I am pleased to announce that Derek Stockley will assume the role of the Associate Vice-President, Academic on July 5, 2021. With over 17 years of experience in the college sector, Derek began at Humber in 2009 as an Associate Dean in the Faculty of Social and Community Services and became the Dean in 2015. He transitioned to the role of Senior Dean and Principal of the Lakeshore Campus in 2018.

Throughout his career, Derek has demonstrated a commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. He is currently the co-chair of the Access and Equity for Staff working group of the EDI Taskforce. He has led numerous college-wide initiatives including the Six-in-Six series, a college-wide wellness initiative developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Derek has a BA in Sociology, an M.Sc. in Family Therapy and is currently a PhD. candidate in Higher Education, with a focus on leadership development. Derek’s talent extends beyond the post-secondary realm; he has been writing and performing comedy for the past ten years.

Recruitment for the new Senior Dean, Faculty of Social and Community Services and Principal, Lakeshore Campus will begin immediately.

Please join me in congratulating Derek as he assumes this new role.

Gina Antonacci
Associate Vice-President, Academic