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OPEN UNIVERSITY [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-10-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Labour Relations
- Educational Institutions
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Thompson Rivers University Open Learning Faculty Association
1, record 1, English, Thompson%20Rivers%20University%20Open%20Learning%20Faculty%20Association
correct, British Columbia
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- TRUOLFA 2, record 1, English, TRUOLFA
correct, British Columbia
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- British Columbia Open University Faculty Association 3, record 1, English, British%20Columbia%20Open%20University%20Faculty%20Association
former designation, correct
- BCOUFA 4, record 1, English, BCOUFA
former designation, correct
- BCOUFA 4, record 1, English, BCOUFA
- Faculty Association of the Open Learning Agency 5, record 1, English, Faculty%20Association%20of%20the%20Open%20Learning%20Agency
former designation, correct, British Columbia
- FAOLA 4, record 1, English, FAOLA
former designation, correct, British Columbia
- FAOLA 4, record 1, English, FAOLA
- Open Learning Agency Tutors' Association 4, record 1, English, Open%20Learning%20Agency%20Tutors%27%20Association
former designation, correct, British Columbia
- OLATA 4, record 1, English, OLATA
former designation, correct, British Columbia
- OLATA 4, record 1, English, OLATA
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Thompson Rivers University Open Learning Faculty Association (TRUOLFA) … is the sole bargaining agent for approximately 150 faculty members of the Open Learning Division of Thompson Rivers University, located in Kamloops, British Columbia. Its members are spread throughout the province of British Columbia. 6, record 1, English, - Thompson%20Rivers%20University%20Open%20Learning%20Faculty%20Association
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Relations du travail
- Établissements d'enseignement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Thompson Rivers University Open Learning Faculty Association
1, record 1, French, Thompson%20Rivers%20University%20Open%20Learning%20Faculty%20Association
correct, feminine noun, British Columbia
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- TRUOLFA 2, record 1, French, TRUOLFA
correct, feminine noun, British Columbia
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- British Columbia Open University Faculty Association 3, record 1, French, British%20Columbia%20Open%20University%20Faculty%20Association
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- BCOUFA 4, record 1, French, BCOUFA
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- BCOUFA 4, record 1, French, BCOUFA
- Faculty Association of the Open Learning Agency 5, record 1, French, Faculty%20Association%20of%20the%20Open%20Learning%20Agency
former designation, correct, feminine noun, British Columbia
- FAOLA 4, record 1, French, FAOLA
former designation, correct, feminine noun, British Columbia
- FAOLA 4, record 1, French, FAOLA
- Open Learning Agency Tutors’ Association 4, record 1, French, Open%20Learning%20Agency%20Tutors%26rsquo%3B%20Association
former designation, correct, feminine noun, British Columbia
- OLATA 4, record 1, French, OLATA
former designation, correct, feminine noun, British Columbia
- OLATA 4, record 1, French, OLATA
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-08-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Educational Institutions
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Thompson Rivers University, Open Learning
1, record 2, English, Thompson%20Rivers%20University%2C%20Open%20Learning
correct, British Columbia
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- TRU-OL 1, record 2, English, TRU%2DOL
correct, British Columbia
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- British Columbia Open University 2, record 2, English, British%20Columbia%20Open%20University
former designation, correct
- BCOU 2, record 2, English, BCOU
former designation, correct
- BCOU 2, record 2, English, BCOU
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
University located in Burnaby, British Columbia. 3, record 2, English, - Thompson%20Rivers%20University%2C%20Open%20Learning
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
As of April 1, 2005, BCOU [British Columbia Open University] became a part of the newly created Thompson Rivers University (TRU). From this date, BCOU will be known as Thompson Rivers University, Open Learning or TRU Open Learning (TRU-OL). Thompson Rivers University (TRU) builds upon the reputation for excellence established by the University College of the Cariboo in Kamloops and the British Columbia Open University in Burnaby to offer students in BC and around the world a full provincial university. 1, record 2, English, - Thompson%20Rivers%20University%2C%20Open%20Learning
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Established under the Open Learning Agency Act that offers distance education courses and degree programs. 2, record 2, English, - Thompson%20Rivers%20University%2C%20Open%20Learning
Record 2, Key term(s)
- TRU Open Learning
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Établissements d'enseignement
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Thompson Rivers University, Open Learning
1, record 2, French, Thompson%20Rivers%20University%2C%20Open%20Learning
correct, feminine noun, British Columbia
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- TRU-OL 1, record 2, French, TRU%2DOL
correct, feminine noun, British Columbia
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Université Thompson Rivers, apprentissage ouvert 2, record 2, French, Universit%C3%A9%20Thompson%20Rivers%2C%20apprentissage%20ouvert
unofficial, see observation, feminine noun, British Columbia
- British Columbia Open University 3, record 2, French, British%20Columbia%20Open%20University
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- BCOU 3, record 2, French, BCOU
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- BCOU 3, record 2, French, BCOU
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Établie à Burnaby, en Colombie-Britannique. La Thompson Rivers University, Open Learning (TRU-OL) remplace la British Columbia Open University (BCOU) depuis le 1er avril 2005. 2, record 2, French, - Thompson%20Rivers%20University%2C%20Open%20Learning
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
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). L'équivalent proposé a été établi selon les règles de cette recommandation. 4, record 2, French, - Thompson%20Rivers%20University%2C%20Open%20Learning
