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The Boards of Governors of Fleming College and St. Lawrence College today announced that Glenn Vollebregt, President and CEO of St. Lawrence College, has been appointed Interim President and CEO of Fleming College, effective today.
The appointment represents an important next step in the planned integration of the two colleges and establishes unified executive leadership as they move into more detailed integration planning and implementation.
Vollebregt will serve as President and CEO of both institutions during the transition. The leadership structure builds on the colleges’ previous announcement that he will serve as President and CEO of the integrated college.
“Bringing the two colleges under unified executive leadership at this stage will strengthen coordination and support timely, accountable decision-making as the integration progresses,” said Karen Jensen, Chair of the Fleming College Board of Governors. “Our priority continues to be supporting our students, employees, and communities while building a strong and sustainable institution for the future.”
Both colleges will continue to operate as separate institutions until formal integration, with their respective governance structures, academic responsibilities, and commitments to students and communities remaining in place. Formal integration is planned for April 1, 2027.
Over the coming months, the colleges will continue the work required to bring the two institutions together thoughtfully and responsibly. This includes advancing academic, operational and organizational planning; supporting employees through the transition; engaging students and communities; and preparing the integrated institution to respond to the evolving needs of Eastern Ontario.
“This next phase is about turning the vision for integration into a strong, sustainable institution,” said Julie Caffin, Chair of the St. Lawrence College Board of Governors. “Unified leadership provides greater alignment as this work accelerates, while maintaining the focus on student experience, academic quality, and the strong community relationships that distinguish both colleges.”
Throughout the transition, the colleges will remain focused on maintaining an excellent student experience, supporting employees, and preserving and strengthening the relationships both institutions have built within the communities they serve.
“I am honoured to take on this expanded responsibility at such an important point in our journey,” said Glenn Vollebregt, President and CEO of St. Lawrence College and incoming Interim President and CEO of Fleming College. “Fleming and St. Lawrence each bring tremendous strengths, proud histories and deep connections to the communities they serve. As we move forward, my focus will be on bringing those strengths together to build an institution that is innovative, resilient, and positioned to expand how we support students, employers, and the Eastern Ontario region.”
The Boards also expressed their appreciation to Dr. Theresa Knott for her leadership as Interim President of Fleming College during an important period for the institution. Her commitment to Fleming’s students, employees and communities, along with her contributions to advancing the integration, have helped position both colleges for the next phase of the work.
With the appointment of Vollebregt, Knott will return to her role as Fleming College’s Executive Vice President, Academic Experience.
Further updates will be shared as integration work progresses.
About the integration
St. Lawrence College and Fleming College are working toward formal integration following support in principle from the Ontario government to undertake this work. The integration is intended to strengthen institutional capacity, enhance operational efficiency and sustainability, and create a stable foundation for long-term growth.
The colleges continue to engage students, employees, partners and communities as planning progresses, with opportunities to provide input and participate in consultation on various aspects of the integration. Updates are available on the Fleming College and St. Lawrence College websites.
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