Corscadden has new post at college
Dr. Kenny Corscadden has been appointed the new associate vice president of research at Lethbridge College. Corscadden joined the college in August 2017 as Dean of the Centre for Technology, Environment and Design. Corscadden will continue on in this role where he has clearly shown an ability to excel. His new associate vice president duties will be in addition to his other duties at the Centre for Technology, Environment and Design.
In his brief time at Lethbridge College, Corscadden has already made inroads in the campus’ research community. He has advocated for applied research and developed pathways to enhance the student research experience. He undertook an inventory of the college’s research activities and engaged industry with innovative approaches to grow research capacity. And he has represented the college provincially and nationally, including being a key presence on the agriculture and protein supercluster initiatives.
In his new role, Corscadden will collaborate with stakeholders across the institution, in the community and within government to ensure high levels of support for research, innovation and creativity. He will support the work being done by the Centre for Applied Research and Innovation, and he work to expand current and future research through innovation and entrepreneurship. Through relationships with grant facilitators, leadership teams and other staff, Corscadden will strive to increase research opportunities for both students and faculty.
“Research at Lethbridge College is emerging and has the potential to be a driver of economic growth within our region,” said Corscadden speaking the importance of his new role in establishing Lethbridge College as an even more significant research leader in the region. “The college has a small but established research portfolio with an enviable combination of available space, infrastructure, research centres, research chairs and engaged faculty, eager to participate in research activities. I believe there is significant potential for growth across the entire institution.”