Champlain College Lennoxville kicks off new academic year with excitement and challenges
By William Crooks
Local Journalism Initiative
Champlain College Lennoxville is gearing up for another academic year with fresh faces, enthusiasm, and a full house of students, according to statements shared Aug. 19 by Philip Cooper, Interim Director of Constituent College at Champlain College Lennoxville.
As the fall semester begins, the college welcomes back its experienced faculty along with several new teachers who are eager to engage with students. “We are very excited about starting the new academic year with all our many returning teachers and a handful of new ones,” Cooper said. “Together, they bring a tremendous amount of experience and enthusiasm into the classroom and ensure that Champlain Lennoxville is an interesting and engaging place to study.”
The college’s student body is thriving as well. Champlain College Lennoxville has reached its full capacity for enrolment, with 1,220 students attending this semester. “The campus is re-energized by the arrival of our new and returning students. It is wonderful to start another year with a full complement of eager and passionate students,” Cooper added.
While excitement is in the air, the college is also preparing to tackle significant challenges, particularly the second phase of the implementation of Law 14. This provincial legislation requires that all new students take subject courses in French, beyond the standard French language courses that were already part of the curriculum. “The biggest challenge for 2024-2025 will be the second phase of the implementation of Law 14,” Cooper explained.
