STRENGTHEN SUSTAIN MAXIMIZE 2015-2016 ANNUALREPORT
TABLEOFCONTENTS 2 VISION,MISSION,VALUES 4 MESSAGEFROM THEBOARDCHAIR 5 MESSAGEFROM THEPRESIDENT 6 ABOUTHUMBER 7 INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND 10 2015-2016RESULTSANDSUCCESSSTORIES STRENGTHENINGOURPOLYTECHNICIDENTITY SUSTAINEDFOCUSONTEACHINGANDLEARNINGEXCELLENCE MAXIMIZINGTHEIMPACTOFPARTNERSHIPS FOUNDATIONSFORSUCCESS 30 MEASURINGOURSUCCESS 37 EXECUTIVETEAM ANDBOARDOFGOVERNORS
VISION MISSION VALUES COMMITMENTSTO OURSTUDENTS LeadershipinPolytechnicEducation Humberdevelopsbroadlyeducated,highlyskiledand adaptablecitizenstobesuccessfulincareersthat significantlycontributetothecommunitiestheyserve localy,nationalyandglobaly. Student-Centred Weholdthecurentandfuture successofourstudentsasourhighestpriority. Excelence Wearecommitedtooutstandingservices, academicprogramsandteaching. Innovation Weanticipateandrespondtoemerging trendstomeettheevolvingneedsofourlocal,national andglobalcommunities. Respect Weupholdthehighestethicalstandards,and afirm andprotecttherights,dignityandintegrityof eachmemberofourdiversecommunity. Inclusion Wecultivateaworkingandlearning environmentwherediversityisrecognizedasessential tooursuccess. Sustainability Wepreserveourcolectivefutureby embracingthesocial,ecologicalandeconomicimpactof ourdecisions. Humberprovidesalstudentswithahigh-quality educationalenvironmentandexperiencethatleads totheachievementofeachstudent sdesired outcomes. Humbergraduateshavetheknowledgeandskils theyneedtobesuccessfulintheirprofessionaland personallives. Humbermakesacademicandoperatingdecisions basedondeliveringonourcommitmenttostudent success. Theimportanceofstudentsuccessisathemethat resonatesstronglyathumber.asacolectionof communities,werecognizethevalueofahigh-quality Humbereducationandtheimportanceofsupportingour studentsintheirpursuitofacademicandpersonal success.thisnotionofourresponsibilitytooneanother aslearners,teachersandpostsecondaryeducation professionalshasculminatedinthedevelopmentof threeoverarchingcommitmentstoourstudents: HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT 2
4 HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT MESSAGEFROM THEBOARDCHAIR OnbehalfofHumber sboardofgovernors,iam exceptionaly proudtopresenthumber s2015-16annualreporttothe OntarioMinistryofAdvancedEducationandSkilsDevelopment andthebroadercommunity.havingpassedthemid-pointof ourstrategicplan,thecolegehasmadesignificantprogressin achievingitsobjectivesandiswel-positionedtoreflectonits progressandplanforthefuture. TheBoardofGovernorscommendsHumberfacultyandstaf formaintainingastrong,vibrant,student-focusedculture.this isevidencedbythepassionandcommitmenttoexcelence thatenablesstate-of-the-artlearningenvironmentsand innovativeacademicprogrammingthatinspiresinquiryand preparesstudentsforsuccessfulcareers.humberofersa broadrangeofprogramsthathavebeeninformedby industrypartnershipsandprovidestudentswithboth theoreticallearningandhands-onexperiencetoensurethat theyarereadyfortheirfuturecareers. IwouldliketothankPresidentWhitakerandtheexecutive team,underwhoseleadershiphumbercontinuestothrive.itis alsomygreatpleasuretoacknowledgethehardworkand dedicationofhumber sexcelentfacultyandstaf.thesuccess storieshighlightedinthisannualreportcelebratethe achievementsofapassionateandengagedcommunity,andi am pleasedtocongratulatealwhomadethem possible. AudreyMcKinney,Chair HumberBoardofGovernors
MESSAGEFROM THEPRESIDENT Humberisaveryexcitingplacetobe.Eachyear indeed, eachnewsemester bringschangeandinventiontoour community.continualyrefreshedbythenewideas, passionsandcuriousspiritofourstudents,facultyand staf,humberisavibrantandengaginglearning environment.this2015-16annualreportreflectsonthe thirdyearofourfive-yearstrategicplanandwearemaking significantprogressinachievingourinstitutionalobjectives. Inmanycases,thisprogressisrevealedthroughnewways ofdoingandbeing.subtlechangestopracticecanhavea largeimpact,suchasthinkingdiferentlyaboutthespace thatweoccupyandmappingthefutureofouracademic programsandservices.inothercases,ourprogressis reflectedinourphysicalenvironment.atourlakeshore Campus,cranesandconcretetrucksaretangibleexamples ofgrowthanddemonstrateourfocusonproviding leading-edgefacilitiesandservicesforourstudents.within thecontextofthesestrongfoundations,weremain commitedtoouridentityasaproviderofpolytechnic education,andarelivingourvaluesofexcelenceand innovationthroughourstrongandvitalrelationshipswith employersandcommunityagencies. Thisdocument,servingasareportonthecommitmentswe setdowninour2015-16businessplan,isanopportunityto telsomeofourstoriesandcelebrateourcolective achievements.nevertheless,itreflectsbutasmalsample oftheactivityonourcampuses,andiinviteyoutoconnect withustolearnmoreabouttheinspiringandinnovative workweareengagedin. Aswecelebratetheachievementsofthepastyear,Iwould liketothankourpartnersingovernment,thecommunity andindustry,aswelasourbright,energeticandinspiring students.finaly,onbehalfoftheexecutiveteam,iam pleasedtorecognizeourcommited,passionateand professionalhumberfacultyandstaf.itisyouwhomake oursuccesspossible.thankyou. ChrisWhitaker,President&CEO HumberColegeInstituteofTechnology&AdvancedLearning
