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{{Short description|Polytechnic Institute in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada}}
{{ Infobox University2 |
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name = Northern Alberta Institute of Technology|
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image = [[Image:NaitLogo.gif|NAIT Logo]] |
{{Infobox university
motto = Bring on the future.|
| name = Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
established = [[1963]] |
| image = NAIT Logo.svg
type = [[Public school|Public]] |
head = [[Sam Shaw, President]] |
| image_size = 100px
| caption =
city = [[Edmonton, Alberta|Edmonton]] |
| motto = Discere, Efficere, Praestare ([[Latin]])
state = [[Alberta|AB]] |
| mottoeng = "To Learn, To Do, To Succeed"
country = [[Canada]] |
| established = {{start date and age|1962}}
undergrad = 18,300|
| top_free_label = Operational
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| top_free = May 27, 1963<ref name="history"/>
postgrad_label = graduate |
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faculty = 2,700 |
| type = [[Institute of technology#Canada|Public]] [[Institute of Technology]]
campus = [[Urban area|Urban]]|
| endowment = $52.6 million (2023)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://publicdocs.nait.ca/sites/pd/_layouts/15/docidredir.aspx?ID=4NUSZQ57DJN7-208515216-22577#page=21 |title=Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Annual Report 2022/2023|page=21|access-date=March 29, 2024|date=September 27, 2022}}</ref>
mascot = Ook |
| president = Laura Jo Gunter<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nait.ca/nait/about/corporate-structure/meet-the-executive-team/president-and-ceo|title=President and CEO - NAIT|access-date=June 18, 2023}}</ref>
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| provost = Peter Leclaire<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nait.ca/nait/about/corporate-structure/meet-the-executive-team/vice-president-academic|title=Vice-President Academic - NAIT|access-date=June 18, 2023}}</ref>
free = [[Fairview]]<br />[[High Level]]<br />[[Peace River]]<br />|
| city = [[Edmonton]], [[Alberta]]
homepage = [http://www.nait.ca/ www.nait.ca] |
| country = Canada
| undergrad = 16,100 (full-time)<br /> 11,700 (part-time) (2023)<ref name="report"/>
| students =
| postgrad = 1,230
| other = 7,009 apprenticeships, 2,600 international students (2023)<ref name="report"/>
| sports_nickname = Ooks
| academic_affiliations = [[Association of Canadian Community Colleges|ACCC]], [[Alberta Association of Colleges & Technical Institutes|AACTI]], CBIE, [[Canadian University Press|CUP]], [[Polytechnics Canada]]
| athletics_affiliations = [[Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association|CCAA]], [[Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference]]
| faculty = 2,093 (2023)<ref name="report"/>
| campus = Urban (Main campus)
| free_label = Other campuses
| free = {{hlist|Patricia|Souch|[[Spruce Grove]]}}
| free_label2 = Newspaper
| free2 = ''Techlifetoday'' magazine ''NAIT Nugget''
| mascot = [[Snowy Owl]], [[Ookpik]]
| colours = Athletics: Gold and Royal Blue {{color box|#FDD017}} {{color box|#072B61}}<br />Institute: Royal Blue and Light Blue {{colorsample|#002D72}} {{colorsample|#68ACE5}}
| website = {{URL|https://www.nait.ca/nait/home}}
}}
}}


The '''Northern Alberta Institute of Technology''' ('''NAIT''') is a [[Institute of technology|polytechnic]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.alberta.ca/types-publicly-funded-post-secondary-institutions.aspx#jumplinks-4 | title=Polytechnical Institutions | access-date=January 7, 2023}}</ref> and [[applied science]]s institute in [[Edmonton]], [[Alberta]], Canada.


NAIT offers approximately 120 credit programs leading to degrees, applied degrees, diplomas, and certificates. As of 2023, there are approximately 15,700 students enrolled in credit programs, 7,009 apprentices registered in apprenticeship training, 12,100 students enrolled in non-credit courses, and more than 20,000 registrants for customized corporate based training. NAIT also attracts international students from 84 countries.<ref name="report">{{cite web|url=https://www.nait.ca/nait/about/our-vision/quick-facts |title=NAIT Quick Facts|publisher=NAIT|access-date=August 21, 2013}}</ref> NAIT is similar to an [[institute of technology]] or [[university of applied sciences]] as termed in other jurisdictions. The campus newspaper, the ''NAIT Nugget'', is a member of the [[Canadian University Press]] (CUP).
The '''Northern Alberta Institute of Technology''' (NAIT) is located in [[Edmonton, Alberta]]. NAIT (as it is more commonly called) is a leader in technical training and applied education designed to meet the demands of Alberta's industries.


