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BECAUSE IT MATTERS COMMUNITY REPORT

U OF L | www.uleth.ca/report | U of L President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Bill Cade in front of University Hall, which is nestled in the coulees along the Oldman River.

“ As a university, we have held strong to our traditions. Why? Because it matters. ”

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BOARD OFGOVERNORS June 2005

CHAIRMAN:Terry Royer

CHANCELLOR:Shirley DeBow

PRESIDENT &VICE-CHANCELLOR:William Cade

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION:Aaron EngenJohn Gill

GENERAL FACULTIES COUNCIL:Tom RobinsonDerek Peddle

SENATE:Sharon Holtman

GOVERNMENT:Myles BourkeGrant PiskoRobert TurnerKevin KeithDan LaplanteDoug StokesA. G. (Guy) McNabKaren BartschDean Setoguchi

STUDENTS’ REPRESENTATIVES:Tyler TannerDavid Green

GRADUATE STUDENTS’ REPRESENTATIVE:Preston Williams

NON-ACADEMIC:Linda Anderson

SECRETARY:Rita Zaugg

Welcome to the University of Lethbridge 2004/2005 Community Report. As Alberta celebrates its cen-tennial, we too have taken the opportunity to reflect on our past. Since our founding in 1967, the University has held strong to its traditions. Why? Because it matters. It matters to us as an institution, it matters to our students and it matters to the communities we serve. This year’s Community Report highlights the time-honoured traditions that define education at the University of Lethbridge.

First and foremost are students. They are the focus of everything we do at the University of Lethbridge. It is our calling as a university to educate individuals to become well-rounded and productive members of society who can make important contributions locally, nationally and internationally.

Diversity enriches the experiences of our students, staff and faculty members. By making education accessible, we have developed a unique and diverse campus that celebrates cultures and reflects the world around us.

The University is also a place of important discovery, creativity and inquiry. Our students and faculty engage in research and discovery in an environment that inspires creativity and fosters the spirit of free inquiry. Here, teaching, learning and scholarship transcend disciplines and exceed expectations.

Our teaching, research and creative achievements contribute to the betterment of the communities we serve. And at the end of the day, the University of Lethbridge is accountable. We maintain exemplary financial management of public and private funds through sound budgeting and planning processes.

The 2004/2005 Community Report provides a glimpse of the noteworthy stories that have taken place at the University of Lethbridge this year. We invite you to visit the Community Report online at www.uleth.ca/report and read more about the achievements of our students, alumni and faculty. Thank you for sharing your time with us.

Dr. Bill CadePresident and Vice-Chancellor Professor of Biological Sciences

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J A N UA RY

(l-r) U of L Chancellor Shirley DeBow congratulates Honorary Degree recipient Pamela Wallin at theU of L’s spring 2005 Convocation.

The University of Lethbridge Senate

approves 11 outstanding individuals

to receive Honorary Degrees in 2005 –

including Canada’s Consul General to New York

City and Canadian journalist Pamela Wallin.

F E B R UA RY

The University of Lethbridge and

Iunctus Geomatics Corp. partner

and create the Alberta Terrestrial

Imaging Centre, which brings world-

class SPOT satellite imaging to Lethbridge

for academic and commercial uses. It is the

first location in North America for this type

of technology. Construction of the receiving

station is completed in April 2005.

U of L Pronghorn athletic

teams start 2005 on the

right track after a successful

Operation Red Nose season.

Over the holidays, more than 500 Red

Nose volunteers provide community

members with at least 941 safe rides

home and raise more than $24,000 for

Pronghorn athletics. This is the annual

fundraiser’s tenth season.

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Pronghorn Track and Field

Head Coach Larry Steinke is

the recipient of the Athletics

Alberta Cheemo High

Performance Coach of

the Year award for the

second year in a row.

The U of L wraps up its one-month Supporting Our Students campaign

to raise funds for scholarships and bursaries for students. Approximately forty per

cent of U of L faculty and staff show their financial support.

