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- Department of Extension
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History
The Faculty of Extension serves as a link between the University and the people of the province who need access to the information and expertise of the University in order to solve practical problems and to further personal and professional growth and interests. The Department of Extension, established in 1912, became a Faculty in 1975. It offers continuing education courses and programs in the areas of business, fine arts, the humanities, the professions, and various sciences. Faculty members are involved in consulting, training, and research in adult education (Calendar, 1990/91). Major programs and divisions have included: 1913-1987 Extension (Travelling) Library; 1917- Educational Media Services Division (Educational Film Library; Visual Instruction Division); 1927-1945 CKUA radio station; 1933-1957 Banff School of Fine Arts; 1950-1958 Petroleum Industry Training School; 1975- Legal Resource Centre; 1983- Office of Special Sessions.
Directors: 1912-1928 Albert Edward Ottewell; 1928-1937 Edward Annand Corbett; 1936-1938 Donald Roy Cameron (Acting); 1938- 1956 Donald Roy Cameron; 1956-1974 Duncan Darroch Campbell; 1974- 1975 Charles M. Lockwood (Acting).
Deans: 1975-1985 Charles M. Lockwood; 1985 Richard R. Faryon; 1985-1990 Dennis Foth; 1990- 1991 G. Wayne Lamble.