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'''Burman University''' is an independent publicly funded university located in [[Lacombe, Alberta|Lacombe]].<ref name="Publicly Funded Institutions">[http://www.advancededucation.gov.ab.ca/post-secondary/institutions/public.aspx Alberta Advanced Education. Retrieved 2011-09-02]</ref> It is sponsored by the [[Seventh-day Adventist Church]] in Canada and is affiliated with the [[Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada|Association of Theological Schools]].<ref name="History">[http://www.cauc.ca/about/history History]. Canadian University College. Retrieved 2009-08-03</ref> The school's official mission statement is to educate learners to think with discernment, to believe with insight and commitment and to act with confidence, compassion, and competence. The university places emphasis on service in local and global communities.<ref>[http://www.ic.gc.ca/app/ccc/srch/nvgt.do?sbPrtl=&prtl=1&estblmntNo=234567030547&profile=cmpltPrfl&profileId=501&app=sold&lang=eng Industry Canada. Canadian University College.] Accessed 03-16-2011</ref><ref name="About CUC">[http://www.cauc.ca/about About Canadian University College]. Canadian University College. Retrieved 2009-08-03</ref> |
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Burman University traces its roots to the first Seventh-Day Adventist secondary school in Alberta, established in 1907 in [[Leduc, Alberta|Leduc]]. In 1909, a site outside Lacombe was chosen. In 1919, the school became a junior college. In 1947, it began its first four-year program in theology and adopted the name '''Canadian Union College'''.<ref>http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/music-at-community-colleges-emc/ <!--Bot repaired link--> The Encyclopedia of Music in Canada</ref> In 1997, CUC's name was changed to Canadian [[University college|University College]].<ref name="History"/> It and the nearby Hamlet of [[College Heights, Alberta|College Heights]] was annexed by Lacombe in 2000.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/documents/mgb/M042-00.pdf | title=Board Order: MGB 042/00 | publisher=[[Municipal Government Board]] | date=March 10, 2000 | accessdate=November 20, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/cfml/pdf_search/pdf/TOWN/0194/Lacombe_OC_135_2000_No2.pdf | title=Order in Council (O.C.) 135/2000 | publisher=Province of Alberta |date=April 12, 2000 |accessdate=November 20, 2012}}</ref> |
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In July 2014 the Alberta Government gave permission for Alberta's five independent publicly funded institutions to change status from "university college" to "university". As a result in December 2014, the Canadian University College Board of Trustees approved changing the university's name from Canadian University College to Burman University. The name Burman University was chosen in honour of Charles A. and Leona Burman who founded the institution in 1907. The university will continue to operate under the name Canadian University College for the remainder of the 2014-15 academic year. Implementation of the new name will begin with an official launch week from 27 March - 03 April 2015 and culminate with full implementation of the Burman University name and brand on 01 May 2015. <ref>[https://www.cauc.ca/namechange Name Change]. Canadian University College Name Change. Retrieved 2015-01-16</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |
In July 2014 the Alberta Government gave permission for Alberta's five independent publicly funded institutions to change status from "university college" to "university". As a result in December 2014, the Canadian University College Board of Trustees approved changing the university's name from Canadian University College to Burman University. The name Burman University was chosen in honour of Charles A. and Leona Burman who founded the institution in 1907. The university will continue to operate under the name Canadian University College for the remainder of the 2014-15 academic year. Implementation of the new name will begin with an official launch week from 27 March - 03 April 2015 and culminate with full implementation of the Burman University name and brand on 01 May 2015. <ref>[https://www.cauc.ca/namechange Name Change]. Canadian University College Name Change. Retrieved 2015-01-16</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |
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Burman University offers Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees, Bachelor of Science (BSc) degrees, a Bachelor of Business Administration degree (BBA), a Bachelor of Education degree (BEd) and a Bachelor of Music (BMus) degree. Degrees are approved by the Campus Alberta Quality Council (CAQC) and the Alberta Ministry of Advanced Education.<ref>[http://www.caqc.gov.ab.ca/ Campus Alberta Quality Council]</ref><ref>[http://www.advancededucation.gov.ab.ca/ Miniistry of Advanced Education and Technology]</ref> Areas of study include Adventure Based Counselling, Behavioural Science, Biology, Business, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, English, General Studies, History, International Studies, Music, Outward Pursuits, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Wellness Management. |
