Dr. McCormick, has proudly served 18 years as President and Vice-Chancellor of Huntington University. In 2024, he was appointed Founding President of the newly established Canadian Institute for Human Rights and Global Health. In addition to these two prestigious roles, he is Founding President of the university’s Peruvian Canadian Institute. 

He is a Patron of St. John Ambulance – Northeastern Ontario and also devotes much of his time and talent to support organizations at the local, provincial, national and international levels. 

He has held senior positions within the Canadian Armed Forces, and was recently celebrated for 12 years of service as an Honorary with the Irish Regiment of Canada in Greater Sudbury; a distinguished rank reserved by the Government of Canada for prominent and influential Canadians. As a Senior Honorary 33 CBG, Senior Honorary 4th Division Canadian Army and due to his experience on the National Council of Honoraries for Canada, Dr. McCormick was recently appointed Honorary Colonel of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders where he continues his service to our country with pride.

Over the span of his remarkable professional career, Dr. McCormick, who holds a PhD in Sociology with a focus on social justice and civic engagement, has held numerous faculty and administrative roles in higher education within such institutions as Huntington University, Georgian College, York University, and Atkinson College.

In 2006, Kevin was recruited to Huntington University to become the youngest President and Vice-Chancellor in the university’s history. Under his leadership, guidance, and exceptional collaborative strengths, the university achieved long-term financial stability and a rising community profile.  The university also successfully established several Centres of Excellence, such as the first Teaching and Learning Centre in the north, and the Canadian Finnish Institute, which have all have enhanced northern Ontario’s academic landscape.

From 2020-2024 Huntington University, under the diligent guidance and visionary governance of Dr. McCormick, launched exciting and highly successful international initiatives – the Peruvian Canadian Institute and the Canadian Institute for Human Rights and Global Health – both of which have cemented strong relationships with governments, institutions of higher learning, researchers and businesses around the globe.

In his role as the Dean of the Institute of University Partnerships and Advanced Studies at Georgian College in Barrie, he was responsible for university programming at both the graduate and undergraduate levels and the development of initiatives in countries such as India, China, Northern Ireland and the United States. He also developed and launched Ontario’s first-ever applied degree programs in Police Studies and Automotive Management and the first, fully online, Cyberspace Security post-graduate program.  

Dr. McCormick has also held teaching and administrative positions at York University at both Atkinson College and the Faculty of Arts, holding a Social Science and Humanities Research Council Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Refugees and Human Rights. As an educator, he has been the recipient of fellowships and academic prizes, including the Mariano Elli Chair Award for Italian - Canadian Studies, and the Award of Excellence from Chiangrai Rajabhat University, Thailand. 

In 1999, he was named Canadian Professor of the Year, and in 2018 he received the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award for Executive of the Year in recognition of his extraordinary leadership of Huntington University.

Dr. McCormick is also an internationally recognized educator who has published extensively in the areas of social justice, higher education pedagogy/leadership, and international relations. He has had articles published in several magazines and newspapers, including the Globe & Mail.  

Dr. McCormick has authored and/or edited several books including: Peru 1821-2021: Reflections on the Bicentennial (2022), Lectures and Landscapes: Diversity in Northern Education (2010), Carceral Contexts: Readings in Control Paperback (1994), Understanding Policing (1992), Canadian Penology: Advanced Perspectives and Research (1991).

In addition, Dr. McCormick is a dynamic, sought-after, and inspiring speaker who has presented at national and international conferences, NGOs and institutions of higher learning including at the: Canadian Book Launch – Peru 1821-2021: Reflections on the Bicentennial (2022), Peruvian Book launch – Peru 1821-2021: Reflections on the Bicentennial (2022), Peruvian Canadian Institute International Summit (2021), 13^th International Conference – ASIAN Community Knowledge Networks for the Economy, Society, Culture and Environmental Stability (2017), Canadian launch of Canada-Finland: Celebrating 2017 (2017),  An Evening with Lieutenant-General The Honourable Roméo Dallaire (Ret’d.) (2017), and the Commemorative Event to Honour the 30^th Anniversary of the United Church’s Apology to First Nations People (2016), just to name a few.

