Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body (Dalhousie University)
Authorized form of name
Dalhousie University. Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development
Parallel form(s) of name
Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
Other form(s) of name
- Dalhousie University. College of Continuing Education (2004-2021)
Identifiers for corporate bodies
CAN-NSHD/1612
Description area
Dates of existence
2004-
History
The Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development became an academic faculty in July 2004. Originally called the College of Continuing Education (CCE), it was an amalgamation of several historically separate Dalhousie colleges and institutes, including Henson College, the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA), the Henson Centre, and the Office of Part Time Studies of Extension. It was renamed in July 2021 to reflect the open learning and career development that are key concepts underpinning its purpose to facilitate accessible and transformative learning.
Places
The Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development is located in the Mona Campbell Building on Dalhousie's Studley Campus.
Legal status
Functions, occupations and activities
The Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development provides professional development programs and courses; oversees pathway programs including the Transition Year Program, English Language Studies, and University Prep programs; develops and delivers customized in-house training for organizations; and manages learner advising services across the university.
Mandates/sources of authority
The basic statute relating to Dalhousie University is Chapter 24 of the Acts of 1863. This statute replaced earlier statutes, and the 1863 statute itself has been amended and supplemented several times over the years. The provisions of these various statutes provide for the establishment and regulation of the university, the membership of the Board of Governors and its rights and powers, the authority of senate for the internal regulation of the university (subject to the approval of the board), and various other matters.
The Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development's mission statement comprises developing and delivering innovative educational programs that assist individuals to prepare for and succeed in their academic experience; to prepare for and succeed in their professional career; and organizations and communities to expand capacity.
Internal structures/genealogy
The Dean of the Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development is directly responsible to the university’s provost & vice-president, academic, and is responsible for the recruitment and promotion of faculty. The faculty is supported by a local and extended network of 250 practitioners, professionals and academics.
General context
Relationships area
Related entity
Dalhousie University. Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development. Transition Year Program (1970-)
Identifier of related entity
Category of relationship
hierarchical
Dates of relationship
2004-
Description of relationship
The Transition Year Program is within the Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development.
Related entity
Dalhousie University. Institute of Public Affairs (1936-2004)
Identifier of related entity
Category of relationship
temporal
Dates of relationship
2004
Description of relationship
The Institute of Public Affairs, later known as the Henson College of Public Affairs, was folded into Dalhousie College of Continuing Education in 2004.
Related entity
Tyers, Dianne ([196-]-)
Identifier of related entity
Category of relationship
associative
Dates of relationship
2019-
Description of relationship
Dianne Tyers was appointed Dean of the College of Continuing Education in 2019.
Related entity
Cochrane, Andrew G. ([195-]-)
Identifier of related entity
Category of relationship
associative
Dates of relationship
2004-2019
Description of relationship
Andy Cochrane was appointed acting Dean of Henson College in 2000 and became the inaugural Dean of the College of Continuing Education, serving from 2004-2019.