U of L Pronghorn athletes Kate Forbes and Jim Steacy both win

Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) gold medals in shot put and

weight throw and set new CIS weight throw records at the 2005 CIS Track

and Field Championships in Winnipeg.

(below: l-r) Political science professor Dr.

Geoffrey Hale and geography professor

Dr. Derek Peddle are among the few

Canadian scholars chosen in 2005 by the

Canada-U.S. Fulbright program to study in

the United States. The Fulbright Scholarship

is one of the academic community’s most

prestigious international scholarships.

(l-r) U of L Supporting Our Students Campaign Chairs: Diane Boyle, administrative assistant; Dr. Dennis Connolly, mathematics and computer science professor; and Kathy Lee, helpdesk coordinator.

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M AY J U N E

(l-r) U of L Board of Governors Chair Terry Royer and Lethbridge Mayor Bob Tarleck team up for a slam dunk at the Regional Health and Wellness Centre’s official construction launch.

Psychology and neuroscience professor Dr. Glen Prusky

receives a surprise donation of $5,000 towards his research

program from the Alberta Ride for Sight group, which is a

volunteer organization of motorcycle enthusiasts who raise funds for

the Foundation Fighting Blindness.

The Regional Health and Wellness Centre will

be a state-of-the-art facility. It will enhance

fitness and recreation opportunities in

southwestern Alberta and advance research

in subjects like kinesiology and prevention-

focused research. It will be a combination of new

and existing facilities. The new facility is scheduled

to open in June 2006. Renovations to the existing

Physical Education Building are expected to be

complete by January 2007.

The Faculty of Management’s Centre

for Socially Responsible Marketing,

in partnership with the Alberta

Centre for Injury Control Research,

hosts an intermediate-level learning

symposium in Calgary entitled Social

Marketing: Taking It to the Next Level.

The symposium provides participants with

tools to advance their knowledge of social

marketing. More than 175 people from

Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan,

Singapore and the UK attend.

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J U LY AU G U S T S E P T E M B E R

The U of L’s entry in the 2005

Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat

Festival, Fiat Dux, paddles its way to a

bronze medal in the Mixed-B division.

The team is made up of U of L faculty, staff,

students, alumni and friends.

Former Pronghorn defenceman James DeMone

tries out for the Vancouver Canucks after being

selected and “Making the Cut” on the CBC reality show

last year.

(l-r) U of L representatives Dr. Jim Horsman, Dr. Bill Cade and Dr. Dennis Fitzpatrick; Minister of Advanced Education Dave Hancock; Minister of Economic Development Clint Dunford; U of L Board of Governors Vice-Chair Guy McNab; and Lethbridge Mayor Bob Tarleck.

The Province of Alberta, through the Ministry of Advanced Education,

awards the University of Lethbridge $12 million to begin construction on a

Water and Environmental Science Building. This new facility will enable the

U of L to create an improved research and training environment, increase the impact

of water-related research and provide many unique opportunities for students.

U of L researchers and graduate

students host and participate

in an international gathering of

more than 120 world experts who

study Orthoptera – flying insects

such as locusts, grasshoppers,

katydids, crickets and their allies.

The annual International Conference

of the Orthopterists’ Society addresses

a wide range of topics including the

management of Orthoptera as pests

and valuable members of ecosystems

worldwide.

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MATTERSTHROUGHOUT THE YEAR

Vice-President (Academic) and Provost Dr. Séamus O’Shea outside University Hall, which was designed by Canadian architect Arthur Erickson and officially opened in 1972. | U OF L | www/uleth.ca/report06

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U of L undergraduate student Paul Dawson has taken his

learning far beyond the typical undergraduate experience.

He worked as a summer research student with U of L

Canada Research Chair Dr. Alice Hontela to investigate

what effects the popular herbicide Roundup has

on fish at a cellular level. But that’s not the only

discovery he made this summer. He also learned

what it’s like to do research in the real world.