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Affiliated with Burman University and operating on the same campus, are Parkview Adventist Academy (a boarding school for grades 10-12), an elementary school, a [[La Sierra University]] extended campus program offering a Master of Arts degree from the La Sierra University School of Education, and an [[Andrews University]] extended campus program offering a Master of International Development Administration.<ref name="About CUC"/> |
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| Motto | Think. Believe. Act. |
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| Type | Independent University |
| Established | 1907 |
| Affiliation | Seventh-day Adventist, Christian |
| President | Mark Haynal |
| Students | 479 |
| Location | , , 52°29′20″N 113°43′52″W / 52.489°N 113.731°W |
| Colours | Purple and Gold |
| Nickname | CUC |
| Affiliations | La Sierra University, Andrews University |
| Mascot | Broose the Moose |
| Website | www.cauc.ca |
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Burman University is an independent publicly funded university located in Lacombe.[1] It is sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada and is affiliated with the Association of Theological Schools.[2] The school's official mission statement is to educate learners to think with discernment, to believe with insight and commitment and to act with confidence, compassion, and competence. The university places emphasis on service in local and global communities.[3][4]
History
Burman University traces its roots to the first Seventh-Day Adventist secondary school in Alberta, established in 1907 in Leduc. In 1909, a site outside Lacombe was chosen. In 1919, the school became a junior college. In 1947, it began its first four-year program in theology and adopted the name Canadian Union College.[5] In 1997, CUC's name was changed to Canadian University College.[2] It and the nearby Hamlet of College Heights was annexed by Lacombe in 2000.[6][7]
In July 2014 the Alberta Government gave permission for Alberta's five independent publicly funded institutions to change status from "university college" to "university". As a result in December 2014, the Canadian University College Board of Trustees approved changing the university's name from Canadian University College to Burman University. The name Burman University was chosen in honour of Charles A. and Leona Burman who founded the institution in 1907. The university will continue to operate under the name Canadian University College for the remainder of the 2014-15 academic year. Implementation of the new name will begin with an official launch week from 27 March - 03 April 2015 and culminate with full implementation of the Burman University name and brand on 01 May 2015. [8][9]
Programs
Burman University offers Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees, Bachelor of Science (BSc) degrees, a Bachelor of Business Administration degree (BBA), a Bachelor of Education degree (BEd) and a Bachelor of Music (BMus) degree. Degrees are approved by the Campus Alberta Quality Council (CAQC) and the Alberta Ministry of Advanced Education.[10][11] Areas of study include Adventure Based Counselling, Behavioural Science, Biology, Business, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, English, General Studies, History, International Studies, Music, Outward Pursuits, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Wellness Management.
Affiliations
Affiliated with Burman University and operating on the same campus, are Parkview Adventist Academy (a boarding school for grades 10-12), an elementary school, a La Sierra University extended campus program offering a Master of Arts degree from the La Sierra University School of Education, and an Andrews University extended campus program offering a Master of International Development Administration.[4]
See also
- List of Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities
- Seventh-day Adventist education
- Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Seventh-day Adventist theology
- History of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
References
- ^ Alberta Advanced Education. Retrieved 2011-09-02
- ^ a b History. Canadian University College. Retrieved 2009-08-03
- ^ Industry Canada. Canadian University College. Accessed 03-16-2011
- ^ a b About Canadian University College. Canadian University College. Retrieved 2009-08-03
- ^ http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/music-at-community-colleges-emc/ The Encyclopedia of Music in Canada
- ^ "Board Order: MGB 042/00" (PDF). Municipal Government Board. March 10, 2000. Retrieved November 20, 2012.
- ^ "Order in Council (O.C.) 135/2000" (PDF). Province of Alberta. April 12, 2000. Retrieved November 20, 2012.
- ^ Name Change. Canadian University College Name Change. Retrieved 2015-01-16
- ^ "Canadian University College to become Burman University with name change set for May". Lacombe Globe. December 16, 2014. Retrieved 2014-12-21.
- ^ Campus Alberta Quality Council
- ^ Miniistry of Advanced Education and Technology
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