Kevin McCormick

Kevin R. E. McCormick FRSA (born 1965) is the eighth president and vice-chancellor of Huntington University, located in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.

McCormick is the co-founder of several institutes including the Peruvian Canadian Institute and the Canadian Institute for Human Rights and Global Health.

McCormick served as Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of the 2nd Battalion, Irish Regiment of Canada from 2011 to 2017 and as Honorary Colonel until 2024. Later that year, McCormick was named the Honorary Colonel of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders based in Cornwall, Ontario.

Early life and education Born in Toronto, Ontario, McCormick studied sociology at York University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in 1990 and a master's degree in 1992. McCormick went on to complete his PhD in sociology, supervised by Livy A. Visano, and focused his research on penology.

Career McCormick was a Fellow of Bethune College. and an instructor in the Sociology Department at York University. In 1997, he joined Georgian College as Dean of the Institute of University Partnerships and Advanced Studies, where McCormick was responsible for establishing undergraduate and graduate programming. This resulted in the creation of the Police Studies and Automotive Management degree programs, and the Cyberspace Security post-graduate program. In 2006, McCormick joined Huntington University as president and vice-chancellor, where he continues to preside today. At Huntington University, he has overseen the establishment of the several centres of excellence including the Lougheed Teaching and Learning Centre, the Canadian Institute for Studies in Aging, the Canadian Institute for International Policing, the Peruvian Canadian Institute and the Canadian Institute for Human Rights and Global Health. In 2019, he was appointed as a Governor in Council for the National Seniors Council.

Volunteerism and affiliations As a volunteer, McCormick has dedicated his time to over fifty community and charity committees at a local, national, and international level.

In 2012, McCormick led the United Way campaign for Sudbury and Nipissing districts and helped raise close to $2 million for 52 community-based programs.

List of volunteer initiatives Big Brothers Big Sisters Health Sciences North Learning Disabilities Association Lifeline Sudbury Maison Vale Hospice Military Families Fund(s) Northern Ontario Centre for Learning Disabilities (NOCLD) Reseau AIDS Network St John Ambulance Various refugee organizations

Military In 2011, Peter MacKay, the Minister of National Defence, named McCormick the Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of the Irish Regiment of Canada. He served in the role until December 2017, when he was appointed Honorary Colonel of the Irish Regiment of Canada.

McCormick founded Project Honour and Preserve, a program that seeks to raise awareness of the sacrifices and contributions made by Canadian veterans. He expanded the program in 2016 to include items from the United States and the United Kingdom.

McCormick established the Canadian Homeless Veterans Network, where he supports veterans through donations to shelters and service industries.

And as Honorary Colonel, in 2018, McCormick represented the Irish Regiment of Canada attending the Prince of Wales 70th Birthday Patronage Celebration.

In 2024, McCormick was named the Honorary Colonel of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders based in Cornwall, Ontario.

Refugee work Internationally, McCormick has volunteered in Myanmar, Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, Laos, Cambodia, Pakistan, and Morocco to support developmental and relief efforts. He has visited refugee camps, and purchased medical supplies, educational resources, and other supplies to help those in need.

Awards and honours

Canadian Finnish Institute (CFI) On October 8, 2015, Huntington University launched the Canadian Finnish Institute, Some of the CFI fellows include Judy Erola and Charles Murto.

Peruvian Canadian Institute The Peruvian Canadian Institute has been in development since 2015 and launched in 2020. It aims to support and foster enhanced relations between both nations through activities such as a Distinguished Fellowship program, scholarships, educational partnerships and events in both Canada and Peru. Dr. McCormick is the founding president.

The Canadian Institute for Human Rights and Global Health

The Canadian Institute for Human Rights and Global Health