List of Athabasca University people

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Front entrance of the University
Front entrance of the University

This is a list of people associated with Athabasca University in Alberta, Canada. This includes faculty, 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. They have served more than 260,000 students since 1970.[1] In 2007 they began offering some classes by cell phone,[2] and in 2008 they will be the first University in North America to offer a Doctorate in distance education.[3]

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 students location of their choosing.[5] The University has a set number of standards for students in the delivery of its programs.[6] They offer over 700 courses, and spend $2 million a year on research.[7]

This is an incomplete list, which may never be able to satisfy certain standards for completeness.
Revisions and sourced additions are welcome.

[edit] Alphabetical list

Ralph Klein, student
Ralph Klein, student
Rachel Notley, former Professor
Rachel Notley, former Professor
Name Known for Relationship to Athabasca University Citation
Gail Aller-Stead Partner, Centre for Strategic Management Graduate [8]
Pierre Berton Author & journalist Honorary degree [9]
Paul Boutilier NHL veteran, New York Islanders Student [10]
Debby Carlson Liberal MLA in Alberta Graduate [11]
Gary Carr Ontario politician, member of Canadian House of Commons for Halton, NHL veteran Graduate [12]
Larry Clarke Businessman Honorary degree [13]
Deidra Dionne Olympic bronze medalist in aerial ski jumping Student [14]
Heather Doherty Author Graduate [15]
Christian Farstad Former Olympic athlete Graduate [16]
Jonathan Filewich Hockey player Student [17]
Northrop Frye Author Honorary degree [13]
Jayne Gackenbach Dream researcher Professor [18]
Vicki Gabereau Journalist Honorary degree [19]
Brent Gauvreau Hockey player Graduate [17]
Stu Grimson NHL veteran Graduate [20]
Ted Harrison Artist Honorary degree [21]
Lois Hole Former Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Former Governing Council Member [22]
Sandra Keith Olympic biathlete Student [23]
Ralph Klein Former Premier of Alberta Student [24]
Swede Knox NHL veteran Graduate [25]
Jackson Lafferty Northwest Territories MLA Student [26]
Dorothy Livesay Poet Honorary degree [27]
Mark Lubosch Winnipeg City Councillor Graduate [28]
Shirlee Matheson Author Graduate [29]
Ernest Manning Former Premier of Alberta Honorary degree [30]
Alyn McCauley NHL player, San Jose Sharks Student [31]
Maureen McTeer Wife of Joe Clark Honorary degree [13]
Rachel Notley Political activist Professor [32]
Ryan O'Marra Hockey player Student [17]
Joy Romero Business woman Chair, Governing Council [33]
Beckie Scott Olympic gold medallist in Cross Country Skiing Student [34]
James Shapiro Islit Transplant Doctor Honorary degree [35]
Monte Solberg Politician Student [36]
Milaine Thériault Olympic competitor Student [37]
Walter Patrick Twinn Senator & Chief Honorary degree [13]
Ian Tyson Musician Honorary degree [38]
Eleanor Wachtel Journalist Honorary degree [39]
Pamela Wallin Journalist Honorary degree [40]
Anne Wheeler Film maker Honorary degree [13]
Moses Znaimer Media baron Honorary degree [13]

[edit] Presidential list

# Name Term Citation
1 T.C. Byrne 1971–1976 [41]
2 W A Samuel Smith 1976–1980 [13]
3 Stephen Griew 1980–1985 [42]
4 Terry Morrison 1985–1995 [42]
5 Dominique Abrioux 1995–2005 [43]
6 Frits Pannekoek 2005–Present [44]
v • d • e
Athabasca University
Centres
Distance Education · Global & Social Analysis · Innovative Management · Integrated Studies · Language & Literature · Nursing & Health Studies · Psychology · Research · Science · State & Legal Studies · Work & Community Studies · World Indigenous Knowledge and Research
Students
See also
AU Press · CUPE 3911 · Movies Worth Watching · Notable people

[edit] References

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  2. ^ Gerein, Keith. Lessons by cellphone a hit. Edmonton Journal. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
  3. ^ First Doctorate in Distance Education in North America. Athabasca University. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
  4. ^ About Athabasca University. Athabasca University. Retrieved on 2007-09-01.
  5. ^ a b Distance education. Athabasca University. Retrieved on 2007-09-01.
  6. ^ Expect the Best. Athabasca University. Retrieved on 2007-09-01.
  7. ^ Business Plan (PDF). Athabasca University. Retrieved on 2007-09-01.
  8. ^ About Gail. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
  9. ^ Pierre Berton: Obitruary. The Cryptozoologist. Retrieved on 2007-10-05.
  10. ^ Record Number of Athabasca University Executive MBA Grads. Athabasca University. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
  11. ^ Centre for Innovative Management Update. Athabasca University. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
  12. ^ Hockey Draft Central. hockeydraftcentral.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
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  14. ^ Deidra Dionne. Deidra Dionne. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
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  16. ^ Olympian joins the Canadian Olympic Committee in new role. Canadian Olymptic Committee. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
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  18. ^ Biographical Statement for Jayne Gackenbach, Ph.D.. Spirit Watch. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
  19. ^ Vicki Gabereau Bio. CTV. Retrieved on 2007-10-05.
  20. ^ Stickhandling courses during NHL lockout. Athabasca University. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
  21. ^ Ted Harrison Gallery. Tricia Timmermans. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
  22. ^ The Honourable Lois E. Hole, C. M., 2000-2005. Legislative Assembly of Alberta. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
  23. ^ AU student competes at the Olympics. Athabasca University. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
  24. ^ Ralph Klein: Alberta's populist premier. CBC. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
  25. ^ NHL Linesman Earned Degree at a Distance from Athabasca University. Athabasca University. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
  26. ^ Jackson Lafferty MLA Profile. Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly. Archived from the original on 2007-08-12. Retrieved on 2007-09-06.
  27. ^ Dorothy Livesay. Athabasca University. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
  28. ^ Council Races. CBC. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
  29. ^ AUSU Features AU Alumni. Athabasca University Students' Union. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
  30. ^ The Honourable Ernest C. Manning. Legislative Assembly of Alberta. Retrieved on 2007-10-05.
  31. ^ Koshan, Terry. No end in sight. CANOE. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
  32. ^ Local 33 (PDF). Local 33. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
  33. ^ Athabasca University Governing Council Members - Biographies. Athabasca University. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
  34. ^ Beckie Scott. Canadian Olympic Committee. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
  35. ^ au.world (PDF). Athabasca University. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
  36. ^ Canada Votes 2006. CBC. Retrieved on 2007-10-18.
  37. ^ Milaine Thériault. Cross Country Canada. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
  38. ^ Alberta Order of Excellence. Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. Retrieved on 2007-10-05.
  39. ^ Writers & Company. CBC Radio. Retrieved on 2007-10-05.
  40. ^ Acceptance Speech. Athabasca University. Archived from the original on 2006-02-26. Retrieved on 2007-10-05.
  41. ^ The Voice Magazine (PDF). The Voice Magazine. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
  42. ^ a b Athabasca University Tutors: A History (PDF). CUPE 3911. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
  43. ^ Interview with AU President Dominique Abrioux. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
  44. ^ Athabasca University Governing Council Members - Biographies. Athabasca University. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.