Board Chair Announcement – Reappointment of Claude Brulé as President and CEO of Algonquin College

Dear Algonquin College Community,

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

I am delighted to inform you that Claude Brulé, President and CEO, Algonquin College has graciously accepted the reappointment as our College President for another term of office of up to five years. The decision was reached after careful consideration and evaluation by the Board of Governors, and we are thrilled that Claude will continue to lead this outstanding institution.

Claude Brulé has demonstrated exemplary leadership, dedication, and a strong commitment to the mission and values of our College throughout his tenure. His vision, passion, and strategic direction have significantly contributed to the institution’s growth and success, making Algonquin College a vibrant and forward-thinking educational community.

President Brulé’s outstanding leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic not only helped the College overcome immediate challenges but also positioned the community for a resilient and innovative future. His dedication to the Algonquin College community has been a source of inspiration and strength, ensuring that the College and its community emerged from this crisis stronger and more united than ever before. Throughout the pandemic, President Brulé and his Executive Team introduced a series of noteworthy initiatives aimed at guiding the College through these challenging times, including a swift transition to remote learning. He demonstrated agile and adaptive planning while prioritizing the health and safety of learners and employees, and seeing to the financial stability and sustainability of the College.

President Brulé led the creation of a new three-year 2022-2025 Strategic Plan focused on learners and employees. Through initiatives designed to achieve desired outcomes of this plan, a public college-private partnership was established, a new blueprint for inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility was developed, and significant growth in international student enrolment is occurring at all campuses.

The Board of Governors is confident that Claude will continue to provide outstanding leadership, foster academic excellence, and guide the College toward a promising future. We believe that his innovative approach and unwavering commitment to our learners and employees, and the wider Algonquin College community will lead to further growth and achievement in the years to come.

I would like to express my gratitude to Claude for his dedication and service to Algonquin College, and I look forward to witnessing the continued positive impact of his leadership.

Please join me in congratulating President Brulé on his reappointment as College President. I am excited to see what the future holds for Algonquin College under his capable stewardship.

Sincerely,

James G. McCracken

Chair, Board of Board of Governors

Algonquin College