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Will the NDP save or shutter Athabasca University?

Residents of one northern Alberta community want to know what Alberta’s new New Democratic Party government has planned for their local university.

Athabasca University board to Athabasca University Faculty Association: Drop dead

David Climenhaga May 13, 2013

The Athabasca University board meets to discuss its vision for the future of the distance-learning institution. Actual visioning board members may not appear exactly as illustrated. Below: History Professor Alvin…

Taxpayers and students have a right to know what’s happening at Athabasca University

David Climenhaga February 22, 2013

Athabasca University from the air, with the town of Athabasca in the background. Below: Former VP Academic Margaret Haughey, President Frits Pannekoek and former VP IT Brian Stewart. What the…

President’s memo cites executive reshuffle at Athabasca University

David Climenhaga February 21, 2013

Athabasca University – safe for the moment, president says. Major executive changes have been made at Athabasca University, with the departure of several senior executives widely rumoured among university staff…