Appointment of ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½±βs new Academic Dean
(MONTREAL-Dec. 15, 2022) -The Board of Governors of ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½± is pleased to announce the appointment of Leanne Bennett as Academic Dean for a term of five years.
Currently ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½±βs Dean of Science, Medical Studies and Engineering, Leanne has been at ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½± since 2002 in various roles, including as a teacher of humanities and an Assistant Dean and Dean of Social Science and Business Technologies. The common thread through these roles has always been an unwavering commitment to student success.
Prior to working at ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½±, Leanne was Camp Director at Camp Massawippi (MAB β Mackay Rehabilitation Centre) for a decade. She holds Bachelorβs and Masterβs degrees in History from Concordia University and did Ph.D. studies in History and field research in India with the University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies.
βLeanne is a competent and capable leader who has handled some very difficult dossiers at the College. She is trusted by the ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½± community,β said the Director General, Diane Gauvin. βThere are a number of challenges ahead and Leanneβs leadership will be essential in dealing with them.β
βLeanneβs teaching and academic leadership experience and her understanding of the issues facing the College in the coming years make her an ideal candidate. We are very happy to be able to count on her expertise and exceptional leadership skills,β said Director General Diane Gauvin. Β»
Leanne begins her new role as the academic leader of the College on January 16, 2023.
