Dr. Kerry Godfrey reappointed to second term as dean of the Dhillon School of Business

trevor.kenney — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 21:24:59 +0000

As the Dhillon School of Business (DSB) continues to expand its innovative program delivery, Dr. Kerry Godfrey has been reappointed as dean for an additional five-year term. Godfrey will also assume an expanded role with the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge, taking on the responsibility of overseeing the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ’s Calgary campus.

Dr. Kerry Godfrey will also assume an expanded role with the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge, taking on the responsibility of overseeing the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ’s Calgary campus.

Godfrey, who came to ULethbridge in 2018, will begin his role with the Calgary Campus immediately, while his second term as dean of the Dhillon School of Business will begin July 1, 2023.

“Dr. Godfrey came to the Dhillon School at a very important time and with a vision to advance innovation and establish the school as a leader in the study and application of the digital economy,” says Dr. Erasmus Okine, provost and vice-president (academic). “During his tenure, the Dhillon School of Business has introduced a number of new programs designed to meet student and industry need, capitalizing on the talents of our outstanding faculty members. He has helped grow recognition of the Dhillon name and further establish the school as one that creates opportunity for students of all ages and at all stages of their professional careers.”

In Godfrey's first term, the team at the Dhillon School of Business introduced a variety of new programming including the graduate certificate and master’s in Health Services Management, a new minor in Fintech and Financial Innovation and numerous courses in finance and innovation, blockchain, and data analytics. In the fall of 2020, the Dhillon School was the first in the province to introduce a data analytics course recognized for entry into the CPA Professional Education Program, and in May 2021, the school introduced its DSB Edge student cohort for first-year management students.

“The Dhillon School of Business has responded to industry need by creating courses that meet the needs of professionals seeking to upgrade their skills or transition into the digital economy, all while maintaining its excellence as an educator of young students just beginning their journey,” adds Okine.

Godfrey has also continued the Dhillon School’s emphasis on advancing reconciliation efforts. Under his leadership, the school became the first in Canada to require all business students to take an Indigenous course as part of their degree, and recently, Dr. Leroy Little Bear was announced as a DSB adjunct professor and advisor.

Godfrey came to ULethbridge from the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Guelph where he served as Associate Dean (Academic), and then Acting Dean of the College of Business and Economics. Previously, he was the Director of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Originally from British Columbia, he earned his Bachelor of Science from the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Victoria, a Master of Science from the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Surrey, UK and a PhD from the School of Planning, Oxford Brookes ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ, UK. He also obtained an Advanced Certificate in Educational Leadership and an MBA in Educational Management from the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Leicester, UK.

Dhillon School of Business introduces DSB Edge student cohort for first-year management students

trevor.kenney — Thu, 13 May 2021 16:31:12 +0000

The Dhillon School of Business at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge is introducing a cohort concept for incoming Bachelor of Management students designed to give them an edge as they begin their academic careers — the DSB Edge.

DSB Edge allows students to be part of a tight-knit student community right from the start of their education.

Following a year of online learning and responding to the expressed needs of its students, DSB Edge, an in-person experience for first-year students entering the 40-course Bachelor of Management program, will debut.

“The first year of ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ is very exciting and can also be a bit overwhelming for students with new classmates, new teachers and new expectations,” says Dr. Kelly Williams-Whitt, associate dean for the Dhillon School of Business. “With DSB Edge we want to create an environment where students feel supported and as though they’re part of a team from the very beginning.”

DSB Edge allows students to be part of a tight-knit student community right from the start of their education. Students are automatically registered for core business courses together and assigned to the same residence if they choose to live on campus. They receive exclusive access to a special DSB Edge student orientation, leadership development opportunities, networking events and other student activities. The initial cohort is limited to 60 seats.

“Research has shown that student cohorts like DSB Edge support academic success,” says Williams-Whitt, adding DSB Edge was created to give first-year students a leg up by building a community of students with similar goals and interests.

“Cohorts such as these allow students to engage in course material immediately since they have common experiences and get to know each other quickly. Cohorts also allow space for students to share their concerns and challenges which cultivates a more motivational, supportive and interactive experience.”

DSB Edge is currently available on the U of L’s Lethbridge campus for the Fall 2021 semester. The deadline to apply is May 18 for students who want to live in residence and June 30 for those who have off-campus living arrangements.

For more information on DSB Edge, visit ulethbridge.ca/future-student/dsb-edge-student-cohort.

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