==Academic programs==
First opened in 1962, NAIT is currently home to over 18000 students in over 200 full time programs. Today, NAIT is well-established and recognized worldwide as a leader in technology-based education and training.
The polytechnic confers certificates, diplomas, applied degrees and baccalaureate degrees. NAIT's four-year baccalaureate degrees (Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management and Bachelor of Technology in Construction Management<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nait.ca/programs/btech?term=2023-fall |title= Bachelor of Technology|access-date=June 18, 2023|publisher=NAIT}}</ref> and Bachelor of Business Administration<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nait.ca/programs/bba-general?term=2023-fall |title=Bachelor of Business Administration|access-date=June 18, 2023|publisher=NAIT}}</ref>) were launched in 2007.


NAIT is one of the largest apprenticeship trainers in Canada offering 31 registered trades programs.
The institute's main campus is in Edmonton, Alberta, but satellite campuses are located in Fairview, Peace River, High Level, and St. Albert.


==History==
== Mission and Vision ==
In 1959, the Alberta provincial government decided to build an Edmonton facility to supplement apprenticeship and vocational training, which was at the time handled by the Provincial Institute of Technology (PITA) in Calgary. The new institution would be named the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and PITA would be renamed the [[Southern Alberta Institute of Technology]] (SAIT). Construction of the new facility began in January 1962. The first class was enrolled in October, a group of 29 Communication Electrician apprentices. NAIT officially opened on May 27, 1963, with a ceremony led by Premier Ernest Manning. The first graduation ceremony happened in 1965, with a class of 326 graduates. In 1982, the government transferred control to the new Board of Governors, chaired by Allan McCagherty. NAIT has been a leading polytechnic for more than 60 years. The school marked its 50th anniversary in 2012.<ref name="history">{{cite web|url=https://www.nait.ca/nait/about/our-vision/history |title=History|access-date=June 18, 2023|publisher=NAIT}}</ref>


==Campuses==
'''Mission'''
[[File:HP Centre Edmonton Alberta Canada 01A.jpg|thumb|left|The Hewlett-Packard Centre on NAIT's Main Campus.]]
To anticipate and meet the needs of students and the economy by combining outstanding applied education with a human touch.


The institute has four campuses<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nait.ca/nait/about/our-campuses |title=Our Campuses - NAIT|access-date=June 18, 2023}}</ref> located in Edmonton and Spruce Grove:
'''Vision'''
* Main campus at 11762 - 106 Street, Edmonton
To be an outstanding technical institute committed to student success in a global economy.
* Patricia campus at 12204 - 149 Street, Edmonton
* Souch (pronounced “such”) campus at 7110 Gateway Boulevard, Edmonton
* Spruce Grove campus at 281 Tamarack Drive, Spruce Grove


In February 2019, the Main campus acquired 13.27 hectares of the former [[Edmonton City Centre Airport]] with the option for another 3.23 hectares, as well as the 4.8 hectare Westwood Transit Garage to the north. This will enable the closure of the Patricia and Souch campuses, and the construction of a student residence building. The Spruce Grove campus will remain open since its crane and hoisting classes cannot be accommodated at the Main campus.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.techlifetoday.ca/articles/2019/nait-acquires-blatchford-land-for-campus-growth |title=NAIT acquires Blatchford land for campus growth and consolidation|date=February 6, 2019|access-date=June 18, 2023}}</ref>
'''Key Directions'''
*Champion student success
*Excel in teaching & learning
*Optimize the use of technology
*Advance enterprise development


== Mascot and Colors ==
==Mascot==
NAIT's mascot is the '''Ook'''. This is a shortened version of the [[Inuktitut]] word for the [[snowy owl]], [[ookpik]]. NAIT was presented this mascot in 1964 by the federal Department of Northern Affairs and National Resources,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://naitsa.ca/honouring-the-ook-the-inuit-origins-of-naits-mascot/ |title=Honouring the Ook: the Inuit origins of NAIT’s Mascot|date=October 1, 2021|access-date=June 18, 2023}}</ref> now [[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]]. Most of NAIT's sports teams are now called the Ooks as well.


==Athletics==
NAIT's mascot is the '''Ook'''. This is a shortened version of the [[Inuktitut]] word for the [[Snowy Owl]], "ookpik". NAIT was presented this mascot in 1964 by the Federal Department of Northern Affairs and Natural Resources. Most of NAIT's sports teams are now called the Ooks as well.
The '''NAIT Ooks''' compete in the [[Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association]] as a member of the [[Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference]]. Ooks team sports include [[badminton]], [[basketball]], [[curling]], [[ice hockey]], [[soccer]], and [[volleyball]]. NAIT's official team colours are gold and royal blue.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://naitooks.com/landing/index |title=NAIT Ooks|access-date=June 18, 2023}}</ref>


==Students' association==
NAIT's official colours are blue and yellow.
[[File:South Learning Centre Edmonton Alberta Canada 01A.jpg|thumb|The South Learning Centre on NAIT's Main Campus.]]
The NAIT Students' Association (NAITSA)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://naitsa.ca/ |title=Home Page - We are here for you|access-date=18 June 2023|website=NAITSA}}</ref> is composed entirely of current NAIT students. It is led by a four-person elected Executive Council, and governed by an eighteen-person elected Senate (two representatives from the 9 program groups). NAITSA is responsible for running the Nest Taphouse Grill, The ''NAIT Nugget'' (campus newspaper), campus events, the student health and dental plan, [[Universal transit pass|U-Pass]] and various other services aimed at enhancing student life.


