CJS Innovate-a- Thon
Program Highlights
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
During the weekend of October 22-24, students from Humber and Seneca Colleges collaborated in the Student Innovate-a-Thon Weekend...
5th Alexandre Boucher Lecture
Program Highlights
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
Juan Bendaña, speaker, author, and DJ, spoke at the 5th Annual Alexandre Boucher Memorial Lecture, which was held virtually on November 4, 2021.
Stress Management and Burnout Talk During Reading Week
Program Highlights
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
On October 27th the FSCS held a professional development talk for staff, focusing on burnout and stress management.
CYC Student Sarah Simpson Named Civic Action Diverse City Fellow
Program Highlights
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
Bachelor of Child and Youth Care (B-CYC) student Sarah Simpson was selected as a Civic Action DiverseCity Fellow for her leadership.
DSW: We Inspire Week
Program Highlights
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
Fall 2021 has been a busy semester for the Developmental Services Worker (DSW) program!
BBS Graduates are Guests at a Research Event for Current Students
Program Highlights
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
In late September, Bachelor of Behavioural Science faculty Dr. Tami Rankin, organized an inaugural research event for BBS grads and 4th year students.
Welcome to the WIL Centre
Work-Integrated Learning & Community Partners
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
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.
Spotlight on Community Partners - Agencies Focused on Child & Youth Care
Work-Integrated Learning & Community Partners
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
Our community partners have been exceptional as we continuously navigate to changing COVID-19 circumstances.
WIL Centre Highlight - FSCS Career Mentorship Program
Work-Integrated Learning & Community Partners
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
The FSCS Career Mentorship Program is turning 2!
International Education Week 2021
Global Learning & International Initiatives
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
For the second year in a row, International Education Week (IEW) was held virtually from November 15-28, 2021.
Global Speaker Webinar Series
Global Learning & International Initiatives
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
On November 24, 2021, the FSCS hosted a Global Speaker Webinar (GSW) event in partnership with our academic partner, Saxion University.
Global Skills Opportunity Grant
Global Learning & International Initiatives
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
Humber has won two contracts under the GSO fund, which provides bursaries for low-income Canadian students.
Social Innovation Consultation: Defining Social Innovation at Humber
Applied Research and Social Innovation
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
Faculty of Social and Community Services has launched a Social Innovation Survey to support the development of Humber’s Centre of Social Innovation.
Wolfgang Vachon’s Audio Drama on Child and Youth Care
Applied Research and Social Innovation
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
Child and Youth Care instructor, Wolfgang Vachon, with help from Shaheen Ariefdien, created a research-based fiction podcast as part of his PhD.
Knowledge Sharing on the Legalization of Cannabis in Canada
Applied Research and Social Innovation
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
Humber’s Harm Reduction Partnership Working group hosted a discussion event for faculty and staff to learn about cannabis legalization in Canada.
Kerry Watkins on Investigative Interviewing
Applied Research and Social Innovation
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
Due Process – The Interviews, is a podcast that examines Canada’s Criminal Justice System.
Steve Ursel Researches the Prevalence of Countermeasures during Law Enforcement Pre-Employment Polygraph Exams
Applied Research and Social Innovation
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
Steve Ursel is conducting a study with Dr. Craig Rivera of Niagara University, on law-enforcement pre-employment polygraph testing.
Daniel Schwartz Co-Authored book on Crime & Intelligence Analysis
Applied Research and Social Innovation
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
Daniel Schwartz, PSI program faculty and Program Coordinator, has co-authored the book Crime and Intelligence Analysis in Canada.
eCampusOntario Releases Second Round of Virtual Learning Strategy Funding
Applied Research and Social Innovation
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
On November 4, 2021 eCampusOntario released its call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the Second Round of funding in support VLS.
Alumni Spotlight - Tasmine Fraser
Advancement and Alumni
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
Tasmine joined Humber’s Social Services Worker (SSW) program after realizing she had a passion for helping others find strength and resilience.
Alumni Spotlight - JD Marchand
Advancement and Alumni
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
JD Marchand, Class of ‘96 at Humber’s then Law and Security Administration program, was CBSA’s first Aboriginal Liaison Officer.
Cobourg Police Services Board Selects DRPS Insp. Jeffrey Haskins as New Deputy Chief
Advancement and Alumni
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
FSCS Police Foundations Program (PFP) graduate, Jeffrey Haskins, was recently appointed as Cobourg Police Deputy Chief.
Humber Alumni Baldev Mutta 2021 Premier’s Award Winner
Advancement and Alumni
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
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.
Lakeshore Principal’s Office Launches Initiative in Support of #16days Campaign
Principal’s Office
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
On December 6th, the Office of the Principal, Lakeshore Campus launched an ongoing initiative to collect unopened toiletries to donate to shelters.
Humber College says Goodbye to Kavelle Maharaj
Principal’s Office
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
It is with mixed feelings that we share that Kavelle Maharaj, Events Coordinator and Community Liaison has accepted a new position at Sheridan College
New President Search Underway
Principal’s Office
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
Humber President and CEO Chris Whitaker has decided to retire upon the completion of his second term at the end of June 2022.
