Carleton University

Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, founded in 1942 as Carleton College to provide elementary university courses in the evening for government employees. The return of WWII veterans led to day courses and in 1946 the college acquired a building on First Avenue. Degree programs were established in arts, science, public administration and journalism, although the college did not receive a provincial charter until 1952. It officially became a university in 1957 and moved to its present site on the Rideau River in 1959.

It is governed by a president, a board of governors and a senate. A. Davidson DUNTON presided over the phenomenal growth of the university between 1958 and 1972, with enrolment rising from 1000 to 7000 full-time students.

By the end of the 1960s Carleton was offering degrees in engineering, architecture, industrial design and social work. The 1970s was a decade of consolidation, with steady growth in enrolment despite financial constraints. It now offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the faculties of arts, social sciences, engineering, science, public affairs and management, and through many professional schools and institutions. Enrolment is approximately 13 000 full- and 4500 part-time students. Carleton is a publicly supported institution.

Author H. BLAIR NEATBY

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Carleton University
The official website for Carleton University in Ottawa.

Carleton Sound
This Carlton Sound website features sound clips of recordings that document the historical development of Canadian music. Includes the recording: "By A Canadian Lady", Piano Music 1841 – 1997, with Elaine Keillor, piano. From Carleton University, Ottawa.

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The website for Academic Matters, a magazine that explores issues of relevance to higher education in Ontario, other provinces in Canada, and globally. Focuses on current trends in post-secondary education and academe’s future direction.

Native Drums
The Native Drums web project traces the history and mythological significance of the drum in Canada’s aboriginal societies. Their very extensive website focuses on aboriginal drums, drumming, singing and dancing. Features stories, interviews, downloadable learning resources, multimedia (click on “Mediabase”) and the Canadian Aboriginal Research Database. Produced by Carleton University, the Sumner Group Inc., and other partners.

Carleton University Choir
The website for the Carleton University Choir. Offers a history of the chior, a brief bio of the chior's music director and accompanist, and more.

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