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  Yale College Wrexham | Coleg Ial Wrecsam
Situated in the heart of Wrexham town centre, Yale College is a tertiary college with approximately 3,000 full-time and 10,000 part-time students.
The College is at the forefront of adult training, not only to meet individual aspirations, but also to serve the staffing needs of the diverse and expanding Wrexham economy.
The College aims to meet the needs of all members of the community from school leavers to the retired; from those wishing to improve their job prospects to those wishing to learn for the fun of it!
www.yale-wrexham.co.uk /international/facts/facts_college.htm   (268 words)

  
 Britain.tv Wikipedia - Yale University
Yale traces its beginnings to "An Act for Liberty to Erect a Collegiate School"?title=passed by the General Court of the Colony of Connecticut and dated October 9, 1701.
Yale historian Gaddis Smith notes "an ethos of organized activity"?title=at Yale during the 20th century that led John Kerry to lead the Yale Political Union's Liberal Party, George Pataki the Conservative Party, and Joseph Lieberman to manage the Yale Daily News.
Yale has numerous athletic facilities, including the Yale Bowl (the nation's first natural "bowl"?title=stadium, and prototype for such stadiums as the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the Rose Bowl), located at The Walter Camp Field athletic complex, and the Payne Whitney Gymnasium, the second-largest indoor athletic complex in the world.
www.britain.tv /wikipedia.php?title=Yale_University   (5704 words)

  
 Yale College Wrexham - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yale College Wrexham is a college in Wrexham, Wales.
It is known locally as an excellent college, and regular contributor of pupils to Oxbridge, but in the wider community it is better known for its lawsuit with Yale University.
Yale College is, officially, a bilingual college, helping to foster Anglo-Welsh relations, although the predominant language spoken is English.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Yale_College_Wrexham   (367 words)

  
 Yale University Virtual Tour | Stroll
Yale's compact urban campus is also delightfully picturesque, thanks to its many superbly designed and meticulously detailed neo-Gothic buildings of the 1920's and 30's.
Eight of Yale's 10 original residential colleges and the principal older buildings at the heart of the campus are the work of James Gamble Rogers, class of 1889.
Wrexham Tower is modeled on the 16th-century tower of St. Giles Church in Wrexham, Wales (where Elihu Yale is buried).
www.yale.edu /collegetour/stroll/stroll.html   (2145 words)

  
 Wrexham
Wrexham is not mentioned in the Domesday Book; the first mention of it comes in 1161 by which time there was a Norman motte and bailey castle at 'Wristlesham', however, being well to the east of Offa's Dyke, there has probably been a settlement there since Saxon times.
Wrexham was divided into two distinct townships, Wrexham Regis (which was under the control of the King) and Wrexham Abbot (generally the older parts of the town, which originally belonged to Valle Crucis Abbey at nearby Llangollen).
Wrexham faced an economic crisis: with residents anxious to sell their homes and move to areas with better employment prospects, but buyers were uninterested in an area where there was little employment.
www.danceage.com /biography/sdmc_Wrexham   (2907 words)

  
 YAM March 2000 - Light & Verity   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Yale has long hoped to shed its image as a school dominated by the humanities, and Bromley, for one, thinks the new investment in facilities -- coupled with a planned expansion of the faculties in engineering and biological sciences -- will make a difference.
Officials at the stateside Yale have convinced Yale College in Wrexham, Wales, to alter its name to Coleg Ial Yale College Wrexham, a moniker that combines the Welsh and English versions of its name.
Officials at Yale in Wrexham, which is similar to a junior college, say that the name was chosen for the nearby Yale Hills, which are usually known by their Welsh name, Ial.
www.yalealumnimagazine.com /issues/00_03/landv.html   (2252 words)

  
 BBC News | WALES | Transatlantic battle over college names
However, college principal Emlyn Jones said he accepted there could be "some confusion" and, as the college could not afford the cost of a lawsuit, a compromise had been agreed.
The Boston-born son of Welsh immigrants, Elihu Yale became the High Sheriff of Denbighshire in 1704, and was later buried in the graveyard at St Giles parish church in Wrexham.
A central tower at Yale University's campus is a copy of the spire of the medieval Welsh church.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/wales/609278.stm   (387 words)

  
 Yale College - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yale College was the official name of Yale University from 1718 to 1887.
It was changed to Yale College in 1718 in gratitude to a benefactor, Elihu Yale.
In 1887, as the college continued to grow under the presidency of Timothy Dwight V, Yale College was renamed Yale University.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Yale_College   (731 words)

