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Online petition points to “understaffing crisis” in Psychology at University of Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB – A new online petition is urging University of Lethbridge officials to address the dire understaffing situation in the Department of Psychology.

Student, Fallan Curtis started the petition on Change.org has just over 400 signatures as of Monday late morning (Dec. 7).

Curtis specifically addresses VP Academic Dr. Eramus Okine and Dean of Arts and Science Dr. Matthew Letts saying students are being forced to delay graduation or leave to complete their degree elsewhere because the U of L can’t meet its degree requirements.

She points to a recent external review that says six new professors are needed to meet post-secondary standards.

However, in respect of current financial constraints the petition is only asking that two professors, who recently announced their retirements, be replaced, and an additional instructor be hired.

Without hiring more staff, Curtis stresses the U of L Psychology department will be operating at a 360-to-one student enrolment to faculty ratio.

Sam Borsato
Sam Borsato
I started my radio career in 2015, shortly after graduating from Lethbridge College. I have a very strong passion for local news. Proudly born in 1994, I grew up most of my life in Sylvan Lake, AB and I've lived in the Lethbridge since 2012. I'm a below average golfer on a good day, I take as many hiking trips to Waterton as possible in the summer and I love my two cats, Outlaw and Jynx, and my dog, Maverick, more than most people I know. I look forward to providing accurate, timely news coverage in southern Alberta for plenty of years to come!
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