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UNIVERSITY ATHABASCA [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-01-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Educational Institutions
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Athabasca University
1, record 1, English, Athabasca%20University
correct, Alberta
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- AU 1, record 1, English, AU
correct, Alberta
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Athabasca University was established by Order in Council of the Government of Alberta on June 25, 1970. 1, record 1, English, - Athabasca%20University
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In 1984, Athabasca University moved its location from Edmonton, Alberta, to the town of Athabasca. 2, record 1, English, - Athabasca%20University
Record 1, Key term(s)
- University of Athabasca
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Établissements d'enseignement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Athabasca University
1, record 1, French, Athabasca%20University
correct, feminine noun, Alberta
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- AU 1, record 1, French, AU
correct, feminine noun, Alberta
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Université d'Athabasca 2, record 1, French, Universit%C3%A9%20d%27Athabasca
unofficial, see observation, feminine noun, Alberta
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Université d'Athabasca : appellation réservée aux documents de portée générale tels qu'un communiqué. 3, record 1, French, - Athabasca%20University
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Université d'Athabasca : La plupart des noms des universités canadiennes de langue anglaise n’ont pas de traduction officielle en français. Le Bureau de la traduction recommande de les traduire, en partie ou en entier, et de mettre la majuscule au mot «université» (de même qu’aux mots «collège» et «institut»). Cet équivalent suit les règles de cette recommandation. 4, record 1, French, - Athabasca%20University
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Université située à Athabasca, Alberta. 5, record 1, French, - Athabasca%20University
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-11-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Periodicals
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- The Voice
1, record 2, English, The%20Voice
correct, Alberta
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
published by the Athabasca University Students’ Association. Information confirmed by the association. 2, record 2, English, - The%20Voice
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de périodiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- The Voice
1, record 2, French, The%20Voice
correct, Alberta
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement confirmé par l'Athabasca University Students' Association. 2, record 2, French, - The%20Voice
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-05-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- School and School-Related Administration
- Education (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Athabasca University Students’ Union
1, record 3, English, Athabasca%20University%20Students%26rsquo%3B%20Union
correct, Alberta
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- AUSU 1, record 3, English, AUSU
correct, Alberta
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Athabasca University Students’ Association 2, record 3, English, Athabasca%20University%20Students%26rsquo%3B%20Association
former designation, correct, Alberta
- AUSA 3, record 3, English, AUSA
former designation, correct, Alberta
- AUSA 3, record 3, English, AUSA
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Titles and abbreviations confirmed by the organization. 4, record 3, English, - Athabasca%20University%20Students%26rsquo%3B%20Union
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The AUSU mission is to serve Athabasca University students and represent their interests. We affirm universal accessibility to quality post-secondary education in a system that recognizes student rights and the credibility of open and distance educations. 1, record 3, English, - Athabasca%20University%20Students%26rsquo%3B%20Union
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Administration scolaire et parascolaire
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Athabasca University Students' Association
1, record 3, French, Athabasca%20University%20Students%27%20Association
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Alberta
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- AUSA 2, record 3, French, AUSA
correct, feminine noun, Alberta
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Athabasca University Students' Association 1, record 3, French, Athabasca%20University%20Students%27%20Association
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Alberta
- AUSA 3, record 3, French, AUSA
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Alberta
- AUSA 3, record 3, French, AUSA
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellations et abréviations confirmées par l'organisme. 4, record 3, French, - Athabasca%20University%20Students%27%20Association
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-09-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Educational Institutions
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Athabasca University Faculty Association
1, record 4, English, Athabasca%20University%20Faculty%20Association
correct, Alberta
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- AUFA 1, record 4, English, AUFA
correct, Alberta
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Athabasca University Faculty Association represents the academic and professional staff of Athabasca University. Its primary objectives are to promote the welfare, professional interests, and fraternity of its members; to promote academic and intellectual freedom within Athabasca University; to act as the negotiating agent for and representative of its members; to cooperate with other bodies having common interests; and to assist Athabasca University in the achievement of excellence in teaching, research and the pursuit of its educational goals. 1, record 4, English, - Athabasca%20University%20Faculty%20Association
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Title and abbreviation confirmed by the organization. 2, record 4, English, - Athabasca%20University%20Faculty%20Association
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Établissements d'enseignement
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Athabasca University Faculty Association
1, record 4, French, Athabasca%20University%20Faculty%20Association
correct, Alberta
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- AUFA 1, record 4, French, AUFA
correct, Alberta
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 2, record 4, French, - Athabasca%20University%20Faculty%20Association
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Association des professeurs de l'Université d'Athabasca
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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