Kevin Willison

External Adjunct Professor - Dept. of Sociology; Lecturer - Dept. of Health Sciences at Lakehead University (Orillia Campus)
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Kevin is a thoughtful, empathetic and engaged faculty member who cares deeply about his students and their success. Kevin can routinely be counted on to support co-curricular programs both within and outside of the University.

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Credentials

  • Advanced Palliative Care Education for Support Workers (ACE) Course
    North Simcoe Muskoka Hospice Palliative Care Network
    Jan, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation Certificate
    Seneca College
    Nov, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Tri-Council Policy on Human Ethics Certificate
    Canadian Institutes of Health Research
    Oct, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Interprofessional Education (ephic) Certificate
    University of Toronto
    Sep, 2009
    - Nov, 2024
  • Instructional Skills Certificate
    McMaster University
    Sep, 2007
    - Nov, 2024
  • Community Based Research Certificate
    Wellesley Institute
    Dec, 2006
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Lakehead University
    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • External Adjunct Professor - Dept. of Sociology; Lecturer - Dept. of Health Sciences
      • Aug 2007 - Present

      Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With campuses located in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Lakehead has approximately 10,000 students and 2,160 faculty and staff. With an emphasis on collaborative learning and independent critical thinking and a multidisciplinary teaching approach, Lakehead offers a variety of degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels through its ten… Show more Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With campuses located in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Lakehead has approximately 10,000 students and 2,160 faculty and staff. With an emphasis on collaborative learning and independent critical thinking and a multidisciplinary teaching approach, Lakehead offers a variety of degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels through its ten faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Graduate Studies, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (West Campus) and Ontario’s newest Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca. Show less Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With campuses located in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Lakehead has approximately 10,000 students and 2,160 faculty and staff. With an emphasis on collaborative learning and independent critical thinking and a multidisciplinary teaching approach, Lakehead offers a variety of degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels through its ten… Show more Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With campuses located in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Lakehead has approximately 10,000 students and 2,160 faculty and staff. With an emphasis on collaborative learning and independent critical thinking and a multidisciplinary teaching approach, Lakehead offers a variety of degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels through its ten faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Graduate Studies, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (West Campus) and Ontario’s newest Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca. Show less

  • A-plus Institute (Toronto)
    • North York, Ontario
    • Community Dentistry/ Gerontology / Health Promotion/ Psychology Instructor - Dental Hygiene Program
      • 2005 - Present

      https://aplusinstitute.ca/ APLUS Institute is: - Registered under the Private Career Colleges Act by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. - Member of the Ontario Association of Career Colleges (OACC) and the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC). - An official training provider for Human Resources Development Canada. - The APLUS Institute Dental Hygiene Program is also fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada. https://aplusinstitute.ca/ APLUS Institute is: - Registered under the Private Career Colleges Act by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. - Member of the Ontario Association of Career Colleges (OACC) and the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC). - An official training provider for Human Resources Development Canada. - The APLUS Institute Dental Hygiene Program is also fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada.

  • Queen's University
    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Former Term Adjunct Assistant Professor
      • Oct 2015 - Apr 2018

      The School of Rehabilitation Therapy at Queen's University was established in 1967 to meet the needs of a growing population and expansions in health care facilities. Two divisions were created: Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy. The school now offers a Graduate Diploma, Master of Science and Doctorate degree in Aging and Health (see: http://rehab.queensu.ca/programs). [-] I taught for 3 years (via distance education) a Masters-level (elective) course, entitled: Health and… Show more The School of Rehabilitation Therapy at Queen's University was established in 1967 to meet the needs of a growing population and expansions in health care facilities. Two divisions were created: Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy. The school now offers a Graduate Diploma, Master of Science and Doctorate degree in Aging and Health (see: http://rehab.queensu.ca/programs). [-] I taught for 3 years (via distance education) a Masters-level (elective) course, entitled: Health and Social Systems for Older Adults [AGHE804]. Show less The School of Rehabilitation Therapy at Queen's University was established in 1967 to meet the needs of a growing population and expansions in health care facilities. Two divisions were created: Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy. The school now offers a Graduate Diploma, Master of Science and Doctorate degree in Aging and Health (see: http://rehab.queensu.ca/programs). [-] I taught for 3 years (via distance education) a Masters-level (elective) course, entitled: Health and… Show more The School of Rehabilitation Therapy at Queen's University was established in 1967 to meet the needs of a growing population and expansions in health care facilities. Two divisions were created: Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy. The school now offers a Graduate Diploma, Master of Science and Doctorate degree in Aging and Health (see: http://rehab.queensu.ca/programs). [-] I taught for 3 years (via distance education) a Masters-level (elective) course, entitled: Health and Social Systems for Older Adults [AGHE804]. Show less

