We would like to address an error in our recent newsletter concerning an event acknowledgment. Regrettably, the credited department was inaccurate, and we apologize for the confusion caused. Our aim was to celebrate their success.
Moving forward, we will ensure accurate information and communication.
Thank you for your understanding.
Please find the updated newsletter for the month of November.
Political journalism is central to democracy. The production and dissemination of news and editorials allow citizens to participate in society and better understand the world around them. This curated selection of books covers a wide array of journalistic endeavors within the realm of politics, including political revelations, social issues, and investigations.
Please join the library in celebrating the best of political journalism by perusing these works that document stories both within Canada and worldwide.
Humber Fashion Art and Business students are looking for your gently used clothing for our 2023 Eco Closet!
Clothing donation bins will be available until November 23 at the Academic & Career Success Centre (LRC1), the Faculty of Business (E205) and the Office of Sustainability (E103) at the North Campus.
You are also invited to join us on Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at North Campus E Concourse for Humber’s 2023 Eco Closet. Shop pre-loved, gently used clothing donated by the Humber community, and original crafts created by Humber students.
Proceeds from the Eco Closet will go towards Youth Without Shelter.
Today, on National Philanthropy Day, we celebrate the kindness and generosity of our donors and their vital support. We also acknowledge the important contributions of Humber’s faculty and staff whose generosity provides students with Unlimited opportunities and the encouragement to dream big.
In honour of National Philanthropy Day, we have created this amazing “Year in Review” video to celebrate Humber’s community of donors and the spirit of generosity. This video highlights many of the amazing accomplishments over the past year and the incredible impact our donor community continues to make in the lives of Humber students every day.
Happy National Philanthropy Day!
Since graduating from Humber’s PR program in 1981, Ingrid Perry has enjoyed a 40+ year career as a recognizable leader in fundraising, corporate communications, and strategic development in the not-for-profit sector.
She has led the charge at top GTA charitable organizations, including St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation, Women’s College Hospital Foundation, North York General Hospital Foundation, Mackenzie Health and more while contributing to advancement in the arts and nation-wide capital campaigns.
In 2017, Ingrid was acknowledged as AFP Greater Toronto Chapter Fundraising Professional of the Year – a testament to her incredible impact. She continues to pay it forward as a coach, mentor and inspiration to young professionals pursuing PR and fundraising.
Learn more in this #MyHumberStory video.
Know a Humber grad with industry expertise and a great story to tell? Email us at alumni@humber.ca.
At Humber, we focus on life-long learning and on delivering learning and development opportunities and solutions to our employees that allow them to excel. Through the acquisition of new skills and abilities, employees thrive personally and professionally. Humber encourages faculty and staff to further their professional and personal development by taking advantage of these learning and development opportunities.
LinkedIn Learning
All employees have free access to LinkedIn Learning. LinkedIn Learning provides short training courses with topics divided into three categories: business, technology and creative. Visit LinkedIn Learning and log in using your Humber login credentials.
Discounted Courses
Eligible employees can take courses offered by Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber for a discounted tuition rate of $20.
For information on eligible courses at Humber College and to find out how to apply, please contact the Registrar’s Office at enquiry@humber.ca or 416.675.5000.
For information on eligible courses at the University of Guelph-Humber and how to apply, please contact Admission Services at admissions@guelphhumber.ca or at 416-798-1331 ext. 6056. Please note employees are required to pay an application fee. More details can be found on the Application Procedures website.
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
Tuition assistance is available to employees for certificate, diploma, degree, doctoral programs and/or professional association courses taken at an accredited post-secondary institution or professional association. For more information about eligibility, what is covered, and how to apply, please visit the Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarships section of the People(s) & Culture website.
Graduate Assistance Program (GAP)
Tuition assistance in the form of a scholarship is available to eligible employees looking to advance their education through discipline-specific post-secondary degrees, master's degrees or doctoral degrees at an accredited post-secondary institution. Funding under this program is for a maximum of four (4) years for each individual program up to a maximum of five thousand dollars ($5,000) per year. For more information about eligibility, what is covered, and how to apply, please visit the Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarships section of the People(s) & Culture website.
Resources to Support Student Well-being
Post-secondary studies and various environmental, systemic and structural factors can have adverse effects on learner's mental health and well-being. Generally, there are signs that a learner is struggling long before a situation escalates into a crisis.
Faculty and staff are well-positioned to recognize behaviour that may indicate that a learner is in distress and may require support. Being able to recognize the signs of distress and make appropriate referrals are critical first steps in supporting learner well-being.
The Responding to Students in Distress website and the Student Wellness and Equitable Learning Handout have resources for faculty and staff to learn more about steps they can take to support learners, as well as information about the “Recognize, Respond and Support a Learner in Distress” Workshop that is available to the Humber Community. Faculty and staff who interact with students are encouraged to take this workshop.
For more information about employee learning resources, please visit the Professional Learning section of the People(s) & Culture website.
If you have any questions, please contact the HR Support Centre.
When considering the type of assessment(s) to be utilized for your course, ensure there is a rational connection between the assessment format and the knowledge being assessed. There is a direct connection between course design and the academic accommodation process.
A 1999 employment discrimination case outlined three main questions to reflect on when assessing essential requirements. The questions are as follows:
An additional question was established based on a different discrimination case in 2001:
Considering the above questions when designing courses, reviewing Accommodation Letters and/or responding to accommodation inquiries from Accessible Learning Services (ALS) will help guide the process in determining whether accommodations conflict with learning outcomes.
Visit our ALS Information for Faculty website to learn more about accommodating students with disabilities.
Please email us at accessible-learning@humber.ca with suggestions for key accessibility-related topics that you would like us to address through the Communiqué.
The Spirituality and Wellness Centre (SWC) is looking for student volunteers.
The SWC at Humber is a safe, respectful, and inclusive space at North Campus where students can explore different cultures, religions and spiritualities. The purpose of the SWC is to give students the opportunity to engage in religion, spirituality, and secularism with a hands-on approach and through lived experiences. Essentially, the SWC will be used to improve overall student health and well-being.
Position summary:
This is a unique opportunity to be amongst the first ever volunteers for the new Spirituality and Wellness Centre at Humber College. As a student volunteer, you will get the hands-on opportunity to leverage your strengths through event planning, facilitation, social media, marketing, promotion and much more! You will also gain transferable skills that will benefit your personal development and growth.
The successful candidates will work collaboratively with other volunteers and report to Coordinator of the SWC. Volunteers should have a passion or interest in wellness, demonstrate leadership qualities, think innovatively, and have a strong understanding of EDI.
Volunteers will also be given the opportunity to assist other SSE groups such as Orientation and First-year experience (FYE) with event support.
All volunteers will receive:
Give the gift of music! We are thrilled to offer a 10 per cent discount for all children's group music classes for Humber family and friends this winter.
Our community music school courses provide a dynamic platform for children to explore the world of music, develop their creative talents, and build confidence.
Register using discount code: CMSFMCA10
Discount offer expires: December 23, 2023
If you have any questions, please contact communitymusic@humber.ca for more information.
Community Music School
Continuous Professional Learning
Faculty of Media and Creative Arts
The Office of Research and Innovation would like to thank the members of the Humber community who took part in our Community Engagement Session on the New World of Work. Your active involvement and valuable expertise greatly contributed to the discussion.
For further inquiries or to explore New World of Work research in more detail, contact Raeshelle Morris-Griffith at raeshelle.morris@humber.ca.
