Program Team

Chairperson

Chair Rita Morehouse recently retired from an exemplary career with the Toronto Police Service.  Rita brings to the program a wealth of experience from years working in the field.  She fulfilled enforcement, investigative and leadership roles as well as gaining adult teaching experience as a Professor at other GTA institutions.  Rita is excited to assist the program as it continues to reach new heights.

Program Coordinator

Professor Philip Semple PhD(c) is the Program Coordinator and his office is located in Room E2-11.  He is responsible for monitoring, assessing and maintaining program standards, to ensure students have a positive learning experience. The Coordinator, along with your Student Success Adviser can assist you with your course load and academic concerns, such as course selection or transferring credits. If you have an issue with a teacher, you should discuss it with them directly. If the situation does not get resolved an appointment with the Chairperson, Tommy Leblanc-Beaudoin will be required.  The Coordinator reports to the Chairperson of the department and this chain of command will be followed

Program Faculty (Full time)

Mr  Howie Page       extension 2326 hpage@centennialcollege.ca

Mr. Philip Semple    extension 2028 psemple@centennialcollege.ca

Mr. Chris Collins       extension 2604 ccollins@centennialcollege.ca

Mr. Brian Moorcroft extension 2160 bmoorcroft@centennialcollege.ca

Success Advisor

You have a Success Advisor who will support you as you transition in, through, and beyond the College. Helping you identify your academic and professional goals, your Success Advisor can help connect you to supports, resources, and opportunities at the College. To locate your Success Advisor go to centennialcollege.ca/student-life/student-services/centennial-advising-and-pathways-services/current-students.

Mr. Mede Ovbiagele is your Success Advisor who will support you as you transition in, though, and beyond the College. He can assist you in creating your course schedule.  Mede can also help you identify your academic and professional goals.  The Success Advisor can connect you to supports, resources, and opportunities at the College. Mr. Ovbiagele serves a pivotal role in facilitating students’ academic, personal, and social development. The Success Advisor is part of the co-curricular learning environment, playing an instrumental role in Centennial’s strategic enrollment management process.

Centennial Success Advisor, Mr. Mede Ovbiagele

Progress Campus Room E2-11

416-289-5000 ext. 2119

E-mail movbiagele@centennialcollege.ca

 Department Administrative Support

Karlene Ennis is the Department Administrator for the Emergency Management and Public Safety Institute which includes the Police Foundations Program.  Her office is located at the Morningside campus and she can be reached at 416 289-5000 ext. 8002 or email kennis@centennialcollege.ca.