6 HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT ABOUTHUMBER Establishedin1967bytheprovinceofOntario,Humber ColegeInstituteofTechnology&AdvancedLearningisa leadingcanadianpostsecondaryeducationalinstitution. Weoferafulrangeofprogrammingthatisresponsiveto theneedsofthegovernment,ourstudentsandourpartners inindustry.ourstudentpopulationincludesinternational studentsfrom morethan100countriesacrosstheglobe, andreflectsthediversityofthecommunitiesweserve.in additiontoapproximately2,000apprenticesand4,000 studentsenroledinsevenuniqueandinnovativejoint programsoferedattheuniversityofguelph-humber, Humber sthreecampusesservealmost30,000ful-time studentsandthousandsofpart-timelearners. Weareproudtoofermorethan170ful-timeprograms acrossawidevarietyofdisciplines.ourcredentialsinclude apprenticeshiptraining,certificates,diplomas,degreesand graduatecertificates.humberisthepre-eminentinstitution forcolegedegreeprogramminginontario,ofering24 degreeprograms.approximatelyone-thirdofalcolege degreestudentsintheprovincestudyathumber.humber alsohasalong-standingandsuccessfulpartnershipwith theuniversityofnewbrunswicktodeliverthefour-year BachelorofNursingcuriculum,thelargestnursing program ofanycolegeinontario. OurpartnershipsextendbeyondCanadaaswel.Through ourinternationaldevelopmentinstituteandacademic schools,humberhasanumberofpartnershipstodeliver jointprogramminginternationaly,providingopportunities forfaculty,stafandstudentstoengageinresearchand developmentactivitiesaroundtheglobe.humberistheonly CanadianboardmemberoftheprestigiousLeaguefor InnovationintheCommunityColege aninternational organizationdedicatedtoexcelenceineducationand trainingincommunitycoleges andisafoundingmember ofpolytechnicscanada,anassociationofcanadian postsecondaryinstitutionscommitedtoproducing career-readygraduatesbasedonthepolytechnicmodelof education. HumberisoneofthelargestcolegesinCanada,andour enrolmenthasgrownsubstantialyinrecentyearsthanksto acombinationofnewprogrammingandincreaseddemand. Humberreceivedmorethan59,200distinctapplicationsfor Fal2015,introducednewprogramminganddevelopednew deliverymodelsforexistingprograms.
HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT 7 INTRODUCTION This2015-16AnnualReportisa companiondocumenttothe2015-16 BusinessPlan,andhighlightsthe resultsachievedduringthethirdyear ofourfive-yearstrategicplan. Likethebusinessplanandthe2013-18strategicplan,thisdocument isstructuredaroundthreestrategicpilars StrengtheningOur PolytechnicIdentity,SustainedFocusonTeachingandLearning ExcelenceandMaximizingtheImpactofPartnerships underscored andsupportedbyouressentialfoundationsforsuccess.finaly,we articulatesomeofthehigh-level,institutionaloutcomemeasureswe usetogaugethesuccessofourinitiatives. Humber splanningdocumentsincludeourstrategicmandate Agreement(SMA)withtheOntarioMinistryofTraining,Colegesand Universities,the2013-18HumberStrategicPlan,the2016-21 AcademicPlanandSEM Frameworkaswelasanannualinstitutional businessplanandannualreport.thesedocumentsarekeyelements ofouraccountabilityasapubliclyfundedpostsecondaryinstitutionin Ontarioanddemonstratetheimportanceweplaceonthecolection andanalysisofdatatosupportdecision-making,resourcealocation andstrategydevelopment.
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10HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT STRENGTHENINGOUR POLYTECHNICIDENTITY Asapolytechnicpostsecondaryinstitution,Humberprovidesacomprehensiverangeofcredentials, servicestosupportstudentsuccessandmeaningfulpartnershipswithemployersandcommunity agencies.weofermoreoptionsandpathwaysforstudentsthananyothercolegeinontario,from graduatecertificatesandbachelor sdegreestodiplomas,certificatesandapprenticeships.
HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT 11 GOALONE OptimizeanddiferentiateHumber sprograms,credentialsandservices BUILDHUMBER SCENTRESOFINNOVATION LaunchCentreofInnovationinHealthandWelnessandidentifyadditionalCoIs ACCOMPLISHMENTS ThedynamicnewCoIinHealthandWelnessisthefirstofitskindtobelaunchedandwilbeacatalystfor colaborativeinnovationbystudents,faculty,industryandcommunitystakeholderstoimprovehealthoutcomes, populationhealthandrevolutionizethestudent-facultyexperience.studentswilgainuniquework-integratedlearning experiencewithaninterdisciplinaryfocus.workwilbegintoestablishhumber ssecondcoiintechnologyand Innovationsupportedbyagenerousdonationfrom TheBaretFamilyFoundation.ThefocusofthenewCoIwilbeon programsinappliedtechnologywhichsupportdevelopmentofsustainablebuildingpracticesandhuman-centred, technology-enabledsolutionsfortoday sproblems. ACADEMICANDSEM PLANNING Developandimplementanintegrated AcademicPlanandStrategicEnrolment Management(SEM)Plan Humber sfirstinstitutionalacademicplanandsem Frameworkweredevelopedthroughacomprehensive consultationprocesswithstakeholders.withafocus onfutureprogramming,appliedresearchand innovation,industryandcommunityengagement, teachingandlearningexcelence,andtheimportance ofthestudentandfacultyexperience,theacademic PlanwilguideHumberthrough2021. USEDATATOINFORM DECISION-MAKING Enhanceinstitutionaldataholdingsto supportmonitoringanddecision-making throughdevelopmentofperformance indicatorsrelatedtoprogram andservice outcomes,andprototypesofkeyinstitutional performancemeasures Anewlydevelopedinstitutionaldashboardprovides colegeleaderswithinteractiveweb-baseddatato understandtrendsinenrolments,studentretention, satisfactionandthecompetitivelandscape.monitoring ofinstitutionalperformancemeasuresiskeyto efectiveplanninganddecision-making. Establishadministrativeservicestandardsto supporthumber sdiversestudentpopulation TheresultsofadetailedservicereviewofHumber's Registrar soficewilinform documentationof comprehensiveservicestandardsinsupportof consistenthigh-qualityservicetostudentsandclients.
12HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT GOALTWO LeveragetherangeofHumber sprogramstoleadthesystem inprovidingpathways PATHWAYSANDCREDITTRANSFER MAKINGITEASIERFORSTUDENTS Identifytheprogram pathways,datarequirementsandbusinessprocessesnecessaryto implementthecredittransferinitiative Pathwaysbetweenprogramsandcredentials bothinternalandexternal areessentialtoimprovingstudentaccess topostsecondaryeducationandenablingmovementwithinhumberandacrossinstitutionsnationalyandglobaly. HumberishelpingstudentstransfercreditsthrougharevitalizedTransferOptionswebsite.Studentperspectiveson credittransfer gatheredthroughasurveyofeligiblestudents revealchalengesandidentifyopportunitiestoenrich andenablecredittransferatthecolege.thisvaluablefeedbackwilinform thedevelopmentofadditionalacademic pathwaysaswelassystemicimprovements.
Thefolowingnewprogramswerelaunchedin 2015-16: OFFERNEW PROGRAMSINAREASOF ACADEMICSTRENGTH ENGAGEINAPPLIEDRESEARCHAND INNOVATION Publishacomprehensiveresearchplanthat supportsthecentreofexcelencein EntrepreneurshipandouremergingCoIs RedesignHumber swebsitetoenhanceour uniquepolytechnicidentity GOALTHREE DemonstrateHumber'sdistinctivenessasanexemplaryproviderofpostsecondaryeducationthat blendstheoretical,appliedandbreadthlearning BachelorofDigitalCommunications(degree) Biotechnology(diploma) NutritionandHealthyLifestylePromotion (diploma) ArtFoundation(certificate) MechanicalTechniques-Milwright(certificate) WeldingTechniques(certificate) ProfessionalWritingandCommunications (graduatecertificate) AddictionsandMentalHealth (graduatecertificate) PostProductions (grauatedcertificate) Humbercontinuestodevelopandlaunchacademic programminginareasoflabourmarketdemand.we provideourlearnerswithabroadrangeofoptionsin termsofareasofstudyaswelastypeof credential.optionsforpart-time,onlineandhybrid study,aswelasopportunitiestoparticipatein appliedresearchandexperientiallearningarekey componentsofourpolytechnicidentity. COMMUNICATEOURPOLYTECHNIC IDENTITY Developcommunicationsandmarketingtools topromotepolytechnicidentity Developacomprehensiveinstitutional governmentrelationsandadvocacystrategy Withnewleadershipinappliedresearchand innovation,thestrategicresearchplanwilbe completedin2016-17. There-designedHumberwebsitewaslaunchedin September2015.Thenewwebsiteisfocusedon prospectivestudentsandemploys audience-based navigation. Thisimprovedsearchfunctionenhances thestudentexperiencebyhelpingusersfindthe informationtheyneed,faster.thewebsitewas designedforflexibilityandaccessibility,andisserving theinstitutionasamorecomprehensiveand user-friendlyrecruitmenttool. Informedbyaninstitutionalbrandstudy,Humber continuestoreinforcethepolytechnicidentityin communicationsandmarketingmaterials.for example,highlightingstudentexperiencesand successesdemonstratestheimpactofpolytechnic educationandprogramming. Theframeworkofagovernmentrelationsstrategyfor Humberhasbeendeveloped.Itincludesafocuson Humber sadvocacypriorities,aswelasthereview andanalysisofprovincialpostsecondaryeducation policy. HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT 13
14HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT SUSTAINEDFOCUSON TEACHINGANDLEARNING EXCELLENCE Astheneedsofourlearners,employersandthecommunityevolve,Humbercontinuestoexplore bestpracticesandinnovationsinteaching,learningandprogram delivery.ourfacultyandstaf arecommitedtothevaluesofalearningorganizationanddemonstratingleadershipin postsecondaryeducation.
HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT 15 GOALONE Livethevaluesofa"learningorganization" SUPPORTINSTITUTIONALCHANGE PilotChangeManagementFrameworkandToolkitthroughimplementationoftheHuman ResourcesManagementSystem (HRMS)project ACCOMPLISHMENTS WithnewleadershipofthechangemanagementportfolioinHumanResourcesServices,stepswilbetakenin 2016-17tofacilitateaninstitutionalapproachtochangemanagementacrossthecolege.
