Faculty of Social & Community Services News

In February 2025, the Faculty of Social and Community Services hosted their annual FSCS Awards Ceremony.

This semester Child and Youth Car Advanced Diploma program students engaged in a different capstone project.

Think globally, act locally! This was the theme of the Environmental Fair hosted on March 28th, 2025, by fourth-year students in the Bachelor of Community Development program.

On Monday April 2nd, 2025, the Developmental Services Worker program hosted their annual Grad Launch celebration!

Congratulations to Protection, Security, and Investigation (PSI) student Zohair Sohail who earned the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation from ASIS International.

On April 10th, 2025, Humber’s Protection, Security, and Investigation (PSI) program hosted the ASIS Toronto Chapter's Student Appreciation Night. 

Students from eight Ontario post-secondary institutions tested the real-world skills they have learned in the classroom at the second annual Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Challenge.

Students and faculty from the Community and Justice Services and Police Foundations programs united to exceed their fundraising goal.

In March 2025, five PFP students competed in the Peel Regional Police Services Annual Fit Challenge.

Every year during the final weeks of the Winter semester, many of our FSCS degree-level programs host thesis poster presentations and capstone projects. 

Learn more about the FSCS events that took place on January 6, March 12, and March 25.

Faculty from Forensics Identification, PSI, DSW, and the SIM Lab team led students in an interprofessional crisis simulation event.

Congratulations to Police Foundations graduate Tejeshwar Gill, who has been accepted into five UK universities for law.

Congratulations to Child and Youth Care faculty member Janet Seow, who received the Outstanding Educator in Child and Youth Care Award from the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care (OACYC).

Take a look at what's happening recently at Humber’s Centre for Social Innovation.

Congratulations to Julet Allen on her chapter “Anti-Discriminatory Education for Black Children and Youth: When, How, and Why”.

The Humber Polytechnic community came together in the Humber Cultural Hub (HCH) for an illuminating panel discussion that focused on the creativity and brilliance of the Black community.

To recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, the Lakeshore Principal's Office once again hosted a Tote + Paint workshop as a mindfulness break for staff and faculty.

Lakeshore Principal’s Office and partners hosted a Pride @ Lakeshore Craft & Play Café event to celebrate Pride Month with creativity and community.

On Thursday, December 5, 2024, the fourth year Bachelor of Social Sciences – Addictions and Mental Health (BAMh) students showcased their research projects.

Congratulations to first-year Bachelor of Behavioural Science (BBS) student Stephanie Maiorino who was elected as an undergraduate student representative.

Stephanie is following in the footsteps of BBS student Solanch Speranza Baro who was an undergraduate student representative and now chairs the ONTABA committee on organizational development.

On September 28, Semester 3 Police Foundations (PFP) students took part in the Rescue Weekend Mass Casualty Inter-professional Education (IPE) event at the North campus.

Congratulations to Police Foundations (PFP) students Violet Ho and Jennifer Nguyen, who were accepted to be a part of the 22 Division TPS Rover Crew program this year!

This summer, Global Summer School (GSS) returned again! Each Faculty at Humber offered one course for elective credit.

Summer offers Humber students a unique opportunity to gain one elective credit abroad, through one of Humber’s international academic partners.

Students from UCL University College in Denmark spent a week collaborating with FSCS students on campus at Humber.

BCYC faculty member Janet Rosemary Seow published the chapter “Black Canadian Children’s Literature: Evolution, Writers, and Impact,” in The Routledge Handbook of Black Canadian Literature (2024).

In 2024 Bachelor of Social Science – Addictions and Mental Health faculty Shivon Raghunandan published an article with co-author Roy Moodley in the Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy.

On November 30th, Humber Polytechnic embarked on an Adventure Under the Northern Lights for this year’s annual holiday party!

The Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre, in partnership with Maureen Luke, hosted the fifth annual New Toronto Holiday Market on Saturday, November 30.

During the week of Nov. 18, 2024, Humber Polytechnic, and colleges across the province, celebrated the annual WE Inspire Week – WE Inspire Advocacy!

Dr. Mehta, faculty in the Bachelor of Behavioural Science (BBS), presented at a session in the ‘Aging and Developmental Disabilities’ conference.

York Regional Police (YRP) spoke to students at FSCS hiring information sessions in January 2024.

The FSCS collaborated with the FMCA to host a Serious Gaming student workshop.

Police Foundations (PFP) instructor Desmond Ryan is the author of two detective-fiction novel series.

Seneca - King Campus and Humber College collaborated to organize the inaugural Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) inter-collegiate challenge.

On February 2024, the Faculty of Social and Community Services held their annual FSCS Awards Ceremony.

On April 8th, 2024, the Developmental Services Worker (DSW) program celebrated the graduating class of 2024.

2nd year DSW student, Ma Angelique Tioseco, received the Student of Excellence Award by the DSW Program partner Community Living Mississauga.

Police Foundations and Protection, Security and Investigation students participated in the sixth annual Peel Regional Police FIT Challenge.

On April 11th 2024, students from the BAMH program participated in a “Sleep Out” – a fundraiser hosted by Covenant House Toronto.

The Child and Youth Care (CYC) program hosted a gallery walk featuring artwork by students in the Core Competencies in Child and Youth Care course.

Continuous Professional Learning in FSCS recently offered a fully subsidized micro-credential in Sustainable Urban Farming.

FSCS degree-level programs hosted their annual thesis poster presentations.

For the 4th consecutive year, the Bachelor of Community Development degree program hosted the Eco-Fair in the L-building cafeteria.

Learn about our community partners for the Social Services Worker, Child & Youth Care (degree & diploma), and Community and Justice Services programs.

We welcomed three exchange students to the FSCS in Fall 2023, from the Netherlands and Vietnam.

This winter, the FSCS ran two COIL projects, including a new pilot project with Nottingham Trent University (NTU) in the UK.

This summer, 15 FSCS students are embarking on a journey abroad, going to Germany, England, Japan, Denmark and Hawaii.

