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Cyber Security Awareness Month

There has been an increase in cyber security threats and malicious code being delivered by phishing scams targeting colleges and universities in Canada and the US.

Don’t take the Bait!

Phishing are Internet schemes that pose as a legitimate source to trick people into handing over personal information or downloading malicious software,

Increasing Accessibility at Humber: Alternate Formats

What are Alternate Formats?

Alternate formats present printed or electronic documents in different formats in order to ensure everyone has equal access to the information which is required under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Persons with disabilities often use adaptive/assistive technology that require an alternate/accessible format so the technology can access the information in a specific manner for the user. It is best to plan ahead and to prepare your information in an accessible manner. For example, if a MS Word document is formatted, and structured correctly in the beginning, it will ensure the file is not only accessible but can also be converted into a variety of different alternate formats (e.g. PDF or braille) while retaining its accessibility features; this is sometimes referred to as “conversion ready”.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Checklist

What is WCAG 2.0?

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 defines how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities. Accessibility involves a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities. The Information & Communication Standards under AODA requires current Humber websites to conform to WCAG 2.0 level A and subsequently level AA by 2021. Web accessibility is about everyone being able to access Humber's websites successfully, including people using handheld devices, WebTV and in-car browsers.

The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity has developed a WCAG 2.0 level A and level AA Checklist to support Humber’s web developers and website content providers. For this and other accessibility related resources contact: Jodie Glean, jodie.glean@humber.ca.

Have You Completed The Three (3) AODA Mandatory Trainings?

According to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Humber College is required to train all members of the organization on accessibility standards.

There are three AODA mandatory online training programs administered by the Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity. All Humber employees are required to complete these three (3) trainings:

1. Customer Service Standards Training

Fairmont Hotels and Resort Info Session

Come and join the Fairmont Hotels and Resorts info session on Friday, October 20th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Lakeshore Campus.

There will be a presentation and Q&A session from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and one-on-one interviews from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Interested students can sign up for the session and for an interview timeslot here:

tinyurl.com/fairmontswep

RSVP by Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Pizza lunch will be served.

Purchasing Practices in the Event of a Strike

In the event of a strike, please be advised that many of our vendors will not cross the picket line to make deliveries.

If you need to purchase anything please purchase directly using your corporate credit card, or have someone in your school/department make the purchase on your behalf. If you need assistance, please contact any of the purchasing staff and we will accommodate your needs as best possible.

Regards, 

Emily Eyre
Manager of Purchasing

Pathway Rehabilitation Project - West Humber Trail

We're making changes to serve you better West Humber Trail!

Parks, Forestry and Recreation will be carrying out the rehabilitation project commencing Sept. 2017.

The anticipated project schedule is as follows:

  • Construction is to commence Sept. 2017
  • Completion is anticipated in Nov. 2017 (Weather Permitting)

The work involves the implementation of new pathways including new culverts from the pond to the Humber River. The pathway will be CLOSED during construction. Please use alternate routes during this time.

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