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Business education began at MacEwan in 1971 with the Business and Administration Division and consisted of two departments, Business Administration and Secretarial Sciences. Offerings were expanded the following year to include diploma programs for Accounting, Law Clerk, and Marketing, along with the Continuing Education Division. In the 2004-2005 academic calendar, Business Division changed to School of Business.

The Social Work program appears to have evolved from the Social Services Technician program, and then Social Services Worker program listed in course calendars from the early 1970s. In the 1990-1991 calendar, it is listed as the Social Work program for the first time. In the 2016-2017 academic calendar, the Bachelor of Social Work appears for the first time, in addition to the diploma program.

John Walter Grant MacEwan was born on August 12, 1902 in Brandon, Manitoba. Educated at schools in Brandon and Melfort, Saskatchewan, MacEwan graduated from Ontario Agricultural College in 1926 and from Iowa State College in 1928. He was professor of animal husbandry at the University of Saskatchewan and department head from 1928 to 1946, and dean of agriculture, University of Manitoba, from 1946 to 1951. He moved to Calgary and was elected alderman in 1953, 1955, 1957 and 1959; he was mayor from 1963 to 1966. Elected MLA in 1955, he became Alberta Liberal leader in 1958, but was defeated in the election of 1959 and resigned the leadership in 1960. He was lieutenant-governor of Alberta from 1965 to 1974 and was invested with the Order of Canada 1975. He published four agricultural texts (two collaborations) and some 50 books on historical subjects. Grant MacEwan Community College in Edmonton was named in his honour. Grant MacEwan Day began on February 28, 1985 as a day to pay tribute to the college's namesake. In 1986, it also became a day to recognize employees who had made an outstanding contribution to the college. Events included a breakfast and presentation of the MacEwan Medallion by Dr. MacEwan. The first MacEwan Medallion was awarded to Chuck Day, Vice President, Academic on February 27, 1986. He died on June 15, 2000 in Calgary, Alberta.

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.

Dr. Chuck Day began his career at Grant MacEwan Community College on May 1, 1971, and was the fourth person hired by the college. He started his time at MacEwan in the role Director of Academic Services, and then advanced to the position of Academic Vice-President. In 1986, Dr. Day was awarded the first MacEwan Medallion for his service. He also served as acting president for a year (1987-1988) during which time the City Centre Campus was funded. He left MacEwan in 1993.

On September 8, 2000, the Dr. T. C. Day Learning Technology Centre was named in his honour. In 2022, he established the Dr. T. C. Day Bursary in Science – Chemistry, donating life insurance policies as well as an additional $10,000 to establish an endowment.

Admissions Officer, Student Services Department, Alan E. Clarke commencing April 1, 1971 (BOG minutes: June 9, 1971)
"The Student Affairs Department, which includes Student Counselling and the Admissions Office, is located in downtown Edmonton in the former Workmans' Compensation Board building at 10046-101A Avenue." (Historical note, 1972-1973 Calendar, p. 4)
1975-1976 org chart: President > Dean of Administrative Affairs > Registrar
1976-1977 org chart: President > Academic Affairs > Academic Services > Registrar

Academic Council held its first meeting March 7th, 1972, and its constitution was ratified May 10, 1972. The Academic Governance Council (AGC) was established in December 2008, with its Bylaws approved by AGC at its first meeting in January 2009 (Motion AGC-05-01-20-2009). AGC is responsible for academic standards, integrity, policies, programs, as well as scholarship, research, and creative activities at MacEwan University.

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.

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.