Acadia University - Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada - Universities and Colleges on Waymarking.com

Nova Scotia's Fundy tides rise and fall by as much as 16 metres daily, making them the highest in the world. The town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia experiences its own tidal effect every September, when more than 3,000 students from around the world come rushing into Acadia University, drawn by its reputation for academic excellence and its focus on providing a personalized education.

"Acadia is a fine university in all kinds of ways - it is palpable - you can feel the commitment to a high quality education and you see it by the awards to faculty and the success of our students and our alumni," says Ray Ivany, Acadia's 15th president and vice-chancellor. "Acadia's commitment to academic rigour and excellence is obviously part of who we are, and part of being a top-tier university in Canada, and in the world."

Acadia was built on the belief that everyone has a right to higher education, regardless of class, belief, gender, or race. In 1838, at a time when money was scarce, the community pulled together to create a special place for learning. Women knitted and sold mittens to raise funds and canvassed for materials; men felled trees and built the first academic halls - Acadia University was established. Acadia's stylized "A" depicts crossed axes to remind us of the determination and pride that is the Acadia Spirit. That spirit has sparked many successes for Acadia.

The university has the distinction of being the only Canadian university inducted into the Smithsonian Institution for its pioneering use of technology in the classroom. Acadia professors continue to set the standard for innovative classroom instruction today. Acadia is also the only university to have placed first in all four categories (best overall, highest quality, most innovative, and leaders of tomorrow) in Maclean's annual reputation survey. In the 18 years that Maclean's has done this survey, Acadia has ranked as the most innovative undergraduate institution 15 times.

"Acadia's combination of small, personalized classes and a rich computing environment provides special opportunities for Acadia students," explains Tom Herman, Acadia's vice-president, academic. "In particular, the lines between teaching and research become blurred and teachers spend as much time mentoring students in research as they do in standard classroom activities."

Overall Faculty:Student Ratio is 1:10

More than 170 years after its founding, the world is witnessing the influence of this liberal arts university - one whose visionary approach to academic excellence is setting a new high-tide mark around the world.

(Portions of this page, not including the original photos, have been taken from various pieces of recruiting material prepared by Acadia University.)

Name: Acadia University Location/Address: Acadia University Wolfville, Nova Scotia Canada B4P 2R6 Phone Number: 902-542-2201 or 902-585-2201 Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm AST Web Site: [Web Link] Type of School: Undergraduate School with Graduate Programs School Affiliation: Private -- Christian Protestant Date Founded: 1838 Enrollment: 3485 Nicknames/Mascots: Acadia Axemen Location of GPS Coordinates: Immediately in front of University Hall School Colors: Not listed School Motto: Not listed

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