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Tim Byrne

1907 – 1997

Canadian academic administrator

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About Tim Byrne

Lived 1907 – 1997 (aged 89–90). Tim Byrne was a Canadian politician.

Tim Clarke Byrne (1907 –1997; also known as T. C. Byrne) was the first President of Athabasca University. He grew up in Warspite, Alberta. He was author of the book Athabasca University: The Evolution of Distance Education and was a former Deputy Minister of Education for Alberta from 1966 to 1971. As Deputy Minister of Education, he helped to prepare the Order in Council to create the university.

Byrne started his career as a teacher of junior high school in 1937, and in 1942 joined the Alberta Department of Education as an Inspector of Schools. In 1957, he became Chief Superintendent. In his book, Byrne mentions that the university developed independently of Open University despite assumptions to the contrary.

In 1972, Byrne was appointed by the Minister James Foster to conduct an inquiry into Red Deer College, over a dispute between the staff and the college's Board of Governors. This helped him to establish a closer working relationship with the Minister.

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Born
1907, Canada
Birth century
Died
1997, Canada
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Also known as
Tim Clarke Byrne

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Tim Byrne?

Canadian academic administrator

When was Tim Byrne born?

Tim Byrne was born in 1907 in Canada.

When did Tim Byrne die?

Tim Byrne died in 1997 in Canada.

What was Tim Byrne's occupation?

Tim Byrne was a politician.

What nationality was Tim Byrne?

Tim Byrne was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tim Byrne

· Wikidata: Q7803263

· DBpedia: Tim Byrne

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