The University of Alberta banner is flying at half-mast from December 7-10, 2020 in remembrance of Charles Lockwood, Professor Emeritus and former Dean in the Faculty of Extension, and former member of the University Senate.
Charles Lockwood (photo supplied)
The family of Charles McDonald Lockwood is saddened to announce his passing on November 8, 2020 at his ocean-side home on Vancouver Island at the age of 92. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, one brother, four children, six grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Charlie was born and grew up in Ontario. Following high school, he completed his engineering degree at the University of Toronto in 1950. Subsequent to graduating with his engineering degree, Charles completed a Diploma in Business Administration at Western University. Later in his career Charles graduated with an MBA at the University of Alberta in 1971. Charles professional career began working for Westinghouse in Hamilton, Ontario, followed by a move to Calgary to take a position with Mannix. In 1963, Charles and his young family moved to Edmonton when he was hired by the Extension Department at the University of Alberta. This was the beginning of a long and rewarding career in continuing education with the university.
In 1966, Charles was appointed Director of the Engineering Continuing Education Program in the Extension Department and then in 1974, he was appointed as the Acting Director of Extension. When the Department of Extension was re-designated and re-structured as the Faculty of Extension, Charles was appointed as the Faculty's first Dean in 1975 followed by a second term in 1980. The transition period as a new Faculty required strong administrative and academic leadership in the creation of new policies and processes. Other challenges during this period included increased demand for continuing education, budgeting considerations and new & emerging technologies (such as personal computers and internet). During his role as Dean, Charles supported the enhancement of many existing programs as well as the initiation and development of multiple new programs such as the Annual Yukon and Arctic Summer Schools.
In addition to his leadership and academic roles with the Faculty of Extension, he was an ex-officio member of the University Senate and General Faculty Council as well as Alumnus and Professor Emeritus. Charles other contributions to the University included a term as President of the Faculty Club 1974-75. Through his work with the Engineering Continuing Education Program, Charles worked closely with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) of which he was a member throughout his career and granted Life Membership in 1989. He believed strongly in continuing education and life long learning and was a great promoter of and contributor to the Canadian Association of University Continuing Education (CAUCE) of which he was president of in 1978-79 as well as the Alberta Association of Continuing Education (AACE).
Charles was an active member of the Alpine Club of Canada throughout his life. He was an avid hiker, climber and cross-country skier and could frequently be found enjoying his passion for the outdoors in the backcountry at one of the Alpine Club huts situated at various locations throughout the Rockies. After retiring from the University, he moved to Vancouver Island where he continued to be active outdoors adding ocean kayaking as a frequent activity.
In his retirement he became a dedicated member of Rotary International in his community on Vancouver Island. Again, his leadership skills and easy-going personality touched the lives of many. Charles had an amazing memory and was blessed that he was able to remain incredibly physically active and healthy into his 90's. Charles had a wonderful sense of humor, a genuine interest in all around him and the world is a better place because of him.
- Obituary supplied.
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