Humber’s newly released 2024–2025 Integrated Energy Master Plan (IEMP) Annual Report highlights the measurable impact of our continued effort towards sustainable campus operations and innovation. 

Since 2015, Humber has reduced energy use per square foot by over 30 per cent, water use per student by 19 per cent, and absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 13 per cent, while generating over $14 million in utility cost savings to date – nearly $3 million saved from this past year alone. 

These achievements were made possible through several major milestones, including the opening of Phase 1 of Humber’s Zero Carbon Building-Design Standard certified Humber Cultural Hub at the Lakeshore campus, and Phase 2 of Project SWITCH at the North Campus.  

SWITCH achieved the installation of 1.6 km of underground piping, connecting the residences to the new hot water network, enabling residences to be heated and cooled using Humber’s new low-carbon central plant. A big step towards electrification and away from fossil fuels, enforcing Humber’s climate resilience! 

In the coming years, the impact of our emissions reduction projects will see even more transformative change, as we continue advancing Humber’s Climate Action Plan towards our 2029 net zero emissions goal. 

Read the updated IEMP report: https://humber.ca/sustainability/assets/files/measuring-success/iemp-reports/IEMP_Annual_Report_2024-2025_AODA.pdf 

Read more about Project SWITCH: https://humber.ca/sustainability/enable/climate-action-and-built-environment/energy-management.html#switch-project 

Learn about our Integrated Design Process on our NX retrofit project and overall IEMP energy journey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3GEFF4P9Io

Dear support staff,

As you have heard me say many times over the last year, our Humber community is building brilliance every day in everything we do. Our support staff are central to our ability to do this, and we are delighted to welcome full-time support staff back to work.

You are the people who ensure our students are supported when they need it most. You are the people who photograph, record and write about outstanding student accomplishments. You provide exceptional care for the youngest members of our community in the Child Development Centre. You welcome students, maintain our systems, and help foster a safe and inclusive learning environment and so much more. From supporting one another, faculty and administration to partners, donors, industry and community representatives and the institution overall, support staff are an important part of every facet of our operations.

I know that these last few weeks have been challenging. Please know that everyone at Humber is so glad to have you back on campus.

You have been missed. Welcome back.

Sincerely,

Ann Marie Vaughan 
President and CEO 

I am writing to share a staffing update that will impact the Longo Faculty of Business.

After an extraordinary 24 years of dedicated service, Alvina Cassiani has made the decision to retire from Humber at the end of December 2025. Throughout her remarkable career, Alvina has made an enduring impact on our community. As Senior Dean of the Longo Faculty of Business, she led Humber’s largest faculty with vision, innovation, and distinction. Under her leadership, the Faculty launched groundbreaking programs, adopted new approaches to teaching and learning, and expanded global engagement. She was a steadfast advocate for growth in enrolment and for welcoming students from around the world to Humber.

Most recently, as Acting Vice-President, Marketing, Communications & Advancement, Alvina continued to serve Humber with integrity, care, and unwavering commitment. In this role, she supported college-wide priorities and guided teams with steadiness through a period of transition.

We are deeply grateful for Alvina’s outstanding leadership, collegiality, and countless contributions to Humber’s success. She has been a valued leader within the academic division and a trusted colleague to many. Please join me in extending heartfelt thanks to Alvina for her exceptional service and in wishing her every happiness as she embarks on this exciting next chapter.

With Alvina’s retirement approaching, I am pleased to share that Colin Bartley, who has been serving as Interim Senior Dean, Longo Faculty of Business, will be appointed Senior Dean for a defined term until June 30, 2027. This appointment will ensure continuity and stability within the Faculty as we navigate the years ahead.

Colin brings more than 35 years of business, management, and leadership experience across the public and private sectors in the areas of payments and expense management, business and leisure travel, and hospitality. A proud two-time Humber graduate in Culinary Management and Hospitality Management, Colin also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Guelph.

His professional background includes 11 years in the hospitality industry in operational, event management, sales, and senior leadership roles across Canada. He also spent 14 years at American Express, where he held international leadership positions in client management and field strategy. Over the past 12 years at Humber Polytechnic, Colin has served as a professor, program coordinator, and associate dean—bringing deep experience and a commitment to student success.

Please join me in congratulating Colin on this appointment and wishing him continued success in his new role.

Gina Antonacci
Senior Vice-President, Academic

The Humber Student Success Survey is LIVE!

All students in full-time funded programming received a unique link to the HSS Survey in their preferred email inbox today titled “Tell Humber about your student experience for a chance to WIN!” This survey supports our institutional priorities of student success and retention by identifying at-risk students and initiating timely interventions. It also advances our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion at Humber.

The questions of the survey focus on:

• Student demographics
• Student experiences at Humber
• Students’ academic and career goals
• The challenges students may be facing while attending postsecondary.

Encourage students to take 10 minutes and tell us about their experiences and needs for a chance to win incredible prizes totaling over $7,000 by Sunday, November 2.

All students who complete the survey are entered into a prize draw for a chance to win:

• iPad (approx. value $500) or Chromebook (approx. value $500)

Based on their Faculty's response rate, they are also entered into a prize draw to win toward tuition:

• Top 3 Faculties: $2,000 (1^st), $1,500 (2^nd) and $1,000 (3^rd)
• Next 3 Faculties: $500 each

Please help us to ensure a strong response to this survey by encouraging students in full-time programs (all years) to complete the survey so that we can continue to make a positive impact in their success!

Thank you in advance for your support!