
Please save the date for the 11th Annual Advisor Conference
May 12 - 13, 2026
12 - all day in-person North Campus | 13 - virtual (am), hybrid (pm)
Humber Advising Conference for Staff and Faculty
The Humber Advising Conference (HAC) provides a forum for engaging in academic and career advising approaches, high impact practices, and pedagogy. Sessions build on foundational skills and competencies, connecting advisors with a network of like-minded advising practitioners.
HAC embraces the Ontario Association of Advising Professionals (OAAP), and the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) academic advising competencies models, as well as the Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers (CACEE) career advising competencies framework.
Click here to find highlights from past Humber Advising Conferences
Humber Advising Conference 2025 Highlights
Future learners, future landscape: Shaping Higher Education for 2035
AI: Beyond Automation: From AI and advanced robotics to data and digital health, Takara Small offered a glimpse into the future balanced with what organizations can do today to drive growth.
Building a culture of lifelong learning: Attendees gained insights into practical approaches for encouraging initiative, such as creating supportive learning communities, leveraging technology, and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration. Additionally, they discussed the significance of professional development for educators, especially in non-traditional ways, ensuring they are equipped to guide and inspire students in their lifelong learning journeys.
Enhancing Student Success through Effective Case Note Management in Academic and Career Advising: Attendees explored strategies to create efficiency in maintaining advising case notes while fostering an inclusive advising environment. They gained practical methods to enhance communication and streamlined advising processes, ultimately contributing to improved student outcomes and satisfaction.
Special Workshops: Attendees enjoyed hands-on activities like Creative Journaling, Salsa Steps to Success, and Paint 'n' Plant.
