LaSalle College

Not to be confused with La Salle College, Hong Kong.
LaSalle College/Montreal
MottoMake the world your classroom
TypeCollege
Established1959
AffiliationNon-Denominational
Academic affiliations
ACCC, CCAA, CBIE
StudentsInternational & Local
UndergraduatesPre-university, Technical
PostgraduatesNot available
Address
2000 Sainte-Catherine Street West
H3H 2T2
,
Montreal
,
Quebec
,
Canada

45°29′29″N 73°34′53″W / 45.49139°N 73.58139°W / 45.49139; -73.58139
CampusUrban
Colours   Blue & Orange
Websitewww.collegelasalle.com
College LaSalle 2000 rue Sainte-Catherine

LaSalle College (French: Collège LaSalle) was founded in Montreal, in the province of Quebec, Canada, in 1959 by Jean-Paul Morin. The college offers over 60 programs DCS (pre-university and technical) and ACS programs. It is the largest bilingual college in North America,[1] with 7 specialized schools: Art, Design and Communication, Business and Management, Education and Social Sciences, Fashion, Gaming, Animation and VFX, Hospitality and Tourism and Information Technology.[2]

History

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LaSalle College was founded in 1959 by Jean-Paul Morin, who is often referred to as "the father of fashion design in Quebec."[3][4][5] His goal was to give the Quebec population, at the time, new career opportunities by receiving education directly from experts.[6] The first program offered was a secretarial course.

Timeline

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  • 1959: Founder, Jean-Paul Morin opens LaSalle Commercial College in Ville LaSalle and offers secretarial training.[7]
  • 1963: Jean-Paul Morin sets a trend by taking initiative: his college is the first to hold an "open house," to print a color ad in Quebec, and do television advertising.[8]
  • 1966: Designed by professors of the Fashion Institute of Technology of New York, LaSalle College launches its Fashion Marketing program.
  • 1970: A placement service is put in place for graduates of LaSalle College.
  • 1971: In collaboration with the Hotel Sheraton, LaSalle College launches its Hotel Management program.[9]
  • 1973: LaSalle College receives the status of "collegial establishment" from the ministère de l’Éducation du Québec.
  • 1973: The first fashion school in Canada is born.[10] The three-year Fashion Design program is launched whereby graduates receive a diploma of collegial studies (DEC)[11]
  • 1978: The ministère de l’ Éducation du Québec recognizes LaSalle College as the "Centre specialisé de la mode"[12]
  • 1979: Mr. Jacques Marchand joins LaSalle College.[13]
  • 1983: College Inter-Dec opens, offering programs in beauty, video games and design.[14]
  • 1988: Jean-Paul Morin retires.[15]
  • 1988: Mrs. Jacques Marchand and Jacques Lefebvre acquire the college.[16]
  • 1989: The first LaSalle College International opens in Casablanca, Morocco.[17]
  • 1989: The Fondation de la Mode de Montréal is created to support training and research in the fashion industry.[18][19]
  • 1995: L’École supérieure de mode de Montréal (ÉSMM) is created in partnership with l’Université de Québec à Montréal offering a bachelor's degree in fashion design and management
  • 1996: The resto-bar Le Fuchsia opens and acts as a laboratory for the International School of Hotel Management and Tourism.[20]
  • 1996: The Montréal International Language Centre (MILC) is created, providing courses in English and French as a second language, alongside seven other foreign languages.
  • 1998: LaSalle College International opens in Vancouver, BC.[21]
  • 2000: LaSalle College opens an e-learning school and invests in developing online learning solutions.[buzzword]
  • 2010: Portfolios (formerly known as UXIBUS) is launched, a website for graduates to showcase their work, search for jobs and where employers can browse through profiles to find potential candidates.[22]
  • 2014: After 25 years, LaSalle College changes its image and logo.[23]
  • 2014: Claude Marchand becomes CEO of LCI Education.
  • 2017: LCI Education network acquires The Art Institute of Vancouver which continues as LaSalle College Vancouver, in Vancouver, Canada.
  • 2019: LaSalle College integrate all of Inter-Dec College’s programs under its banner, including the interior design, digital arts, video games and beauty programs.
  • 2024: LaSalle College modernize its image and its digital experience with the launch of its new website.

Schools

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LaSalle College has 7 schools under its banner, each specializing in their respective industries:

  • Art, Design and Communication
  • Business and Management
  • Education and Social Sciences
  • Fashion
  • Gaming, Animation and VFX
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Information Technology

Programs

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The college is part of the Quebec educational system and grants 2 types of diplomas:

  • Pre-university and technical programs – DEC: A diploma of college studies (DEC) can either give a student access to university or the job market.
  • Continuing education and technical programs – AEC: An attestation of college studies (AEC) serves to reorient one's career or quickly acquire a skill set applicable in the job market.