Dr. McCormick, has an impressive global reputation with respect to international volunteerism, humanitarianism, education and more, and has been named as the recipient of numerous honours and awards in Canada, Finland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, and Burkina Faso. 

In 2009, thanks to the global reputation he had developed, Kevin was invited to attend the United Nations International Refugee Day celebrations on June 20th in New York City, as an honoured guest and share his model of international volunteerism and mentorship. Over the years, he has also been recognized by numerous governments and human rights agencies, and has worked with international aid agencies such as UNICEF and the UN Refugee Agency. He also served as a board member for Canadian Friends of Burma (2013 – 2015) and was involved with the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals.

Through his work with the military he has had the distinct privilege, on two separate occasions, of leading trips with members of the 2nd Battalion, to London, England, for engagements with the His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales – now His Majesty King Charles III – who at that time served as Colonel-in-Chief of the 2nd Battalion of The Irish Regiment of Canada.

Dr. McCormick is the founder of several projects such as Crown and Canada, the British Military History and UK-Canada Military History initiatives, as well as Project Honour and Preserve, all of them ventures that he has personally conceived and funded, as well as dedicated thousands of volunteer hours to over the past two decades. While each initiative has its own particular focus, each one ensures the promotion and preservation of historical artifacts, celebrates national identity, as well as the contributions of citizens. In 2016, he received a National Commendation from the Minister of Veterans Affairs for his work on Project Honour and Preserve. 

Other noteworthy initiatives, for which he has used his own funds, time, and talent, include projects focused on humanitarian aid and academic support in countries such as Thailand, India, Myanmar and Laos.  He has established educational funding programs, including the Maple Leaf Awards, as a means to offer financial support for students and scholars from developing countries.  His initiatives have supported medical students in Burkina Faso, and special needs students in Peru, during the pandemic. 

His military-focused initiatives include such projects as the Canadian Homeless Veterans’ Network, various bursaries and scholarships for members of the Canadian military and their families, and educational programs for serving and retired members of the CAF as they transition into new careers. Most recently, he launched “The Coronation 2023 Project” as a personal endeavour to plant 2,023 maple trees across Canada to raise national attention for the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and to promote the importance of the Sovereign in Canada’s national identity.

Kevin’s civic engagement and volunteerism continues to impact many diverse sectors ranging from education, healthcare, refugee awareness, youth services, food banks, tourism and the arts.

At present, his civic and volunteer engagement has him actively championing such organizations as Health Sciences North, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Maison McCulloch Hospice, Réseau ACCESS Network, Vitanova Rehabilitation Foundation, St. John Ambulance, Military Families Fund(s), Veterans’ Associations, various refugee organizations, Local Immigration Projects (LIP) and community based multicultural initiatives, to name only a few.  He has also raised millions of dollars for community based groups and initiatives, including the United Way.

As a result of his outstanding personal and professional accomplishments, Kevin has been named as the recipient of numerous honours and awards including: Chief of Defence Commendation (2024), Knight of the Order of the Stallion, Presidency of Faso Grand Chancellery of Burkinabe Orders (2021), Member (Fifth Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, Kingdom of Thailand (2019), National Seniors Council, Governor in Council Appointment Governor General (2019), Bell Business Excellence Award – Executive of the Year (2018), Senate of Canada 150 Award (2017), Knight, First Class, of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (2017), National Commendation – Minister of Veterans Affairs (2016), Palliative Care Leadership Award (2016), International Peace Medal – YMCA (2016), the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship (2014), the Community Builders Award for Excellence (2014), the Queen’s Diamond (2012) and Golden (2002) Jubilee Medals, and Canadian Professor of the Year (1999). Kevin is also an Officer in the Order of St. John (2010). In 2010, Kevin also became one of few Canadians to be named a Member of the Most Honourable Order of the Crown of Thailand, by the King, for his contributions to international education and humanitarianism. He has also been recognized with numerous citations from local governments, charitable groups and professional organizations.