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The Campus Child Care Cooperative was incorporated as a day care centre for forty children in 1965. The CCCC was a non-profit organization that provided pre-school programmes and care for the children of married graduate students. The parents shared the responsibilities and costs and also assumed the responsibility of administering the school, through an exective elected from the general membership, while teachers were responsible for the educational programmes. The day care was held in the basement of The Women's Residence until 1966 when they were moved off-campus to accomodate the University's expansion and need for the space the Child Care occupied. In 1969, with the increase in attendance of students needing full-scale day care facilities, the CCCC set up a committee to work for the establishment of a day care centre on-campus. Success did not materialize until 1975 when, after overcoming several obstacles and objections to their presence on-campus, the University Child Care Centre opened.

The Future Group was created in the summer of 2000 with the aim of working with governments, non-governmental organizations, businesses and other people in areas of the world affected by an international crisis. Their first project was to send a team of four people to Cambodia in May-July 2001 to tackle the problems of child sex slavery and trafficking. The team members were Benjamin Perrin, Shuvaloy Majumdar, Nicholas Gafuik and Stephanie Andrews. Their project had five parts: building relationships between the non-governmental organizations already at work in Cambodia, developing an education program against child prostitution targeted at high-risk children, running a responsible tourism campaign, facilitating the establishment of drop-in shelters and writing a report on the situation, actions taken and proposals. The final report was published and distributed to the international community, businesses, NGOs, media and the Government of Cambodia.

Grant Dilworth Mossop was born in Calgary, Alberta on April 15, 1948 to Cyril and Freida Mossop. He attended Rideau Park Elementary/Junior High School and Western Canada High School, graduating in 1966. He was one of the first Honours B. Sc. Geology graduates of the University of Calgary in 1970, and went on a year later to earn his M.Sc. degree. Awarded the 1851 Commission Scholarship to study at Imperial College, University of London, he received his PhD degree in geology in 1973. After completing his PhD, he returned to the University of Calgary as a Post-Doctoral Fellow (Geology). His graduate and post-doctoral research dealt with Devonian carbonate rocks in the Alberta subsurface and with evaporate rocks in the Canadian Arctic and Europe. In 1975, Dr. Mossop joined the Alberta Research Council in Edmonton, Alberta as a Research Officer. He became Manager of Oil Sands Geology Research in 1978 and was promoted to Head of the Alberta Geological Survey in 1980, a position he held until 1984, when he stood down in order to return to full-time research. During 1984-85, Dr. Mossop was an Academic Visitor at Oxford University. Upon his return in 1985, he resumed employment at the Alberta Research Council as a Senior Research Officer at the Alberta Geological Survey. In 1991, he joined the Geological Survey of Canada, Calgary office, as Director, Institute of Sedimentary and Petroleum Geology. He held this position for ten years, during a period of severe government cutbacks. He stepped down as Director in 2001, but continued to work with the Geological Survey of Canada as a Research Scientist and Chief Editor. Dr. Mossop was one of Canada's most widely recognized and respected sedimentary geologists. His most outstanding contribution to the fabric of Canadian geoscience was the compilation of the nature and origin of the sedimentary rocks of western Canada, the Geological Atlas of the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin, published in 1994. In addition to his work on the atlas, Dr. Mossop was actively involved in the geoscience profession in a number of different capacities. He authored over fifty scientific papers and made numerous presentations at conferences. He was an active member in several geoscience societies and boards, served as President of both the Geological Association of Canada (1986-1987), and the Canadian Geoscience Council (1989), and was a member/chair of numerous associated committees. He was an accomplished educator, and was an Adjunct Professor/Lecturer/Short Course Instructor at both the University of Alberta (1976-1986) and The University of Calgary (1978-2005). He was also an AAPG Distinguished Lecturer (1980-1981), and writer/presenter of BBC/ACCESS films on the geology of Western Canada (1987) and several other science programs for television. Dr. Mossop received numerous awards and honours throughout his career, including the Link Award (1978) and the President's Award (1995) from the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists, as well as the Ambrose Medal (1995) and the Distinguished Service Award (1997) from the Geological Association of Canada. In 1998, Dr. Mossop was presented with the University of Calgary Alumni Association's "Distinguished Alumni Award". In 2003, he received the National Managers' Community Leadership Award from the Government of Canada. His commitment and extensive service to Canada were recognized by the award of the Commemorative Medal for the Golden Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2002. Dr. Mossop was actively involved in community work throughout his life, including serving on boards of music societies and museums and being involved in local church administration. He was also an accomplished cellist. He toured with the National Youth Orchestra of Canada in 1965 and 1966, and played with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra for eight years. In 2002, Dr. Mossop was elected as a Senator to the University of Calgary Senate, where he served on a number of senior committees. He married Ruth in 1969 and they had three children: Jenny, Jonathan, and David. Dr. Mossop passed away suddenly from natural causes in October 2005.

