The following email was sent to students on September 3, 2024
Dear Humber Students,
Welcome to the fall 2024 term at Humber Polytechnic. As you plan your next few weeks and months, we want to make sure you have some key information to set you up for success.
To our returning students, it's wonderful to have you with us again. To those joining the Humber community for the first time, we're grateful that you chose Humber and look forward to supporting you along your educational journey.
We will remain committed to your success throughout your academic career. As you begin the term, please take time to familiarize yourself with the supports and resources that are in place to help you navigate your academic journey. The reality is that post-secondary can be challenging, and we're here for you and believe that you can succeed!
A key aspect of that success is developing relationships with members of the Humber community. An easy place to start is with classmates and professors. If you're looking for other opportunities, check out the First Year Experience program or the many events and activities offered by IGNITE, Student Life, Athletics, or other departments and organizations.
Humber offers many resources that are designed to support you academically and personally. It is never too early to reach out to an advisor, stop by the library, drop into the Math and Writing Centre, or connect with a tutor to help prepare you for your academic success. Our Healthy Community Hub serves as a centralized resource for your health and wellness needs. The Hub is the go-to destination for Humber and Guelph-Humber students to find the information they need about health and well-being, and healthy initiatives and events happening across Humber.
Humber Polytechnic is also dedicated to creating an environment free from discrimination and promotes understanding, inclusion, and appreciation for the diversity of all students. We strive to foster belonging in everything we do, while ensuring safe and supportive learning and communal spaces. If you want to connect with members of our Inclusion and Belonging portfolio, Indigenous Education and Engagement, or the student equity hubs you can email edib@humber.ca.
Whether you're new to Humber Polytechnic or returning for another term, don't forget to download the ONECard app as your campus identification, and the Campus Compass app to help you navigate our campuses. Step-by-step instructions for uploading your photo can be found on the ONECard website. Also, stay informed about Humber news and updates by visiting humber.ca/updates.
Lastly, I know that this is a lot of information. The most important thing for you to remember is that we are here for you. If you get stuck, lost, have a question, or don't even know what question to ask, please drop by any office or stop a Humber employee in the hallway and we'll do our best to guide you. Your success is our number one priority.
Wishing you all a term filled with success, fulfillment, and memorable experiences.
Ian Crookshank
Associate Vice-President, Learner and Career Success and Dean of Students
Humber Polytechnic
The following email was sent to students on August 29, 2024.
Dear students,
Today is a big day. Humber College is now Humber Polytechnic.
What does that mean for you? You chose Humber for your education because of our expert faculty, depth and breadth of programming, and experiential opportunities and all of that remains the same.
A polytechnic education offers a distinct third option between university and college - one that combines deep, theoretical learning with applied, hands-on experience to foster employability, not just employment for graduates. The polytechnic model is well established and highly regarded across Canada and the world.
You are now a part of this next era - one in which students will be able to future proof their careers and have an impact on the global stage.
If you are interested in learning more about what we are envisioning for the future of Humber Polytechnic, I encourage you to look at Building Brilliance.
Thank you for choosing Humber.
Dr. Ann Marie Vaughan
President and CEO
Humber Polytechnic
Humber Lakeshore Campus and International Graduate School are closed for the remainder of Tuesday, July 16 due to a power outage. Classes at Lakeshore Campus and the IGS are cancelled for the remainder of the day. Residence remains open. We plan to resume normal operations tomorrow and will share updates as they become available.
To all members of the Humber and University of Guelph-Humber communities,
As we experience colder temperatures and snow in the coming weeks, we would like to share information about the impact of severe weather and/or campus closure on college operations.
Only in-person classes and assessments being held on campus will be affected by inclement weather and (physical) campus closure. Inclement winter weather is not expected to impact current online classes, courses, or programs or most faculty and staff who are working remotely.
All Humber online classes and assessments will continue regardless of weather conditions or if Humber campuses are closed due to severe weather. If inclement weather affects online class delivery, such as a power outage or internet disruption, the college will assess the impact on online classes and will confirm if they are to continue as scheduled.
If any in-person classes, assessments or exams are cancelled due to severe weather/campus closure, the professor of that class will contact their students to make alternate arrangements for coursework.
Employees who regularly work on campus, and who are unable to attend campus due to severe weather/campus closure should contact their supervisor.
All Humber faculty and staff working remotely will continue to perform their normal responsibilities, even if the physical campus is closed due to inclement weather.
Overall, during the winter season, we are planning to be open each day and to operate as normal. If a college-wide or specific campus closure is required due to severe weather, an announcement will be posted on humber.ca, our main Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram channels, and Humber Updates, as well as Guelph-Humber channels, guelphhumber.ca, Instagram and X page by 5:30 a.m. for morning classes, and 3:30 p.m. for evening classes, or as soon as possible. Unless a closure notice is posted as above, please consider the college to be open.
For students who have in-person classes, if you think the roadways near your home or the college are unsafe due to severe ice or snow, please call or email your instructor if you decide not to come to class. For employees who think it is unsafe to travel to the campus because of severe ice or snow, please contact your supervisor.
You can sign up to receive notification of Humber campus activity, including closures by downloading the Humber Guardian App available from your phone's app store. Be sure to enable push notifications in both your main system preferences as well as in the app to receive emergency notifications.
We will also inform GTA media of a campus or college closure. For International Graduate School students and employees, please note that separate announcements will be sent to you, as the weather downtown is not always the same.
If a physical campus closure occurs, students scheduled to be in-person at external organizations for an internship or placement, or for other college related activities, will follow the protocol of the external organization with respect to cancellation of college activities or closure of the facility. It is the student’s responsibility to advise their external placement advisor or supervisor of any situation that prevents them from attending their placement or work.
For more information, please see the Severe Weather Closure Procedure.
Finally, this time of year also marks the return of flu season and an increase in other contagious illnesses as more people gather indoors. Humber reminds all staff and students that if they are feeling unwell to remain at home to help prevent the spread of infections and keep each other healthy and safe. If you are unwell and stay home, please contact your supervisor or instructor accordingly.
We wish you a safe and warm winter season.