LaSalle College Governance

LaSalle College, a private institution of public interest under the Private Education Act, is governed by a rigorous structure that ensures effective, transparent, and regulation-compliant management.

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Governance Structure

  • Board of Directors

    Board of Directors: The main decision-making body, composed of both internal and external members, representing a diversity of expertise aligned with the College’s mission.

    • Advisory Committees of the Board of Directors: Specialized committees that support the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities.
      • Academic Committee
      • Finance and Risk Committee
      • Human Resources Committee
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    Executive Management

    Executive Management: Responsible for implementing the mission, strategic directions, and ensuring the College’s daily operations.

    • Executive Committee (CODI): A strategic coordination body composed of key College leadership. CODI ensures alignment of operational decisions with institutional priorities and fosters cross-functional management.
    • Management Committee (COGE): An administrative consultation forum addressing day-to-day operational, HR, logistics, and support matters. It ensures efficient information flow between departments and facilitates effective decision-making.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors (BoD) plays a central role in shaping LaSalle College’s strategic direction. It is responsible for adopting policies and regulations, overseeing their implementation, and monitoring the management and use of funds.

The BoD ensures the quality of programs offered and the effective implementation of academic success plans.

Board Composition

LaSalle College’s Board of Directors is composed of seasoned experts from key strategic sectors: 

    Claude Marchand
    Chair of the Board and CEO of LaSalle College
    Serge Brasset
    Director and Chair of the Governance Committee (Former General Director, Cégep Édouard-Montpetit)
    Sylvie Barcelo
    Director, Chair of the Finance Committee and retired Deputy Minister
    Eric Aubailly
    Director, specialist in IT, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence
    Marie-Christine Tremblay
    Director, retired Director of Studies
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    Jacques Marchand
    Director, retired General Director

An Independent, Ethical, and State-Supervised Structure Committed to Excellence

A Structure Committed to Excellence

Though independent in its operations, LaSalle College is closely supervised by the Ministry of Higher Education. Its governance is grounded in principles of ethics, transparency, and excellence.

This robust structure ensures compliance with regulatory requirements while providing a high-quality academic environment aligned with our educational mission and commitments to students.

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    Exemplary Compliance

    To maintain its teaching license, LaSalle College:

    • Produces audited financial statements annually, submitted to the Ministry of Higher Education;
    • Submits required annual reports;
    • Strictly adheres to the program grid authorized by the Ministry;
    • Maintains constant dialogue with the Ministry, directly or through the Quebec Association of Private Colleges.
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    Accountability Mechanisms

    • Étape System: Annual transmission of HR, material, and financial data.
    • Collectinfo: Platform used for certain reporting components.
    • Administrative Audits: Conducted annually by the Ministry.
    • Commission for the Evaluation of College Teaching: In 2023, the College received the highest rating (4/4) for its quality assurance system.
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    Social Dialogue

    LaSalle College recognizes two unions:

    • FNEEQ–CSN: Representing nearly 400 teachers and lecturers;
    • SEPB–FTQ: Representing around 40 support and non-management professional staff members.

Key Institutional Policies and Regulations

  • Admissions Policy

    Governs admissions requirements, required documents, deadlines, and selection criteria. It is essential for understanding the College’s entry conditions.

  • Student Success Plan

    Outlines measures implemented to support academic success, including academic support and individualized follow-ups.

  • Institutional Policy on the Evaluation of Learning (PIEA)

    Revised in August 2025, this policy defines learning evaluation methods to ensure fairness, rigor, and transparency across all College programs.

  • Policy to Prevent and Address Sexual Violence (SV)

    Mandatory upon admission, this policy is supported by awareness measures, training sessions, video capsules, and a welcome point at the beginning of each semester.

  • Occupational Health and Safety Policy

    Aims to ensure a healthy and safe environment for all members of the college community.

  • Language Policy

    The College is subject to the Charter of the French Language. Its language policy aims to promote French as the main language of instruction, communication, and work, while respecting English-language teaching permits.

  • Sustainable Development Policy

    LaSalle College is recognized as an eco-responsible institution (Excellence level – Cégep Vert du Québec). This policy integrates sustainability principles into all academic and administrative activities.

  • Risk Management Policy

    Approved by the Governance Committee, this policy includes a structured framework to identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and governance-related risks.

  • Data Protection and Information Security Policy

    In compliance with Law 25, this policy governs confidentiality, security, and the use of personal data within the College.

  • Equipment and Facilities Policy

    Aims to provide a modern, safe, and technology-rich learning environment by ensuring the maintenance, updates, and compliance of educational equipment.

  • Code of Ethics and Conduct

    Currently being harmonized with LCI Education, this code will apply to all administrators and staff, with an annual declaration process.

LCI Education and LaSalle College

Thanks to the support of LCI Education, the College relies on highly specialized shared services that centralize and optimize several strategic functions: governance, finance, talent and culture, marketing, information technology, human resources, and more.

This shared services model across a network of campuses allows for:

  • The standardization of best practices across the international network;
  • Increased responsiveness in implementing policies and regulatory adjustments;
  • Superior operational efficiency, while remaining compliant with the Ministry of Higher Education’s requirements.

Inspired by the most effective public-private partnerships (PPP), LaSalle College—supported by the LCI Education network—embodies a hybrid governance model: private in structure, public in its obligations. With a streamlined yet tightly controlled administrative organization, the College ensures exemplary compliance with Ministry standards while maintaining superior agility in decision-making and operations.

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This model enables resources to be focused where they have the greatest impact: the quality of teaching, educational innovation, and student support. It also promotes the attraction and retention of top-tier talent—within both management and the teaching faculty—by offering a dynamic, well-structured, and mission-driven work environment.

In short, like the best PPPs, this approach combines the rigour of the public sector with the flexibility and efficiency of the private sector, directly benefiting the student community.