President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mike Mahon reappointed for three-year term

trevor.kenney — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 20:14:07 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ 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.

Dr. Mike Mahon is the sixth president and vice-chancellor of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ.

“On behalf of the Board of Governors, I want to extend my congratulations to Mike on his reappointment,” says Kurt Schlachter, Chair, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Board of Governors. “Mike has led the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ through a period of unprecedented growth and has secured the place of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge as Alberta’s Destination ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ. There are a number of extraordinary initiatives currently underway that are significantly aided through strong, consistent leadership. Among these include action to enhance equity, diversity and inclusion on our campuses and relatedly, moving forward in our important commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. As well, leading the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ to the successful completion of SHINE: The Campaign for the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge, including the achievement of the private sector fundraising goal for the Destination Project.”

Mahon is the sixth president and vice-chancellor of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ, and first came to the U of L in 2010. He was reappointed for a second term in July 2015. During his tenure, he introduced the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ’s first Academic Plan and Strategic Research Plan followed closely by Destination 2020, the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Strategic Plan.

A key aspect of Destination 2020 was the construction of the new Science and Academic Building, a $280-million science teaching and research facility that will officially open in September 2019. The 38,500 m2 facility promises to be the most advanced science teaching and research centre of its kind in the country and is the largest project undertaken at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ since the completion of the original ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Hall in 1972.

Throughout his tenure, Mahon has maintained his commitment to strengthening the U of L’s place as a comprehensive, destination university. Strategic initiatives such as the creation of new residence spaces through the opening of Mount Blakiston House, the creation of a formal working partnership with Volunteer Lethbridge, the appointment of Dr. Leroy Little Bear as a senior adviser on Indigenous issues, a rededication to the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ’s founding philosophy through the creation of the School of Liberal Education, the revitalization of business and finance education through the transformation of the Dhillon School of Business, and a focus on expanding the U of L’s global footprint have all earmarked Mahon’s presidency.

In September 2018, Mahon and the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ publicly launched the most ambitious campaign in the 51-year history of the institution – SHINE: The Campaign for the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge.

“I am very grateful for this reappointment and extend my appreciation to the board and members of the Search and Review Committee for their service,” says Mahon. “As I shared with members of our ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ community earlier, my motivation in seeking a third term is to complete a number of very important projects underway at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ and see the path forward secured for others. My passion for the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ is strong and I feel that there is much more to be done. I have the same energy and enthusiasm as I did when I first started as President, and I look forward to contributing to our university as it continues to evolve as one of Alberta’s comprehensive academic research universities, an emerging leader in our country and globally.”

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 ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ 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.

U of L President Dr. Mike Mahon named Chair of Universities Canada's board of directors

trevor.kenney — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:47:14 +0000

Dr. Mike Mahon, president and vice-chancellor of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge, was elected Chair of Universities Canada's board of directors today during the association’s fall membership meeting in Ottawa.

Mahon’s past roles with Universities Canada include board member and chair of the governance committee.

“Mike Mahon is an outstanding academic leader with a particular passion for improving the student experience, advancing reconciliation and pursuing research excellence,” said Paul Davidson, Universities Canada president.

"I am honoured to have this new opportunity to work with my colleagues across Canada to advance the role of universities in building a better Canada,” said Dr. Mahon. "Now is Canada's moment, and I look forward to working with university leaders to build Canada’s reputation as a global leader in research and innovation, prepare our next generation and strengthen Canadian communities.”

Dr. Mahon succeeds outgoing board chair Dr. Elizabeth Cannon, president of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Calgary, who held the position since 2015.

“We have been very fortunate to have Dr. Cannon lead the university community. She launched our commitments to Canadians, advocated successfully for new research investments and helped position Canada's universities internationally in this period of global change," Davidson said.

Dr. Mahon was named the sixth president and vice-chancellor of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge in 2010 and was reappointed for a second term beginning July 1, 2015. Dr. Mahon’s past roles with Universities Canada include board member and chair of the governance committee.

Universities Canada is the voice of Canada’s universities at home and abroad, advancing higher education, research and innovation for the benefit of all Canadians.

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