  • Public Health Ontario
    • Canada
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Former Public Health Ontario Ethics Review Board (ERB) Member
      • Oct 2012 - Nov 2016

      Public Health Ontario (PHO) provides scientific and technical advice to Ontario’s government, public health organizations and health care providers. It is a Crown Corporation dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of all Ontarians and reducing inequities in health. Overall, PHO provides expert scientific and technical support relating to infection prevention and control; surveillance and epidemiology; health promotion, chronic disease and injury prevention; environmental and… Show more Public Health Ontario (PHO) provides scientific and technical advice to Ontario’s government, public health organizations and health care providers. It is a Crown Corporation dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of all Ontarians and reducing inequities in health. Overall, PHO provides expert scientific and technical support relating to infection prevention and control; surveillance and epidemiology; health promotion, chronic disease and injury prevention; environmental and occupational health; health emergency preparedness; and public health laboratory services to support health providers, the public health system and partner ministries in making informed decisions and taking informed action to improve the health and security of Ontarians. For further details about Public Health Ontario please visit www.publichealthontario.ca Show less Public Health Ontario (PHO) provides scientific and technical advice to Ontario’s government, public health organizations and health care providers. It is a Crown Corporation dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of all Ontarians and reducing inequities in health. Overall, PHO provides expert scientific and technical support relating to infection prevention and control; surveillance and epidemiology; health promotion, chronic disease and injury prevention; environmental and… Show more Public Health Ontario (PHO) provides scientific and technical advice to Ontario’s government, public health organizations and health care providers. It is a Crown Corporation dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of all Ontarians and reducing inequities in health. Overall, PHO provides expert scientific and technical support relating to infection prevention and control; surveillance and epidemiology; health promotion, chronic disease and injury prevention; environmental and occupational health; health emergency preparedness; and public health laboratory services to support health providers, the public health system and partner ministries in making informed decisions and taking informed action to improve the health and security of Ontarians. For further details about Public Health Ontario please visit www.publichealthontario.ca Show less

  • Oxford University Press
    • United Kingdom
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Former Curriculum Resource Developer
      • May 2015 - Nov 2015

      * Short-term contract. * Developed Power Points for 25 chapters for the upcoming (4th) edition of Sociology: A Canadian Perspective - an undergraduate textbook. This resource will be used by both students and faculty members across Canada, who adopt the text (edited by L. Tepperman and P. Albanese). * Short-term contract. * Developed Power Points for 25 chapters for the upcoming (4th) edition of Sociology: A Canadian Perspective - an undergraduate textbook. This resource will be used by both students and faculty members across Canada, who adopt the text (edited by L. Tepperman and P. Albanese).

