Stuart Cullum, an experienced leader who values collaboration and strategic planning, has been appointed Lethbridge College’s new Vice President, Academic and Chief Operating Officer. He will assume the role on Nov. 25, 2013.
“We are thrilled to welcome Stuart to the college,” says Lethbridge College President and CEO Dr. Paula Burns. “His leadership, experience and understanding of what can be accomplished by articulating a vision, facilitating collaboration and enabling action will serve the college and the community well. He will be an excellent addition to our team as Lethbridge College works to inspire and facilitate learning and innovation to meet economic and social needs.”
Cullum is currently the Vice President, Agriculture for Northlands, Canada’s largest and oldest agriculture society. Before starting that position, he spent nearly four years at NAIT as the Executive Director of novaNAIT, directing the Edmonton-based post-secondary institution’s work in applied research, entrepreneurship and company incubation activities. He and his wife also owned and operated a commercial turkey and cattle operation in Three Hills, Alta. for more than nine years. (See attached biography for additional information.)
Much of Cullum’s work experience since 1998 has involved engaging with students and staff in post-secondary institutions to nurture opportunities with industry, government and the community, and he looks forward to continuing that work at the college.
“I am eager to begin working with Lethbridge College staff and students,” says Cullum, who is a 1995 graduate of the University of Lethbridge. “Lethbridge and southern Alberta present many exciting and unique opportunities for economic growth and social benefit. Lethbridge College, which is an anchor in the community, is a key driver of both, with its focus on innovative educational programming, community outreach and industry engagement. It’s clear that Lethbridge College is committed to leading and transforming education in Alberta, and I am excited to be a part of that transformation.”
Cullum takes over the position previously held by Peter Leclaire, who had served at vice president-academic for the college from 2006 to June 2013.