FSCS Professor Shannon Brown and CIHW researcher Adriana Salvia co-led a study to explore the impact of the pandemic on youth in North Etobicoke.

Take a look at what's happening recently at Humber’s Centre for Social Innovation.

Denis Lim graduated from the Addictions and Mental Health (ADMH) graduate certificate program in 2017.

The Lakeshore Principal’s Office hosted a Pop-Up Exhibit in partnership with the Canadian Multicultural Innovators Museum (CMIM).

Humber College and the Lakeshore Principal’s Office hosted the panel discussion, Black Women in Canada: Stories of Strength, Leadership & Community.

The Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre enjoyed a busy Winter 2024 semester marked by events, guided history tours, and new exhibitions!

On January 26, 2024, the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre turned seven years old!

The Interpretive Centre rolled in the summer semester with gusto – announcing a new slate of exhibitions for the Summer 2024 term!

Meet new members of the Faculty of Social and Community Services.

This summer, FSCS faculty member Dr. Doug Thomson, and Associate Dean of Research & Development, Dr. Emma Smith, were awarded the Humber President’s Research Award.

In June 2023, Humber supported four Bachelor of Behavioural Science (BBS) students to attend a conference “A Comprehensive and Compassionate Approach for Addressing Problem Behaviour.”

FSCS students and staff attended the fifth annual fundraiser in support of The Gatehouse, which took place at the Liberty Grand on Oct 5th, 2023.

Protection, Security & Investigation (PSI) faculty Kerry Watkins, was a panelist at the Challenges of Introducing Science-Based Interviewing Methods into Police Practice event.

Instructor Peter Gendi is thrilled to share the captivating moments of teaching students in the Forensic Identification (FI) program the art of examining various surfaces for fingerprints.

Congratulations to Melanie Zuzarte, who received a Child and Youth Care Practioner Excellence Award from the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care.

Read about our October FSCS events.

Read more about our community partners: Albion Neighbourhood Services and Davenport Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Services.

Another successful Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) took place in September, with students in the Bachelor of Addictions & Mental Health (BAMH) program at FSCS.

An exciting three-part Global Speaker Webinar was held for students in justice programs at the FSCS.

During the spring and summer of 2023, Humber’s Centre for Social Innovation supported the eighth growing season for the GARDENS Project – a partnership with LAMP Community Health Centre.

Congratulations to Bachelor of Community Development (CDEV) graduate Lisa Post, who was nominated for the 2023 Premier’s Award.

Sevval Ogutcu graduated from the Bachelor of Social Science - Criminal Justice (CJ) program in April 2023. Sevval describes her experience at Humber College as fulfilling and remarkable.

Izabella graduated from Humber in April 2023 from the Bachelor of Social Science - Criminal Justice (CJ) Program.

The Humber College Motorola Foundation’s First Response Camp ran for its inaugural session in July 2023.

The Lakeshore library reopened its doors on October 30th.

This September, Humber College conducted their annual Active Attacker Drills.

The Wellness Series, hosted by the Principal’s Office, returned this semester with two keynote speakers.

The fourth annual New Toronto Holiday Market returned on Saturday, November 25 at the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre!

“The Gingerbread Express” rolled into Lakeshore Campus on November 25th, for this year’s Humber Holiday Party!

Grace: One Story of Thousands is a brand-new exhibition presented by the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre in their main-floor gallery.

With the increased presence of learners on campus, the Interpretive Centre is excited to share that over 1,400 students, staff, and community are participating in historical tours this semester!

Over the course of the Winter 2023 semester, the Centre for Social Innovation hosted its inaugural Social Innovation Workshop Series.

Humber’s Forensic Identification program hosted the annual recovery of surface-scattered remains lab in collaboration with various community partners.

On February 6th, the FSCS officially welcomed Francis Syms into his new role as Associate Dean of Continuous Professional Learning (CPL).

On February 27th, we welcomed Emma Smith and Ann Wallington as Academic Program Managers (APMs) in the FSCS.

The Toronto Police Services Rovers Crew hosted the Annual Investiture Ceremony in March.

Humber’s Men’s Curling team made up of five players and coached by student Zack Shurtleff qualified for the Canadian College.

Police Foundations (PFP) professor, Rebecca Finlay, recently published a new textbook titled “Fitness and Lifestyle/Fit For Duty”.

Criminal Justice faculty member, Soheila Pashang, recently co-published a new chapter in Cultures of Silence: The Power of Untold Narratives.

The fifth annual Peel Regional Police (PRP) FIT challenge was a way for PRP to highlight their relationship with local GTHA Colleges.

Natasha Stasiuk is in the Developmental Services Worker (DSW) program. She has been playing golf since she was 8 years old.

Kennith James Skwleqs Robertson, known by many as Ken Robertson, is a student in the Developmental Services Worker (DSW) Program.

Humber recognizes that education and career experience are not linear.

To celebrate Faculty of Social and Community services student’s success, we hosted the 2023 FSCS Awards Ceremony.

Andrea Rutherford, Program Co-ordinator in the Developmental Services Worker (DSW) program, was invited to participate as a panelist for a webinar.

Field Experiences for students in the Social Service Worker (SSW) program can take place in various types of community service settings.

During Winter Reading Week, a group of eight students from degree programs across the Faculty of Social and Community Services, flew to Denmark.

The Faculty of Social and Community Services hosted a Global Speaker Webinar on Approaches to Care - Mental Health & Addictive Behaviours.

Humber’s Global Summer School (GSS) is back!

The Faculty of Social and Community Services was awarded a grant from the Community Partnership Fund under the leadership of professor Linda Hill.

On February 25, 2023, 18 teams competed to win the Robert Fram CSI Challenge.

"I graduated from the University of Toronto with a double major in Psychology and Health Studies."

"I’m an Egyptian who came to Canada in 2019 with my family."

The first annual Black Heritage 365: From Resistance to Resilience panel was hosted by the office of MPP Hogarth in partnership with Humber College.