Humberiscommitedtoacampuscultureinwhich thereiszerotoleranceforsexualandgender-based violence.aspartofabroaderstrategytoprevent sexualviolence,anevidence-basedcampaignto addresssexualviolenceawarenesswasintroducedin September2016whichincludedtheBringinginthe Bystanderprogram,aswelastheConsentisSexy Crew(apeer-lededucationinitiative)andadigital mediacampaign(#wedontstandby).morethan600 studentsand200facultyandstafhavereceived BystanderInterventiontraining,buildingacultureand campusthatresistssexualviolence. Implementbystanderinterventiontraining andengageincampusdialogueabout sexualassault HELPOURLEARNERSMAKEASTRONG START EstablishthenewAcademicandCareer SuccessCentre GOALTWO UPHOLDACULTUREOFSAFETYAND RESPECT IMPROVETHESTUDENTEXPERIENCE Developastrategytosupportaccess, retentionandachievementforaboriginal learners Evaluatecurent-statewayfindingand signageonalcampuses TheAcademicandCareerSuccessCentreopenedin September2015,providingstudentswithaclear pointofaccesstoadvisingservicesanddeliveringa morecoordinatedapproachtoadvising.thecentre co-locatescareeradvising,pre-enrolmentadvising andsomeacademicadvisingservicesinan accessiblelocationwithinthenewlearningresource Commons. Humber scommitmenttothecolegesandinstitutes CanadaIndigenousEducationProtocolwasthe frameworkfordevelopingour2016-17actionplansto enhanceenrolment,graduationandemployment outcomesforindigenousstudents. AnevaluationandanalysisofHumber scurent wayfindingandsignagewascompleted. LaunchtherenewedFirstYearExperience (FYE)program Morethan1,300firstyearstudentsjoinedtheFirst YearExperienceprogram infal2015,participatingin initiativesincludingthe YourFirst6Weeks program with450+participantsandan Emotional Inteligence workshopseries;theprogram wilbe monitoredforefectivenessandreviewedforits impactonimprovedstudentoutcomes. Developastrategiccommunicationsplanfor interactionwithstudents,leveragingthe successfullaunchofthewegotyou campaign Anauditofdigitalcommunicationsforprospective andcurentstudentsisinthefinalstages,andwil inform developmentofanimprovedstudent communicationstrategyinsupportofstudent enrolment,successandretention. RECOGNIZETHEIMPORTANCEOF LEARNINGOUTSIDETHECLASSROOM LaunchtheCo-CuricularRecord TheHumberCo-CuricularRecordwaslaunchedin September2015,providinganopportunityfor studentstohavetheirco-curicularinvolvement formalydocumentedandvalidatedbytheinstitution. Ensureanexceptionalstudentexperienceforadiversestudentbody 16HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT
HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT 17 INTERNATIONALIZEOURCOMMUNITY Promoteinternationalmobilityandincrease enrolmentincourseswithaninternational focus Morethan350studentstookadvantageofstudy abroadprogrammingin2015-16,andhumber celebrated20yearsofpartneringwithningbo Universityandmorethan10yearswithJimeiand KaohsiungUniversities.Inlinewithourcommitment tointernationalization,humberalsosigned12new MemorandumsofUnderstandingwithinternational partnersthatincludedegreecompletion,faculty exchanges,semestersabroadandjointapplied researchopportunities.
18HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT GOALTHREE Demonstrateleadershipininnovativeteachingandlearningstrategies DEVELOPLEADING-EDGELEARNING SPACES ImplementtheClassroom RedesignInitative Humberopenedsomeofitsnewinteractive classroom spacesaspartoftheimplementationof theclassroom RedesignInitiative,featuring innovativelabsandclassroomsthatarereflectiveof professionalworksetingsandshowcasethelatest trendsandmethodologiesinteachingandlearning. Overthepastyear,Humberhasconductedexciting researchontheimpactofclassroom designon studentengagement,atitudesandbehaviourinthe newlearningspaces,aswelaschangesinfaculty teachingpracticesandexperiences.asecondareaof focushasbeenonlearningfrom facultyandstudents abouttheeficacyofthenewspaces relatedbothto curiculum deliverymethodsandtheuseof technologyinteachingandlearning. SAFEGUARDACADEMICINTERGRITY ImplementInstituteofAcademicIntegrity reviewprocesstostudyacademicintegrity practices Withsurveydatafrom morethan3,000studentsand 500facultyandstaf,Humberhasgleanedarich perspectiveonatitudestowardacademic misconductatthecolege.thisbaselinedatawilhelp identifyhowcloselystudentsandfacultyalignonthis importantissueandshapeplansforeducation, communicationandpoliciesrelatedtoacademic integrity. DEVELOPTHE21stCENTURYEMPLOYEE Developaninventoryofwork-integrated learningopportunitiesinhumber s academicprograms Theinventoryisunderwayandwilcontributetothe developmentofinstitutionaldefinitionsandfurther work-integratedopportunitiesforstudents. Conductreviewofessentialskilstoinclude globalcitizenship,digitalliteracyand sustainability Thereviewiscompleteandamulti-yearplanfor renewalofessentialskilswasdeveloped.theworking groupalsoidentifiedresearchopportunitiesto measuretheimpactofessentialskilswithinthe curiculum. SUPPORTTHE21STCENTURYLEARNER Implementacomprehensivee-Learning strategy Humber sfirstdigitallearningplandetailsastrategy tosupport21st-centurylearningandidentifiesaplan toincreasethenumberoffulyonlineandhybrid programsandcoursesandthedigitizationof resources.
HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT 19 SUPPORTFACULTYENGAGEMENTIN APPLIEDRESEARCHANDINNOVATION Facilitatestrategicfacultyinvolvementin appliedresearchactivities Humberfacultycontinuetoengageinapplied researchprojectsfundedbyinternalprogramsmeant tosupportfacultyparticipation,suchasthe DevelopingActivitiesandIdeasforResearch(DAIR) andstafinitiatedresearchfund(sirf). Developmentofanappliedresearchstrategywas defereduntil2016-17.
20HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT MAXIMIZING THEIMPACT OFPARTNERSHIPS Humberhaslongmaintainedproductiveandreciprocalrelationshipswithourindustrypartners andlocalcommunity-basedorganizations.oureightacademicschoolsworkcloselywithindustry toensurethatourprogramsprovidestudentswiththeskilsandknowledgetheyneedtobe successfulinthelabourmarket.thesecurentandgrowingpartnershipsareextremelyimportant tous,providingessentialworkplaceexperiencesforourlearnersandconnectionsthathelpour graduatesachievesuccessbeyondourdoors.