  
 Discover the Wisdom of Mankind on college   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Since the colleges are all fully independent legal entities owning their own buildings, employing their own staff, and managing their own endowments, colleges vary widely in wealth.
Generally, however, its colleges are not financially independent and do not have any teaching duties as part of the university, though they do provide meals, libraries, computers, and recreational facilities for their members.
The term "college" in Singapore is generally only used for pre-university educational institutions called "Junior Colleges", which provide the final two years of secondary education (equivalent to sixth form in English terms or grades 11-12 in the American system).
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Nevertheless, several prominent American universities, including Boston College, Dartmouth College and the College of William and Mary, have retained the term "college" in their names for historical reasons or because of an undergraduate focus, although they offer higher degrees.
This problem led, in part, to the threatened lawsuit between Yale College Wrexham (equivalent to an American "high school") and Yale University, the latter claiming trademark infringement.[citation needed] As of 2003, there were 2,474 four-year colleges and universities in the United States.[2]
The term college is also, as in the United Kingdom, used for a constituent semi-autonomous part of a larger university but generally organized on academic rather than residential lines.
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 A First for Care Training – Yale College Wrexham - Title
Yale College and Wrexham County Borough Council are thrilled to announce the award of the 100th Home Care NVQ since the start of their successful partnership scheme, marking another national first in the field of home care training.
By pooling resources, Yale College and Wrexham Social services put together a unique package of Home Care NVQ Level Two training that has allowed home carers - who are an important lifeline when caring for elderly and vulnerable clients- to have their expertise recognised in a formal qualification.
Photograph left to right: Paul Croke, Principal of Yale College; David Bull, the 100th person to achieve an NVQ award in Health and Social Care and the Mayor of Wrexham, Councillor Mike Edwards.
www.fforwm.ac.uk /index/news/collegenews/2634.html   (288 words)

  
 Yale - the College of Wrexham
The International Office provides a point of contact for students throughout their time at Yale and a 24 hour help line means that students can contact the office even when the College day has finished.
Yale’s excellent record of teaching success and the full support it provides ensures that students leave with the best qualifications that they can and Yale is proud that its student pass rates are above the UK national average.
Yale College offers a wide range of sports and recreational options, including team sports, aerobics and outdoor pursuits, music and performing arts, film society and college radio.
www.intstudy.com /script/univ/yale_wrexham.htm   (424 words)

  
 Prizes | The DUS and the Department | DUS Handbook 2006-2007 | Yale College
Yale College has a large number of prizes, which are listed and briefly described at www.yale.edu/secretary/prizes.
Besides prizes given for excellence in a particular subject, there are also prizes for general scholarship and character administered by the Council of Masters and by the Yale College Committee on Honors and Academic Standing.
DUSes in the humanities and the social sciences should also note the Wrexham Prizes, which are described under the various humanities and social science disciplines at www.yale.edu/secretary/prizes.
www.yale.edu /yalecollege/publications/dus/department/prizes.html   (291 words)

  
 Yale Daily News - Yale degrees for sale: Faux certificates cost $75   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Yale could receive significant federal funding for bioterrorism research under the latest version of a homeland security bill currently before Congress.
In a surprising announcement Monday afternoon, Alexandra Dufresne ’96, who has served as Morse College’s dean since fall 2005, said she will be stepping down from her position at the end of the spring 2007 semester.
Dorothy Robinson, Yale's general counsel, said she was unaware of this particular Web site.
www.yaledailynews.com /Article.aspx?ArticleID=18264   (995 words)

  
 BBC - North East Wales Arts - Yale College Wrexham Art Students
Final year students from Yale College Wrexham's Faculty of Arts display their work at the end of the academic year in 2005...
Final year students from Yale College Wrexham's Faculty of Arts display their work in an exhibition at the college.
i went to wrexham college of art, it was great, i did 1st dip in art, ond and hnd, i learnt so much there, met some great friends there and had a the time of my life
www.bbc.co.uk /wales/northeast/sites/arts/pages/yale.shtml   (214 words)

  
 ELWa - Wrexham In Step With Her Students
Nikki, aged thirty, of Victoria Road, Wrexham, is a real hit with students who voted her their top tutor at Yale College, Wrexham.
She feels it is important to offer further education to students with learning difficulties in a standard tertiary college, as this is often the first step to inclusion for many.
Debrea Lewis, supported learning co-ordinator at Yale College who nominated Nikki on behalf of her students said: " Nikki was the overwhelming democratic choice of students on the four supported learning courses that are offered to students with profound, severe and moderate learning difficulties and disabilities.
www.elwa.org.uk /elwaweb/printer.aspx?pageid=2799   (639 words)

  
 Yale College   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The project at Yale College in Wrexham received support and funding from the WDA, through their Media Technology Programmes, helping to finance much needed equipment.
They cover subjects from bullying to collecting shoes; from early childhood memories of war to the feelings of a family member whose dad is currently at war.
Yale has developed a proven track record for the quality of its Digital Storytelling, and recently won a Beacon Award for excellence in Art and Design for the project.
www.wda.co.uk /index.cfm/mtp/partner_programme/yale_college/en9421   (242 words)

  
 Yale College Wrexham | Coleg Ial Wrecsam
The College will provide high quality education and training to meet the needs of the community and the individual.
The College aims to provide teaching of a high quality, as of right, to all students.
The College is committed to equal opportunities and seeks to eliminate any form of racism, sexism or discrimination based on race, creed, gender, disability, religion or sexual orientation
www.yale-wrexham.co.uk /international/facts/facts_charter.htm   (2148 words)

