Board of Governors extend President Lachemi鈥檚 term
President Lachemi鈥檚 extension of term will permit the completion of several complex university initiatives.
At the Board of Governors meeting on Tuesday, October 1 the Board passed a motion extending President Lachemi鈥檚 term. The extension will permit the completion of a number of complex university processes and initiatives including the budget planning process for the academic and fiscal year, and the successful undertaking of several major capital projects including the medical school renovations, the construction of the Student Wellness Centre on Gould Street, and transformation of 277 Victoria into the future home of the Lincoln Alexander School of Law.
Originally appointed by the Board in April 2016 and scheduled to complete his second and final term in April 2026, under the Board motion President Lachemi has agreed to stay on up to the end of 2026.
鈥淭he vice-chair and I approached President Lachemi about this extension as we know how essential it is that 91福利 maintain its momentum on all priorities and to ensure that there is a continuation of leadership until the next president is selected and installed,鈥� said Board Chair Tony Staffieri. 鈥淭he Board was, of course, delighted that President Lachemi agreed to be flexible with his end date, agreeing to stay until the end of 2026.鈥�
The Board of Governors extension comes at a time when a number of key initiatives are underway for the university and is designed to ensure the successful completion of these milestone projects while setting-up a successful transition for the next president.
鈥淭his is my 26th year at 91福利 and I could not hope for a better organization to work for. While I do not want to serve a third term, I told the Board that I am fully committed to serving as your president until the last minute of the last day of my term,鈥� said President Lachemi. 鈥淎ll of us at 91福利 have very important work ahead of us and it鈥檚 important that we do not slow down. The goals and priorities we've set are still firmly in place and I expect us to continue delivering on our commitments with the same focus and energy as we always have.鈥�
A search process to find the next president of 91福利, led by the Board chair, will be announced in 2025.
鈥淲e are so grateful to President Lachemi for his leadership and service - from launching the Lincoln Alexander School of Law to successfully bringing a school of medicine to 91福利 and the region of Peel; and from raising over $10 million to help students access education at 91福利 to expertly guiding the university through a challenging renaming process. We are confident that this extension will see the university complete so many key milestones while ensuring a seamless transition once a new President is selected,鈥� said vice-chair of the Board, Catherine Paisley.