Honorary Alumni Award

In providing higher education leadership in Canada for more than three decades, Dr.Robert A. Gordon has forged a successful partnership with Central Michigan University that has led to more than 1,200 CMU alumni at 16 various colleges in Ontario.

Dr. Gordon served as president of DawsonCollege for six years and of Humber College for 25 years. Working with what today isCMU’s Off-Campus and Online Programs, he developed a master’s program for faculty and staff in community college studies. The program continues to grow, and his college is in its 23rd cohort.

In addition to initiating the program, Dr. Gordon served as a professor and guest lecturer. He is a vital supporter of CMU and has been actively involved in leading the advisory committee that ensures the program remains relevant and meets the Provincial Quality Assessment Board guidelines. He also has provided resources and guidance to a GradNet initiative, which encourages CMU alumni in Ontario to continue to make educational contributions.

Dr. Gordon was appointed president emeritus at Humber College upon retirement and continues to work with CMU as an adjunct professor and chairman of its program advisory committee.