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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

The Vice-President, Resources and People, oversaw the university's information technology, finance, facilities and space management, human resources, campus services and procurement functions.

Superceded by Vice-President, Finance and Administration & CFO, Sharilee Fossum was appointed VP on January 4, 2021. The Vice-President, Finance and Administration & CFO, is responsible for the financial management and planning of the university along with human resources, facilities management, information technology, and campus services including sports and recreation, our residence and food services.

The Office of University Governance at MacEwan houses the operations of the Board of Governors and the General Faculties Council, and is responsible for the effective operation and administration of the university’s governance structure.

The association was formed in winter 2015 by the President's Group Task Team and the Retired Staff Seed Group as part of the University's retiree engagement strategy. Its intention was to continue retiree relationships with the University and one another, and was created as an umbrella group for all categories of retired employees: faculty, staff, out-of-scope, and administration. On May 28, 2015, the Board of Governors approved the name “Retirees of MacEwan University” and on March 19, 2019, the structure was formalized with the approval of the bylaws by the association's Leadership Group.

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.

In 1971, the Continuing Education Division opened for evening classes and remained a staple at MacEwan as a division until 2014, when the School of Continuing Education was established. The School of Continuing Education has six units: Academic and Language Preparation, Professional and Continuing Studies, SCE International, Career Studies, Professional Health Education, and the Conservatory of Music.

The types of programs and services offered include: English as an additional language instruction; academic upgrading; certificate programs; general interest courses; professional development courses, workshops and seminars; customized training and partnerships with business, industry, health, and community-based organizations; international professional development programs and study tours and music lessons, workshops, concerts, festivals and events.

As of 2025, there are 20 certificate programs, over 300 courses offered, and over 9,000 students for the School of Continuing Education.

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.

Student Affairs oversees areas that support student success including the Academic Advising Centre, access and disability resources, Griffins teams, kihêw waciston Indigenous Centre, new student orientations, Office of Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion, Office of Sexual Violence Prevention, Education and Response, and Wellness and Psychological Services.

The first student government was elected on October 8, 1971. Composed of two committees, one each from the Cromdale and Old Scona campuses, it was incorporated under the existing provincial legislation as a legal entity. A revised copy of the students’ union constitution was recorded in the Board of Governors meeting minutes from April 12, 1972 (appendix A).

The Students’ Association of MacEwan University (SAMU) is a non-profit organization working independently from MacEwan University, and is governed by elected student representatives. Students’ Council is the highest governing body within the Association. It is comprised of 14 Councillors, one Alberta College Campus delegate, and five Executive Committee members.