In 1945, by agreement between the Government of Alberta and the University of Alberta, teacher education became the responsibility of the University. Prior to that time the education of the vast majority of prospective teachers was carried out in the Normal Schools of the province, one of which had operated in Calgary since 1906. The Calgary Branch of the University of Alberta opened on the former Normal School/Technical Institute campus in north Calgary in 1946, and all students in attendance registered in the Faculty of Education. The program was provided by faculty in Education and in Arts and Science. A Dean of Education was appointed in 1962, but the Faculty remained part of the U of A Faculty of Education until 1963 when a separate Faculty of Education was formally established in Calgary. Calgary Branch staff meetings were begun in 1945, and Calgary faculty attended the Faculty of Education Council in Edmonton. Associate Dean (Academic) (1961-1985) had responsiblity for curriculum, calendar, early childhood education, practicum, inservice, general academic matters. Associate Dean (Administration) (1950-1973) had responsiblity for chair or membership of university and faculty committees, membership of external organizations, representation to government, internal faculty matters. Associate Dean (Student Affairs (1966-1974) had responsibility for admissions, scholarships, grade summaries, curriculum, new building plans. Deans of the Faculty of Education: H.T. Coutts, 1960-1961; H.S. Baker, 1961-1970; A.A. Gibb, 1970-1971 (Acting Dean); John Macdonald, 1971-1975; F.D. Oliva, 1975-1976 (Acting Dean); R.F. Lawson, 1976-1986; F.D. Oliva, 1986-1994; W.I.S. Winchester, 1994-1999; Annette V. LaGrange, 1999-

The School of Physical Education was formed in 1960. The name was changed in 1975 to the Faculty of Physical Education. In 1996, the faculty was renamed the Faculty of Kinesiology. Kinesiology is a multidisciplinary science encompassing anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, psychomotor behaviour, and social and cultural factors. The Faculty of Kinesiology trains professionals who have a strong foundation in the study of movement and sport from both the theoretical and applied perspectives. The students are exposed to learning opportunities through the integration of research, education, and practical applications of knowledge. Deans of the Faculty of Kinesiology: L. Goodwin, 1966-1968 (Head); L. Goodwin, 1968-1975 (Director); L. Goodwin, 1975-1977 (Dean); G.E. Kingston, 1977-1978 (Acting); R.C. Jackson, 1978-1988; W.L. Veale, 1988-1998; R.F. Zernicke, 1998-

In 1964, The University of Alberta, Calgary agreed to cooperate in the establishment of a School of Nursing at the Foothills Hospital through registration of student nurses as part-time students in regular courses. The Arts and Science Council approved psychology and sociology courses for nursing students to take at the university. The School of Nursing opened in 1970 in order to prepare competent, professional nurses, to advance nursing knowledge and to improve nursing practices through continuing education and research. In 1975, the name changed to The Faculty of Nursing. The faculty has always been assisted by the Learning Resource Centre, which has grown from a small library facility until it includes a A.V. lab, microcomputer lab, communications skills room, Psychomotor Skills lab and a Faculty Reading Room. The faculty is governed by a Council, overseen by an Executive, which determines policies for nursing programs, course curriculums and approval of new programs. The Psychomotor Skills Committee's mandate is to investigate the psychomotor skills component of the program and to develop independent study modules. Deans of the Faculty of Nursing: Shirley R. Good, 1970-1972 (Director); F. Terentiuk, 1972-1975 (Acting); M.E. Schumacher, 1975-1979 (Dean); M. Scott Wright, 1979-1985; J.D. Calkin, 1985-1989; M.Scott Wright, 1989-1990 (Acting); J.L. Storch, 1990-1996; Carol Rogers, 1996-1997 (Acting); D.L. Tamlyn, 1997-2002; Florence Myrick, 2002-2003; Marlene A. Reimer, 2003-