Read more at www.uleth.ca/report.

Because Students Matter 2005 HIGHLIGHTS

• In June 2005, education professor Dr. Robin Bright was presented with the 2005 University of Lethbridge Distinguished Teaching Medal – an award that was established in 1987 to recognize the central importance of teaching to the University’s philosophy and goals.

• In the Fall 2005 Semester, enrolment on the U of L’s Calgary and Edmonton campuses reaches 464 and 450 students, respectively. The University established campuses in these cities in 1996 to meet the needs of college graduates with business diplomas who wanted to pursue a management degree while working. Classes on the Calgary

and Edmonton campuses continue to be offered in the evenings and on Saturdays to accommodate students’ work schedules.

• In the Fall 2005 Semester, U of L enrolment exceeds 8,000 students (all U of L campuses). Although the University has grown considerably since 1967, it has remained committed to small classes. The average lecture size at the U of L in 2004/2005 is approximately 33 students.

Students are the focus of everything

we do at the University of Lethbridge.

It is our calling as a university to

educate individuals to become well-

rounded and productive members

of society who can make important

contributions locally, nationally and

internationally.

S T U D E N T S

Vice-President (Academic) and Provost Dr. Séamus O’Shea outside University Hall, which was designed by Canadian architect Arthur Erickson and officially opened in 1972. | U OF L | www/uleth.ca/report 07

“The University has grown substantially during my time here. We have expanded our undergraduate programs, added graduate programs and grown into a world-class research institution. But as we’ve evolved, our primary objective has remained the same – to provide the best possible learning environment for students.

“We have worked very hard to build academic quality, stay student centred and maintain

our flexibility so students can customize their programs and follow their own interests. Class size is a very important factor. When you look at research on how people learn, the most important things are conversations with their teachers and fellow students. We want to make it easier for students to have these conversations. We also want to inspire. We encourage faculty to bring their research into the classroom and share their excitement for inquiry and discovery

with students. The University’s ultimate role is to enable students to become independent thinkers.

“Payday for me is Convocation. The most rewarding part of my job is watching the graduates cross the stage, knowing that their education will provide a better quality of life for them and for the broader community.”

U of L Vice-President (Academic) and Provost Dr. Séamus O’Shea stands as a testament to the opportunities that a university education holds. Having grown up in a poor family in rural Ireland, he credits his university education for expanding his horizons and enabling him to explore the world. After O’Shea moved to Canada and completed his PhD, he came to theU of L where he was a professor for 13 years before moving on to senior administrative positions. Over the last 15 years as a vice-president, O’Shea has helped the University grow into one of Canada’s most vital and engaging learning environments. Throughout his career, O’Shea’s focus has remained the same – centred on students so they toocan realize a bright future.

“ I had the opportunity to obtain a university education, and it made an incredible difference in my life. I’ve done what I could to

pass the favour on to others. ”

U OF L | www.uleth.ca/report | Maede Ejaredar (BSc ’05), master of science student, outside the U of L’s Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience, which was officially opened in 2001.08

Thousands of miles away from her home in Tehran, Iran, 23-year-old Maede Ejaredar is following her lifelong dream to study neuroscience and is currently pursuing her master of science degree at the U of L’s Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience. Ejaredar is studying the effects of stress on epileptogenesis – the development of epilepsy. But as she digs deep into the mysteries of the brain, she is uncovering a new perspective on the world.

“I came to the U of L in 2001 to pursue my undergraduate degree in neuroscience – something I dreamed of doing since I was a little girl. Coming to a new society is a huge adventure in life. Novelty and differences are status quo, but curiosity soon comes to overtake adversity. I have grown a lot since I came to the U of L. When you experience another culture, you learn the importance of accepting others for who they are.

“I shared my experience of coming to Canada with international students at last year’s new student orientation. I wanted them to know that they made the right decision to come here. By bringing our different cultures together, we are helping

to make a more diverse and enriched environment.