Awards and recognition

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  • In 2013, New York-based fashion blog Fashionista.com ranked LaSalle College #33 out of the "Top 50 Fashion Schools in the World."[24]
  • In 2014, LaSalle College students earned 4 out of the 5 prizes awarded at the Télio Design Competition (A Quebec-based, wholesale textiles distributor).[25]

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "LaSalle College Homepage". Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  2. ^ "LaSalle College Homepage". Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  3. ^ Pierre, Vallée (January 10, 2009). "Un réseau de 21 écoles hors-Québec - Le Collège LaSalle s'affiche à l'international". Le Devoir. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  4. ^ Morin, Jean-Paul; Arbour, Louise (1999). Jean-Paul Morin, le fondateur du Collège LaSalle et le père de la mode au Québec. Montréal: Les Éditions Québecor. p. 1.
  5. ^ Drolet-Giroux, Mae (September 3, 2012). "Jean-Paul Morin (1920-2012): la mode québécoise en deuil de son père". La Presse. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  6. ^ "Remembering Jean-Paul Morin". www.concordia.ca. Retrieved 2020-06-13.
  7. ^ Drolet-Giroux, Mae. "Jean-Paul Morin (1920-2012): la mode québécoise en deuil de son père". La Presse. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  8. ^ Filion, Louis Jacques (2002). Savoir entreprendre – Douze modèles de réussite – Études de cas, Montreal. Montreal: Les Presses de l’Université de Montréal – Presses HEC. p. 54. ISBN 9782760618527. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  9. ^ Filion, Louis-Jacques (2002). Savoir entreprendre – Douze modèles de réussite – Études de cas, Montreal, Les Presses de l'Université de Montréal – Presses HEC. Les Presses de l’Université de Montréal – Presses HEC. p. 51. ISBN 9782760618527.
  10. ^ Filion, Louis-Jacques (2002). Savoir entreprendre – Douze modèles de réussite – Études de cas, Montreal, Les Presses de l'Université de Montréal – Presses HEC. Les Presses de l’Université de Montréal – Presses HEC. p. 47. ISBN 9782760618527.
  11. ^ Filion, Louis-Jacques (2002). Savoir entreprendre – Douze modèles de réussite – Études de cas, Montreal, Les Presses de l'Université de Montréal – Presses HEC. Les Presses de l’Université de Montréal – Presses HEC. p. 50. ISBN 9782760618527.
  12. ^ Filion, Louis-Jacques (2002). Savoir entreprendre – Douze modèles de réussite – Études de cas, Montreal, Les Presses de l'Université de Montréal – Presses HEC. Les Presses de l’Université de Montréal – Presses HEC. p. 50. ISBN 9782760618527.
  13. ^ Lacoursière, Marie. "Le Collège LaSalle: exporter l'éducation canadienne de Montréal à Casablanca". lescegeps.com. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  14. ^ "Inter-Dec College - About Us - History". interdeccollege.com. Inter-Dec College. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  15. ^ Filion, Louis-Jacques (2002). Savoir entreprendre – Douze modèles de réussite – Études de cas, Montreal, Les Presses de l'Université de Montréal – Presses HEC. Les Presses de l’Université de Montréal – Presses HEC. p. 78. ISBN 9782760618527.
  16. ^ Filion, Louis-Jacques (2002). Savoir entreprendre – Douze modèles de réussite – Études de cas, Montreal, Les Presses de l'Université de Montréal – Presses HEC. Les Presses de l’Université de Montréal – Presses HEC. p. 58. ISBN 9782760618527.
  17. ^ Lacoursière, Marie. "Portail du réseau collégial - Internationalisation de la formation". lescegeps.com. Portail du Réseau Collégial du QUébec. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  18. ^ "Fondation de la Mode de Montréal - Fondation". fondationdelamodedemontreal.ca. Fondation de la Mode de Montréal.
  19. ^ Drolet-Giroux, Mae (September 3, 2012). "Jean-Paul Morin (1920-2012): la mode québécoise en deuil de son père". La Presse. La Presse. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  20. ^ "Historique - Enseigner les réalités de l'industrie". collegelasalle.com. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  21. ^ Sam, Miranda. "LaSalle College Launches New Campus and Brand". stylebyfire.ca. Style By Fire.
  22. ^ "Uxibus - Ressources". uxibus.com. LCI Education.
  23. ^ Daguzan Bernier, Myriam (February 11, 2014). "Collège LaSalle : Nouvelle image, nouvelles avenues". Métro. TC Média. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  24. ^ "The Top 50 Fashion Schools in the World". 8 December 2016.
  25. ^ "Des frères jumeaux remportent le concours Télio". 26 February 2014.
  26. ^ "Anastasia radevichABOUT".
  27. ^ "Harricana".
  28. ^ Dumas, Hugo (8 November 2012). "Annie et ses robes". La Presse.
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