Athabasca University, headquartered in Athabasca, Alberta, is a fully accredited institution specialized in the delivery of distance education courses and programs. Athabasca University is also recognized as one of the fastest growing universities in Canada. Courses are offered in both English and French. The date of establishment or date of founding of an institution is the date on which that institution chooses to claim as its starting point. ... This does not cite its references or sources. ... University President is the title of the highest ranking officer within a university, within university systems that prefer that appellation over other variations such as Chancellor or rector. ... Dr. Frits Pannekoek is the current Director of Information Resources at the University of Calgary and the President-Designate of Athabasca University. ... Alternate uses: Student (disambiguation) Etymologically derived through Middle English from the Latin second-type conjugation verb stŭdērĕ, which means to study, a student is one who studies. ... In some educational systems, undergraduate education is post-secondary education up to the level of a Bachelors degree. ... Degree ceremony at Cambridge. ... The town of Athabasca is located in northern Alberta, Canada. ... Motto: Fortis et liber(Latin) Strong and free Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Official languages English (see below) Government - Lieutenant-Governor Norman Kwong - Premier Ed Stelmach (PC) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 28 - Senate seats 6 Confederation September 1, 1905 (split from Northwest Territories) (8th [province]) Area Ranked... The town of Athabasca is located in northern Alberta, Canada. ... Edmonton is the capital of Alberta, a Canadian province. ... Calgary is the largest city in the province of Alberta, Canada. ... School colors are the colors chosen by a school to represent it on uniforms and other items of identification. ... The Association of Commonwealth Universities represents over 480 universities from Commonwealth countries. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... A website (or Web site) is a collection of web pages, images, videos and other digital assets and hosted on a particular domain or subdomain on the World Wide Web. ... The town of Athabasca is located in northern Alberta, Canada. ... Accreditation is a process by which a facilitys services and operations are examined by a third-party accrediting agency to determine if applicable standards are met. ... // Distance Education is a field of expertise exploring situations in which the learner and the teacher are separated in time, space or both. ... In biology growth is increase in size. ... Canadian English (CaE) is a variety of English used in Canada. ...

The university is especially popular with students who are disabled, overseas, or looking after family members, single parents who need a degree to get ahead in their careers, members of the Canadian Forces, Olympic competitors, athletes, students who are working full time and students who need an extra course to add on to their degrees or diplomas at a traditional university. A high school diploma is not required for admission; however, there is an age minimum of sixteen years. Representation of a university class, 1350s. ... The term disability, as it is applied to humans, refers to any condition that impedes the completion of daily tasks using traditional methods. ... Overseas, meaning literally a place over an ocean, the term is for some countries synonymous with the word international. ... It has been suggested that Baby mama be merged into this article or section. ... Look up Career in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The Canadian Forces (French: Forces canadiennes), abbreviated as CF (French: FC), are the combined armed forces of Canada. ... The five Olympic rings were designed in 1913, adopted in 1914 and debuted at the Games at Antwerp, 1920. ... A full time job usually has benefits (such as health insurance) and are often considered careers. ... A high school diploma is a diploma awarded for the completion of high school. ...

Origins

Created by the Alberta government in 1970, Athabasca University was formed when a fourth traditional university couldn't be justified. New teaching and learning ideas for post-secondary students were studied and considered. Finally a pilot project was developed starting in 1972 in which students enrolled, to see if the community liked the idea of this new concept of teaching. After being considered a success, the university was granted a permanent, self-governing status in 1978. After growing too big for its location, Athabasca University moved 145 kilometres north from Edmonton to the town of Athabasca, Alberta in 1984 where it is now established. Satellite centers are in Calgary and Edmonton. Motto: Fortis et liber(Latin) Strong and free Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Official languages English (see below) Government - Lieutenant-Governor Norman Kwong - Premier Ed Stelmach (PC) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 28 - Senate seats 6 Confederation September 1, 1905 (split from Northwest Territories) (8th [province]) Area Ranked... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... km redirects here. ... Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta, situated in the north central region of the province, an area with some of the most fertile farm land on the prairies. ... The town of Athabasca is located in northern Alberta, Canada. ... 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Calgary is the largest city in the province of Alberta, Canada. ... Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta, situated in the north central region of the province, an area with some of the most fertile farm land on the prairies. ...