“Diversity and adaptability within

an environment are evident in all biological systems. Synchrony and harmony are what we strive for. I want to share my culture with others and add another piece to the Canadian cultural mosaic.”

“ While on the adventurous journey of

unravelling the mysteries of the brain, I have also

unfolded multiculturalism within myself. ”

U OF L | www.uleth.ca/report | Maede Ejaredar (BSc ’05), master of science student, outside the U of L’s Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience, which was officially opened in 2001. U OF L | 04/05 COMMUNITY REPORT | BECAUSE DIVERSITY MATTERS

Because Diversity Matters2005 HIGHLIGHTS

• In June, the U of L signed two agreements with the Anyang Institute of Technology (AIT) in China to further each institution’s academic objectives and promote better understanding between the faculty and students at both institutions through exchange programs, joint research activities, special cultural and language programs and other projects.

• The Faculty of Management signed new exchange agreements with universities in Belgium, Ecuador and Japan this year. The Faculty now has 20 exchange destinations with universities in 14 countries. In the Fall 2005 Semester, 43 U of L management

students are on exchange and 41 international students are at the U of L. International management is the Faculty’s fastest growing major with 208 students (up from 57 students in 1998 when the major was introduced). All students in this major are required to go on exchange and take four semesters of language training in French, Japanese, German or Spanish.

• In the Fall 2005 Semester, 8.1 per cent of the U of L’s student population are international (visa) students.

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Diversity strengthens the

University and enriches the

experiences of our students,

staff and faculty members. The

University of Lethbridge has

a unique and diverse campus

that celebrates cultures and

reflects the world around us.

D I V E R S I T Y

The University of Lethbridge has a tradition of strong Aboriginal connections.

Over the years, the University has worked with Aboriginal communities

to develop programs and partnerships to meet their needs. In 2003, the

University introduced a new position dedicated to Aboriginal students.

Esther Healy is the University’s Native student advisor. She plays a key

role in recruiting Aboriginal students to the U of L as well as providing

them with support and resources so they can achieve their academic

goals. Read more at www.uleth.ca/report.

U OF L | www.uleth.ca/report | Dr. Olga Kovalchuk, assistant professor of biological sciences, outside the University Library, which was officially opened in 2001. 10

Dr. Olga Kovalchuk’s lifelong interest in health care has inspired a research program with life-saving potential. Kovalchuk, who is both a molecular biologist and a trained medical physician, is studying the molecular mechanisms behind radiation-induced cancer with the aim of finding new cancer treatments.

“ I don’t think one small lab can tackle all of the problems of humankind, but we are trying to make our contribution as big as we possibly can. ”“Radiation is a two-sided coin. It is a very effective cancer treatment, but there are secondary cancers that occur as a result of radiation therapy. We want to improve both sides of the coin by increasing cancer patients’ survival rates, mitigating the chances of secondary tumours and developing plant therapies that will enhance the tumour-killing action of radiation.

“Research indicates that the children of radiation-exposed parents are more likely to develop certain types of cancers. Using animal models, we are studying why they are at risk and examining options for modifying the radiation treatments that

people receive to reduce the risks to any future children they may have.

“Plant therapies are like a big Pandora’s box, and we don’t know what’s inside. There isn’t a golden bullet, but we hope to find an agent that we could give to people before they receive radiation therapy that would improve their chances of survival and reduce the nega-tive side effects of radiation.”

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Because Discovery Matters2005 HIGHLIGHTS

• At a time when women are under-represented in university physics departments across the country, physics professorDr. Adriana Predoi-Cross demonstrates that it is possible to balance a successful research career and a family. Predoi-Cross is one of 23 recipients of NSERC’s 2005 University Faculty Awards, which are designed to increase the representation of women and Aboriginal peoples in the natural sciences and engineering faculties at Canadian universities.

