Fleming College and St. Lawrence College Move to Unified Leadership Ahead of 2027 Integration

By Scott Arnold

Glenn Vollebregt will now lead both Fleming and St. Lawrence College as the two Eastern Ontario institutions move into the next phase of their planned integration.

The Boards of Governors of Fleming College and St. Lawrence College Monday announced that Glenn Vollebregt, President and CEO of St. Lawrence College, has been appointed Interim President and CEO of Fleming College, effective immediately (photo courtesy of fleming college)

The Boards of Governors for both colleges announced on November 9th that Vollebregt has been appointed Interim President and CEO of Fleming College, effective immediately, while continuing in his role as President and CEO of St. Lawrence College.

The appointment establishes unified executive leadership as the colleges advance detailed planning and implementation toward their formal integration, scheduled for April 1st, 2027.

Vollebregt was previously announced as the incoming President and CEO of the integrated institution. His expanded role is intended to improve coordination and decision-making as the transition progresses.

Despite the shared leadership, Fleming and St. Lawrence will continue operating as separate institutions until the formal integration date. Both will maintain their existing governance structures, academic responsibilities and commitments to students and the communities they serve.

Over the coming months, the colleges will focus on academic, operational and organizational planning, employee support, community engagement and preparing the future institution to meet the needs of Eastern Ontario.

“I am honoured to take on this expanded responsibility at such an important point in our journey,” says Vollebregt. “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 announcement also recognizes the work of Dr. Theresa Knott, who has served as Fleming College’s Interim President during an important period for the institution. With Vollebregt taking on the role, Knott will return to her position as Fleming’s Executive Vice-President, Academic Experience.

The integration follows support in principle from the Ontario government. The colleges say the goal is to strengthen institutional capacity, improve operational efficiency and sustainability, and create a stable foundation for long-term growth.

Both institutions will continue engaging students, employees, partners and communities as the planning progresses, with further updates expected as the work moves forward.

Scott Arnold is a Journalist and Content Creator at PTBOCanada Media Inc

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