At Red Deer Polytechnic, our purpose is clear: to harness the power of productivity to create positive social and economic impact in Alberta and beyond.
Through industry-relevant programs, applied research, and industry and community partnerships, we create opportunities that align with the needs of our region and the aspirations of our learners.
Our offerings are industry-relevant, fundamentally applied, and responsive to the needs of employers.
Our purpose is centered on creating meaningful impact across our four areas of focus:
- Manufacturing & Advanced Manufacturing
- Healthcare & Health Technology
- Energy Innovation
- Social Innovation
- Members
Stuart Cullum President
Stuart Cullum is an executive leader with experience in private industry as well as the finance, post-secondary, and not-for-profit sectors. For more than 25 years, Stuart and his teams have established programming and centres for research, teaching and learning, company development and entrepreneurship – attracting partnerships and significant external investment.
Stuart joined Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) as President in August 2022, and has led the institution through its transformation into student centred, industry focused polytechnic, concentrated in advanced manufacturing, energy innovation, social innovation and healthcare & health technology.
Stuart came to RDP from Olds College of Agriculture and Technology, where he served as President since 2016. Stuart also served as Vice President Academic and Chief Operating Officer at Lethbridge College, Vice President Agriculture at Northlands, and Executive Director of NAIT's applied research and company development division.
An ICD.D Accredited Professional Director, Stuart has extensive board and committee experience. He currently serves on the boards of Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), Covenant, the Alberta Post-Secondary Network (APSN), and the Post-Secondary International Network (PIN). He also serves on the Alberta Public Sector Employers’ Council and was a member of the Alberta’s Skills for Jobs Taskforce.