On Mar. 13th, Mindfulness@Humber hosted its first in-person session at the Lakeshore campus in partnership with the Principal’s Office.

On Mar. 29th, we hosted the final installment of the wellness series.

On April 5th, we had the pleasure of hosting a movie night for the screening of STEADFAST: The Messenger and the Message.

The Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre will be hosting a brand-new exhibition: Florals, Naturally featuring the paintings of Courtney Carstens.

This exciting partnership will enable applied research initiatives to drive validation and adoption of new DNA technology in forensics.

We are excited to announce that SSW faculty member, Michele Choma has been selected to participate in the Inclusivity Committee at the OCSWSSW.

Dr. Pashang has recently been appointed to the board of directors for the OASW.

Francis Syms, Professor in the PSI program, speaks with CHCH TV, a Hamilton and Halton and Niagara region network on new U.S. proposed legislation.

This past holiday season, Francis Syms, faculty member in the PSI program, spoke with Toronto.com to outline key tips to avoid online scams.

Four BBS students had the opportunity to attend one-day of the annual conference of the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis in early December.

At the annual conference of the ONTABA, two students in the Humber Bachelor of Behavioural Science (BBS) won awards!

Program Coordinator of Humber’s PSI program, was recently interviewed for a UK based podcast that explores topics on crime and intelligence.

In January, both Global and CBC News interviewed Protection, Security & Investigation faculty member, Kerry Watkins.

We are excited to announce four new full-time faculty within the Faculty of Social & Community Services.

Meaghan Catalano-Perez has assumed the role of Manager of Work-Integrated Learning within the FSCS as of January 9, 2023.

We were thrilled to host five exchange students at the FSCS in Fall 2022.

This summer, all Humber students have the opportunity to study abroad and take courses for Humber academic elective credit or CCR experience.

For Winter Reading Week 2023, eight students from the FSCS, are visiting Odense, in Denmark as part of a three-week COIL initiative.

A group of students from the FI program are headed to the Robert Fram CSI Challenge, held February 24-26, 2023, in Maryland.

Humber students and recent grads can work on building their professional networks now by joining the Humber Café.

After a successful grant application from Linda Hill, the FSCS has received $26,243 to undertake an LGBTQ+ focused community project.

Jacqueline Edwards began her career with the Correctional Service of Canada and became the first female president of the ABLE.

"I came to Canada in 2017 as an asylum seeker from a country with little to no social support for its citizens or residents..."

"I always knew that helping people realize and meet their goals was a passion of mine..."

"I am filled with pride and a sense of accomplishment to stand before all of you as the newly elected Mayor of Orangeville..."

The Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre is excited to announce the opening of a new exhibition on the Third Floor Gallery entitled Soul Existence.

To kick off the Winter semester, the Principal’s Office hosted it’s first of three ice skating days on Wednesday, January 11th!

On Wednesday, January 25th Humber staff and faculty joined us for the January wellness talk.

Join us for our events this semester. Stay connected on Instagram and Twitter by following @humberlakeshore

On Saturday, June 4, 2022, we excitedly welcomed students back to the Lakeshore Campus for our Experience Humber Event.

Humber College had a strong presence in the 2022 Ontario College Fair, which took place October 19th and October 20th

Our annual Fall Open House event will take place on Saturday, November 12th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Lakeshore Campus.

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, the 6th Annual Alexandre Boucher Memorial Lecture is an event held in memory of Alexandre Boucher, a Criminal Justice Degree student.

Humber Fall 2022 in-person convocation ceremonies will be on November 3rd at 7:00 p.m. for the Faculty of Social and Community Services (FSCS) at the Toronto Congress Centre (North Building).

On Saturday, October 1st a group of FSCS faculty, staff and students attended the A.B.L.E. 30th Anniversary Scholarship and Awards Gala.

Professor Kerry Watkins, of the Protection, Security and Investigation program, had his 2016 article from Criminal Law Quarterly cited twice in a Supreme Court of Canada decision.

On September 14, the Faculty of Social and Community Services (FSCS) sponsored 5 students to attend the International Association of Women Police (IAWP) conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Congratulations to the 22 Division Toronto Police Services Rover crew who received an award at LAMP’s 22nd Awards of Merit on June 22, 2022.

Professor Everton Lewis taught a new class to our Bachelor of Community Development students this year, titled “Anti-Black Racism: Critical Theory and Practice”.

Humber’s annual Active Attacker Drill aims at testing safety procedures and ensure community members know how to respond in the unlikely event of an active attacker on campus.

This summer, Humber students were able to travel abroad again for the first time since the pandemic.

The Faculty of Social and Community Services (FSCS) aare excited to have welcomed incoming exchange students again for the first time since before the pandemic.

A total of 146 students from around the world enrolled in Humber’s Global Summer School which ran in-person this year.

Criminal Justice students at Humber participated in a COIL project with our academic partner University of West Indies (UWI) - Jamaica Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Master of Criminology programs.

After over two years of travel restrictions limiting mobility opportunities for students, we are excited that in-person study abroad programs have returned!

This semester, while in-person classes, activities and other opportunities resumed, at FSCS, we continued to offer many global learning opportunities virtually.

Virtual study abroad opportunities at our partner institution in Japan, Kansai Gaidai University (KGU) are still being offered this semester, for Humber students.

This Fall, two COILs are running, in partnership with two of our academic partners in Denmark – UCL University College, and UC Absalon.

On October 25, a Global Speaker Webinar brought together a specialist in Canada and the Netherlands on the topic of Working with Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities: Supports & Interventions.

Emergency response to mental health calls has recently gained attention, recognizing that these interactions may have substantial, potentially life and death consequences for those in distress.

FSCS Senior Dean and Lakeshore Principal, June MacDonald-Jenkins, joined with Tyler Charlebois, Director of Humber’s Centres of Innovation Network and Partnership Development, to chat with CICan.

"Before choosing Criminal Justice for my undergrad, I was confused and uncertain about what I wanted to pursue."

