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Dr. Susan Dieleman named ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge’s first Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership

trevor.kenney — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:51:37 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge has taken a major step forward in the development of its new program focused on the ethics of politics, by announcing Dr. Susan Dieleman as the inaugural Jarislowky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership.

Dr. Susan Dieleman comes to ULethbridge from Southern Illinois ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ in Edwardsville, IL.

Dieleman, an accomplished professor of philosophy, Dieleman comes to ULethbridge from Southern Illinois ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ in Edwardsville, IL where she has taught in the Department of Philosophy since 2018. Canadian born, Dieleman earned a Bachelor of Philosophy from Wilfrid Laurier ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ, a master’s degree in philosophy from Memorial ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ, a Master of Public Policy and Administration from Toronto Metropolitan ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ, and a PhD in Philosophy from York ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ. She has also taught at Trent, Dalhousie and the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Saskatchewan.

“I think it’s an excellent opportunity and I’m really looking forward to being a part of the Jarislowsky network,” says Dieleman, who will begin her new role at ULethbridge on July 1, 2023. “As a philosopher, I can bring a unique perspective to the network. I have a lot of experience in programming, project management and organizing and leading teams. That the position also aligns so well with my research into democracy, inclusion and political leadership makes it a perfect fit.”

As the Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership, Dieleman is tasked with assisting the development of an innovative program of scholarship (teaching, research and experiential learning) that will expand knowledge and training for students, politicians and public servants in the ethical practice of politics, fiduciary responsibility and democratic governance.

She will join a national Network of Jarislowsky Chairs in Trust and Political Leadership made up of five endowed chairs at Acadia ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ, l’Université du Québec à Trois Rivières (in collaboration with l’École Nationale d’Administration Publique), Trent ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ and Vancouver Island ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ. The Jarislowsky Foundation invested $10 million into the initiative and the universities have committed to finding total matching funds of $10 million. Recently, Scotiabank pledged $375,000 to ULethbridge, part of a larger gift to the national network, to support the development of the program.

Dieleman is excited about the opportunities the program will provide ULethbridge students, who will have the chance to learn across the partner universities through a combination of foundational and experiential learning courses that bring together students from across the country.

“I was a first-generation post-secondary student and there were opportunities that I didn’t know existed when I was in school that I wished I had, such as exchanges, travel and co-op placements,” she says. “I want to make sure future leaders have access to those opportunities. This program will provide the kinds of experiences that can be life-changing for students.”

Given today’s political landscape, Dieleman says it’s never been more important to develop strong critical thinking skills with a focus on relationship building.

“As a philosopher working in the humanities, I have a deep appreciation for the skills, knowledge and values you learn through a focus on liberal education, which are essential in establishing trust among fellow citizens that we’re all engaged in a common project,” she says. “Whether you are across the aisle from someone or on the so-called other side, it’s imperative we find a way to build community, including across our differences.”

Dr. Matthew Letts, dean of the Faculty of Arts & Science, says Dieleman is uniquely qualified to help shape this innovative and important new program of study.

“Stephen Jarislowsky’s vision for the national network of Chairs is an innovative plan to address the polarization in Canadian society through intensive training of future politicians and civil servants in the areas of ethics and political leadership,” says Letts. “We are delighted Dr. Dieleman will apply her transdisciplinary expertise toward the development and implementation of this program.”

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trevor.kenney — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 15:02:02 +0000

Jarislowsky Foundation supporting new Chair with $2-million investment

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge is joining a network of five universities from across Canada engaged in a first-of-its-kind collaboration focused on educating future leaders in government, politics and the public service. Supported by a $2-million investment from the Jarislowsky Foundation, ULethbridge will soon be embarking on a global search for its inaugural Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership to lead its participation.

“We’re very excited to be selected to join this unique partnership and see this program as an outstanding complement to the interdisciplinary, liberal education focus of our institution,” says Dr. Mike Mahon, president and vice-chancellor. “Our students are taught to view the world through a critical eye, utilizing a breadth of experience to assess problems and find solutions. This concentration on the ethics of politics, its systems and structures will help create the responsible leaders of tomorrow.”

The Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership will assist the development of an innovative program of scholarship (teaching, research and experiential learning) that will expand knowledge and training in the ethical practice of politics, fiduciary responsibility and democratic governance.

“Our students will be the great beneficiaries of this program and its focus and connectivity with four other regional, liberal arts-focused institutions that make up this network,” says Dr. Matthew Letts, dean of the Faculty of Arts & Science. “This will create innovative and cross-institutional opportunities for transdisciplinary collaboration and experiential learning, and help students develop the broad perspective they need to become meaningfully and productively engaged in social and political issues.”

The national Network of Jarislowsky Chairs in Trust and Political Leadership is made up of five endowed chairs at Acadia ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ, l’Université du Québec à Trois Rivières (in collaboration with l’École Nationale d’Administration Publique), Trent ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ, the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge and Vancouver Island ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ. It is important to note that the Foundation is investing $10 million in the initiative and the universities have committed to finding total matching funds of $10 million.

Once appointed, this academic leader is set to engage with a national network of scholars to educate the next generation of politicians and public sector leaders in ethics, democratic values and responsible governance within the contexts of Canada’s diverse citizenship, democracy and commitment to meaningful Truth and Reconciliation. The Jarislowsky Chairs will offer innovative academic programs and experiential learning opportunities, while working to promote communities of practice in political and governance decision making across Canada.

ULethbridge students will benefit from the opportunity to learn across the partner universities through a combination of foundational and experiential learning courses that bring together students from across the country.

About the Jarislowsky Foundation

The Jarislowsky Foundation was founded in 1993 by Stephen Jarislowsky, a prominent Canadian philanthropist and business leader. The Foundation's mission is to promote, support and foster excellence and ethics in education, medicine and the arts, and the environment and climate change.

The Foundation has 42 research chairs in areas of democracy, governance, public sector management, environment & climate change, Canadian art, and health across Canada.

The Foundation supports programs that allow students from diverse backgrounds to discuss contemporary issues with mentors and recognized experts. These programs aim to develop students' critical thinking skills so that they become leaders with strategic vision and thinking.

The Jarislowsky Foundation supports more than 80 organizations a year in the arts and culture, hospital foundations, the community sector and climate change.

The Jarislowsky Foundation now donates approximately $8 million per year.

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