• In March 2005, psychology and neuroscience professor Dr. Robert Sutherland was awarded more than $588,000 over five years from

the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to study how some types of stem cell research could assist in the recovery from brain injury and diseases. Dr. Ira Driscoll, who received her doctoral degree in neuroscience from the U of L in June 2005, received $50,000 to work with Sutherland on related research.

• In July 2005, psychology and neuroscience professorDr. Bryan Kolb made headlines for his discovery that nicotine holds promise for stronger stroke recovery. Kolb is the 2004 recipient of the Alberta Science and Technology (ASTech) Leadership Foundation’s Outstanding Leadership in Alberta Science award.

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2005, the United Nations announced that the University of Lethbridge would

be the Canadian location for its Water for Life program. A few weeks later,

federal government representatives announced funding to create new

Canada Research Chairs. Dr. Henning Bjornlund, an internationally

recognized water resource economist, was appointed as the U of L’s

fifth Canada Research Chair. Read more at www.uleth.ca/report

Students and faculty are engaged

in research and discovery at the

University of Lethbridge. Each day,

they bring new light into hospitals,

classrooms, theatres, laboratories

and the deepest corners of the

human mind.

D I S C O V E R Y

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U OF L | 04/05 COMMUNITY REPORT | BECAUSE CREATIVITY MATTERS

Art professor Nicholas Wade inspires possibilities. The nationally

recognized sculptor has exhibited throughout Canada’s major cities.

This year, Wade was one of two artists selected by the Winnipeg Arts

Council to create work for that city’s new Millennium Library. In

addition to sharing his knowledge, skill and experience with his

students, Wade’s art practice enables him to teach by example.

“I have the energy to encourage students because I know that

practising as an artist is a possibility,” says Wade.

Read more at www.uleth.ca/report.

Because Creativity Matters2005 HIGHLIGHTS

• Education professor Dr. Cynthia Chambers is contributing her skills as a researcher and her passion for northern Aboriginal communities to the Ulukhaktuk Literacies Research Project. This multi-partner project examines literacy issues in the Far North. The research team, of which Chambers is a member, has a very simple goal: to change the definition of literacy to include motifs beyond the printed word.

• Drama professor Brian Parkinson, a well-known member of the Alberta theatre community and driving force behind the founding and continued success of New West Theatre, was nominated for a Rozsa Award for Excellence in Arts Administration this summer.

• “Water Under Fire,” a seven-part documentary that chronicles a host of threats to Canada’s water supply, aired on networks across Canada this year. It was produced by geography professor Dr. James Byrne and Gallant Productions. Co-producers are education professor Dr. Rick Mrazek and U of A aquatic ecologist Dr. David Schindler.

• The arts are alive at the U of L and in Lethbridge. The Faculty of Fine Arts presents an exciting range of events, performances and exhibitions throughout the year. For more information on the 2005/2006 season, visit www.uleth.ca/ffa/events.

Seeking answers requires a

creative mind. The University

of Lethbridge inspires and

ignites creativity so teaching,

learning and scholarship can

transcend disciplines and

exceed expectations.

C R E AT I V I T Y

Dr. Craig Coburn, assistant professor of geography, with the goniometer (left) in the U of L Papokan Sculpture Park, which was created in honour of the U of L’s 25th anniversary. | U OF L | www/uleth.ca/report 13

“A goniometer takes hemispherical measurements of the light reflected off an earth surface target and helps characterize the specific object. For example, determining if a stand of trees imaged by a satellite is spruce or pine, based on the different ways the trees reflect light. Due to the high cost ($10,000 to $400,000), very few such

devices exist in North America.

“This is cutting-edge research that is becoming more important with the development of high spatial resolution satellites. By understanding how an object reflects light with respect to angle, we should be able to more accurately characterize the object.

“The students get to collect and analyse the actual data, which is key to understanding how this type of

remote sensing works. Without access to the goniometer, most student projects would be theoretically modelled. As far as we know, it’s the only goniometer in the world that is routinely operated by students.”

