THUNDER BAY — Kathleen Lynch intends for this to be her last year at the helm of Confederation College.
The college on Friday announced that Lynch is set to retire, effective Sept. 4, 2024, after spending the last five years as the school's president.
“I have witnessed the transformative power of education to change lives. Our motto, we ‘Change lives through learning,’ has resonated deeply with me. I have had the privilege of meeting countless exceptional students from northwestern Ontario, Canada and around the world, who have profoundly impacted me. College staff are leaders and have worked with me to ensure our success," Lynch said in a statement issued by the college.
"Confederation College has truly been the best place to work, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have served as president.”
During her career, Lynch has held several roles with Confederation College. She began as a faculty member in 1999, and later served as dean of the School of Health, Negahneewin and Community Services. She also spent five years as a vice president with St. Joseph's Care Group.
Board chair Daryl Skworchinski accepted the notice and thanked Lynch for her leadership.
“Under Kathleen’s tenure, the college has created and maintained a sustainable pathway forward," Skworchinski said in a statement. "The college has new and expanded programming, has rebuilt its reserves, and consistently maintained a positive financial standing, even amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.”
The college said its board of governors will begin its search for their next president in the coming weeks.
