Olds College
Olds College, Alberta | |
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| Motto: The Place to Go Places | |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Incorporated | 1913 |
| Government | |
| • President | Thompson, H. J. (Tom), B.Ed., M.Ed. |
| Elevation | 1,020 m (3,360 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Website | http://www.oldscollege.ca |
Introduction
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. Schools and programs housed within the college include:
Courses Of Study
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
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
Additional Programs
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