eLearning

First-ever agreement for rural learning: Campus Alberta Central creates new paths with Stettler community

September 28, 2011

Central Alberta learners now have increased access to a greater variety of educational options, thanks to two separate new agreements signed with Campus Alberta Central; one with the Town of Stettler and another with the Stettler District Community Adult Learning Council.   Stettler area residents will be able to utilize learning opportunities such as on-site, [...]

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Discovery Day shows prospective students the advantages of attending Olds College

September 22, 2011

  There is still time to register for Olds College’s annual Discovery Day, taking place Friday, September 30.  “This is a fantastic opportunity for prospective students to explore some of the options they may have been considering,” says Sandra Griffin, Olds College Campus Visit Coordinator. “They will be able to learn more about Olds College [...]

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Olds College curriculum changes provide new educational and career options for Fall semester.

May 20, 2011

Students enrolling in post-secondary education for September now have new options due to recent academic additions at Olds College. The 2011-12 academic year marks the first year students can begin their MacEwan Bachelor of Science degree at Olds College. Students will be registered through MacEwan, taking MacEwan courses, all while studying at Olds College. “After [...]

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Olds College and Grant MacEwan University make science degree rurally accessible

September 20, 2010

Rural students in Central Alberta will now have better access to a Bachelor of Science degree thanks to a new agreement between Olds College and Edmonton’s Grant MacEwan University. Commencing in Fall, 2011, Olds College students will be able to take their first year of the Grant MacEwan BSc Degree on Olds College campus. Olds [...]

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Olds College fashion programs gear up for high-profile Spring

March 8, 2010

Olds College invites Albertans to join them for three upcoming fashion events. Dubbed the 2010 Spring Line-Up, this annual collection of fashion-related activities is designed to give fashion students real-life experience and provide a forum to showcase their skills to the public.  On March 20, Olds College students and alumni will be involved in the [...]

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Olds College research contributions recognized in 2010 Federal Budget

March 5, 2010

Olds College welcomes the federal Government’s 2010 Budget and, in particular, appreciates its recognition of the roles Canada’s colleges and polytechnic institutions play in applied research and commercialization activities. This statement of support indicates the continuation of funding that has already greatly benefitted the College and its partners. “Olds College was the grateful recipient of [...]

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$200,000 more in student funding made available by Olds College

February 22, 2010

Students from the Central Alberta region or students entering Olds College’s Business Administration Program will now find entry into the world of post-secondary education that much easier thanks to $200,000 in entrance awards recently approved by the college’s board. Upon admission, students will be eligible for a $1000 award to be applied towards their tuition. [...]

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Fashion Marketing program now available to rural communities via videoconferencing technology

June 8, 2009

Rural Alberta is now accessing education in innovative new ways thanks to videoconferencing technology, and already Olds College is emerging as an early leader in the field.  Beginning this September, both post-secondary and high school students can complete Olds College’s Fashion Marketing program through five different rural engagement sites. This delivery will mark the first [...]

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Bell e-Learning Centre a Host Site for Virtual Conference

October 31, 2008

The Bell e-Learning was one of over 20 sites throughout the province that served as a host venue for the “Communities Without Boundaries” virtual conference today. The conference featured real Albertans showing how they currently use broadband – the SuperNet and high speed Internet – to bring real benefit to their families, businesses, schools and [...]

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Bell e-Learning Centre officially opens- connecting rural Albertans to e-learning opportunities through the SuperNet

October 9, 2008

The official opening of the Bell e-Learning Centre took place today at the Community Learning Campus (CLC) on the grounds of Olds College. The Bell e-Learning Centre provides a wide range of innovative e-learning opportunities and resources to students, businesses and communities in rural Alberta through the SuperNet. “The Bell e-Learning Centre reinforces our commitment [...]

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