New Chair Appointed to Lethbridge College Board of Governors Edmonton

Building a stronger Alberta

September 19, 2007 New chair appointed to Lethbridge College Board of Governors Edmonton... Vice-chair, Keith Dys, has been appointed chair of the Lethbridge College Board of Governors. His term is effective immediately.

“Keith Dys has already proven himself to be an invaluable member of the board. His strong business sense and innovative thinking will serve the college well,” said Doug Horner, Minister of Advanced Education and Technology.

Dys is a business entrepreneur who is President and CEO of Enercon Water Treatment Ltd. He has been a member of the Lethbridge College Board of Governors since 2002, serving as vice-chair for the past year and one-half. Dys also maintains a strong community presence through his ongoing commitment to numerous community organizations and charities.

Lethbridge College is a board-governed public college within Alberta's post-secondary system. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Lethbridge College was Canada's first public community college. The college provides training to more than 7,000 students with over 50 diverse career areas, offering credentials of achievement, as well as one-year certificate, two-year diploma, apprenticeship, pre-employment training and applied degree programs.

Strengthening post-secondary education is one of the key actions under Premier Ed Stelmach's plan to build a stronger Alberta. Other priorities for the government are to govern with integrity and transparency, manage growth pressures, improve Albertans’ quality of life and provide safe and secure communities. -30-

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Tracy Larsen Communications Advanced Education and Technology 780-427-2237

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