Acadia University

Acadia’s History

Acadia University was founded in 1838. Originally called Queen’s College, at its conception the new institution was the largest college in the Maritime colonies with 21 students. After three years the name was changed to Acadia College and began to grow and take shape. Rejecting the social and intellectual elitism of the day, the aim of Acadia’s founders was to provide a sound, practical program, within the reach of the average Maritime youth. On June 16, 1843 Acadia College conferred its first degrees.

The Acadia Community

Acadia University is an exceptional university community where academic excellence is our hallmark. Faculty continue daily to build on Acadia’s excellence through widely-recognized research, and a thoughtful approach to teaching in our welcoming, student-centered environment. Anyone who has visited the campus has felt it - The Acadia Spirit. The grounds and the buildings are renowned for their beauty, but at Acadia you feel you are part of something bigger than just bricks and mortar. It’s a place where students respect each other and faculty members respect their students. Acadia is a place where people from all different backgrounds share the same bond: the love of learning.

Acadia University is located in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, a small town of 3,700, less than one hour northwest of the City of Halifax. The campus overlooks beautiful Cape Blomindon and the dykelands of historic Evangeline country. The small-town ambience of Wolfville and the residential character of the university contribute to a strong sense of community. Participation in cultural programs, intramural athletics, national intercollegiate activities, and academic competition contributes to Acadia’s reputation as one of Canada’s leading undergraduate universities.

President: Dr. Gail Dinter-Gottlieb, BSc., Ph.D., assumed office as the 14th President of Acadia University on September 1, 2003.

Chancellor: Arthur L. Irving, President, Irving Oil Limited

Campus size: 250 acres (100 hectares)

Full-time student population: Acadia is home to approximately 3,300 full-time students from over 50 countries.

Residences: The University can accommodate 1,312 students in 10 smoke-free residences.

Teaching Faculty: 243 full-time and 94 part-time professors are employed at Acadia.

Faculty/Student Ratio: 18:1

Programs

There are over 200 degree combinations from the Faculty of Arts, Pure and Applied Science, Professional Studies and Theology. Within these faculties there are also specialized programs offered by the Schools of Business Administration, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Music, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Recreation Management and Kinesiology, among many others.

Vision for the future

Our faculty’s commitment to its students and pride in the university’s reputation mean they are continuously engaged in developing nationally and internationally recognized research initiatives. Acadia is renowned as a centre of research excellence, with the world-class K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre anchoring our network of labs and research centres.

Acadia achieves and sustains a strong culture of academic inquiry and innovation by building on outstanding individual skills in its researchers, by maintaining focus on its core research disciplines, and increasingly, by facilitating a more collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to research initiatives. In addition, Acadia offers its students a technology rich teaching and learning environment. The undergraduate students at Acadia are provided with notebook computers and a sophisticated support network when they first enter the university. This transforms the undergraduate experience by producing graduates who are highly proficient in the use of modern technology with a depth of experience working with primary research data, and thus extremely well prepared for careers in research or application.

For more information on Acadia’s strategic plan and blueprint for the future please visit: http://admin.acadiau.ca/vpaoffice/newsite/planning/planning.htm

What we offer

Acadia offers diverse employment opportunities in a dynamic work environment. Committed to excellence and innovation in education the University supports its staff and faculty in providing quality programs and services to students. Acadia’s small town location and low student professor ratio offers a family feeling on campus where students, staff and faculty are known by name.

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What we are proud of

Canadian opinion leaders consistently rank Acadia University ahead of other undergraduate universities for its innovation and development of tomorrow's leaders. Equipping students with the tools they need to succeed in life is part of our commitment to academic excellence. Leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication skills are just some of the results - results that our graduates applaud!

Our students find the Acadia environment to be rich and rewarding. And, our Alumni are the proof as they accomplish important research and pursue outstanding careers worldwide. Acadia has been named Canada's best overall primarily undergraduate university according to Maclean's magazine 2007 ranking. In addition, Acadia had a strong showing in the Globe and Mail University Report Card 2007, with a series of grades any student would be proud of - an A+ for class sizes, and straight A's for quality of technology, student-faculty interaction, campus atmosphere. The university was also cited as one of the "highest-rated" by students in the areas of athletic, easy-going, tech-savvy, and environmentally-conscious.

Acadia's technology environment, known as the Acadia Advantage program, was honoured in April 1999 when Acadia became a laureate of the Smithsonian Institution. The only Canadian institution selected for inclusion in the Education and Academia category of the prestigious Computerworld Smithsonian Award, Acadia's submission is now part of the permanent research collection at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. In September 2008, the University will launch Acadia Advantage 2.0, the next evolution of learning at the University.

For more information on Acadia's successes please visit: http://www.acadiau.ca/generalInfo/aboutAcadia/awards.html

Who we are looking for

As an education innovator Acadia seeks people who can help develop and support the use of new technology on campus. The University is committed to its students and looking for staff and faculty equally dedicated to campus life. Individuals that are highly motivated, looking for a challenge and possess strong interpersonal skills will find the Acadia Community a welcoming work environment.

For more information on employment opportunities please visit: http://admin.acadiau.ca/human/main_sections/files/EMPLOYMENT/emphomepage.html

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