The Foothills Hospital School of Nursing admitted its first class of student nurses in 1965 and held its last graduation in 1995. During its years of operation 2,488 men and women graduated from the diploma program. The mandate of the School of Nursing was to prepare entry-level nurses with the skills needed to provide quality patient care in both acute and long-term care settings, and to provide opportunities for the continuing education of experienced nurses. In order to provide a comprehensive nursing education, the School had affiliation agreements with a number of facilities in Calgary and the surrounding area such as the University of Calgary. This included the provision of University taught courses for the School, and, beginning in 1985, an articulation program which allowed students who had finished their first year at the School to transfer to the second year of the baccalaureate nursing program at the University. Until the mid-1980s the shool offered one course of study, the Basic (Diploma) Program, a comprehensive three-year program teaching fundamental skills required in the practise of nursing. Subsequently the school offered the Refresher Program (1984-1990) for nurses returning to the nursing profession, and a certificate Post-Basic program (1985-1995). The School also participated with Mount Royal College and the University of Calgary in the planning, development and initiation of the Calgary Conjoint Nursing Program (CCNP). The first two years of the program were taught at the School of Nursing, beginning in 1993. Responsibility for the overall organization and administration of the School and its educational programs from 1963 to 1968 was held by an Associate Director of Nursing Education, who reported to the Director of Nursing at Foothills Hospital who, in turn, reported to the Hospital Administration. In later years, the head of the School reported to the Hospital Administration through an Assistant Executive Director (ca. 1979), and subsequently through the Vice President, Nursing and Patient Services. By 1972 the Associate Director's title had been changed to Director of Nursing Education. When the Director resigned in 1993, the management of the school continued under a management team comprised of the Manager, Program Resources, Supervisor, Administrative Services, and the Curriculum Coordinator. In response to the provincial Ministry of Advanced Education and Career Development's decision to close diploma schools of nursing and to reduce student enrolment and grants to nursing education, the Foothills Hospital announced in 1994 plans to close the Foothills Hospital School of Nursing and its basic diploma nursing program. The school closed on July 1, 1995, and withdrew drom CCNP. It transferred its post-basic nursing education programs and the CCNP's diploma option to the Department of Nursing and Allied Health, Mount Royal College. Mount Royal College and the University of Calgary assumed responsibilty for CCNP nursing students. The closing of the Foothills Hospital School of Nursing marked the end of the era of hospital-based nursing education in Calgary.

The Department of Civil Engineering was formed in 1960 in the Faculty of Engineering. A new Civil Engineering wing was opened at the University in 1982. The department approaches teaching by exposing the students to the broad base of the discipline and then allowing options for specialization. At the graduate level, degress offered are PhD, MSc, and MEng. Heads of the Department of Civil Engineering: R.A. Ritter, 1966-1967; R.H. Mills, 1967-1969; H.A.R. de Paiva, 1969-1972; M.A. Ward, 1972-1984; R.E. Loov, 1984-1986; M.A. Sargious, 1986-1988 (Acting); R.E. Loov, 1988-1989; N.G. Shrive, 1989-1995; J.F. Morrall, 1995-1996 (Acting); N.G. Shrive, 1996-1999; Tom G. Brown, 1999-

The Department of Communications Media provides media support for the teaching and research programs of the University and maintains the central inventory and control of media equipment. Since 1988-1989, the Department's Director has reported to the Director of Information Services in the Vice-President (Academic) area. The Director of Communications Media is a member of the General Faculties Standing Committee on Communications Media and works with this committee and the Director of Information Services in establishing appropriate policies. The Director also advises departments planning new and revised spaces on matters related to communications media, and cooperates with various units such as Continuing Education to extend the resources of the University to the community. After University autonomy, matters related to communications media were the responsibility of a Director of Audio-Visual Services who was advised by an Audio-Visual Services standing committee. By 1968 Audio Visual Services was under the Department of Buildings and Grounds, but in 1969 it was again reporting to the VP(Academic) and headed by a Director of Communications Media. In 1970 or 1971 the Director was re-designated as Head, Communications Media, a Department of the newly-created Division of Information Services. In October 1974 the Division of Information Services was dismantled. In 1975, the Board of Governors approved the Department of Communications Media. The mandate had been broadened somewhat to include cooperation with other educational organizations in communications media matters. Programs by this time included distributing and operating media equipment and materials, photography, graphics, film and videotape library, program development and technical services. By 1995, the Department included the following units: Office Systems, Technical Services, Multimedia Development, Media Services and Central Services (Photography and Media Library Services).

In 1970 the Division of Community Health Sciences was formed in the Faculty of Medicine. The name changed to the Department of Community Health Sciences in 1981. The Department of Community Health Sciences is a multidisciplinary group of faculty members from the Faculty of Medicine. The Department has academic activities in the following areas: community medicine (biostatistics, epidemiology, and social and behavioral sciences) and some of the clinical aspects of community medicine (environmental health, geriatric health services, hospital administration, international health, maternal and child health, native health, population genetics, nutrition, occupational health and public health). Heads of the Department of Community Health Sciences: J.H. Read, 1970-1972; E.J. Love, 1972-1973 (Acting); J.H. Read, 1973-1979; E.J. Love, 1979-1995; J.H. Fick, 1995-1996 (Acting); R.L. Sutherland, 1996-2003; Tom Noseworthy, 2003-