Geography professor Dr. Craig Coburn may be a professor of science, but he’s also a master of creativity. As part of his research program, Coburn needed an expensive device called a goniometer to better understand the nature of satellite images. He and his colleagues met this challenge with an out-of-the-box solution – they built their own with materials from the local hardware store for only $200. In addition to performing with proven accuracy and saving a great deal of money, their goniometer is also providing U of L students with access to field experience and data that puts them at the head of the class when it comes to remote sensing research.

“ Apart from the cash

savings, the big bonus to building our own equipment

is the access to hands-on experiences . ”

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“Death is a part of life that people often don’t want to talk about, but everyone hopes good palliative care will be in place for them and their significant others when they need it. Our role as health-care professionals is to help the terminally ill individuals and their families orchestrate a meaningful death, however they

define it, and support the family in the grieving process.

“I want to bring issues of loss into the open. Palliative care will not be there when we need it unless we take some very mindful measures to set it up in a way that meets the needs of individuals and families. Helping people come to terms with loss is one of the most health-promoting

actions that we as health-care providers can offer, and I want to be part of such progress.

“We are still generating our base of knowledge about grieving, and I am excited by the op-portunities for innovation. I share my research with front-line health practitioners as well as our student population. A research project is not complete until the findings reach the people who can effect change.”

In her three decades in nursing, Dr. Ruth Grant Kalischuk has cared for the terminally ill and their families, served as the Lethbridge Regional Hospital’s first palliative care coordinator, and conducted academic research into loss, grief and bereavement. Her inquiry into loss reveals that society has much to gain by learning more about the grieving process and healing strategies.

“ We are still generating our base of knowledge

about grieving, and I am excited by theopportunities for innovation. ”

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Because Inquiry Matters 2005 HIGHLIGHTS

• In September 2005, NextLibrary Inc. announced the launch of a major historic digitization project for southern Alberta. The U of L will act as a host for the southern Alberta digital library providing access on a not-for-profit basis to students, scholars and members of the public. The project is expected to create 100,000 pages of digital images and a searchable index on the Internet for up to 50 historic community newspapers published in southern Alberta since the 1880s.

• This summer, five Lethbridge-area Grade 12 students were among more than 40 young scientists from across Alberta to participate in the 2005 Heritage Youth Researcher

Summer (HYRS) program. The six-week HYRS program, developed and funded by the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR), introduces some of Alberta’s brightest high school students to the research world and gives them the chance to gain hands-on laboratory experience under the guidance of top AHFMR-funded researchers.

• In May, English professorDr. Goldie Morgentaler received one of Canada’s most prestigious literary awards for translation – the Abraham and Eve Trapunski Memorial Prize in Yiddish Literature and Yiddish Translation.

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The University of Lethbridge fos-

ters the spirit of free inquiry and

the critical interpretation of ideas.

Whether in response to a problem

or in search of new horizons, the

University conducts inquiry beyond

traditional boundaries.

I N Q U I R Y

If a writer in a major magazine described hockey as “…a ridiculous game...

played by Canadians hired in groups from the backwoods,” faithful Cana-

dian hockey fans would be outraged. University of Lethbridge English pro-

fessor Dr. Craig Monk uses that example from a New Yorker magazine of

the 1920s to illustrate how, right or wrong, writing shapes people’s opinions

and attitudes. The coverage of the “exotic” sport from stories formerly

buried in dusty magazines puts a different spin on the study of

English literature. Read more at www.uleth.ca./report.

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The University of Lethbridge is

proud of our connections to the

community. Our teaching, research

and creative achievements con-

tribute to the betterment of the

communities we serve.

C O M M U N I T Y

Over the years, long-time Lethbridge resident Mayor Bob Tarleck has watched the University grow and has seen the positive impact it has had on the community. Tarleck taught at the U of L when it was in its infancy, served as a high school educator and elected alderman, and has been a tireless community supporter. Today as mayor, he knows that post-secondary education changes the character of the community because he has lived the experience.

