Laurie serves on the Boards of the Central Maine Growth Council and the Maine State Chamber, and was elected to the Boards of Maine Employers Mutual Insurance Company (MEMIC) in June 2018, and Bangor Savings Bank in June 2021. 2020年5月, Governor Mills appointed Laurie as the Co-chair of Maine’s Economic Recovery Committee, charged with advising the Governor on how to most effectively guide Maine’s economy from surviving the pandemic to thriving.
“It has been my greatest honor and privilege to serve as Thomas College’s president,” said Lachance. “With the vision and full support of the Board, and the hard work and can-do spirit of our entire college community, Thomas has experienced over a decade of bold transformation. We’ve consistently led the industry in ‘breaking the mold’ by creating strong early college programming, attacking affordability head-on by offering all bachelors degrees in a three-year format and a masters in one year, and proudly serving as an engine of upward social and economic mobility. We have had great growth without ever abandoning our humble roots and kind culture.”
在她任职期间, President Lachance kept pace with the rapidly evolving landscape of higher 教育. Under her leadership, the college expanded and modernized its academic offerings, including the launch of new undergraduate and graduate programs, accelerated three-year undergraduate degrees, 100% online degree programs, and leading-edge professional and career development programming. President Lachance also spearheaded campaigns that raised nearly $50MM to fund the construction of several new facilities, including the Sukeforth Family Sports Center, which opened in 2022.
“President Lachance has been a visionary leader for Thomas College,” said chair of the Thomas College 校董会 康拉德特. “Under her leadership, the College has experienced tremendous growth and progress. In the face of great odds, Thomas College actually saw overall enrollment growth of 3.3 percent in the fall of 2023 and broke all records for average GPA of the incoming class as well as retention rates. We are grateful for her dedication and service to the mission of Thomas College and the students we serve.”
