Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 12, 2016
• Invested on: November 17, 2016

Robert Arthur Gordon, O.C., O.Ont.
Toronto, Ontario

For his contributions to the Canadian college system as a long-time academic administrator.

For decades, Robert ôSqueeö Gordon has been a driving force in post-secondary education. As the president of Humber College, he spearheaded the creation of innovative programs that combined theoretical and experiential learning to improve
student employment outcomes. Under his leadership, Humber experienced rapid growth and became a model institution known for its links with the broader community and its partnerships with the university sector. A national authority on
leadership and administration, he strengthened the national network of community colleges by chairing many boards and associations, including the Association of Canadian Community Colleges and the Committee of Presidents of Colleges Ontario.