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E72: Architecting Our Future — Lethbridge Polytechnic's Strategy Amid National Shifts
Dr. Brad Donaldson, President and CEO of Lethbridge Polytechnic, unpacks how the institution is navigating national shifts in post-secondary funding, and what it means to take control of our collective future as a PSI in Alberta.
He shares practical strategies for ethical domestic recruitment, applied learning and research, and fostering a “critically kind” campus culture that empowers educators, supports students, and strengthens community impact.
During the episode, Brad and Donna (host) mention:
E35: Interview with the President ☎
Expert Panel on Post-Secondary Institution Funding and Alberta’s Competitiveness
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
New International Student Program regulations take effect
Alex Usher’s Higher Education Strategy Associates Blog (One Thought to Start Your Day)
That Alberta Post-Secondary Review, Again
The President's View
Alberta Labour Market Information
Polytechnics Canada