"While I was working at British Telecom, I received some cybersecurity training, and decided that this is the field where I see myself in the future."

"I began my Humber journey in 2011 where I enrolled in the Community and Justice Services Diploma program. I then transferred into the Criminal Justice Degree program in 2014."

"Attending Humber College’s Police Foundations program (PFP) was one of the most important decisions I’ve made in both my academic and professional career."

Students from the Protection, Security and Investigation (PSI) program are eligible for the Toronto Crime Stoppers scholarship, which awards one student annually for outstanding leadership.

The GARDENS Project is a collaboration between LAMP Community Health Centre and Humber College, with oversight by the GARDENS Advisory Council (GAC).

From the new Friendlier reusable container pilot to the introduction of Birch Bark Coffee from Indigenous Fair-Trade roasters, our campus continues to make strides towards a more eco-friendly future.

The Humber Lakeshore Grounds have been a popular setting for films, TV shows, and commercials since the late 1970s.

To support sustainable, Indigenous and interactive outdoor education the Lakeshore Principal’s Office has purchased a set of 50 foam sit-upons, which can be used to establish an outdoor classroom.

On October 1st the Lakeshore Campus welcomed upwards of 10,000 visitors during our first ever Nuit Blanche event. Nuit Blanche is a city-wide exhibition featuring art projects from various artists.

The Humber Lakeshore Principal’s Office and Humber Lakeshore Athletics were excited to host our Annual Moving for Mental Health Awareness Event again for the first time since 2019.

Did you know there are currently over 1,000 Canadian patients waiting for a stem cell match? To assist, Humber partnered with the Canadian Blood Services to host our first Stem Cell Swabbing Event.

Humber Faculty and Staff joined us on October 24th from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the BMO Commons for our Wellness Talk. This month’s wellness talk was facilitated by speaker and comedian Kate Davis.

“Walking in a Winter Wonderland” – Is exactly how we’d like our Humber staff/faculty and their families to feel during this year’s Holiday Party!

As we welcomed our learners back to campus this September, many of them joined the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre on tour.

We were excited to welcome students back on campus for in-person learning this semester, starting the week after Reading Week, on March 7, 2022.

Humber College was named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2022, which is the seventh year in a row!

Beginning Fall 2022, the Police Foundations Program (PFP) will now offer Mental Health and Addictions as a mandatory course for all PFP students to take.

On March 28, an innovative lab took place on campus for students in the Forensic Identification (FI) program.

Congratulations to both Dr. Vachon and Dr. Seow on their accomplishments.

Jacob Davis, instructor in the Criminal Justice program, co-published a chapter on Use of Force Theory, in the forthcoming Fundamentals of Security, 2nd Ed.

Debbie Harris and entire Forensic Identification team are very excited to introduce the newest edition to the Humber College Forensic Identification Graduate Cert. 

The Faculty would like to congratulate professor Phil Burge on his most recent publication on universal design.

Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada celebrates the successes of Work-Integrated Learning programs across Canada.

The Ambassador Program was created to invite students across the college to work directly with the Chamber of Commerce.

For the first time in two years, the WIL Centre re-opened its doors on March 7, 2022.

Field Experiences for students in the Social Service Worker (SSW) program can take place in various types of community service settings.

Humber students can participate in semester exchanges again! 

With travel in many parts of the world opened up again, students are participating in study abroad programs across Europe this summer!

The Addictions and Mental Health (ADMH) program at Humber was a good fit for me as someone who was trying to make a career change.

Looking to start a second career, I came to the Humber Addictions and Mental Health (ADMH) program as I was drawn to the practicum component.

I had selected the Addictions and Mental Health graduate certificate program at Humber because I wanted to support folks through some of their most difficult experiences.

Explore the history of Prohibition in Ontario, and the communities it most affected at The Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre’s new exhibition.

The Interpretive Centre is excited to resume guided historic tours of the Lakeshore Grounds this spring!

The Office of the Principal and Humber Lakeshore Athletics teamed up to form and execute the inaugural Stepping into Spring Challenge.

The GARDENS Project is an organization that works to support food security through community engagement in South Etobicoke.

Since launching in 2019, over 400 students from 45 different academic programs, 33 academic institutions and 35 countries worldwide have participated.

The Bachelors Program in Child and Youth Care offered an innovative course in Disability and Child and Youth Care for the first time in Fall 2021.

Students in the Forensic Identification (FI) Post Graduate program have been participating in some exciting labs on campus this semester.

As part of Humber’s Professional Development policy, staff can take advantage of a variety of funded courses, at a reduced tuition cost of only $20.

After 15 years, Humber’s Orangeville campus closed its doors in Summer 2021, but memories from it will live on.

Do you want to know more about Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) at Humber? Humber has a new Work-Integrated Learning website!

Bachelor of Behavioural Science community partners continue to engage Humber students through virtual and on-site Work-Integrated Learning experiences

The WIL Centre aims to provide students with the resources and tools they need to feel prepared beginning their Field Experience.

From March 4 to March 7, Community Colleges for International Development (CCID) held its 46th annual conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Humber’s Global Summer School (GSS) is happening again this summer – with plans of hosting the program in person!

This Winter semester, KGU once again offered Humber students an opportunity to take a class remotely there as a virtual exchange student. 

Humber’s FSCS launched a Social Innovation Survey to support the development of the CSI, which will be housed at the Lakeshore campus.

Humber College is the second top research college in the country, according to rankings released by Research InfoSource Inc.

Dr. Soheila Pashang, faculty in the Social and & Community Services (FSCS), has taught and researched the topic of social justice for many years. 

PFP Program Coordinator, Arun Dhanota, co-authored the Fifth edition of the textbook Ethics in Criminal Justice and Public Safety.

The skills and techniques that I learned in the FI program are extremely important to my success in my role as a Scenes of Crime Specialist.

I’ve always wanted to work in forensics and was blown away with the amount of hands-on experience we were given by industry professionals.

