Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Somerville as Dean School of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism, effective October 21, 2013.

Susan has over 20 years of industry experience in both the public and private sectors in the fields of healthcare and foodservices. Susan first joined Humber in September 2010 as the Program Co-ordinator and Professor for the Food and Nutrition Management program. In her role she taught and developed curriculum, established industry partnerships and has acquired capital donations for the school. The program, still in its infancy has received a three year accreditation from the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management and eighty percent of its graduates have gained employment in their field. Susan has also been instrumental in improving enrolment numbers in the Food and Nutrition program by creating accessibility and pathways for our existing students. The program has increased from 12 to 140 students.

In her new role, Susan will be responsible for leading a team of academic administrators, program coordinators, faculty and staff. She will be responsible for implementing and shaping the vision for the School and creating dynamic and innovative learning environments that build and foster relationships with external partners as well as the Deans from the other Schools at Humber. Susan will also advance and champion the School through relationship development within, across and outside the Humber community. Susan is a Registered Dietitian and completed a Post Graduate Canadian Dietetic Association Program at the Fraser Burrard Hospital Society and she holds an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Western Ontario.

Please join me in congratulating Susan on her most recent success!

Chris Whitaker
President & CEO