Medicine Hat College, University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College plan additional collaboration

“What this partnership signifies is that together, we’re stronger, than acting as individuals,” he said.

Shufflebotham says the three institutions have goals to increase collaboration, improve student access and improve the quality of education.

He adds it will also lead to more resource sharing at the three schools.

“One, for example, is around legal advice,” he said. “So, if one institution goes out for legal advice, could we share the legal advice across the 3 institutions? Another one that really excites me is around student access. So when students move between Lethbridge College, University of Lethbridge and Medicine Hat College, what does that look like, and how can we make that easier for students?”

The full eight principles are listed below.

To create an ecosystem of post-secondary learning that supports Government of Alberta goals while operating as independent institutions
To increase participation and retention in post-secondary education through domestic and international recruitment strategies and student support services
To ensure success for learners through a seamless pathway between certificate, diploma and bachelor programs, as well as opportunities to progress to graduate studies
To enable access to work integrated learning opportunities across southern Alberta
To support regional economic development by aligning programming with the needs of industry
To support the health and vibrancy of our rural communities by working together to enhance access and develop programming relevant to the rural economy
To further develop partnerships with Indigenous communities that support regional reconciliation and Indigenous learner success
To find operational collaborative opportunities, spanning the full mandates of our institutions, to support our sustainability and protect jobs in the post-secondary sector

by Charles Lefebvre

Medicine Hat College, University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College plan additional collaboration

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