“Lethbridge is unique among cities in Alberta. As the only city not dependent on the energy sector, our future is diverse. As mayor, I want to build an economy and a community based on knowledge, research, innovation and creativity. The U of L and its people and services are a key part of that strategy.

“I can’t imagine this community without the U of L. It provides a creative edge that communities without a university do not have – making it easier for people with university-aged children to stay in the community; bringing people from all over

the world to work in Lethbridge; raising the profile of arts, culture and research; and showing students that they have many different career options.

“Right now there is a critical mass of post-secondary education and community innovation taking place. The fact that we have the University of Lethbridge and its students and employees as a key part of our community affirms my belief that we are well positioned to focus less on being a bigger community, and more on being a better community.”

“ I can’t imagine this community without the U of L. ”

Lethbridge Mayor Bob Tarleck at Lethbridge City Hall. | U OF L | www/uleth.ca/report 17

2005 2004ASSETSCURRENT ASSETS Cash and short-term investments $ 18,196 $ 12,553 Accounts receivable 5,420 3,990 Inventories 476 541 Prepaid expenses 593 574 24,685 17,658

INVESTMENTS 51,325 47,815 CAPITAL ASSETS 139,581 140,412 COLLECTION 33,194 32,997 $ 248,785 $ 238,882

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETSCURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 5,460 $ 4,164 Employee benefit liabilities 4,411 4,428 Deferred revenue 936 664 Deferred tuition fees 3,512 3,031 Deferred contributions 13,843 10,726 Current portion of long term debt 115 109 28,277 23,122 LONG TERM LIABILITIES Accounts payable - construction projects 158 319 Long term debt 3,776 3,891 Employee benefit liabilities 5,545 4,644 Deferred capital contributions 1,739 1,282 11,218 10,136

UNAMORTIZED DEFERRED CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS 84,437 88,358

NET ASSETS Investment in capital assets and collection 84,445 81,050 Endowments 11,975 11,227 Internally restricted net assets 13,713 5,399 Unrestricted net assets 14,720 19,590 124,853 117,266

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REVENUE Grants $ 67,093 $ 62,659 Tuition and related fees 33,743 30,183 Sales of service and products 9,398 8,095 Miscellaneous 3,195 2,960 Investment income 2,395 1,940 Gifts and donations 663 307 Amortization of deferred capital contributions 6,153 6,262

122,640 112,406

EXPENSE Salaries 65,915 58,968 Employee benefits 10,805 9,694 Scholarships, fellowships and bursaries 2,982 2,586 Supplies and services 7,618 6,645 Cost of goods sold 2,888 2,759 Travel 3,080 2,801 Utilities 3,046 3,022 External contracted services 2,683 2,199 Repairs and maintenance 1,796 2,242 Professional fees 839 600 Interest on long term liabilities 429 687 Insurance 367 298 Property taxes 219 199 Loss on disposal of capital assets 1,094 1 Unrealized loss on write-down of investments 55 85 Amortization of capital assets 12,064 11,557

115,880 104,343

EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE $ 6,760 $ 8,063

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONSFor the Year Ended March 31 (thousands of dollars)

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The University of Lethbridge

is accountable to many

stakeholders: students, the

government, granting agencies,

donors and the community.

Through sound budgeting

and planning processes, the

University maintains exemplary

financial management of public

and private funds, satisfies

stakeholder expectations and

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The financial information presented cannot be expected to provide as comprehensive an understanding as the informa-tion provided in the University’s audited financial statements. Please refer to www.uleth.ca/fsr for complete financial state-ments, accompanying notes and the Auditor’s Report.