After graduating from U of T, having taken forensic classes during my BSc, I wanted to learn more, and Humber’s FI program felt like a perfect fit.

Over the past month, we were excited to announce the launch of our Humber Wellness Skating Days!

Join us in the Stepping into Spring 14-day Reading Week Challenge!

As part of a Welcome Back Giveaway initiative, students were asked to share photos of what they did during Winter break.

The Lakeshore campus has a long history of mental health care on the picturesque grounds and amongst the iconic red-brick cottages. 

Starting March 8, individual staff and students will be responsible for emptying their recycling and throwing their garbage away at these stations.

During the weekend of October 22-24, students from Humber and Seneca Colleges collaborated in the Student Innovate-a-Thon Weekend...

Juan Bendaña, speaker, author, and DJ, spoke at the 5th Annual Alexandre Boucher Memorial Lecture, which was held virtually on November 4, 2021.

On October 27th the FSCS held a professional development talk for staff, focusing on burnout and stress management. 

Bachelor of Child and Youth Care (B-CYC) student Sarah Simpson was selected as a Civic Action DiverseCity Fellow for her leadership.

Fall 2021 has been a busy semester for the Developmental Services Worker (DSW) program!

In late September, Bachelor of Behavioural Science faculty Dr. Tami Rankin, organized an inaugural research event for BBS grads and 4th year students.

It’s been both an exciting time of re-building partnerships impacted by COVID-19, and a challenging time to find ways for students and partners.

Our community partners have been exceptional as we continuously navigate to changing COVID-19 circumstances.

The FSCS Career Mentorship Program is turning 2!

For the second year in a row, International Education Week (IEW) was held virtually from November 15-28, 2021. 

On November 24, 2021, the FSCS hosted a Global Speaker Webinar (GSW) event in partnership with our academic partner, Saxion University.

Humber has won two contracts under the GSO fund, which provides bursaries for low-income Canadian students. 

Faculty of Social and Community Services has launched a Social Innovation Survey to support the development of Humber’s Centre of Social Innovation.

Child and Youth Care instructor, Wolfgang Vachon, with help from Shaheen Ariefdien, created a research-based fiction podcast as part of his PhD.

Humber’s Harm Reduction Partnership Working group hosted a discussion event for faculty and staff to learn about cannabis legalization in Canada.

Due Process – The Interviews, is a podcast that examines Canada’s Criminal Justice System. 

Steve Ursel is conducting a study with Dr. Craig Rivera of Niagara University, on law-enforcement pre-employment polygraph testing.

Daniel Schwartz, PSI program faculty and Program Coordinator, has co-authored the book Crime and Intelligence Analysis in Canada.

On November 4, 2021 eCampusOntario released its call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the Second Round of funding in support VLS.

Tasmine joined Humber’s Social Services Worker (SSW) program after realizing she had a passion for helping others find strength and resilience.

JD Marchand, Class of ‘96 at Humber’s then Law and Security Administration program, was CBSA’s first Aboriginal Liaison Officer.

FSCS Police Foundations Program (PFP) graduate, Jeffrey Haskins, was recently appointed as Cobourg Police Deputy Chief.

Baldev Mutta, CEO/founder of Punjabi Community Health Services is a recipient of this year’s Premier’s Award under the category of Community Services.

On December 6th, the Office of the Principal, Lakeshore Campus launched an ongoing initiative to collect unopened toiletries to donate to shelters.

It is with mixed feelings that we share that Kavelle Maharaj, Events Coordinator and Community Liaison has accepted a new position at Sheridan College

Humber President and CEO Chris Whitaker has decided to retire upon the completion of his second term at the end of June 2022.

After the success of last year’s FSCS staff & faculty book club, another round of book club meetings were held this semester.

Finding time and opportunities to focus on our own personal wellness, while important, is a challenge for many. 

Monthly Humber Wellness Talks were also held throughout the Fall 2021 semester, open to staff, faculty, students and community members.

This year, Humber’s Annual Employee Holiday Party, in collaboration with the Lakeshore Principal’s Office and HROE, was once again virtual.

We are pleased to announce June MacDonald-Jenkins as the new Senior Dean of the Faculty of Social and Community Services and the Principal of the Lakeshore Campus.

This year three folks from within our faculty were recipients of the 2021 President’s Awards.

Dr. Julie Young, faculty member in the Criminal Justice program in FSCS, has been appointed to the Board of Women’s Shelters Canada (WSC).

The Bachelor of Community Development program at Humber had its first graduating class in Summer 2021!

On September 2nd, Faculty of Social & Community Services (FSCS) kicked off the 2021-2022 school year by welcoming over 1,200 first semester students, at our Virtual Orientation.

Fourth semester students in the Community and Justice Services (CJS) program are invited to participate in mock interviews with community partners...

Forensic evidence plays a crucial role in the investigative and court process.

The start of the Fall term has brought a fresh wave of excitement as some activities have shifted back to on-campus.

This past summer our Child & Youth Care (CYC) Diploma students engaged in the CYC Virtual Hangout.

The Faculty of Social and Community Services is excited to now be part of Humber’s job portal website, Career Connect! 

The purpose of the Space Inventory Project was to help agencies provide programming and resources to those in Central Etobicoke with unrepresented access to social services.

This Summer 2021, Humber’s Global Summer School (GSS) went virtual! 

The FSCS recently completed two COIL initiatives with two academic partners in Denmark - UCL University College (UCL), and University College Absalon (Absalon).

The article explores the racial and cultural meanings of dolls in young people’s everyday lives and how doll play is complicated by racist and classist representations of racial and gendered norms...

Student Research Projects

CCSIF-Funded Research

Congratulations to Rita Estwick for receiving the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award from Canadian Security.

The FSCS partners with Emond Publications, providing access to a video (“The Struggle Back”) to instructors who use the Emond Publications text Mental Health Awareness for First Responders.

Valentina joined Humber’s Community and Justice Services (CJS) program in 2014. After graduating, she went on to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.

