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John Tibbits retires as president of Conestoga College, effective immediately
John Tibbits retires after nearly 40 years amid controversy including layoffs and 1,579% growth in international student enrolment, with interim leadership now in place.
- On January 14, John Tibbits, President of Conestoga College, retired effective immediately and informed the Board of Governors and campus community by email.
- Unions and staff say their sustained pressure preceded John Tibbits' resignation, citing issues like international enrolment growth and housing scarcity, according to Leopold Koff.
- Union statements pointed to recent layoffs totaling 181 full-time faculty and 197 support staff, with reports of another 400 lay-offs at the end of December and John Tibbits' 29 per cent pay rise to $636,102.
- Norma McDonald Ewing will serve as interim president, while the Board of Governors hired a consultant for an executive search and Chair Martha George thanked Tibbits.
- This is the college's first leadership change in nearly 40 years since 1987; Tibbits left before his contract extended to 2026, amid calls for Conestoga College Board of Governors transparency.
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Conestoga College President John Tibbits resigns after union pressure, OPSEU/SEFPO invites interim leadership to rebuild together
Toronto, ON, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faculty and support staff at Conestoga College are celebrating the start of a new chapter – after their...
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