In 1966, Lambton College was the second college in the Ontario college system to officially open. At this time 45 students were enrolled in five programs at the college. The main campus' cornerstone was dedicated on June 4, 1970. The cornerstone is a time capsule containing coins, bills, stamps, the college calendar for 1970-71, a copy of the school's charter, the school seal, a copy of the land deed for the college among other items. The first president of Lambton College was Wolfgang Franke. He started full-time duties in January 1967 and his starting salary was $18,000. The first faculty tour of the original site was delayed because the building housing the classrooms were locked and no one had the key. Faculty member Ron Lawrence discovered (much to his dismay) that his house key fit the lock. In 1975 a sculpture commissioned by the school, Homage, was constructed by artist Haydn Davies. The college destroyed the sculpture in 2005. The destruction of the sculpture has been controversial and was the subject of a lawsuit settled in 2010.Our Mission: Student and community successOur Vision: A leader in education and applied research, challenging boundaries in a world shaped by the Fourth Industrial RevolutionOur ValuesInnovation: We are creative leaders in a rapidly changing society.Caring: We respect the dignity and uniqueness of every individual.Quality: We are committed to the highest standards in academics, applied research and service delivery.Vitality: We bring life to new opportunities.Diversity: We champion equity, accessibility, and inclusivity.It has been said that without change, progress would be impossible.And for all the change our world has experienced in recent years, I’m incredibly proud of the many ways that Lambton has not only embraced it, but captured that momentum to emerge stronger than ever before. Many of these changes have enabled us to better serve our students. The past year highlighted the importance of providing greater access to both in-person and virtual student services, particularly in the realm of mental health and wellness supports. We also found innovative ways to safely connect students with newly created student life activities that are engaging and easily accessible, whether students are on campus or participating online.Our academic programming also experienced a transformation with the introduction of hybrid learning models designed to provide a flexible education that allows students to personalize their post-secondary journey. Whether you’re a high school graduate looking for a well-rounded college experience, or a busy professional looking to upskill as life allows, Lambton College has a program model that is going to work for you. Our College has also grown tremendously in recent years. Our campus footprint has changed dramatically with the addition of two new buildings – the NOVA Chemicals Health & Research Centre and the Cestar Group Athletics & Fitness Complex – and is home to a growing and diverse student population that is welcoming and inclusive of every person who chooses to study here.
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