Anthony is a proud graduate of the Bachelor of Child and Youth Care (B-CYC) program, which he joined in 2013.

Looking back at the 2021 growing season, there is a lot to be grateful for.

Three Work Study students worked alongside Kavelle Mahara, to produce short educational videos on YouTube...

The GARDENS set out to learn how the community it works to serve experience its services, to ensure it responds to the needs of residents.

Humber Wellness Talks hosted mental health advocate, Mark Henick virtually in September.

As studying remotely became the norm in 2020, studying abroad also adapted to the new virtual reality...

In the lead-up to the Interpretive Centre’s 5th anniversary in January 2022, the team has been reflecting on how far we’ve come!

The Humber Wellness Talk Series is a monthly, virtual, live event, during which external speakers address topics around health and wellness...

Save the Dates on the Principal's Office Virtual Events Line-Up!

The Mindfulness Monday’s series is back in an effort to continue to promote health and wellness activities.

The Wellness Wednesday Series is aimed at promoting virtual safe spaces for Humber staff...

We are pleased to announce that Derek Stockley will assume the role of the Associate Vice-President, Academic on July 5, 2021. 

Humber’s Bachelor of Community Development (BCD) started in 2017, with a small but enthusiastic group of students wanting to make a difference in their communities.

Two new Continuous Professional Learning updates talking about the new crisis intervention and trauma supports certificate and two new micro credentials

The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (BBS) has a new club! Thurisha Anthony, a second-year student in BBS, has initiated the Humber Behavioural Science Association. 

The proposed legislation, Psychology and Applied Behaviour Analysis Act, 2021, if passed, would repeal and replace the Psychology Act, 1991..

This summer, the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Project Library has been adapted for Child and Youth Care (CYC) Diploma Students..

The inaugural “World Behavior Analysis Day” was proclaimed and celebrated on March 20, 2021..

Off the back of these successful collaborations last semester, FSCS is happy to be working on more COIL initiatives.

This past winter semester, the Child and Youth Care Diploma program engaged in a COIL Project with Parul University, in India. 

During these unprecedented times, non-essential travel has been mostly put on hold across countries and industries. 

In Summer 2021, with travel restrictions still in place, virtual study exchange opportunities continue to be offered to Humber students.

College and Community Social Innovation Fund research updates on two projects.

Kerry Watkins, Professor in the PSI Program at FSCS, co-authored an article in the International Investigative Interviewing Research Group Journal.

"When I first started my Police Foundations Program (PFP) at Humber in 2016, I didn’t realize how much it would impact my life."

On May 12th we were honoured to host the Dr. Dan Andreae Scholarship Celebration. 

We are incredibly pleased to announce that in the 2020-2021 academic year, the FSCS has awarded $10,000 in emergency bursaries to 40 students. 

The GARDENS Lakeshore is a community project that addresses food insecurity in South Etobicoke.

Humber’s Interpretive Centre featured a new and exciting exhibit this Spring, called The Aesthetics of Mental Health. 

The Principal's Office and partners are hosting many events for Spring 2021 geared towards staff, student and community health and well-being.

Navigate the Interpretive Centre through a virtually guided tour!

To encourage our Faculty to build social bonds, we have launched the FSCS Book and Recipe Clubs.

The Principal’s Office in partnership with HROE hosted Hamza Khan, Multi-Award-Winning Marketer, Best Selling Author and Entrepreneur and Empowerment Expert for the Humber Wellness Talk.

The Principal’s Office partnered with Humber Galleries and Humber Indigenous Education and Engagement to host "Identity and Advocacy – Exploring the 2020 Indigenous Transmedia Fellowship (ITF)".

In 2021, Humber Wellness Talks kicked off with Representation Matters: Becoming Better Allies as its first topic for the year.

In February 2021, the Lakeshore Principal’s Office launched the first-ever, Humber Mindful Monday Series!

The combination of my lived experiences and educational background has served as a catalyst to becoming a social justice advocate.

Jill Andrew, Child and Youth Worker Alumni, is a transformational leader in contemporary culture.

If the importance of connections wasn’t clear before, the last year has really shown the true value of having a broad network – both personal and professional, in-person and remote.

We are thrilled to announce scholarships from the Motorola Solutions Foundation that will support future first responders from underrepresented groups.

As the virus continues to spread under social distancing restrictions, we collectively grieve for the loss of what once was a sense of normality.

Jacqueline Benn-John is a professor in the Community Justice Services Program at Humber.

If living through this pandemic can teach us anything, it the importance of belonging and family.

The Community Colleges for International Development (CCID) conference brings together people across sectors from across the world.

The Global Speaker Series is a set of webinars offered to students across programs in the Faculty of Social and Community Services at Humber College.

The Faculty of Social and Community Services has continued to develop transformative global opportunities for students across a breadth of programming while deepening global academic partnerships.

Global learning and engagement are soaring to new heights at Humber!

Theoretically grounded WIL ensures deliberate engagement, which promotes meaningful learning experiences.

The WIL Centre is excited to highlight a few justice-focused organizations in this edition.

Winter continues to be busy for the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Centre regardless of restrictions in Ontario.

Whether it’s been 1 year or 15, our community has greatly benefitted from the work every one of these folks brings to the FSCS community.

Coura and Mardi not only sit on the OACYC Board of Directors together but are also colleagues in the Child and Youth Care Program at Humber College.

We are excited to showcase the winners of the annual Forensic Identification (F.I) photo competition.

The Principal’s Office and partners are hosting many events for Winter 2021 geared towards staff, student and community health and well-being.

The Humber Staff and Children’s Holiday Party is an annual celebration funded by the Office of the President.

Pre-COVID-19, the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre proudly offered tours in “all weathers,” and took that to heart.

October is Mental Health Awareness Month. To help support important mental health initiatives at Humber Lakeshore, the Lakeshore Principal’s Office formed a Mental Health Awareness Committee in 2016.