  • Council on Drug Abuse (CODA)
    • Toronto, Canada
    • Curriculum Reviewer
      • Nov 2013 - Mar 2014

      Volunteer. Involved a short-term project - to review and make recommendations pertaining to the Youth Engagement (YEP) Program (Drug Abuse Prevention Education for Health Promotion Intermediaries). The Council of Drug Abuse (CODA) is a charitable non-profit organization established in 1969. Its mission is to deliver preventive drug education programs in primary and secondary schools for students, teachers and parents. See: http://www.drugabuse.ca/ Volunteer. Involved a short-term project - to review and make recommendations pertaining to the Youth Engagement (YEP) Program (Drug Abuse Prevention Education for Health Promotion Intermediaries). The Council of Drug Abuse (CODA) is a charitable non-profit organization established in 1969. Its mission is to deliver preventive drug education programs in primary and secondary schools for students, teachers and parents. See: http://www.drugabuse.ca/

  • Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition (OHCC)
    • Former Board Member
      • Oct 2011 - Sep 2013

      Volunteer Volunteer

  • The Michener Institute of Education at UHN
    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Former Faculty Member
      • Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

      * Course Instructor - Research Methods (RMIP 231) From their web site: "The Michener Institute is Canada’s only postsecondary institution devoted exclusively to the applied health sciences professions. Through an innovative healthcare curriculum and an engaging learning environment, The Michener Institute is preparing learners to become competent and highly skilled allied health professionals." * Course Instructor - Research Methods (RMIP 231) From their web site: "The Michener Institute is Canada’s only postsecondary institution devoted exclusively to the applied health sciences professions. Through an innovative healthcare curriculum and an engaging learning environment, The Michener Institute is preparing learners to become competent and highly skilled allied health professionals."

  • Humber College
    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Former Health Promotion Instructor
      • 2006 - 2007

      [-] Taught Health Promotion for three consequtive semesters; [-] Developed curriculum; [-] Evaluated and monitored student progress; [-] Deployed WebCT; [-] Used a range of teaching strategies. [-] Taught Health Promotion for three consequtive semesters; [-] Developed curriculum; [-] Evaluated and monitored student progress; [-] Deployed WebCT; [-] Used a range of teaching strategies.

  • University of Toronto Mount Sinai Hospital
    • Medical Practices
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Research Administration
      • 2000 - 2003

      [-] Advised senior staff and graduate students regarding grant protocols; [-] Edited and reviewed grant applications for principal investigators; [-] Aided accounting in improving grant expenditure monitoring; [-] Participated in a wide range of administrative tasks, including ordering supplies; [-] Produced grant progress reports, animal ethics protocols, & financial reports; [-] Edited manuscript materials for submission to peer-reviewed science journals; [-] Recruited… Show more [-] Advised senior staff and graduate students regarding grant protocols; [-] Edited and reviewed grant applications for principal investigators; [-] Aided accounting in improving grant expenditure monitoring; [-] Participated in a wide range of administrative tasks, including ordering supplies; [-] Produced grant progress reports, animal ethics protocols, & financial reports; [-] Edited manuscript materials for submission to peer-reviewed science journals; [-] Recruited speakers locally and internationally for a weekly seminar series. Show less [-] Advised senior staff and graduate students regarding grant protocols; [-] Edited and reviewed grant applications for principal investigators; [-] Aided accounting in improving grant expenditure monitoring; [-] Participated in a wide range of administrative tasks, including ordering supplies; [-] Produced grant progress reports, animal ethics protocols, & financial reports; [-] Edited manuscript materials for submission to peer-reviewed science journals; [-] Recruited… Show more [-] Advised senior staff and graduate students regarding grant protocols; [-] Edited and reviewed grant applications for principal investigators; [-] Aided accounting in improving grant expenditure monitoring; [-] Participated in a wide range of administrative tasks, including ordering supplies; [-] Produced grant progress reports, animal ethics protocols, & financial reports; [-] Edited manuscript materials for submission to peer-reviewed science journals; [-] Recruited speakers locally and internationally for a weekly seminar series. Show less

Education

  • University of Toronto
    Ph.D. (Community Health), Faculty of Public Health Sciences - Division: Social and Behavioural Health Sciences
  • Lakehead University, Thunder Bay
    Master of Arts, Sociology (focus: Social Gerontology and Health Services Research)
  • Queen's University
    Honors Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
    1987 - 1991
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