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
BCOU (l'Université ouverte de la Colombie-Britannique) a été créée en vertu de l'Open Learning Agency Act (Loi sur l'Open Learning Agency [agence de l'apprentissage ouvert]). Elle offre des cours à distance et des programmes menant à des grades universitaires. 1, record 2, French, - Thompson%20Rivers%20University%2C%20Open%20Learning
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Université ouverte de la Colombie-Britannique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-08-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- School and School-Related Administration
- Educational Institutions
- Continuing Education
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- open university
1, record 3, English, open%20university
correct, Great Britain
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An institution designed to provide adults with access to higher education; all adults are eligible to enrol, regardless of formal academic qualifications. 2, record 3, English, - open%20university
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compare virtual university. 3, record 3, English, - open%20university
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Administration scolaire et parascolaire
- Établissements d'enseignement
- Éducation permanente
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- université ouverte
1, record 3, French, universit%C3%A9%20ouverte
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- université sans murs 2, record 3, French, universit%C3%A9%20sans%20murs
correct, feminine noun
- open university 3, record 3, French, open%20university
avoid, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Établissement d'enseignement permettant à des adultes de poursuivre des études supérieures quelle que soit leur formation. 4, record 3, French, - universit%C3%A9%20ouverte
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'approche de l'open university, type Athabaska (Canada) est fréquent en Amérique du Nord. 3, record 3, French, - universit%C3%A9%20ouverte
Record 3, Key term(s)
- université des ondes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Administración escolar y paraescolar
- Establecimientos de enseñanza
- Educación permanente
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- universidad abierta
1, record 3, Spanish, universidad%20abierta
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Término acuñado en el Reino Unido, que designa una institución creada para impartir educación de nivel universiario a los adultos. La matrícula está abierta a todos, sin exigencias en cuanto a estudios previos. La enseñanza se hace por correspondencia, radio y televisión, pudiendo contemplarse con reuniones del profesor y/o los asesores con los alumnos. 1, record 3, Spanish, - universidad%20abierta
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-06-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Educational Institutions
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Open University
1, record 4, English, Open%20University
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- OU 2, record 4, English, OU
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- British Open University 2, record 4, English, British%20Open%20University
correct
- British OU 2, record 4, English, British%20OU
correct
- British OU 2, record 4, English, British%20OU
- Britain's Open University 2, record 4, English, Britain%27s%20Open%20University
correct
- Britain's OU 2, record 4, English, Britain%27s%20OU
correct
- Britain's OU 2, record 4, English, Britain%27s%20OU
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An institution of higher education, granted its Royal charter as a University in 1969, which uses correspondence materials, radio and television broadcasts, home experimental kits, etc., to enable a large number of adults to study for degrees (and other higher education courses) in their own homes, and on a part-time basis. 2, record 4, English, - Open%20University
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... it is only in the last decade that large numbers of students in the United Kingdom have taken university courses "at a distance". We are referring of course to the Open University which was established in 1969, and which has probably more experience than any other institution of the problem of distance education.... 3, record 4, English, - Open%20University
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Établissements d'enseignement
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Open University anglaise
1, record 4, French, Open%20University%20anglaise
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Open University 1, record 4, French, Open%20University
correct, feminine noun
- Open University de Grande-Bretagne 1, record 4, French, Open%20University%20de%20Grande%2DBretagne
correct, feminine noun
- Université ouverte du Royaume-Uni 1, record 4, French, Universit%C3%A9%20ouverte%20du%20Royaume%2DUni
correct, feminine noun
- Université ouverte britannique 1, record 4, French, Universit%C3%A9%20ouverte%20britannique
correct, feminine noun
- Université ouverte 1, record 4, French, Universit%C3%A9%20ouverte
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Institution britannique d'enseignement supérieur, qui dispense un enseignement débouchant sur des diplômes à des étudiants travaillant à domicile au moyen d'un système d'enseignement multimédia intégré qui utilise du matériel d'enseignement programmé, des livres d'études, des émissions régulières de radio et de télévision, des stages, des cours d'été, etc. 1, record 4, French, - Open%20University%20anglaise
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-05-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Ibero-American Association for Open University Education
1, record 5, English, Ibero%2DAmerican%20Association%20for%20Open%20University%20Education
correct, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Ibero-American Association for Open University Education
1, record 5, French, Ibero%2DAmerican%20Association%20for%20Open%20University%20Education
correct, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Association ibéroaméricaine de l'enseignement supérieur à distance (non officiel) 1, record 5, French, - Ibero%2DAmerican%20Association%20for%20Open%20University%20Education
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Association ibéroaméricaine de l’enseignement supérieur à distance
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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