Humiston, Jon
Biography
Dr. Humiston is the Director of Noncredit and Alternate Enrollment Programs for Innovation and Online, where they are charged with growing non-credit opportunities for learners in the field.
Dr. Humiston has been with Central Michigan University since 1999 and, in that time, has enjoyed both faculty and administration roles. Jon started their career with CMU’s Office of Civil Rights & Institutional Equity (OCRIE, formerly Affirmative Action Office), where they investigated sexual harassment and discrimination complaints. In addition to working in OCRIE, they worked as the Director of LGBTQ Services, the Student Ombuds Officer and Special Assistant to the President’s Office, as Assistant Director of Undergraduate Academic Student Services, and as Executive Assistant to the Provost.
CMU awarded Dr. Humiston a National Alumni Service Award in the fall of 2021 to recognize and honor 23 years of education and advocacy for inclusion and diversity at CMU. Jon has been invited to give presentations for national organizations/conferences, including the Higher Learning Commission’s annual conference and for their peer review training, CUPA-HR’s annual conference, IUPUI's Assessment Institute, and several other national organizations where they have spoken on topics of inclusion and belonging.
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Publications & Presentations
ARTICLES IN NON-REFEREED JOURNALS
Humiston, J. P. & Guerriero, A. M. (2024, June). Dancing beyond pride: Sustaining LGBTQIA+ visibility year-round. Insight Into Diversity, 103(3), p. 38. https://www.insightintodiversity.com/wp-content/media/digitalissues/june2024/index.html
Guerriero, A. M. & Humiston, J. P. (2024, March 13). Navigating the job search journey: Suggestions for transgender and nonbinary professionals. HigherEdJobs. https://www.higheredjobs.com/Articles/articleDisplay.cfm?ID=3809&Title=Navigating%20the%20Job%20Search%20Journey%3A%20Suggestions%20for%20Transgender%20and%20Nonbinary%20Professionals
Guerriero, A. M. & Humiston, J. P. (2024, February 14). Breaking the gender binary: Fostering inclusivity for transgender and nonbinary students, faculty, and staff. HigherEdJobs. https://www.higheredjobs.com/Articles/articleDisplay.cfm?ID=3796&Title=Breaking%20the%20Gender%20Binary%3A%20Fostering%20Inclusivity%20for%20Transgender%20and%20Nonbinary%20Students%2C%20Faculty%2C%20and%20Staff
Guerriero, A. M. & Humiston, J. P. (2024, January 12). Beyond Policies: Strategies for Trans/Nonbinary Inclusion in Higher Education. HigherEdJobs. https://www.higheredjobs.com/Articles/articleDisplay.cfm?ID=3767&Title=Beyond%20Policies%3A%20Strategies%20for%20Trans%2FNonbinary%20Inclusion%20in%20Higher%20Education
Humiston, J. P. (2023, November 21). Fostering inclusivity: The role of LGBTQIA+ awareness training in the workplace. Training Industry. https://trainingindustry.com/articles/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/fostering-inclusivity-the-role-of-lgbtqia-awareness-training-in-the-workplace
Humiston, J. P. (2023, June 1). Gender inclusivity with intention. Association for Talent Development Magazine. https://www.td.org/magazines/td-magazine/gender-inclusivity-with-intention
Humiston, J. P. (2023, May 10). Unconscious bias training: Mitigating bias in the workplace. Training Industry. https://trainingindustry.com/articles/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/unconscious-bias-training-mitigating-bias-in-the-workplace
Humiston, J. P. (2023). Increase training engagement and comprehension through microlearning. ansrsource [blog]. https://ansrsource.com/increase-training-engagement-and-comprehension-through-microlearning/
Humiston, J. P. (2022, November 22). Cultural competency and cultural humility: Two essential factors for equitable work. Training Industry. https://trainingindustry.com/articles/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/cultural-competency-and-cultural-humility-two-essential-factors-for-equitable-work/
Humiston, J. P. (2022). The difference a year can have – My year with ansrsource’s Inclusion Institute™. ansrsource [blog]. https://ansrsource.com/the-difference-a-year-can-have-my-year-with-ansrsources-inclusion-institute/
Humiston, J. P. (2022, December 13). “IDEAL spaces” are the new “safe spaces:” Here’s why. Training Idustry. https://trainingindustry.com/articles/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/ideal-spaces-are-the-new-safe-spaces-heres-why/
BOOKS
Chapters in Books
Humiston, J. P., Marshall, S. M., Hacker, N. L., & Cantu, L. M. (2019). Intentionally creating an inclusive and welcoming climate in the online learning classroom. In Kyei-Blankson, L. (Ed.), Handbook on research on creating meaningful experiences in online courses. IGI Global.
