Front entrance of the university
This is a list of people associated with Athabasca University in Alberta, Canada. This includes faculty, notable alumni, staff, and former university Presidents. Athabasca University is a distance education university with open enrollment year round, accredited by the province and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. It has served more than 260,000 students since 1970.[1] In 2007 it began offering some classes by cell phone,[2] and in 2008 it became the first university in North America to offer a Doctorate in distance education.[3] In 2009, it became the first Canadian university to offer a doctorate in Business Administration (DBA).
The university teaches approximately 32,000 students per year,[4] and has a variety of students with various learning needs.[5] Classes are attended at the location of the student's choosing.[5] The university has a set number of standards for students in the delivery of its programs.[6] It offers over 700 courses, and spends $2 million a year on research.[7]
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Ralph Klein, student
Name | Known for | Relationship to Athabasca University | Citation |
Carrie Anton |
Paralympic athlete |
Employee |
[8] |
Frank Appleby |
Alberta MLA |
Graduate and honorary degree |
[9] |
Mark Arendz |
Paralympic athlete |
Graduate |
[10] |
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Name | Known for | Relationship to Athabasca University | Citation |
Eric Radford |
Olympic athlete |
Graduate |
[18] |
Joy Romero |
Businesswoman |
Chair, Governing Council |
[40] |
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Name | Known for | Relationship to Athabasca University | Citation |
Derek Zaplotinsky |
Paralympic athlete |
Graduate |
[10] |
Moses Znaimer |
Media baron |
Honorary degree |
[15] |
References
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- ↑ Gerein, Keith. "Lessons by cellphone a hit". Edmonton Journal. Archived from the original on 2012-10-26. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ "First Doctorate in Distance Education in North America". Athabasca University. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ "About Athabasca University". Athabasca University. Retrieved 2007-09-01.
- 1 2 "Distance education". Athabasca University. Retrieved 2007-09-01.
- ↑ "Expect the Best". Athabasca University. Retrieved 2007-09-01.
- ↑ "Business Plan" (PDF). Athabasca University. Retrieved 2007-09-01.
- ↑ "Carrie Anton". Ottawa, ON: Canadian Paralympic Committee. Archived from the original on 2 April 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ↑ "Honorary Doctorate Past Recipients". Athabasca University. Retrieved 19 November 2009.
- 1 2 3 4 "Welcome home to Canada's record-breaking Paralympians". Athabasca, AB: Athabasca University. 20 March 2018. Archived from the original on 2 April 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ↑ "Pierre Berton: Obituary". The Cryptozoologist. Retrieved 5 October 2007.
- ↑ "Record Number of Athabasca University Executive MBA Grads". Athabasca University. Archived from the original on 2 September 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- ↑ "Centre for Innovative Management Update". Athabasca University. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- ↑ "Hockey Draft Central". hockeydraftcentral.com. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "List of Honorary Degree Recipients". Athabasca University. Archived from the original (Microsoft Word) on 20 June 2006. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- ↑ "Deidra Dionne". Deidra Dionne. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- ↑ "au.world". Athabasca University. Archived from the original on 2 July 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "AU represent at PyeongChang 2018!". Athabasca, AB: Athabasca University. 13 February 2018. Archived from the original on 2 April 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ↑ "Olympian joins the Canadian Olympic Committee in new role". Canadian Olymptic Committee. Archived from the original on 6 September 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- 1 2 3 "au.world". Athabasca University. Archived from the original on 2 July 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- ↑ "Biographical Statement for Jayne Gackenbach, Ph.D." Spirit Watch. Archived from the original on 5 August 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- ↑ Wedge, Pip (October 2016). "Vicki Gabereau (1946-)". Burlington ON: Canadian Communications Foundation. Archived from the original on 2 April 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ↑ Jabbour, Debbie (18 June 2003). "From My Perspective – Graduation Special – The Class of 2003". Edmonton, AB: Voice Magazine. Archived from the original on 2 April 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ↑ "Stickhandling courses during NHL lockout". Athabasca University. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- ↑ "Ted Harrison Gallery". Tricia Timmermans. Archived from the original on 29 September 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- ↑ "A gold medal student". Athabasca University. Archived from the original on 24 April 2010. Retrieved 4 July 2010.
- ↑ "The Honourable Lois E. Hole, C. M., 2000-2005". Legislative Assembly of Alberta. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- ↑ "AU student competes at the Olympics". Athabasca University. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- ↑ "Ralph Klein: Alberta's populist premier". CBC. 12 September 2006. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- ↑ "NHL Linesman Earned Degree at a Distance from Athabasca University". Athabasca University. Archived from the original on 10 March 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- ↑ "Jackson Lafferty MLA Profile". Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly. Archived from the original on 12 August 2007. Retrieved 6 September 2007.
- ↑ "Dorothy Livesay". Athabasca University. Archived from the original on 19 August 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- ↑ "Council Races". CBC. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- ↑ "The Honourable Ernest C. Manning". Legislative Assembly of Alberta. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- ↑ "AUSU Features AU Alumni". Athabasca University Students' Union. Archived from the original on 10 August 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- ↑ Koshan, Terry. "No end in sight". CANOE. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- ↑ "Local 33" (PDF). Local 33. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 July 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- ↑ "Degree of Confidence: How one AU grad found her authentic self. | Athabasca University News". New and Events from Athabasca University. 11 June 2015. Archived from the original on 16 June 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ↑ "Joseph J. Pivato". Athabasca University. Archived from the original on 30 August 2011. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- 1 2 "Athabasca University Governing Council Members - Biographies". Athabasca University. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- ↑ "Beckie Scott". Canadian Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on 6 August 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- ↑ "au.world" (PDF). Athabasca University. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 September 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- ↑ "Canada Votes 2006". CBC. Archived from the original on 8 August 2007. Retrieved 18 October 2007.
- ↑ "Milaine Thériault". Cross Country Canada. Archived from the original on 7 August 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- ↑ "Alberta Order of Excellence". Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. Retrieved 5 October 2007.
- ↑ "Writers & Company". CBC Radio. Archived from the original on 10 August 2007. Retrieved 5 October 2007.
- ↑ "Acceptance Speech". Athabasca University. Archived from the original on 26 February 2006. Retrieved 5 October 2007.
- ↑ "Master of Education in Distance Education by Distance Education". Tomw Communications Pty Ltd. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
- ↑ "The Voice Magazine" (PDF). The Voice Magazine. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 September 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- 1 2 "Athabasca University Tutors: A History" (PDF). CUPE 3911. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- ↑ "Interview with AU President Dominique Abrioux". Archived from the original on 11 August 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- ↑ "Interim President's Biography". Athabasca, AB: Athabasca University. 3 July 2014. Archived from the original on 20 November 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ↑ "Introducing AU's president designate: Dr. Neil Fassina". Athabasca University. 18 August 2016. Retrieved 15 February 2017.