Senate
Senate Membership 2026 - 2027
Back row (left to right): Kathleen Massey, Keith Walker, Natasha Buis-Deering, Stefan Pahulje, Olga Kovalchuk, Duane Piper, Amanda Mohamed, Wes Chapman, Christa Irakoze, Heather Davis-Fisch, Toby Boulet, Rufa Doria, Travis Grindle, Jodie Gallais, Margie Booyens, Gyan Mankee, Knud Petersen. Middle row (left tp right): James Prus, Kimoya Edwards, Alejandro Figueroa, Penny Warris, Mmeso Ifebuzor, Su Ying Strang, Lauren Young, Ashley Day Chief, Valerie Boras, Marty Neumeier, Hernando Ortega Arango. Front row (left to right): Deserae Yellow Horn, Dena McMartin, Michelle Helstein, Michelle Campmans, Shannon Whimster-Collier, Surya Acharya, Terry Whitehead, Digvir Jayas, Brenna Scott, Bruce Galts, Terri Saunders, Suzanne Sjovold
About Senate
Senate's Mission
Senate is an articulated body within the PSLA¹. As volunteer ambassadors for the University of Lethbridge, Senators support the success of the University of Lethbridge in achieving its strategic directions and plans. Senators shall educate and be educated to build awareness of the University and connect into their communities. Senators shall activate to support the University through their involvement in the activities of the Senate. In addition, the Senate is expected to share the views of the community on matters involving and reflecting the University’s activity in the community, with the University.
¹Post-secondary Learning Act of Alberta (PSLA) 13(1), the primary duty of Senate is to “inquire into any matter that might benefit the university and enhance its position in the community.” Additionally, the PSLA 6(1) provides for the Senate to also elect the Chancellor and to grant an honorary degree upon a person PSLA 107(1).