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 referring a learner for support.  

As such, Student Wellness and Equitable Learning is excited to share an updated version of the ‘Yellow Folder’. Recognizing, Responding and Supporting Learners in Distress will help you take steps to support learners experiencing difficulty, provide referrals to resources, as well as tips for taking care of yourself. 

Learn strategies for supporting learners in distress. Attend a training session on:

• Wednesday, March 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (North Campus)
• Friday, March 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Lakeshore Campus)

Register for a training session or submit a request to schedule training for your department or faculty.

Submit a training request

Join us for this introduction to solving challenges and opportunities.

This is where we have some fun understanding why we work so well with some people and not so well with others. From this workshop, we will explore how the Basadur Simplexity Profile, developed by Dr. Min Basadur, sets the stage for optimizing how we solve challenges and opportunities both individually and collectively.

This intro workshop is a pre-requisite for Simplexity Level 1 for Problem-Solving.

Facilitator Bio:

Debra Pickfield, MBA (Leadership), BA Social Sciences (Economics) is a dedicated “Minion” as she has facilitated Simplexity sessions for more than 10 years and watched groups navigate from frustration to “ahhh – we get it” as they explore what is the real issue seeking to be solved. Debra’s commitment to recognizing problem-solving as a key driver of innovation is what brings her to Humber College. She is looking forward to sharing her passion and supporting anyone or any team as they learn a new skill to approach any opportunity or challenge facing them.

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In preparation for Have a Heart Day, Early Childhood Education Student Council and the UGH & Humber Advocates for Early Childhood Education will have a booth on Thursday, February 9 in the LRC Concourse from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event will engage students, faculty and staff to write a message to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the need for equitable funding and access to services for First Nations children so that they have the opportunity to grow up safely in their home communities. 

The goal is to collect 3,000 heartfelt messages that will be mailed to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on February 14, 2023.

Anti-Black Racism in the Workplace: Exploring its Norms, Framework, and Pathways for Resolution

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion (Centre) is pleased to invite you to its Equity and Inclusion Dialogue series for the 2022-2023 academic year. Online registration is now open for this event. View the flyer for event details. Limited seating available.

View the full listing of the Centre’s 2022-2023 Equity & Inclusion Dialogue series.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand how anti-Black racism arises in the workplace
2. Learn about the legal framework regarding anti-Black racism
3. Explore how to resolve prohibited conduct in the workplace

Facilitator Bio:

Nathaniel Marshall, B.A., J.D.

Nathaniel has conducted complex workplace investigations for both provincially and federally regulated clients in matters relating to: sexual harassment, workplace harassment, discrimination (particularly anti-Black racism), benefits fraud, bullying, workplace violence, and those concerning employer specific Codes of Conduct and workplace policies.

As a compliment to his investigation practice, Nathaniel oversees workplace audits and assessments where no complaint has been received. Through these processes, he helps employers check the pulse of their organization by exploring employee morale, engagement, workplace culture, and systemic workplace issues. Nathaniel also provides a wide range of workplace training including on how to conduct workplace investigations, respectful workplaces, and managing complaints of harassment and discrimination. As a mediator, he helps resolve conflict by working with employees to identify and find solutions to their problems.

Nathaniel is also a Strategic Advisor to the Black HR Professionals of Canada Network, a not-for-profit social purpose collective for the advancement of Black HR professionals across Canada. He is a frequent lecturer at George Brown College's Continuing Education, the Law Society of Ontario, and the Ontario Bar Association.