The 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge Board of Governors has approved the reappointment of President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mike Mahon to a third term. At the request of Dr. Mahon, this appointment is for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2020 and will be his final term.
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Mahon currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for Universities Canada and is a past Chair of the Board of Directors for USPORTS.
Mahon holds a PhD in Education from the 免费福利资源在线看片 of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research is in the field of disability studies where he has conducted research related to decision making and self-determination for individuals with intellectual disabilities and the role of play in child and community development in developing countries.