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|president = H. J. Thompson |
|president = H. J. (Tom) Thompson (president and CEO) |
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|students = 1288 |
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|city = [[Olds, Alberta|Olds]] |
|city = [[Olds, Alberta|Olds]] and [[Calgary, Alberta|Calgary]] |
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|affiliations = [[Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada|UACC]] |
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|website = [http://www.oldscollege.ca Olds College] |
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'''Olds College''' is a [[post-secondary]] institution located in [[Olds, Alberta]], established in [[1913]] as '''Olds Agricultural College'''. Total student enrollment for the [[2005]]/[[2006]] year was 1288. |
'''Olds College''' is a [[post-secondary]] institution located in [[Olds, Alberta]], established in [[1913]] as '''Olds Agricultural College'''. Total student enrollment for the [[2005]]/[[2006]] year was 1288. Olds College has an urban campus in 640 14th Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta and in Olds, Alberta. The Olds Campus features a Botanic Garden and Campus Farm. |
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== Courses Of Study == |
== Courses Of Study == |
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Schools and programs housed within the college include: |
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'''School of Land Sciences''': |
'''School of Land Sciences''': |
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* Reclamation and Environmental Stewardship |
* Reclamation and Environmental Stewardship |
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* Meats |
* Meats |
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==See also== |
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== Additional Programs == |
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*[[List of agricultural universities and colleges]] |
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== External links == |
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Revision as of 00:20, 5 June 2008
| Motto | The Place to Go Places |
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| Type | public Agricultural college |
| Established | 1913 |
| President | H. J. (Tom) Thompson (president and CEO) |
| Students | 1288 |
| Undergraduates | diploma, undergraduate and graduate programs |
| Location | , , 51°47′25″N 114°05′43″W / 51.79015°N 114.09538°W |
| Colours | gold & black |
| Affiliations | UACC |
| Mascot | Broncos |
| Website | Olds College |
Olds College is a post-secondary institution located in Olds, Alberta, established in 1913 as Olds Agricultural College. Total student enrollment for the 2005/2006 year was 1288. Olds College has an urban campus in 640 14th Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta and in Olds, Alberta. The Olds Campus features a Botanic Garden and Campus Farm.
The School of Innovation conducts research on composting technology (including bio-gas energy), environmental microbiology, livestock genetics and nutrition, natural fibres, and new products from crops and bio-processing.
The college also contains apprenticeship programs in the following areas:
- Agricultural Equipment Technician
- Heavy Equipment Technician
- John Deere Agricultural Technician
- Landscape Gardener
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Courses Of Study
Schools and programs housed within the college include: School of Land Sciences:
- Reclamation and Environmental Stewardship
- Land Agent * Land Administration
- Crop and Agri-Food Technology
School of Horticulture:
- Ornamental Horticulture
- Production Horticulture
- Commercial Floristry
- Turfgrass Management
- Golf Course Management
Nolan Sand does not know anything about land agents
School of Agriculture, Business and Technology:
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Mechanics
- Agricultural Production
- Geographic Information Systems
School of Applied Arts and Career Studies:
- Fashion Technology
- Fashion Marketing
- Office Administration
- Transitional Vocational Training
- Veterinary Medical Receptionist
School of Animal Science:
- Advanced Farrier Science
- Animal Health Technology
- Equine Science
- Meats