Colaborationwithemployersisanessential componentofourbusiness.thesepartnerships provideappliedresearchopportunities,student placements,awardsandscholarships,graduate employmentopportunitiesandalumnirelations engagement.componentsofanintegratedemployer engagementstrategyincludeawebportaltofacilitate studentplacementsandjobsforgrads,a partner/employerdatabaseandindustryadvisory groups.colaborationwithindustrypartnersisakey elementofhumber semergingcentresofinnovation. Developanemployerengagementstrategy andpartnershipstosupportresearchand investmentintheemergingcentresof Innovation CONNECTSTUDENTSANDEMPLOYERS Evaluatetheefectivenessof Program AdvisoryCommitees(PACs) GOALONE DEVELOPMEANINGFULRELATIONSHIPS WITHINDUSTRYPARTNERS ENHANCERELATIONSHIPSWITHINDUSTRY Reviewcorporatetrainingopportunitiesand developabusinesscasetoenhance corporatetrainingathumber AreviewofPACmembership,policiesandprocesses wasundertakenandareasforimprovement identified;nextstepsincludedevelopmentofan updatedadvisorycommiteepolicyandorientation manual. Acorporatetrainingbusinessplanhasbeen completedandadedicatedbusinessunitiscurently beingexecuted. Enhanceaccesstojobadsforstudents, gradsandlocalemployersthrough developmentofanewjobportal Enroutetolaunchingasinglesourceforemployers andstudentstoaccessjobpostings,thefunctional requirementsofacentralizedjobportalhavebeen mappedandafit/gapanalysisconductedonexisting technology. Reviewbestpracticesforindustryengagement andestablishpresident'sadvisorycouncil withincontextofanindustrypartnerships strategy EstablishmentofaPresident sadvisorycouncilhas beendefereduntil2016-17. Ensureessentiallinkageswithindustryandkeyexternalstakeholders ENGAGEOURPARTNERSINOURFUTURE Commenceearly-stagefundraisingcampaign Completedearlystageoffundraisingcampaignin ordertoprovideopportunitiesfor,andenhancethe experienceof,humberstudents. ACCOMPLISHMENTS HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT 21
22HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT GOALTWO Buildandmaintainbeneficialrelationshipswithalumni CONNECTALUMNIANDCURRENTSTUDENTS Implementthemulti-yearAlumniEngagementStrategy FocusedeforttostayintouchwithHumbergradshasexpandedopportunitiesforalumnitoengagewithcurent studentsfornetworkingandmentorship.growthoftheincreasinglyrobustonlinealumnicommunityisakeyfacilitator andhelpsprogramsandschoolstostayconnectedwiththeirgrads. GOALTHREE Enhancecreativeconnectionswitheducationandcommunitypartners SUPPORTWOMENINSTEM ImprovetheexperienceforwomeninSTEM (science,technology,engineeringandmath) andothernon-traditionalcareers. Alongwithcommunitypartners,Humberisworkingto increaseaccessandimprovetheexperienceof womeninstem andothernon-traditionalcareers. Ensuringthatwomenarerepresentedinmarketing materialsforprogramsinwhichtheyaretraditionaly under-representedisthekindofinitiativedesignedto impacttheabilitytorecruitandretainwomenin theseprogram areas.wearemeasuringtheimpact ofprogramssuchasthepre-servicefirefighter EducationandTrainingprogram,aswelasthe ElectricalandHorticulturePre-Apprenticeship programsforwomen.humberplanstoexpandthis typeofprogrammingbasedonbestpracticesfrom otherjurisdictions. UNIVERSITYOFGUELPH-HUMBER Launchnewprogrammingthroughthe UniversityofGuelph-Humberpartnership thatmeetsstudentandemployerneeds AnewdegreecompletionoptioninFamilyand CommunitywaslaunchedthroughtheUniversityof Guelph-Humberin2015,providingapart-timestudy optionthatrecognizesworkexperienceandalows practitionerstocompleteadegreethroughonlineor hybridcoursesandweekendintensives.
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24HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT FOUNDATIONSFOR SUCCESS Ourabilitytosuccessfulydeliveronourgoalsandstrategiesisdependentuponexcelent infrastructureandservices,integratedplanning,andthemaintenanceofourhumanandcapital resources.inordertoprovidethebestpossibleeducationalexperienceforstudents,wemust ensurethatourfaculty,stafandadministratorshavethetoolsandresourcesnecessaryto deliverontheirindividualroles.aswecontinuetoevolveandgrow,wemustalsoalignand integratetheplanningandfinancialmanagementfunctionstoensurethatweareabletoinvest inourstrategicprioritiesandmeettheworkingandlearningneedsofouremployeesand students.
