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About Concordia
Concordia University College of Alberta is committed to
the highest standards in education, spiritual care, service, and professional
conduct and to the delivery of excellent university programs. We value the
potential of every student and offer a student-focused liberal arts
education.
Interactive and innovative university programs offered within an
engaging learning environment and a close community of students, faculty, and
staff.
Degrees that are recognized nationally and
internationally
Degrees that are designed to prepare students for
professional programs (e.g., education, law, medicine, dentistry, etc.) or
graduate school
Instructors who are committed to excellence in
teaching and research
Programs that focus on writing and research, integrate
technology with teaching, or offer practical, hands-on training through field or
work experiences
Student life that is diverse and accessible athletics,
drama, student leadership, choir, symphony orchestra
Support services for
aboriginal students, for students returning to school after several years, and
for students with physical or learning disabilities
An overwhelming number of
Concordia graduates are completely satisfied with their university
experience
Concordia has been satisfying graduates since
1921
Concordia is a proud member of the AUCC (Association of Universities and
College of Canada).
Location
Concordia is an intimate university
community within the busy urban center of Edmonton, Alberta's capital. Our
Highlands campus is tucked away in a residential area overlooking the beautiful
North Saskatchewan River valley, minutes from downtown by public or private
transportation. It's the best of both worlds: a peaceful locale within easy
reach of the countless amenities of city center.
Edmonton is a diverse,
multicultural city of 770,000 people who enjoy a high quality of life amid an
abundance of arts, professional sports, and entertainment events as well as
parks that form an extensive network of trails for hiking, biking, jogging, and
cross-country ski enthusiasts. The city is home to the world-famous West
Edmonton Mall and the popular market, cafés, and pubs in Old Strathcona. The
mountains, forests, lakes, and grasslands of Alberta's spectacular landscape
are within driving distance.
President's Message
Welcome to
Concordia!
This is an exciting time of your life, and an exciting time of
year. Everyone has a fresh start: students, faculty, staff, and even the season.
It's a time of change. You will learn new concepts, and explore ideas you have
never considered.
One thing that has not changed in 88 years is
Concordia's commitment to the highest standards of education. The Globe and Mail
Annual University Report attests to the fact that our faculty is second to none
in Canada. The Arnold Guebert Library is an integral part of the NEOS library
system effectively making nearly all of Alberta's library part of ours. Our
state-of-the-art IT infrastructure keeps you connected, and provides the
resources necessary for a modern learning environment. You are well provided
for. Now it's up to you.
You have made a wise choice to come to
Concordia. It's often said that, in elementary schools, a classroom should not
exceed 30 students. For some reason, this idea has not translated to the
university setting, where extremely large classes force students to fend for
their academic lives. At Concordia, we value everyone as an individual, and
recognize that a personal touch is important. Take advantage of Concordia's
small size and be nurtured with a "customized" education experience: it's the
best anywhere.
As you are challenged in the classroom, I also encourage
you to take the opportunity to be challenged outside the classroom. Concordia
offers opportunities like chapel, choir, theatre, clubs, and the Concordia
Students' Association. Consider getting involved with the Alumni Association,
which keeps you in touch with your new Concordia family now, and after you
graduate.
Most importantly, Concordia, as a Christian university, is
dedicated to embracing you, by caring not just for your intellectual
development, but also your spiritual, and physical well-being. By providing a
high quality of learning, research, and service, Concordia is not just "a"
university, it's YOUR university.
I hope and pray that your time at
Concordia will be better, more enriching, and fulfilling than you dared to
imagine. Have a great year!
Dr. Gerald S. Krispin, President |
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