The following message was sent to students on November 12, 2021.
Dear Humber Students:
With registration for Winter 2022 courses opening on November 22nd, we want to update you on course delivery plans and how we are responding to student concerns that have been shared by some students about the increase to the number of in-person classes and labs from Fall to Winter.
Throughout the pandemic, Humber provided hands-on education while adhering to, and often exceeding, public health and government directives. Each semester throughout the pandemic, we have gradually increased the number of students studying in-person. We currently have 15,000 students registered to attend class in-person weekly across all our locations, and there have been no reported cases of transmission on campus since the beginning of the fall term. We have a mandatory vaccination policy in place and that will continue to be the case for the Winter 2022 term.
We appreciate that more students will be returning to in-person learning in January and some have concerns about making this transition. In response to these concerns, we are adjusting some of the plans for course delivery, including doubling the number of online breadth and general education electives that will be available this Winter term. Where possible, programs with multiple sections will include online options and scheduling is being evaluated to support students’ ability to plan the number of days they need to be on campus.
Each program has a different set of plans that reflect the best approach to achieving the program’s learning outcomes, ensuring students have access to critical hands-on learning and equipment and meeting industry and professional associations’ requirements. It is important to note that for some programs, in-person delivery is required by the professional or industry association that oversees the related profession and is not solely Humber’s decision.
While Humber’s increase of in-person learning aligns with the provincial approach to reopening, the Ministry of Colleges and Universities’ guidelines and public health directives, we appreciate that this transition impacts each student differently. If you have concerns about the Winter 2022 term and learning on campus, you can reach out to your Program Coordinator or Program Advisor to discuss your situation further and to explore potential options.
We wish you every success and look forward to continuing to work with you to support your learning and career aspirations.
Gina Antonacci Jason Hunter
Senior VP Academic VP, Students and Institutional Planning