Dr. Lisa Robertson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lisa Robertson is the Director of Sport, Community Engagement & Athlete Development at the University of Regina, a position she has held since September 2017. Before joining the University of Regina, Robertson worked as the Associate Director of the Olympic Oval in Calgary where she was responsible for leading marketing, communications, and events for competition teams. During her time at the Oval, she chaired the organizing committee for the 2016 ISU World Cup Short Track Speed Skating competition and played a pivotal role in aligning the five-year strategic plan and executing a brand refresh. Additionally, she spent 18 years in the athletic department at the University of Calgary, focusing on fund development and serving as the director of development from 2012 to 2015. Robertson was also a player on the University of Calgary women's basketball team from 1990 to 1995, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and contributed to the team becoming Canada West champions in 1991. She has been recognized as a Canada West first-team all-star and second-team all-star on multiple occasions. Outside of her professional role, Lisa is involved with Equestrian Canada as the term president and lives in Regina with her husband Chris and their two children, Sophia and Jack.

Research Interests

Experience

Director, Sport, Community Engagement & Athlete Development

2017-09-01 — Present

University of Regina • Regina, SK

Oversees the development and implementation of sport programs and community engagement initiatives.

Associate Director

— Present

Olympic Oval, Calgary • Calgary, AB

Led marketing and communications for competition teams and chaired events.

Director of Development

2012-01-01 — 2015-01-01

University of Calgary Athletic Department • Calgary, AB

Focused on fund development for the Athletic Department.

Requirements for University of Regina

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.67
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:59
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Four-year baccalaureate degree
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Letter of Intent
  • WES ICAP evaluation (for international credentials in specific programs)
Specialization Notes

Standard graduate requirements applicable to most departments including Science, Engineering, and Arts.