Francis, R. W., Davis, M. J., & Humiston, J. P. (2014). Engaging students in large classes through the use of blended learning instructional strategies (BLIS). In Kyei-Blankson, L. (Ed.), Practical applications and experiences in K-20 blended learning environments. IGI Global.
INVITED TALKS
Humiston, J. P. (TBD). Trans/Nonbinary Inclusive Search Training [Professional Development Training Series]. Greenwood Asher & Associates, Virtual.
Humiston, J. P. & Guerriero, A. M. (2024, November 13). Beyond the gender binary: A critical conversation. American Association for Access, Equity, and Diversity, Webinar.
Humiston, J. P. (2024, June 20). PRIDE Keynote with Dr. Jon Humiston. Atlas HXM, Virtual.
Humiston, J. P. & Guerriero, A. M. (2024, May 14). Inclusion of Transgender and Nonbinary Employees in the Workplace: A Critical Conversation. College and University Personnel Association Human Resources (CUPA-HR), Webinar.
Humiston, J. P & Johnson, M. (2024, April). Creating Spaces of Inclusion and Belonging in the Online Classroom. Michigan College Access Network, Webinar.
Guerriero, A. M. & Humiston, J. P. (2024, April). Inclusion of Transgender and Nonbinary Students: A Critical Conversation. Columbia University, New York, NY.
Humiston, J. P. (2023, August 22). Engaging the Head and the Heart in Creating Belonging. Ferris State University Kendall College of Art and Design, Virtual.
Humiston, J. P. (2023, April 10). Engaging the Head and the Heart in Creating Belonging. Ferris State University Division of Student Affairs, Virtual.
Humiston, J. P. (2023, March). LGBTQIA+ Identities and Creating Inclusive Spaces. North Carolina Community College System, Virtual.
Humiston, J. P. (2022, June). Engaging Effectively Within and Across Differences—At the Individual and Institutional Levels. University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin.
Humiston, J. P. (2022, February; 2022, April). Moving Beyond Safe Zones. North Carolina Community College System, Virtual.
Humiston, J. P. (2021, October). Campus climate for transgender and nonbinary students – A conversation with Alma College faculty and staff. Alma College, Webinar.
Humiston, J. P., Marshall, S. M., & Guerriero, A. M. (2021, April). Improving campus climate for transgender and nonbinary students via inclusive language, innovative visibility, and institutional best practices [Training for the Higher Learning Commission’s Peer Reviewers]. Higher Learning Commission, Chicago, IL.
Humiston, J. P., Marshall, S. M., & Guerriero, A. M. (2020, April). Improving campus climate for transgender and nonbinary students via inclusive language, innovative visibility, and institutional best practices. Training for the Higher Learning Commission’s Peer Reviewers, Higher Learning Commission, Chicago, IL. (Conference canceled)
Humiston, J. P. (2019, November). Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. Social Justice. The Work Environment. And Human Resources. Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI.
Humiston, J. P. (2019, October). Supporting trans college students. Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI.
Humiston, J. P. (2018, October). Hearing diverse voices: Students speak about navigating higher education through the lens of their transgender or nonbinary identities. Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI.
Education
Jon is a three-time alum, earning a BAA in Court & Conference Reporting/Office Administration (’98), an MA in Educational Administration (’08), and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (’17) from CMU.
Courses Taught
Graduate courses:
Colorado State University: EDCL701: Higher Ed Law (online)
Central Michigan University: EDL636: Higher Ed Law (in person and HyFlex)
Central Michigan University: EDL677: The American College Student (in person)
Central Michigan University: EDL763: The Academic Profession (online)
Undergraduate courses:
BIS101: Essential Business Communication Skills (in person)