John Hutton began his career at Grant MacEwan Community College on September 1, 1979 as a full time instructor in the Social Work program. His education included a master's degree in social work (University of Calgary), a degree in theology (St. Stephen's College, University of Alberta), and a doctorate in social work (Columbia University, New York) earned during a leave of absence from 1985-1987. During his time at GMCC, he served on Academic Council, the Faculty Association negotiating committee, and as co-chairman of the Family Institute. He taught outreach courses at Slave Lake, Grouard, High Level, the Blood Indian Reserve near Fort Macleod, and the Mennonite Centre for Newcomers in Edmonton. He also worked with a number of groups, including serving as a board member for the AIDS Network, past-president of the Alberta Association of Social Workers, and with city agencies Operation Friendship and Urban Manor. He died December 24, 1990 at age 46. The John Hutton Memorial Award for Social Work students excelling in the Social Policy course is named in his honour.
The Information and Privacy Office (IPO) ensures compliance with applicable legislation and policy, including Alberta’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (“FOIP Act”) and the Electronic Transactions Act (Alberta) for information that is in the custody or control of the institution. The office reports to the Office of General Counsel.
Academic Quality Assurance and Accreditation (AQuAA) was formed in September 2009. In June 2013, AQuAA and Institutional Research and Planning amalgamate into a single department called Institutional Analysis and Planning (IAP).
Institutional Analysis & Planning's (IAP) core activities center on gathering data, interpreting and accurately reporting data from multiple sources, supporting academic initiatives of the institution, and contributing to strategic planning initiatives. The gathering of information manifests primarily in surveys, environmental scans and the mining of data warehouses.
Formerly known as Media Production (197?-1983) and Media Services (1983-1994), IMD produced videos, slide-tape productions, photography and graphic design. Video productions included all campus events, instructional videos for programs such as Nursing, and some projects for external clients such as Alberta Children's Services. All events Dr. Grant MacEwan attended were recorded, and the production " J. W. Grant MacEwan Retrospective" was created in 1994, and updated every year until his death in 2000. It then became the "J. W. Grant MacEwan Memorial" which was first shown at his memorial service in June 2000.
A diploma program originally part of the Arts Techniques Department under the umbrella of Communications with Advertising & P.R., and AV Technician (May 1, 1972 org chart), Journalism was included in the Bachelor of Communication Studies as a major in the 2011-2012 academic year.
Although it was proposed in BOG minutes from November 21, 1970, it could not be confirmed if it was offered in 1971.
Born in the Kirkland Lake region of Ontario, Gerald (Gerry) Kelly received a Physical Education degree from McGill University and worked at several colleges in Quebec, Alberta, and England before becoming MacEwan University's second president in 1981. He served until 1996, and was instrumental in the creation of City Centre Campus on a former CN railyard. In 1996, he became the first installed president of Royal Roads University in Victoria, B.C. He retired in 2002.
Formerly known as the Aboriginal Education Centre located at City Centre Campus (room 7-131) and South Campus, kihêw waciston, which means eagle’s nest in Cree, received its name on August 23, 2016 in a traditional ceremony. On November 7, 2019, the centre officially opened in the Robbins Centre in the space formerly known as Paul Byrne Hall (9-115). The new enhanced space was created to support a wide range of support services and educational opportunities for MacEwan students and the community, and was designed to facilitate Indigenous teachings, reflect Indigenous perspectives on wellness, and to foster a sense of community.
The Learning Resources Centre (LRC) was established in 1971 under J. Ross Hotson. With locations on each campus, collections were focused according to programs offered. As campuses closed, collections were absorbed by City Centre Campus. The LRC became known as the Library in January 2008. The City Centre Campus Library was renamed the John L. Haar Library on February 15, 2017 in honour of MacEwan University's first president.
The Library Technician program opened September 1971 under the direction of Mrs. S. Subbarao with a class of 25 students on the Cromdale Campus. Marilyn Neuman (program head), Linton Delainey, and Leslie Aitken were the instructors starting in the 1972-1973 school year. Staff continued to change until Ann Curry arrived in 1975-1976 to take the position of Section Head. When she left in 1981-1982, Tony Fell, cataloguing instructor, became head of the program. In 1986, the Library Technician program became part of the Business Division and moved to the Seventh Street Plaza Campus. In the 1989-1990 school year, the program became the Library and Information Management program, and moved to City Centre Campus in 1993.
As computers became more prevalent in libraries, a major reorganization of the program occurred in 1997-1998, with a name change to Information Management and Library Technology in 1998-1999. Tony Fell became the curriculum coordinator with Alan Wesley as program chair. A further name change occurred in 2011-2012 to Library and Information Technology.
In 1982, non-academic staff requested incorporation under the Societies Act as the “Grant MacEwan Community College Non-Academic Staff Association." NASA was officially recognized on January 20, 1983 by the Board of Governors. The purpose of the association was to represent the interests of support and supervisory staff. The first executive committee consisted of Barry White, President, Len Rust, Vice-President, Ilene Nessel, Treasurer, Madelaine Boston, Secretary, Barb Bech, Director, Peter Jenkins, Director, Sharon Schnell, Director, and Joy Shaw, Director. On June 13, 2001 the name changed to MacEwan Staff Association (MSA), and on July 10, 2006 it became a union when the Alberta Labour Relations Board granted certification as a bargaining agent.
In spring, 2024, the MacEwan Staff Association (MSA) was renamed to MacEwan Staff Union (MSU) after becoming an unincorporated trade union that falls within the parameters of the Alberta Labour Relations Code. A vote was taken May 23, 2024, to inaugurate the name with the first meeting as the MSU starting in spring 2025.