable. An effort will be made to award SIRF funds across the College (i.e., to applicants from a number of Schools/Departments) and priority will be given to projects that directly engage students in the research process.

Whether your research has an academic or a practical focus, your project may be eligible for SIRF funding. Faculty with industry partner connections are encouraged to apply.

Lynn Newhouse, Associate Director, Campus Services

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When:

January 22, 2014

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It is with warm wishes that Campus Services announces that Lynn Newhouse will be retiring on Friday, January 24, 2014. Lynn has been an enthusiastic leader within Campus Services and her determination, dedication and hearty laugh will be greatly missed throughout the campus.

Lynn’s responsibility included management of the North and Lakeshore residences. Her dedication and commitment to Humber is exemplified by her willingness to respond to any call of service day or night. Lynn’s work ethic is an inspiration to her team.

We wish Lynn well with this new chapter in her life. Please send well wishes to lynn.newhouse@humber.ca.

Sincerely,

Paul Iskander
Director, Campus Services

The CTL Presents: "Connect, International Student, Faculty, Staff, Admin Buddy Program"

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When:

January 21, 2014

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January 21, 2014

The International Student and Staff/Faculty/Admin Buddy Program is designed to enhance the experience of international students at Humber College ITAL. We hope that this will be accomplished by create an opportunity for faculty, staff, admin and seasoned international students to be a part of a “Welcome Team” that will engage with new international students though informal personalized and friendly social interactions.

Why?

To improve the social, psychological and academic performance of international students as the transition to life in Canada at Humber College ITAL.
To enhance the feeling of hospitality on campus for new international students.
To enhance the intercultural experience and cross-cultural knowledge of staff and faculty. Participation in this program will allow faculty, staff and admin to enrich their intercultural perspectives and communication skills while gaining a greater understanding of the goals, motivations and difficulties experienced by international students.

Who can be a part of the Welcome Team?

The project will be open to all interested full and part-time faculty, staff and admin at Humber College ITAL. (Participation in the program is entirely voluntary).

What is the Time Commitment?

Attend at least two (2) Buddy Program organized event during each term (e.g. Initial Meet & Greet, Social Night, Global Cafe, Pot Luck Dinner etc.).
Meet with your buddy at least two (2) times outside of any Buddy Program organized event during each term.

If interested, please contact:
Denise Gardner
denise.gardner@humber.ca
Before Friday, January 24, 2014

L Space January Newsletter

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When:

January 21, 2014

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January 21, 2014

The L Space Gallery is off to a great start for winter 2014! Check out what we've been up to with our January 2014 Newsletter.

For more informaion, please contact:

Tara Mazurk
Phone: 416.675.6622 ext. 79378
Email: tara.mazurk@humber.ca

Humber Today: Weekly Update Video

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When:

January 21, 2014

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January 21, 2014

Humber Today: Weekly Update Video

The Communications team will be releasing a weekly update video, featuring students in a variety of programs recapping the news of the week. Last week’s episode featured journalism student Kateryna Barnes, who highlighted the Great Canadian Appathon, Humber’s new partnership with Smart Commute and the winners of the LRC Hoarding Design Challenge. Tune in on the Communique or to Humber’s YouTube channel to see future episodes.

Humber College Retirees’ Association Christmas Fest

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When:

January 21, 2014

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January 21, 2014

The Humber College Retirees’ Association hosted their annual Christmas luncheon on December 11, 2013, in the newly renovated Humber Room. This year we had an amazing number of exceptional gifts donated mostly by the college community. These gifts were used in either the raffle or the silent auction. Due to the generosity of the college community and our retirees, over $1,500 was raised for the student bursary fund. From the fund, four students were selected to receive $500 each in 2013.

Once again we want to thank everyone and every department who donated gifts and to thank the many people who helped make this year’s party such a success! We appreciated that Chris Whitaker took the time to drop in and spend some time with us and the following people for their part in organizing the party: Antonio Folino, Simka Delevska, Garry Shaw and Richard Pitteway. We especially appreciated the culinary students who prepared and served such a gourmet meal! And last but not least we can’t forget to thank Santa for dropping by at this busy time of the year.

REMINDER: L Space Information Sessions

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When:

January 21, 2014

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January 21, 2014

Join the L Space gallery staff at the North Campus,to learn more about what art can do for you!

North Campus
Presidents Boardroom
January 28th, 2014
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, please contact:

Tara Mazurk
Phone: 416-675-6622 x. 79378
Email: tara.mazurk@humber.ca

Online Giving at Humber Available Now

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When:

January 20, 2014

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January 20, 2014

Join the Humber Gives campaign today. It is now easier than ever to contribute to support students by making a gift to awards and scholarships or special initiatives. Simply visit humber.ca/giving and click the Donate Now button to make a gift or re-new your commitment today. You can even sign up for payroll deductions online.