Humber was established in 1967 under its founding President, Gordon Wragg. The first new section of Humber College opened on Monday September 11, 1967 at James S. Bell Elementary School, a public school on Lake Shore Boulevard West. The Lakeshore Campus began with the addition of the manpower retraining programs on Queen Elizabeth Way in Etobicoke. In November 1968, North Campus was officially opened by Mayor E. A. Horton of Etobicoke and Mayor Jack Moulton of York. In the early 1970s, student enrollment was rapidly increasing which led Humber to expand its business and technology programs at both the North and Lakeshore Campuses. Humber College had the largest group of business students in the province. Three year co-op programs were developed in the early 1970s in a range of technology and business programs. [6] Humber became Canada's largest college with over 27,000 full-time and 50,000 part-time learners.
By the early 1980s Humber was developing new programs to respond to business and industry demands by focusing on flexibility in class schedules, including a weekend College. Its skill-based training courses included self-paced programming and, along with Holland College in Prince Edward Island, became one of the National Centers for industry driven DACUM curriculum. Humber introduced flexible manufacturing and was a pioneer in introducing computer applications in technology programs.[5] Lakeshore Campus, at its new permanent location on the lakeshore, was the first college to introduce a solar technology program to respond to the needs of that growing industry of the time. Humber had a large international outreach program, working in over 20 countries. With the assistance of ADB, the Government of Canada (CIDA), it developed the largest international program of all of the Canadian colleges by 1987,[citation needed] introducing the concept of responsive tertiary education to countries throughout Africa and Asia.
The Humber and Guelph-Humber community has 27,000 full-time and 56,000 continuing education registrants across three campuses. Our students, faculty and staff contribute to our local communities and there are many volunteer opportunities and ways that we celebrate Humber's diversity. We maintain an international focus in our curriculum and we are currently home to international students from more than 130 countries. We offer a growing number of study-abroad options and we work in partnership with national and internationally based institutions.
Whether you are entering postsecondary studies directly from high school or after working for a period of time, we are committed to your success. Our wide range of credentials, which include bachelor's degrees, diplomas, certificates, graduate certificates and apprenticeship programs, allow you to choose a program that's best suited to your specific needs. Every program is designed with input from industry experts to ensure a relevant learning experience. You'll also learn from award-winning faculty who are focused on your personal and academic success.
Ambrose is a Christian university in Calgary, Alberta, that offers programs in Arts and Science, Business, Education, Ministry and Seminary, that are rigourous, relevant and accredited for today's most demanding careers. At Humber College, you'll graduate with more than a degree and a funny shaped hat. You'll leave with a sense of belonging, a higher purpose and a better shaped view of the world -- one that only comes from a deep appreciation of God's purposes.