Distance Education

The university has become a leader in distance education. Its flexible programs which are geared to continuing education using modern communications technology, have attracted participation by students from around the world. The university is a leader in on-line study programs and has a special dedicated web site for that purpose. By the mid 20th century humans had achieved a mastery of technology sufficient to leave the surface of the Earth for the first time and explore space. ...

Differences

Students at the University write their exams in a different way than a regular university. They can write them at any one of the three learning centres, or by arranging to do it at a local college or university. Representation of a university class, 1350s. ...

AU's classes are taught in several ways:

• Individual study: Students are provided with the textbooks, computer software, and video material required. A pre-set recommended schedule comes with each course in a "course reader". The student is then free to study as they wish. Students have up to 6 months to finish their course, unless they have received a student loan, in which case, they have up to 4 months. Courses start at the beginning of each month.

• Grouped study: Offered primarily to students physically in Alberta, this method allows students to get together with other students in the same course, and study in a manner similar to that of a regular university. Students studying in this method have up to 4 months to complete their course. Courses start in September and January.

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Reputation

AU is recognized as a leader in distance education among North American universities. Their programs are appreciated by students who work full-time and wish to pursue studies towards a degree because of the flexibility distance learning provides to such students. // Distance Education is a field of expertise exploring situations in which the learner and the teacher are separated in time, space or both. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ...

Facts & Trivia

• In 2004, Athabasca's Executive MBA was rated in the top 75 by the Financial Times, the only executive MBA on the list that is delivered entirely online. ^[1]
• Canada's only exclusively open University.
• Maclean's Magazine called it Canada's fastest growing university.
• Serves about 42,000 students per year.
• Admissions are year-round.
• 1,028 staff as of March 2004.
• 50% of Athasbasca students are between the ages of 25 and 44.
• Only Canadian University to seek and be granted accreditation in the USA.
• 36% of students come from Ontario.
• AU plays host to 3 Canada Research Chairs.^[2]

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Accreditation

Authority to Grant Degrees

Athabasca University reports to the government through the Minister of Advanced Education and is publicly funded through the Province of Alberta. The University's Governing Council is authorized to grant degrees through the Post-Secondary Learning Act along with governing its own affairs. Members of the Governing Council are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in council. Motto: Fortis et liber(Latin) Strong and free Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Official languages English (see below) Government - Lieutenant-Governor Norman Kwong - Premier Ed Stelmach (PC) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 28 - Senate seats 6 Confederation September 1, 1905 (split from Northwest Territories) (8th [province]) Area Ranked... This is a list of the lieutenant-governors of Alberta, Canada, since its establishment in 1905. ...

Accreditation in the United States

The University is accredited with the United States by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools is a voluntary, peer based, non-profit association dedicated to the educational excellence and improvement through peer evaluation and accreditation. ...

Memberships

• Association of Commonwealth Universities
• Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
• Canadian Association for Distance Education
• Canadian Association for Graduate Studies
• Canadian Virtual University
• Campus Canada
• Inter-American Distance Education Consortium
• International Council for Open and Distance Education
• University of the Arctic

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Programs

Undergraduate Programs

• Bachelor of Administration
• Bachelor of Administration (Post Diploma)
• Bachelor of Arts (3 year)
• Bachelor of Arts (4 year)
• Bachelor of Commerce (4 year)
• Bachelor of Commerce (4 year Post Diploma)
• Bachelor of General Studies
• Bachelor of Health Administration
• Bachelor of Health Administration (Post Diploma)
• Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations
• Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations (Post Diploma)
• Bachelor of Management (3 year)
• Bachelor of Management (3 year Post Diploma)
• Bachelor of Management (4 year)
• Bachelor of Management (4 year Post Diploma)
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Bachelor of Professional Arts
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Science (Post Diploma)
• Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems
• Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems (Post Diploma)
• University Diploma in Arts
• University Diploma in Inclusive Education

