What is LPIRG?

LPIRG is a student-funded, student-directed, not-for-profit organization providing resources for students to engage with environmental and social justice issues.

LPIRG embraces plurality and participation, and encourages students to critically evaluate the institutions and systems in which they take part. LPIRG assists students in translating their knowledge through research, education, and action to serve public interest.

How is it funded?

LPIRG receives $5 from each U of L undergraduate student in the fall and spring semester. (This levy is fully refundable if a student so chooses.)

LPIRG uses this money to fund student research, events, and projects demonstrated to be in the public interest, as well as providing additional administration, organization, and information resources to empower students to become engaged citizens.

How is LPIRG accountable?

LPIRG is a democratic organization that is accountable directly to University of Lethbridge students in the following ways:

• Any student can run for election to the LPIRG board.
• All board meetings and general meetings are open to students,
• Students are encouraged to volunteer with LPIRG.
• LPIRG keeps financial records and produces an annual report, both of which are available to students.
• Students can opt out of the LPIRG fee and receive a full refund.

What does LPIRG do?

LPIRG provides funding, administrative assistance, meeting and storage space, and information resources to undergrad students  who have projects that are in the public interest.  Funding can be accessed for:

• Research
• Special Events
• Travel to Conferences
• Working Groups (-collectives of students and possibly community members who work together on a public interest issue. Groups may focus on research, events, action, publications, or other activities; and have long-term goals.)

LPIRG also facilitates opportunities for skill development through educational events, public campaigns and partnerships with community organizations.

LPIRG Board of Directors 2010-2011

Kelti Boissonneault

Thomas Fox

Nicole Lalonde

Kristina Larkin

Alex Masse

Keith McLaughlin

Courtnay Sopko

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LPIRG Bylaws

Bylaws of the Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group Society 2010

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Applied Studies Position with LPIRG

Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group

Applied Studies Fall 2010 Volunteer Position

Assistant Coordinator

What is LPIRG?

LPIRG is a student funded, student directed not-for-profit organization, following in the tradition of Public Interest Research Groups on other Canadian campuses, that combines student research, education, and action initiatives. LPIRG provides funding for student research and projects that are in the public interest and facilitates opportunities for skills development through educational events, public campaigns and partnerships with community organizations. It is our hope to transform social concern into effective action by providing administrative, informational, and technical support to students at the University of Lethbridge.

General Position Overview

The Assistant Coordinator volunteer position is intended for an enthusiastic student of any major that is interested in matters of public interest and activism. The successful candidate will work closely with LPIRG’s administrative staff and board of directors in order to facilitate LPIRG’s daily activities as well as organization and assistance in special events and campaigns.

The intent of this position is to create a situation of mutual benefit for LPIRG and a dynamic student; offering a great opportunity to learn a variety of useful skills such as running a non-profit organization, event planning, communications and media relations, and volunteer recruitment and management.

This position requires a total investment of at least 130 hours of work (monitored by a time/activity log sheet), making it roughly 10 hours per week for 13 weeks. This is a volunteer position with no monetary compensation.

Completion of the Position

Before a final evaluation is submitted to the Applied Studies Program by LPIRG, the Assistant Coordinator will provide LPIRG with a general report containing a detailed description of the main activities that the Assistant Coordinator assisted with, as well as what long lasting impression participating in these activities left on the Assistant Coordinator.

General Duties

• Assist with the general day to day operations of LPIRG
• Assist in the organization and execution of events
• Creation and distribution of advertising material
• Recruitment and coordination of volunteers
• Promote and further improve the communication between LPIRG, the University of Lethbridge students and the general community

How to Apply

Please submit the following by September 3, 2010

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Short Essay (1 page maximum) describing your interest in community activism.

Deliver to LPIRG – Room 242 in the Students’ Union Building. Email applications can be sent to pirg@uleth.ca Only those applicants selected for an interview will be notified. Interviews will take place during the week of

September 7-10. Employment start date is September 13.