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· Order in Council / Lethbridge College becomes Lethbridge Polytechnic · in-force

Lethbridge college becomes lethbridge polytechnic

This Order in Council establishes Lethbridge College as a polytechnic institution, renames it Lethbridge Polytechnic, and updates the names of its board of governors and associated student and faculty associations.

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What changed

  • Lethbridge College is established as a polytechnic institution under the Post-secondary Learning Act, effective September 3, 2024.
  • The institution's name is officially designated as Lethbridge Polytechnic.
  • The board of governors is renamed The Board of Governors of Lethbridge Polytechnic.
  • The Lethbridge College Faculty Association is renamed the Lethbridge Polytechnic Faculty Association.
  • The Lethbridge College Students' Association is renamed the Lethbridge Polytechnic Students' Association.

Why it matters

  • The designation as a polytechnic institution alters the institution's mandate and legal status within Alberta's post-secondary system.
  • This change may expand the institution's scope of program offerings, potentially including more applied degrees and research.
  • The renaming of the board and associated bodies reflects the institution's new legal identity and operational framework.
  • The change is effective September 3, 2024, indicating a planned transition for the institution.

Other governance concerns

  • Changes to institutional governance structure and mandate.
  • Impact on the institution's autonomy and strategic direction.
  • Implications for students and faculty regarding program focus and institutional identity.

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