Dr. Robert Wood. (Supplied by University of Lethbridge)

By David Opinko

UofL Appoints New Dean of Health Sciences

Jun 19, 2019 | 2:01 PM

Dr. Robert Wood has been appointed as the Dean of the University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Health Sciences.

Since 2011, Dr. Wood has worked in a similar role in the institution’s School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs.

“When I consider the programmatic growth of the Faculty over the past decade, the diversity of the professions, the stellar academic research taking place and the commitment to honouring the calls to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, I know that our Faculty has an exemplary future,” he says.

Dr. Wood says his administrative role in the Faculty of Health Sciences will allow him to initiate change in a “complex organization”, adding that he is excited for this new opportunity.

“Dr. Wood has proven over the years to be a strong presence in the classroom, an excellent researcher and a forward-thinking administrator,” says Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Dr. Andy Hakin. “His stewardship of the School of Graduate Studies led to impressive growth for our graduate programming and we fully expect the Faculty of Health Sciences to continue to enhance its profile under his leadership.”

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Prior to joining the UofL in 2000, his research has primarily entered around social problems, youth culture, addictions, and the sociocultural aspects of problem gambling.

He will take over the Dean’s position on July 1st, 2019.