Bishop's University Board of Governors has appointed Dr. Sébastien Lebel-Grenier as its 19th Principal and Vice- Chancellor for a five-year term starting on July 1, 2023.
He will succeed Michael Goldbloom, C.M. who has served as Principal and Vice-Chancellor since 2008.
Professor Lebel-Grenier is a professor at the law school of Université de Sherbrooke where he held many senior leadership positions, most notably as Dean.
"It is an immense privilege for me to have been selected to serve as Bishop's University's next Principal and Vice-Chancellor", says Professor Lebel-Grenier. "Bishop's is an exceptional institution built on a long history of excellence. It epitomizes the enduring relevance of a strong liberal arts education in a nurturing, student-centric and community-focused environment. I am looking forward to collaborating with the extensive Bishop's community to make a strong contribution to our University's continued development and success."
"I want to thank Michael Goldbloom for his outstanding leadership and dedication to Bishop's University over the past 15 years", said Robert Hall, Chair of Bishop's Board of Governors. "The University was in a fragile state when Michael arrived and is in a position of strength today because of his wisdom and skill. I am confident that with Sébastien's record of academic achievement, effective leadership and knowledge of Quebec's society, he is ideally positioned to lead our institution forward."
Attached is the memorandum sent by Robert Hall to the community.
