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College Alberta Alberta Education |
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Grant MacEwan University |
On September 24, 2009, the Government of Alberta made an historic announcement when it granted Grant MacEwan College the authority to be named Grant MacEwan University.
Grant MacEwan University will continue its legacy of responding to the needs of students - and the world around them - with a dynamic mix of certificate, diploma, degree transfer, applied degree and undergraduate degree programs. Mission Grant MacEwan University inspires and enables individuals to succeed in life through career and university studies. Grant MacEwan University is a vibrant, innovative educational institution focused on student learning. MacEwan fosters student success and student contributions within local, national and international communities. Teaching and learning are central to the academic endeavour, which is informed and enriched by research and scholarly pursuits of highly engaged faculty and staff. MacEwan strives to exemplify the values of respect, integrity, citizenship and environmental stewardship through teaching, learning, scholarship, research and service. The University Established: 1971 Namesake: Dr. J.W. Grant MacEwan, former lieutenant governor of Alberta, MLA for Alberta, Mayor of Calgary, author, historian, environmentalist, and educator. President: Dr. Paul Byrne Chair, Board of Governors: Eric D. Young Q.C. Programs 5 Bachelor Degrees 10 University Transfer Programs 4 Applied Bachelor Degrees Over 60 Diploma and Certificate Programs Preparation for University and College Professional and Personal Development Courses and Workshops Corporate Training Alberta College Conservatory of Music A message from the President On behalf of our Board of Governors, faculty and staff, I am pleased to announce that we are now Grant MacEwan University. MacEwan will continue its legacy of student-focused education, where research and teaching are integrated to enrich the student experience. MacEwan still offers the small class sizes, individual student focus, top-notch facilities, and wide range of student support services you expect. Grant MacEwan University will offer a continuum of programming, including certificates, diplomas, degree transfer, undergraduate degrees and post-diploma/degree credentials. Our new moniker enhances opportunities for our students, when pursuing graduate studies and employment opportunities, for our faculty and staff to obtain research projects, and when recruiting students and faculty internationally. The evolution of MacEwan since 1971 has always been based on our ability to respond to the ever changing needs of the communities and learners we serve. As we approach our 40th anniversary, everyone at MacEwan is looking to the future with enthusiasm and energy. Paul J. Byrne, Ph.D.
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