Lakehead University Chancellors
The Chancellor is the ceremonial head of the University, and confers all degrees. An advisor and support to the President, the Chancellor is a public proponent of the goals and objectives of the University, and is an active participant in University activities and the University community. In particular, the Chancellor is present at Convocations to personally greet and grant degrees to graduating students.
The Chancellor is elected by the Chancellor Electoral Board for a three year, renewable term and is a voluntary, unpaid position.
Our Current Chancellor

Lyn McLeod
2017 - present
Contact:
Office: University Centre 2009
Phone: (807) 343-8200
Fax: (807) 346-8075
Email: chancellor@lakeheadu.ca
Former Lakehead Chancellors
Dr. Derek Burney | Arthur V. Mauro |
![]() Lorne Everett | Lois Wilson |
![]() G. Bernard Weiler | ![]() Robert J. Prettie |
![]() The Right Honourable | ![]() Senator Norman M. Paterson |