In September 2018, a group of  Faculty of Social and Community Services (FSCS) faculty and senior leadership staff began a four-phased research project on pedagogy and practice within the FSCS.

The Community and Justice Services (CJS) program held their first CJS Virtual Mock Interviews. Partner agencies volunteered their time by conducting two group interviews with 4th-semester students.

The Fall term has been full of professional development opportunities, including a number of training sessions, events, and conferences which all took place on virtual platforms.

The WIL Centre maintains partnerships with amazing organizations that have found ways to continue supporting their clients and communities through COVID-19.

As the Fall semester comes to an end, the activity in the Work- Integrated Learning (WIL) Centre is focused on finalizing WIL experiences for the Winter term.

Chris Taylor is a Humber Alumni of the Continuing Education Bylaw Enforcement course in Fall 2018. Since then, he has worked as a Provincial Offences Officer at the Ontario SPCA.

Read about the successes of Police Foundations program (PFP) alumni Wadood Alam and PC Cory Courtney.

Students and faculty in the Bachelor of Behavioural Science program had the opportunity to engage with peers and colleagues through a presentation hosted by global academic partner Saxion University.

Dr. Dan Andrae has been involved in Humber in one way or another for more than 20 years.

As a proud graduate of the Developmental Service Worker (DSW) program in 2019, I have had many opportunities knocking at my door.

The FSCS Student Support Advisors (SSAs) are a group of ten dedicated individuals serving two campuses, Lakeshore and Orangeville.

We are proud to announce that the Faculty Social and Community Services’ Developmental Service Worker Program has once again recognized the WE Inspire Week for the DSW profession across the province.

Lucas Bras, a Police Foundations student, began his involvement in ‘Project 5’, otherwise known as Project First Nations, 6 years ago, as a high school soccer player.

Faculty member and DSW Program Coordinator, Andrea Rutherford, spoke to Humber Today to express her thoughts and lessons learned when she shifted from student to educator.

As with most large events and gatherings this year, the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) held its first virtual conference this year - CBIE2020.

Developmental Services Worker (DSW) Program Coordinator Andrea Rutherford, and DSW instructor Loris Bennett, were invited to virtually present to students at The University of Technology, in Jamaica.

In September, the FSCS International Peer Mentorship Program was launched to support International Student Success while developing Leadership Skills and promoting Global Fluency.

The Faculty of Social and Community Services is thrilled to welcome Ayesha Amin into the role of Global Learning and Strategic Initiatives Coordinator.

With the world becoming more connected and globalized, intercultural skills have become increasingly valuable.

Since the start of the lockdown in March, the Sim Lab team has been away from their usual technology and have had to adapt their existing simulation content for online delivery.

The Humber College Forensic Identification (FI) program is designed for students who are interested in becoming frontline forensic investigators.

For Mental Health Awareness Month Campaign, the Police Foundations Program hosted Lilly's Story - a documentary film about a young woman who spoke about her battle with addiction and mental illness.

The 4th Annual Alexandre Boucher Memorial Lecture was virtually held on October 22, 2020.

The FSCS CE department, ESS Support Services, and Community Living Central York are pleased to announce that they are the successful recipients of funding through the Allen Slaight Seniors Fund.

The Faculty of Social and Community Services is excited to welcome Dr. Theresa Knott as our new Associate Dean.

Congratulations to Professor Tonia Richards for receiving the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.

In February, Senior Dean Derek Stockley, Stephanie Byer and Rebecca Fitzgerald presented at the Community Colleges for International Development.

The initial shutdown caused great disruption to the academic communities of Humber College and the work of the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre.

Victoria Bent, Dana Kinsley, and Jean Luc Blanchard are three Community Development Degree students applying theory to practice in their own lives.

On September 30th, students, faculty, and staff across Humber honoured Orange Shirt Day.

PSI Professor Francis Syms invited his students to join an international coalition of cybersecurity professionals in response to COVID-related issues.

C-Space is a student community space led by and dedicated to students in the Bachelor of Community Development program.

FSCS faculty member and PC of the BCYC program, Dr. Jaspreet Bal, continues her work as a part of the Denmark Uganda Vietnam Exchange (DUVE).

A recent graduate (DSW ’20) of the Developmental Services Program, Mitchell Gosse, shares his experience as a DSW student at Humber College.

Police Foundations Graduate, Nicholas Wilson was recently welcomed to the Grey Bruce Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police

Congratulations to Michael Gamble who recently received a President’s Award for Distinguished Faculty.

Congratulations to Kavelle Maharaj for receiving the President’s Award for Distinguished Support Staff.

September 16th was the launch of the Principal’s Office Wellness Wednesdays Staff Series.

September is a busy month for the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Centre.

Humber's Faculty of Social and Community Services is grateful for the support of the Punjabi Community Health Services.

Four applied research projects led by professors in the Faculty of Social and Community Services have received over 1.2 million dollars.

FSCS is launching its inaugural Peer Mentorship Program for new International Students, welcoming 45 students into the first cohort.

The Principal’s Office and partners are hosting many events for fall 2020 geared towards staff, student, and community health and well-being.

On August 29th and 30th, Rotary Etobicoke hosted their annual Ribfest to support fundraising efforts for local community organizations.

The Principal’s Office, in partnership with the GARDENS Advisory Council and LAMP Community Health Centre, has adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The FSCS is excited to promote Humber’s Global Citizenship Certificate (GCC) open to students across all Humber programs.

FSCS is honoured to be selected as a PIEoneer Award Finalist in the Real Life Learning category for its framework for Faculty-Led Programming.

In response to the Anti-Black Racism, many community partners have been focusing new initiatives on Anti-Racism.

Students Teaghan Mittal-Mercer and Rina Peshwa both successfully graduated as the newest members of the Toronto Police Auxiliary.

Forensic Identification students completed their Fall 2019 semester with a crime scene assignment in Humber’s forensic simulation studio.

The Forensic Identification program had the privilege of inviting guest speakers from the Toronto Police to discuss the Bruce McArthur investigation.