2005 2004

CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN)OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Excess of revenue over expense $ 6,760 $ 8,063 Non-cash transactions Amortization of deferred capital contributions (6,153) (6,262) Amortization of capital assets 12,064 11,557 Loss on disposal of capital assets 1,094 1 Unrealized loss on write-down of investments 55 85 Increase in long-term employee benefit liabilities 901 636 14,721 14,080 Increase in non-cash working capital 3,765 267 18,486 14,347

CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN)INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Deposit on capital asset - 41 Sale (purchase) of investments (net) (3,565) 919 Capital asset additions Internally funded (10,163) (6,996) Externally funded (2,232) (2,445) Financed - (4,000) Proceeds on disposal of capital assets 68 69 (15,892) (12,412) Decrease in construction accounts payable (161) (209) (16,053) (12,621) CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN)FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Capital contributions received 2,689 2,689 Endowment contributions received 409 123 Capitalized investment earnings 221 180 Long term debt proceeds - 4,000 Long term debt repayments (109) - 3,210 6,992

INCREASE IN CASH 5,643 8,718

CASH AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS,beginning of year 12,553 3,835

CASH AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS,end of year $ 18,196 $ 12,553

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Federal government $ 7,490 $ 5,397 $ 4,416 Provincial government 2,663 2,364 2,120 Other govts., assoc., foundations, institutes 1,070 667 596 Business and industry 229 405 164 Other 168 87 46

Total $ 11,620 $ 8,920 $ 7,342

Student Enrolment Continues to GrowWe are Alberta’s University – anchored by our Lethbridge campus, the University of Lethbridge also operates campuses in Calgary and Edmonton. Student enrolment at the U of L has more than tripled over the last 30 years. Today, the U of L boasts one of the fastest-growing post-secondary student populations in the country with more than 8,000 students from 69 countries – one of the most geographically diverse student populations in Alberta.

A Major Economic Influencer With more than 1,900 people employed full time or part time, the U of L is Lethbridge’s second-largest employer and provides more than $180.5 million per year in economic benefits to the community.

How does the U of L Score?Maclean’s RankingsIn fall 2004, the U of L ranked second among undergraduate universities in Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council

of Canada (NSERC)/Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) grants.

In fall 2004, the U of L ranked second among undergraduate universities in per cent of budget devoted to student services.

2004 Globe and Mail UniversityReport CardThe University of Lethbridge scored grades of “A” and “B+” in half the categories in the 2004 Globe and Mail University Report Card. The University was placed in the “small” category (enrolment less than 12,500 students) with 12 other universities. The U of L was the only Alberta post-secondary educational institution to receive an “A“ in the Overall Quality of Education category.

Canadian Undergraduate Survey Consortium (2005 Survey)General undergraduate student body(2005 Survey)95 per cent of U of L students agree/strongly agree with the statement: “I am satisfied with my decision to attend this university.”

Freshman (2004 Survey)86 per cent of U of L freshmen say they are attending their first choice university.

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CONTACT US:

University of LethbridgeLETHBRIDGE CAMPUS4401 University Drive W.Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4Ph: (403) 329-2200Fax: (403) 329-2097www.uleth.ca

University of LethbridgeCALGARY CAMPUSRoom N104Senator Burns Building1301 - 16 Ave. N.W.Calgary, AB T2M 0L4Ph: (403) 284-8596Fax: (403) 284-8057

University of LethbridgeEDMONTON CAMPUSU of L Building1200, 10707 - 100 Ave.Edmonton, AB T5J 3M1Ph: (780) 424-0425Fax: (780) 424-0455

The 2005 Community Report was produced by the Office of University Advancement at theUniversity of Lethbridge.

PUBLISHER:University of LethbridgeBoard of Governors

EDITOR:Tanya Jacobson-Gundlock

ASSOCIATE EDITOR:Alesha Farfus-Shukaliak

DESIGNER:Stephenie Chester

CONTRIBUTORS:Shelagh McMullanBob CooneyAlesha Farfus-ShukaliakCindy Armstrong-Esther Dennis DomoneyU of L Research Services

PHOTOGRAPHY:Curtis Trent PhotographyBernie Wirzba

PRINTING:Calgary Colorpress

The 2004/2005 Community Report is just a glimpse of the noteworthy achievements that took place at the U of L this year. For more stories, please visit www.uleth.ca/report.

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