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Graduate Programs

• Master of Arts — Integrated Studies
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Business Administration in Project Management
• Advanced Graduate Diploma in Project Management
• Graduate Diploma in Management
• Master of Counselling
• Master of Distance Education
• Advanced Graduate Diploma in Distance Education (Technology)
• Advanced Graduate Diploma: Advanced Nursing Practice
• Master of Health Studies
• Master of Nursing
• Master of Science - Information Systems

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Centres and Research

• Centre for Distance Education
• Global & Social Analysis
• Innovative Management
• Integrated Studies
• Language & Literature
• Psychology
• Nursing & Health Studies
• School of Business
• School of Computing & Information Systems
• Research
• State & Legal Studies
• Science
• Work & Community Studies
• World Indigenous Knowledge and Research

The Centre for Innovative Management at Athabasca University is known as home to the worlds first online Master of Business Administration program. ... The Athabasca University Centre for Psychology offers programs leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in psychology, a cerificiate in Career Development, or even a diploma in Inclusive Education, of three and four-year lengths. ... The Centre for World Indigenous Knowledge and Research is a a Centre that exists within Athabasca University. ...

Athletics

Athletics at Athabasca work somewhat differently than those at a traditional university, being that almost all of its programs are done by distance education. The Athabasca University Students' Union offers a Sports Club. The club via their website, encourages individual participation in sports, or local groups that get together students at the university, to participate in various events. One such group they have is a Fitness Support Group, created " to help the members of the AUSC achieve their health, fitness and sports goals." Womens Australian rules football is a team sport. ... Athabasca University Students Union is the students union of Athabasca University, in Athabasca, Alberta although their main center is in Edmonton. ...

Other features they have are an "Athlete of the Month," "Latest Scores," Olympics information, and "Ask Angela" a column on becoming more physically fit and healthy or learning how to play sports.

Notable Students & Alumni

Main article: List of Athabasca University people

This article lists notable students, faculty and alumni at Athabasca University. ...

Controversy

In Spring of 2004 there was controversy about Alberta Premier Ralph Klein plagiarizing a paper he was doing. The University cleared him of it, but it brought the university into public awareness even more than it had been.^[3] 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Motto: Fortis et liber(Latin) Strong and free Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Official languages English (see below) Government - Lieutenant-Governor Norman Kwong - Premier Ed Stelmach (PC) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 28 - Senate seats 6 Confederation September 1, 1905 (split from Northwest Territories) (8th [province]) Area Ranked... In Canada, a Premier is the head of government of a province. ... Ralph Phillip Klein MLA (born November 1, 1942), leader of the Alberta Progressive Conservatives, is the current premier of the Canadian province of Alberta. ... Plagiarism is the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as ones own original work. ...

"The plagiarism allegation stemmed from a now controversial essay Klein wrote on Chilean history. Collier found that Klein had failed to properly cite the Internet sources he used for the paper, but his instructor had noted the mistake in marking the essay and offered guidance for correcting it." ^[4] how can just anyone get into and edit this?????

References

1. ^ Canadian MBA Online information
2. ^ Canadian Research Chairs
3. ^ Klein accused of lifting info for school essay
4. ^ Canoe article

See also

• Athabasca University Students' Union
• The Voice Magazine

Athabasca University Students Union is the students union of Athabasca University, in Athabasca, Alberta although their main center is in Edmonton. ... Student media at Athabasca University is provided by the official AU student publication The Voice Magazine. ...

External links

• Athabasca University
• Ask AU
• Magic and real life: Thomas Wharton
• AU should be National University
• AU student competes at the Olympics

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