FSCS Staff & Faculty Book Club
Principal’s Office
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
After the success of last year’s FSCS staff & faculty book club, another round of book club meetings were held this semester.
Mindful Mondays, Wellness Wednesdays
Principal’s Office
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
Finding time and opportunities to focus on our own personal wellness, while important, is a challenge for many.
Humber Wellness Talks: Museums, Movement & Medicine?
Principal’s Office
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
Monthly Humber Wellness Talks were also held throughout the Fall 2021 semester, open to staff, faculty, students and community members.
Virtual Holiday Celebrations
Principal’s Office
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
This year, Humber’s Annual Employee Holiday Party, in collaboration with the Lakeshore Principal’s Office and HROE, was once again virtual.
Upcoming Principal’s Office Events Winter 2021
Principal’s Office
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020
The Principal’s Office and partners are hosting many events for Winter 2021 geared towards staff, student and community health and well-being.
Humber Staff Holiday Party: New Challenges & Successes
Principal’s Office
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020
The Humber Staff and Children’s Holiday Party is an annual celebration funded by the Office of the President.
Interpretive Centre Updates
Principal’s Office
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020
Pre-COVID-19, the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre proudly offered tours in “all weathers,” and took that to heart.
Virtual Mental Health Awareness Month
Principal’s Office
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020
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.
Pedagogy and Practice: Teaching Diversity in Classrooms
Applied Research and Social Innovation
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020
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.
CJS Virtual Mock Interviews
Work-Integrated Learning & Community Partners
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020
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.
WIL Centre Highlights
Work-Integrated Learning & Community Partners
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020
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.
Spotlight on Community Partners
Work-Integrated Learning & Community Partners
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020
The WIL Centre maintains partnerships with amazing organizations that have found ways to continue supporting their clients and communities through COVID-19.
Welcome to the WIL Centre
Work-Integrated Learning & Community Partners
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020
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.
Placements continue to be impacted by the pandemic, with many agencies not able to have students in the workplace. Similar to this past Summer and Fall semesters, students have the option to complete WIL courses through applied remote projects, in-person/remote experiences with an employer, or a combination of the two.
CE Alumni: Chris Taylor
Advancement and Alumni
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020
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.
Recently, Chris has been hired as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer in the Town of Orangeville and he credits the course material from his CE class, which he studied to prepare for his interview, with helping him to succeed and land the job! Wishing Chris, the very best of luck in his new career.
Alumni Stories: Police Foundations Program
Advancement and Alumni
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020
Read about the successes of Police Foundations program (PFP) alumni Wadood Alam and PC Cory Courtney.
Spotlight on Global Engagement: UTECH and Saxion University
Global Learning & International Initiatives
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020
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.
Humber College and the FSCS Receive Funding in Support of Students
Advancement and Alumni
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020
Dr. Dan Andrae has been involved in Humber in one way or another for more than 20 years.
Set Up For Success: My Experience in the DSW Program
Advancement and Alumni
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020
As a proud graduate of the Developmental Service Worker (DSW) program in 2019, I have had many opportunities knocking at my door.
Spotlight on the FSCS Student Support Advisors: Providing Compassion, Commitment, and Advocacy during Challenging Times
Program Highlights
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020
The FSCS Student Support Advisors (SSAs) are a group of ten dedicated individuals serving two campuses, Lakeshore and Orangeville.
DSW: We Inspire Week
Program Highlights
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020
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.
Project First Nations
Program Highlights
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020
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.
Mental Health: From Classroom to Career
Program Highlights
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020
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.
CBIE2020 Conference
Global Learning & International Initiatives
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020
As with most large events and gatherings this year, the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) held its first virtual conference this year - CBIE2020.
University of Technology, Jamaica
Global Learning & International Initiatives
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020
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.
Student Voices: Student Voices: Hear from our Mentors and Mentees
Global Learning & International Initiatives
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020
In September, the FSCS International Peer Mentorship Program was launched to support International Student Success while developing Leadership Skills and promoting Global Fluency.
Introducing Ayesha Amin
Global Learning & International Initiatives
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020
The Faculty of Social and Community Services is thrilled to welcome Ayesha Amin into the role of Global Learning and Strategic Initiatives Coordinator.
Intercultural Development Series
Global Learning & International Initiatives
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020
With the world becoming more connected and globalized, intercultural skills have become increasingly valuable.
SIM Lab Updates
Program Highlights
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020
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.
Forensic Identification - On Campus Work & Learning
Program Highlights
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020
The Humber College Forensic Identification (FI) program is designed for students who are interested in becoming frontline forensic investigators.
Lilly’s Story
Program Highlights
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020
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.
Alexandre Boucher Lecture
Program Highlights
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020
The 4th Annual Alexandre Boucher Memorial Lecture was virtually held on October 22, 2020.
FSCS CE, ESS Support Services and Community Living North York Recieve Funding Through the Allan Slaight Seniors Fund
Program Highlights
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 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.
Introducing the new FSCS Associate Dean – Dr. Theresa Knott
Program Highlights
Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020
The Faculty of Social and Community Services is excited to welcome Dr. Theresa Knott as our new Associate Dean.
No news at this time.