INVESTINENGAGEDEMPLOYEES SETTHETEAM UPFORSUCCESS Developanimprovementplantoenhancethe colegerecruitmentprocessinconjunction withthehumanresourcesmanagement System (HRMS) DevelopaLeadershipPlanforHumber personnelbasedonanassessmentof essentialleadershipskilsandcompetencies GOALONE Investinaccomplishedandengagedemployeeswhoaresupportedindeliveringanexceptionalstudent experience ResultsofthefirstHumberEmployeeEngagement Survey,conductedinFal2014,highlightedthreekey areasoffocusforthecolege:communication, changemanagementandrecognition. Enhancetheperformancemanagement system VendorselectionfortheHRMSprojectisinprogress andwilinform thecolegerecruitmentand onboardingprocesses. ALeadershipCompetencyModelhasbeen developed,reflectingdetailedleadership competenciesandbehaviouralexpectationsforal levelsofstaf;usingthisnewmodel,talentreviewand successionplanningtoolsandtemplateshavebeen developedforuseacrossthecolege. Performancemanagementisakeyfactorinthe deploymentofthehrmssolution,plannedfor 2017-18. Developactionplansbasedontheresultsof thehumberemployeeengagementsurvey Across-institutionalplanningcommiteeandissuespecificworkinggroupshavemaderecommendations forcolege-widesolutionsforimprovementinthese threeareasandimplementationisongoing.to improvecommunicationacrossthecolege,adaily Communiquébuletinisdistributedtoemployeesto ensurethatcolegeeventsandannouncementsare widelyshared.achangemanagementframeworkis underdevelopment,andresearchisongoingto identifywaystoenhancebothcorporateand employee-to-employeerecognitioninwaysthatare meaningfultoourfacultyandstaf. ACCOMPLISHMENTS HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT 25
ConsultationshavebegunfortheCampus DevelopmentPlan,whichistargetedforcompletion byoctober2016. DevelopaCampusDevelopmentPlan Fulydeploytheunifiedcommunications system onalcampuses GOALTWO PLANFORFUTUREGROWTH ENHANCEOURTECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE LaunchfinalphaseofEnterpriseSystems Project,theHumanResourcesManagement System (HRMS)andimplementBanner2.0 Implementationofanewunifiedcommunications platform hasenhancedcommunicationathumber andissupportingnewwaysofworking,including audio,videoandwebconferencingandimproved mobility. InadditiontotheHRMSProject,Banner2.0included launchofanewclientrelationshipmanagementtool tosupportdomesticandinternationaladmissions processes,enhancementstothebannerstudentand Financialsystems,implementationoftheco-curicular recordandintegrationofthepublicsafetyincident managementsystem withbanner. Expandphysicalcapacitythroughstrategic infrastructureprojects. AttheNorthCampus,infrastructureenhancements haveincludedtheopeningofthelrcandthehives aswelasconstructiontore-fitvacatedspacethrough thebackfilproject. Enhancestrategicinvestmentsininfrastructureandkeypriorityinitiativesthatdeliverresultsfor improvedstudentlearningandsuccess AtLakeshoreCampus,theArtsAcademyiscomplete, andothermajordevelopmentprojectsareunderway, includingconstructionofthestudentwelcomeand ResourceCentre,theHumberFitnessCentreandthe CentreforEntrepreneurship,alofwhichareslated forcompletioninaugust2016. Establishspacestandardsthatwilguidethe developmentofthecampusdevelopment Plan,andaprocessforspacealocation Widespreadconsultationandbest-practiceresearch havecontributedtothedevelopmentofaspace standardsandplanningprocessthatwilfacilitate decisionsrelatedtotheuseofcolegespaceandwil inform thecampusdevelopmentplan;anewspace managementpolicyandprocedurehasbeen developedandwilguidealspacealocation decisions. Conductanassessmentofback-oficeservices thatcouldpotentialybelocatedofcampus Assessmentofback-oficeservicesforpotential re-locationhasbeendeferedpendingcompletionof thecampusdevelopmentplan. 26HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT
HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT 27 BUILDTEACHINGANDLEARNINGSPACES THATAREINSPIRINGANDFUNCTIONAL Expandphysicalcapacitythroughstrategic infrastructureprojects TheLearningResourceCommons(LRC)isthenew mainentranceandgatewaytothenorthcampus. Locatedatthefrontofthecampus,thesix-storey, 264,000squarefootbuilding,whichisvisiblefrom al approachestothecolege,isapointofconnectionfor studentservicesandtransit.inadditiontothelrc, infrastructureenhancementsoverthepastyearhave includedtheadditionof38,000squarefeetof much-neededstudentstudyspaceand13new classroomsacrosstwofloorsinthehumber InteractiveSpaces(HIVES).Thisenhancement includesanatomy,biochemistryandcadaverlabs, alongwithaful-suiteoffuneralservicesresources.
28HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT GOALTHREE StrengthenHumber'sbusinessplanningandresourcealocationmodeltoanticipateandadapt toachangingexternalfiscalframeworkandaligndecision-makingandresourcealocationwith ourvaluesandstrategicpriorities DEVELOPEFFECTIVEPLANNINGPROCESSES Enhanceintegratedplanning Inthespiritofcontinuousimprovement,refinementshavebeenmadetostrategicandbusinessplanningprocesses, includingtheintegrationoftheriskmanagementprocesswithinstitutionalplanningandbudgetdevelopment. DevelopprototypesofHumber sinstitutionalperformancemetricsandenhanceprocessesto ensuretheintegrityandqualityofinstitutionaldataholdingsandreports AninstitutionalDataReferenceGrouphasbeenestablishedtoaddressissuesrelatedtodataaccess,integrityand quality. EstablishtheIntegratedRiskManagement(IRM)frameworkandpolicy,andimplementrisk mitigationactionplans Humberhasfulyimplementedabest-practiceapproachtoriskmanagement,includingdevelopmentofanIntegrated RiskManagementpolicyandframeworkandtheongoingmaintenanceofriskmitigationplans. INVESTINOURFUTURE Achieveabalancedorsurplusfinancialpositionwhiledeliveringoncurentandfuturestrategic priorities Humbermaintaineditsreputationforexcelentfiscalmanagementandachievedasurplusfinancialpositionforthe yearendingmarch31,2016.
HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT 29 GROW AMORESUSTAINABLECAMPUS ImplementtheHumberSustainabilityPlan Humberisaleaderingreeninitiativeswithinthe Ontariocolegesystem.AspartoftheHumber Sustainabilityplan,agreenhousegasemissions inventorywascompletedinmarch2015andthe resultsindicatethattotalemissionsdecreasedby 10.7percentbetween2005-06and2015-16.The datagatheredfrom thisinventorywilinform campus developmentandgrowthplanningandspeakdirectly tohumber sinstitutionalvalueofsustainability.
30HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT MEASURINGOURSUCCESS Humber scommitmenttoevidence-based decision-makinghasbeenimportanttoour achievementandwilcontinuetobecritical aswemeasureandmonitortheimpactof ourstrategicinitiativesonstudentsuccess. Thesemetricsandindicatorsarealsoimportant elementsofouraccountabilitytothepublic,toour BoardofGovernorsandtotheMinistryofAdvanced EducationandSkilsDevelopment. Themetricspresentedinthisdocumentareprimarily systems-levelindicatorswhichbenchmarkhumber againstourkeycomparatorsinthegreatertorontoarea (GTA)aswelasagainstalcolegesintheprovince.We aim todemonstrateimprovementoverthebaselines identifiedinthestrategicplanandtodemonstrate leadershipbothwithinthegtaandacrosstheprovince. Wherethedatarevealopportunitiesforimprovement, wewilcontinuetodevelopinitiativesanddedicate resourcestoimproveourresults.thisannualreportis bothanacknowledgementofourachievementsanda reflectionofourconscious,strategiceforttowards continuousimprovement.
HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT 31 OURSTUDENTS LEARNINGOUTCOMES Outcomemeasuresinclude: KeyPerformanceIndicator(KPI)Student Satisfaction/Engagementwithkeyteachingand learningcapstones HumberparticipatesannualyintheKeyPerformance Indicator(KPI)surveyofstudents,graduatesand employers.everyyearsince1999,theprovincial governmenthasmandatedadministrationofthesurveys toassesstheperformanceofontariocolegesinfivekey areas:studentsatisfaction,graduateemployment, graduatesatisfaction,employersatisfactionand graduationrate.in2016,humberadministered14,400 studentsatisfactionsurveys,andisreportingresults from morethan4,700graduatesandalmost1,000 employers.kpiresultsareimportantindicatorsof Humber sperformanceinkeyareasrelatedtostudent satisfactionandengagementandarebenchmarked againstothercolegesinthegta,aswelasthe system asawhole. Inlinewithevidence-baseddecision-makingandour commitmenttocontinuousimprovement,weconduct extensiveanalysesonourkpiresultsandusethisdata toinform decision-making.ourinstitutional,schooland departmentalplanningandpriority-setingisheavily influencedbykpitrends.basedonkpiresults,recent improvementsrelatedtostudentsatisfactioninclude: thelaunchofthe WeGotYou campaignforstudent services;improvedsustainabilityinitiatives;expanded foodoptions;textbookrentalprogram ande-book program;andthedevelopmentandexpansionof studentsupportservicessuchaspre-admission advising,program advising,peertutoringandlearning skilsworkshops. KNOWLEDGEANDSKILLS Overal,yourprogam isgivingyouknowledgeandskilsthatwilbeusefulin yourfuturecareer. 2013Baseline 2014 2015 2016 Humber 86.4% 86.9% 85.6% 85.4% Province 87.2% 87.2% 87.0% 87.0% GTA 85.4% 85.8% 85.1% 85.2% QUALITYOFLEARNINGEXPERIENCE Theoveralqualityofthelearningexperiencesinthisprogram. 2013Baseline 2014 2015 2016 Humber 80.1% 79.8% 78.6% 78.4% Province 80.5% 80.0% 79.8% 80.0% GTA 78.3% 78.2% 77.5% 77.8%
32HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT PERSISTENCEANDGRADUATIONRATES Outcomemeauresinclude: RetentionRates(byyearandbycredential) KPIGraduationRates(bycredential) 1 Humbertracksbothprogram retentionandoveralpersistence.ouranalysisfolowsstudentsthroughouttheircareers athumber,trackingtransferstootherhumberprograms,graduationrateandatrition. PERSISTENCERATESBYYEAR (falcohort) Program Year 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 1-2 74.9% 74.3% 77.2% 77.8% 2-3 87.5% 89.0% 91.3% 91.7% 3-4 96.0% 95.2% 94.2% 93.6% Overal 78.6% 78.4% 81.3% 82.0% Notes: HumberpersistenceratesarecalculatedbasedonFaltoFalfor programsmorethanthreesemestersinlength. PERSISTENCERATESBYCREDENTIAL Credential 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Diplomaand 75.4% 75.1% 77.9% 78.8% AdvancedDiploma Degree 88.0% 87.8% 89.0% 89.2% Graduate 90.1% 87.2% 94.0% 93.2% Certificate
HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT 33 KPIGRADUATIONRATES (bycredential) 2013Baseline 2014 2015 2016 CERTIFICATIES Humber 72.7% 71.5% 68.5% 66.3% Province 70.9% 71.0% 70.5% 70.6% GTA 70.2% 68.4% 68.0% 69.5% DIPLOMAS Humber 57.1% 58.7% 59.5% 59.9% Province 62.6% 63.7% 63.8% 64.8% GTA 61.3% 62.7% 61.7% 62.2% ADVANCEDDIPLOMAS Humber 55.5% 55.0% 55.3% 53.9% Province 59.3% 59.7% 60.7% 60.9% GTA 58.1% 58.6% 58.8% 56.9% GRADUATECERIFICATES Humber 86.7% 86.3% 86.0% 89.3% Province 85.8% 86.2% 86.9% 87.3% GTA 88.1% 87.2% 86.7% 89.0% DEGREES Humber 74.9% 66.2% 70.1% 66.0% Province 69.4% 66.8% 67.3% 67.5% GTA 70.9% 66.4% 68.5% 67.4% Notes: KPIgraduationrateiscalculatedbasedon200%ofprogram lengthandreportedinthefolowingyear
34HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT GRADUATEOUTCOMES Outcomemeauresinclude: KPIGraduateEmployment(andemploymentinrelatedfield),KPIGraduateSatisfaction,KPIEmployerSatisfaction Measuresfrom Humber-specificgraduateandemployersurveys Alpublicly-fundedpostsecondaryinstitutionsinOntarioparticipateannualyintheKPIsurveyofourgraduatesand theiremployers.theresultsfrom thesesurveysareimportantindicatorsofhumber sperformanceinkeyareasrelated tograduateemploymentandemployersatisfactionandarebenchmarkedagainstothergtacoleges,aswelasthe system asawhole. KPIGRADUATEEMPLOYMENT 2013Baseline 2014 2015 2016 Humber 82.8% 81.8% 82.5% 82.4% Province 83.6% 83.4% 84.0% 83.6% GTA 80.3% 79.5% 80.0% 79.7% KPIEMPLOYERSATISFACTION 2013Baseline 2014 2015 2016 Humber 94.3% 92.7% 91.0% 88.2% Province 93.4% 92.2% 88.1% 91.4% GTA 93.9% 93.3% 87.0% 89.6% KPIGRADUATESATISFACTION 2013Baseline 2014 2015 2016 Humber 79.4% 78.4% 77.2% 77.2% Province 80.0% 80.1% 80.0% 80.3% GTA 78.3% 78.4% 77.7% 78.1%
HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT 35 OURFOUNDATIONS EMPLOYEEENGAGEMENT OverarchingSuccessMeasuresindicatedinthe2013-18StrategicPlan: InternalEmployeeEngagementsurvey(improvementover2013-14baseline) Continuedrecognitionasan EmployerofChoice byexternalorganizations LedbyHumberHumanResourceServices,across-institutionalprojectteam withrepresentationfrom althreeemployee groupswasestablishedtoguidetheengagementsurveyprocessfrom developmentthroughtoactionplanning.athird partyadministeredthefirst-everhumberemployeeengagementsurveyinnovemberof2014.resultsfrom thesurvey havebeensharedacrosstheinstitutionandactionplansareinvariousstagesofdevelopmentandimplementation. Across-functionalworkinggrouphasbeendevelopedtofocusonkeyareasofinstitutionalimprovement includingchangemanagement,communicationsandawardsandrecognition. INFRASTRUCTURE OverarchingMeasuresindicatedinthe2013-18StrategicPlan: KPIStudentSatisfactionwithkeyfacilities,resourcesandservicecapstones Squarefeetperstudent BasedonKPIresults,recentimprovementsrelatedto studentsatisfactionwithfacilities,resourcesand servicesinclude:theexpansionofstudentstudy spacesacrossnorthandlakeshorecampuses, expandedandupdatedfacilitiestomeettheneedsof studentsandpopulationgrowth,newstudentwork andcolaborativespace,andrevitalizedopenaccess computerlabsforindividualstudy. Inrecentyears,spaceneedshaveescalatedoncampus duetounprecedentedenrolmentgrowthandasteady increaseinprogram oferings.toaddresscapacity issues,humberhasnumerouscapitaldevelopment projectsrecentlycompletedorunderway.thenew LearningResourceCommonswasopenedinSpring 2015,andtheBuildingFadditionforHealthSciencesat thenorthcampusinfal2015.thestudentwelcome andresourcecentreandfitnesscentreatlakeshore aremajorcapitaldevelopmentprojectsunderwaywhich wilhaveasubstantialimpactonstudents.anew CampusDevelopmentPlanisindevelopmenttoinform capitaldevelopmentdecisionsandaddresscapacity. SATISFACTIONWITHFACILITIES/RESOURCES Theoveralqualityofthefacilities/resourcesinthe colege 2014Baseline 2015 2016 Humber 70.2% 68.7% 74.5% Province 73.8% 74.4% 75.6% GTA 70.1% 70.0% 72.4% SATISFACTIONWITHSERVICES Theoveralqualityoftheservicesinthecolege 2014Baseline 2015 2016 Humber 59.1% 55.0% 58.4% Province 64.2% 63.8% 64.6% GTA 59.6% 58.2% 59.3%
36HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT FINANCIALSUSTAINABILITY OverarchingSuccessMeasuresindicatedinthe 2013-18StrategicPlan: Balancedbudgetsorsurplusesthataredemonstrably targeted/investedininstitutionalimprovements relatedtostudentsuccessandstrategicpriorities Asreflectedintheauditedfinancialstatements,Humber achievedasurplusbudgetfor2015-16.through prudentplanningandresponsiblefiscalmanagement, Humberhasbeenabletoinvestforlong-term strategic projects. REVENUEFORYEARENDING MARCH31,2016 GrantsandReimbursements 151,681,927 TutionandOtherFees 172,763,458 InterestIncome 5,873,293 Other 34,387,403 TotalOperatingRevenue 364,706,027 Ancilary 28,088,161 AmortizationofDeferedCapital Contributions 13,663,448 TOTALREVENUE 406,457,636 EXPENSESFORYEARENDING MARCH31,2016 SalariesandBenefits 231,746,920 ContractServices 36,951,782 Maintenance,Utilitiesand MunicipalTaxes 13,146,449 AdvertisingandMarketing 11,031,372 Supplies,Equipmentand OtherExpenses InformationTechnology, SoftwareandLicenses 40,159,421 6,413,223 Studentassistance 6,523,123 Totaloperatingexpenses 345,972,290 Amortizationofcapitalassets 30,816,472 TOTALEXPENSES 376,788,762 TheconsolidatedFinancialStatementsandSupplementary Schedulesforfiscalyear2015-16areavailableat humber.ca/content/publications
HUMBER2015-2016ANNUALREPORT 37 EXECUTIVETEAM 2015-2016BOARDOFGOVERNORS ChrisWhitaker PresidentandCEO RaniK.Dhaliwal SeniorVice-President,Planningand CorporateServices&CFO LaurieRancourt SeniorVice-President,Academic JasonHunter Vice-President,Studentand CommunityEngagement AlisterMathieson Vice-President,Advancement andexternalrelations LoriA.Diduch Vice-President,HumanResources MarioAlessandro WandaBuote FrancaGiacomeli BobGoulais BrienGray,ViceChair LianneHannaway RobertHul DanLang AnthonyLongo TonyMahabir AudreyMcKinney,Chair SusanRoss GordonSchofield AhmedTahir ChrisWhitaker,President
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