Prior to his appointment to Ryerson Dr. Gekas taught for over 25 years at several different universities in Canada, the USA, and Europe. His academic career includes appointments with the University College of Cape Breton, Algoma University, University of Maryland, the American College of Greece and the University of Western Ontario. Dr. Gekas is committed to a number of non-profit organizations in a variety of capacitiesanddemonstrates expertise in their advisement and administration,with a genuine interest balanced perspectives in the issues of community and social development.