Dr. Lane Trotter has been appointed as president of Camosun College for a second five-year term, beginning Jan. 1, 2027.
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"President Trotter has led Camosun through a time of significant change in the post-secondary sector while keeping the college focused on student success," says Lindsay Kearns, Chair, Camosun College Board of Governors. "He has demonstrated thoughtful leadership and a strong commitment to learners and to the communities we serve."
Consistent with the college's presidential appointment procedures, the Board conducted a comprehensive 360 review of the president's performance with feedback from internal stakeholder groups as well as external communities. After careful review, the Board recommended his re-appointment for another five-year term on June 9, 2025.
Trotter says he is honoured to continue serving Camosun: "It has been a privilege to lead Camosun and work alongside so many talented, dedicated people," says Trotter. "I look forward to building on the progress we've made."
Since becoming president on Jan. 1, 2022, Trotter has guided Camosun through shifting enrolment patterns, fiscal pressures, and increasing demands for workforce training. His first five-year term will conclude on Dec. 31, 2026.
Key accomplishments include the launch of the college's Strategic Plan 2023-2028, overseeing the development of new programs in high-demand sectors, and the advancement of initiatives that strengthen partnerships with industry and Indigenous communities. He also played a central role in securing government support for the college's first on-campus student housing, an investment of $154.7 million announced in July 2024.
"The post-secondary landscape is evolving rapidly, and we need to respond with creativity and collaboration," says Trotter. "I am committed to working together with students, partners, and communities to ensure that Camosun continues to innovate and thrive."
About Dr. Lane Trotter
Before joining Camosun in 2022, Trotter served as president and CEO of Langara College in Vancouver beginning in 2014. Earlier, he was senior vice-president, academic, at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario. While he was in Ontario, he contributed his expertise to Colleges Ontario and to the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities, and was a co-author for the creation of a province-wide Ontario Online Institute and for the colleges being granted three-year degrees.
Trotter has also served as a dean at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario. While at BCIT, he was instrumental in the development of the Aerospace Campus, which opened in 2007. He has also held several roles in B.C.'s Ministry of Advanced Education.
From 2015-2017, Trotter chaired the Council of Presidents of BC Colleges, and in 2017 he was the campaign chair for the United Way of the Lower Mainland.
Trotter earned his Doctorate of Education from Simon Fraser University (2010) and holds a Master of Public Administration (1992) and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Victoria (1989).