As part of Humber College’s Global Summer School, the FSCS is excited to launch two courses for both Humber and non-Humber students.

Community Development students took a lead in planning and implementing the BLAC Project, a Spoken Word Poetry Club offered out of the BASE.

ADMH students established the Addictions and Mental Health Student Wellness Initiative in order to promote well-being across the campus.

In November, FSCS students and members of the public were invited to attend a film viewing of CBC's Year of the Gun (2019) documentary.

Professor Dr. Heather Ramey along with student Valerie Hazlett published a new journal article in the Canadian Journal of Public Health.

Congratulations to Community and Justice Services Professor Lynn Bachinski, who was recently nominated for the League of Innovations Excellence Award.

Congratulations to Child and Youth Care Professor, Dr. Jaspreet Bal, for her recent Governor General’s Innovation Award nomination.

PSI Professor, Kerry Watkins, published an article in Blue Line Magazine on dealing effectively with suspect ultimatums during police questions.

Professor, Dr. Bal, and students Zanubia and Sherene presented research at the National Association of Child Care Workers conference in South Africa.

Faculty and staff gathered on October 22nd for a fall conference organized by the FSCS Teaching and Learning Work Group (TLWG).

Students from the Addictions and Mental Health program participated in Mind Map, organized by the Canadian mental health charity Jack.Org.

The FSCS will be offering three faculty-led programs abroad in May 2020. Students can accrue placement hours through participation.

In honour of Child Abuse Awareness month this October, BCYC students alongside their professor, Joselin Zak, organized a Gallery Walk.

Dr. Sara Nickerson-White launched the Lived Experience Narrative (LEN) Program of Research website as a central point for web-based data collection.

The Faculty of Social and Community Service hosted its third annual Alexandre Boucher Memorial Lecture as part of Mental Health Month.

On October 9th, the 4km Move for Mental Health Awareness Walk/Run was held at Lakeshore Campus.

The Sim Lab team along with faculty member John Kosmopoulos developed interactive simulation videos to help prepare students for their placement work.

In September, the Faculty of Social and Community Services welcomed its third group of students from the Nanjing Forest Police College in China.

Criminal Justice Professor, Dr. Daniel Bear, has recently published an opinion editorial piece in the Toronto Star.

Addictions and Mental Health students presented their research at the Canadian Mental Health Association's National Conference.

The Bachelor of Behavioural Science program and Community Living Central York began a new research project this summer.

Dr. Doug Thomson presented an update on Humber’s continuing evaluation of the Enhanced Neighborhood Officer Policing Program.

The Faculty of Social and Community Services is partnered with the Toronto Police Services to offer feedback and insights.

The FSCS had two faculty-led trips embark on two exciting global learning experiences in Peru and Jamaica. Combined, 

43 new members were invested into the 22 Division Toronto Police Service Rover Crew at a ceremony at the Toronto Police College.

On a cold, blustery day in February, Community Development Degree students jumped into Lake Ontario to raise funds for the Special Olympics.

Child and Youth Care faculty member Dr. Jaspreet Bal and three students are headed to Durban, South Africa. 

On May 7, 2019 student research assistants had the opportunity to meet Chief Marc Saunders at the Police Officer of the Year Event. 

Orangeville Social Service Worker students attended the opening ceremony of the Black History Month 2019 at the Humber College North campus.

100 4th year students in the Bachelor of Social Science Criminal Justice program gathered in the G-Commons to present their thesis research projects.

From July 5 to July 27, Humber College will hosted its first Global Summer School (GSS).

FSCS Faculty for the Criminal Justice Degree Program, Dr. Alyssa Ferns, will present at the Society of Police and Criminal Psychology conference.

Students from the Community Development Degree program hosted a learning event in Humber's L-Space Gallery for Community Justice students.

The Faculty of Social and Community Services held its annual Spring Information Sessions for prospective students. 

The Faculty of Social and Community Services hosted the 2019 Annual Partnership Appreciation Event on June 12th.

A Humber FSCS delegation visited China in March 2019 to strengthen relations with its partner institute, Nanjing Forest Police College.

Jaspreet Bal is a part of the DUVE project which connects colleges from Denmark, Uganda, Vietnam and Humber here in Canada.

This past academic year, a group of Faculty of Social and Community Services students began to develop a potential non-profit agency.

Photography is a feature of crime scene investigation, but with the advent of smartphones, most of our students haven’t held a traditional camera.

The SSCS is pleased was thrilled to welcome two inbound exchange students to the BSS – Criminal Justice degree program from UMEA University (Sweden).

Diversely Creative is an educational resource for children and youth, encouraging learning through fun and interactive games.

Humber College teamed up with Toronto Police Services to host the Toronto Youth Amazing Race event at our beautiful Lakeshore campus.

The first Class Representative Council meeting for students across all three Child and Youth Care programs took place this September.

Crime Scene Investigation students got their hands dirty with the forensic exhumation of two (imitation) human skeletons buried on Lakeshore campus.

Humber College, in partnership with The City of Toronto’s Youth Equity Strategy, Amadeusz, and The Laidlaw Foundation, launched a research project.

For the 2017/2018 academic year, the SSCS hosted two visiting scholars, Henry Ke and Iris Zhou, from the Nanjing Forest Police College.

First and third semester Child and Youth Care Practitioner diploma students have been embarking on a weekly mindfulness practice.

On September 19th and 20th, the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health held its inaugural Forensic Dual Diagnostic Specialty Service Conference.

In collaboration with the Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, the FFCS was a successful recipient of the 2018 Faculty Mobility Program Scholarship.

One of the most effective ways of learning is engaging in a real life experience.

Valerie Hazlett presented research on youth engagement in health and the health care system at the annual Children's Mental Health Ontario Conference.

Effective August 2, 2018, three programs are now accredited programs with Child and Youth Care Educational Accreditation Board of Canada (CYCEAB). 

The SSCS was successful in its third consecutive application for funding from the Wofford Fellowship.