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John Abbott College: appointment of Mr John Halpin as the new Director General
“Following the unanimous recommendation from the selection committee, the Board of Governors is thrilled with Mr Halpin’s appointment,” says Guylaine Audet, Chair of the Board of Governors. “John’s vast knowledge of the CEGEP network makes him the obvious choice for the job.”
Mr Halpin comes to John Abbott from Champlain College - St. Lawrence in Quebec City where he spent the last five years as Dean of Faculty and Academic Affairs. Earlier in his career, he spent several years teaching mathematics and physics at that same College. Mr Halpin has 20 years of engineering and management experience in gas turbine design and product development (General Electric Aircraft Engines in Cincinnati, Rolls-Royce Gas Turbines in England & Canada, UTC-Pratt & Whitney in Montreal, UTC-Carrier in Hartford). Prior to his return to St. Lawrence, he held the title of Carrier Corporation’s global Engineering Director, responsible for technology and engineering processes. Mr. Halpin has a B.A.Sc. (University of Toronto) and a M.Sc. (Université Laval) in Mechanical Engineering.
Mr Halpin’s appointment follows the retirement of Madame Sheehy, who is stepping down after serving as Academic Dean and Director General. She has steered the College through significant achievements during her mandate including the construction and inauguration of the Anne-Marie Edward Science building. “We thank Ginette Sheehy for her dedication and wish her well in all her future projects” added Guylaine Audet.
About John Abbott College
John Abbott College is a public Anglophone college serving students since 1971. Today, the increasingly diverse student body includes 6500 fulltime day students and an additional 2000 continuing education students. John Abbott is situated on the western tip of the Island of Montreal.
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