  
 Welsh Video Network Yale College of Wrexham
Course Organisers - Siân Squire and Jo Conway (Yale College of Wrexham)
On the 28th March 2003, during the Wrexham Science Festival, Yale College utilized their videoconferencing studio to link up with an expert in archaeology from Cardiff Museum – the first time that the studio at Yale had been used for teaching and learning.
Two lecturers at Yale College, Sian Squire and Jo Conway, had earlier identified the facts that their subjects, Classical Civilisation and Geology, shared similar students and that many of their students were interested in archaeology (indeed, some were applying to University to study it).
www.wvn.ac.uk /casestudies/yale/yale.htm   (545 words)

  
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The War Memorial Hospital,now Yale College was officially opened in 1926.
Elihu Yale, who founded Yale University is buried in the St Giles Church grounds.
Wrexham AFC's home is The Racecourse, but they used to be in Acton.
www.wrexham-connection.co.uk /wrexham.htm   (206 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Wales | North East Wales | Yale students scoop global award
Six students from Yale College in Wrexham and two from Coleg Gwent in Usk travelled to Glasgow to represent Wales in the annual event.
Team member Steve Chatham, from Yale College, said: "The Wales final was a challenge in itself, but this was something else.
Yale College won the Wales finals in November at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff, after more than 1,000 students took part.
news.bbc.co.uk /go/rss/-/1/hi/wales/north_east/5122208.stm   (381 words)

  
 Wrexham SMAT
Wrexham’s Substance Abuse Action Team has developed a 5 year strategic plan to address substance misuse in Wrexham which lays out how the county will develop and strengthen services up to 2008.
The popular course is delivered in partnership with the North Wales Health Authority, North Wales Police, Yale College and Wrexham LAT and takes place at the Grove Park site of Yale College 4 times a year.
Over the last 3 years staff from a wide range of voluntary and statutory services have benefitted from the expert training on offer.
www.nwsmf.org.uk /english/smat/wrexham.htm   (162 words)

  
 Yale Celebrates New Link with the Gulf Medical College, Dubai - Title
A successful course, run by the Office Technology Department at Yale College in Wrexham, might soon be offered to students attending United Arab Emirates Gulf Medical College.
Key personnel at the Medical College, one of the fastest growing and prestigious in the region, are interested in delivering the innovative Diploma for Executive Medical Secretaries, developed by staff at Yale.
Such initiatives bring many benefits and reflect the hard work and professionalism of staff at Yale College in Wrexham".
www.fforwm.ac.uk /index/news/collegenews/2633.html   (214 words)

  
 Best Practice - Training - Who Do I Ask? - The Information Resource for the Tourism Industry in Wales
Situated in the heart of Wrexham town centre, Yale College is a tertiary college with approximately 3,000 full-time and 8,000 part-time students.
There are two campuses, one on Grove Park Road in the centre of Wrexham and another half a mile away on Bersham Road where the Engineering and Construction courses take place.
The College also has some 13 outreach centres, many based in local schools, which have programmes of day-time and evening courses.
www.whodoiask.com /training/yale.htm   (154 words)

  
 Yale College Wrexham | Coleg Ial Wrecsam
The College is seeking to appoint an Instructor / Demonstrator in Electrical Installation to commence as soon as possible.
To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form online and click 'Send' when you have finished.
Alternatively, download, print and hand complete the application form and post to: Yale College, Human Resources, Grove Park Road, Wrexham, LL12 7AB.
yalecollege.fejobs.com /default.aspx?id=jobItem&vacNo=229317   (76 words)

  
 How Yale College of Wrexham uses Skillset's Standards - Skillset   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
How Yale College of Wrexham uses Skillset's Standards
"Yale College of Wrexham currently run BTEC ND Graphic Design, Multimedia and Photography two year courses and video production skills are taught as part of the process.
Until now, we've used a basic skills check list and reading the Level 2 specs (and some level 3) Camera Assistant, Video editor, etc we are developing a checklist list so students can have their skills observed, tested and recorded against some of the criteria.
www.skillset.org /standards/usestandards/article_5306_2.asp   (159 words)

  
 Filton College - News
The Filton College Female Football Development Centre team won 4-0 in a dramatic match on Wednesday against Yale College of Wrexham in the English Colleges League (South West / Wales Region).
Goals from Faye Slade, Sharifa James and Tracey Beales (2) secured the win for the Filton College team in what was their first competitive fixture of the 2005/2006 season.
Each player competed well and won their individual battles and a brace of goals from Tracey Beales in the 75th and 80th minute was no surprise as she worked hard to create chances for herself and the team.
www.filton.ac.uk /circle7/news/detail.php?RPressReleaseID=489   (384 words)

  
 Yale - The real meaning from Timesharetalk wikipedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Yale - The real meaning from Timesharetalk wikipedia
[edit] Yale and politics in the modern era
[edit] Heads of Collegiate School, Yale College, and Yale University
www.timesharetalk.co.uk /wiki.asp?k=Yale   (5697 words)

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