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The first graduating class from Humber degrees occurred in 2007. Since then graduates of
Humber degrees have found success both in the workplace and in continuing their education.
Graduates have been accepted for entrance into law school and into graduate programs both
here and abroad. For example, some of our graduates have been accepted into masters
programs at York University, Vancouver Island University, Queensland University of Technology
(Australia), UMEA University (Sweden), George Washington University, The B.Ed. program at
York and law at University of Windsor, Bond University (Australia), University of British
Columbia, University of Leicester (England), University of Birmingham (England), Thomas M.
Cooley Law School (USA), University of London (England)
Over the last 10 years, Humber has undertaken numerous initiatives to enhance the resources
to support degree delivery, including:
Faculty – Humber recognizes the importance of increasing the number of faculty with terminal
credentials as degrees are planned and implemented. Since 2002, Humber has hired 68 faculty
with Ph.D.s. In planning for each new degree, the School prepares a detailed faculty plan which
identifies current faculty with credentials in the discipline, as well as the need for any new hires
and a recruitment plan is developed. Since launching its first degree in 2008, The School of
Social and Community Services has hired 11 faculty members with Ph.D.s and two faculty are
currently considered A.B.D.s. In addition, two current faculty members have completed their
doctorates since the first degree launched.
Scholarship – Humber recognizes the importance of having faculty engage in a level of
scholarship and research or creative activity to ensure their currency in the field. Humber is
committed to providing opportunities for faculty to attend conferences, present papers, and
produce some scholarly work and encourages faculty members to identify and pursue such
activities.
In 2009, Humber introduced a new position, Dean of Research, to advance the research
agenda at the college. For Humber, research is a fundamental element for:
Enriching the Humber experience for our students by providing direct and indirect
benefits including differentiating and enhancing academic programming
Enhancing the teaching, learning, and scholarship capabilities of Humber‟s faculty,
including fostering teaching, advancing disciplinary knowledge, and promoting
interdisciplinary activities
Fostering Humber‟s polytechnic vision, agenda, and goals, including key priorities in
Humber‟s Strategic Plan 2008-2013, Business Plan 2009-2010 and Institutional
Research Plan
Facilitating positive economic development outcomes for Ontario and beyond through
applied innovation and research and development
Humber Research reflects the tradition of building on Humber strengths as well as the
institution‟s commitment to innovation and excellence. It reflects Humber‟s desire to meet the
challenges of a changing post-secondary landscape within a limited-resource context that
emphasizes highly effective educational experiences for its learners. The quality of its students,
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