==''Techlifetoday'' magazine==
== Students Association ==
''Techlifetoday'' is the polytechnic's official magazine, focusing on people, technology and innovation. It launched in 2007 as ''techlife'', a print magazine. ''Techlifetoday'' has published exclusively online since November 2018<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.techlifetoday.ca/articles/2018/techlife-ends-print-run-goes-fully-digital |title=Techlife ends print run, goes fully digital|date=November 28, 2018|access-date=June 18, 2023}}</ref> and has earned numerous industry awards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.techlifetoday.ca/articles/2019/nait-strikes-gold-with-7-industry-awards |title=NAIT strikes gold with 7 industry awards|date=February 15, 2019|access-date=June 18, 2023}}</ref>
The NAIT Students Association is comprised of all NAIT students. It is lead by a four person elected Executive, and governed by an eighteen person elected Senate (two from each school). NAITSA is responsible for running The Nest (campus bar), The Nugget (campus newspaper), campus events, a student health and dental plan, and various other services aimed at enhancing student life.


== Organization and administration ==
== History ==
NAIT is organized into four academic schools and one academic department:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nait.ca/nait/schools-programs|title=Schools & Programs|access-date=June 18, 2023}}</ref>
In 1959 the Alberta provincial government decided to build an Edmonton facility to supplement apprenticeship and vocational training, which was at the time handled by the Provincial Institute of Technology (PITA) in Calgary. The new institution would be named the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and PITA would be renamed the [[Southern Alberta Institute of Technology]] (SAIT). Construction of the new facility began in January of 1962. The first class was enrolled in October, a group of 29 Communication Electrician apprentices. NAIT officially opened on May 27, 1963, with a ceremony led by Premier Manning. The first graduation ceremony happened in 1965, with a class of 326 graduates. In 1982 the government transferred control to the new Board of Governors, chaired by Allan McCagherty.
* JR Shaw School of Business
* School of Health and Life Sciences
* School of Applied Sciences and Technology
* School of Skilled Trades (which includes the Department of Culinary Arts and Professional Food Studies)
* Department of Continuing Education


== Notable alumni ==
[http://www.nait.ca/history/milestones.htm Historical Milestone]
* [[Robert Barefoot]], (Chemical Research Technology), chemist, author, lecturer
* [[Gil Cardinal]], filmmaker
* [[Nolan Crouse]], (Chemical Technology, Master of Business Administration), former mayor, City of [[St. Albert, Alberta|St. Albert]], 2007–2017
* [[Patrick LaForge]] (Marketing 1974), [[Edmonton Oilers]] past president and CEO
* [[Jarred Land]], [[Red Digital Cinema Camera Company]] president
* [[Kevin Martin (curler)|Kevin Martin]], [[Winter Olympic]] gold medallist [[curling (sport)|curler]]
* [[Ian McClelland]] (Photographic Technology 1965), founder, Colorfast Corporation, former [[Member of Parliament|MP]] for [[Edmonton Southwest]] and former [[Member of the Legislative Assembly|MLA]] for [[Edmonton Rutherford]]
* [[Bryan Mudryk]], [[The Sports Network|TSN]] [[SportsCentre]] anchor
* [[Doug Pruden]] (Architectural Technology 1982), [[push-up]] [[World Record]] holder holds 9 records
* [[Vince Steen]], [[Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories|Northwest Territories]] MLA
* [[Corbin Tomaszeski]] (Culinary Arts 1992), chef on Food Network's [[Restaurant Makeover]]
* [[Bruce Woloshyn]], (Radio and Television Arts 1984), visual effects supervisor
* [[Percy Wickman]] (Finance 1969), former Edmonton alderman, and former MLA of [[Edmonton-Whitemud]]
* [[Olivia Cheng (Canadian actress)|Olivia Cheng]] (Radio and Television Arts), Canadian actress
* [[Dave Quest]] (Business Administration 1985), politician, [[Strathcona-Sherwood Park]] MLA
* [[William (Billy) Morin]], Indigenous leader, [[Enoch Cree Nation]] Chief<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://techlifetoday.nait.ca/articles/2022/career-essentials-podcast-leadership-billy-morin |title=Career Essentials podcast: Defining leadership, with Chief Billy Morin|date=September 29, 2022|access-date=June 18, 2023}}</ref>
* [[Morris Panych]] (Radio and Television Arts), Canadian actor and director<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.canadiantheatre.com/dict.pl?term=Morris%20Panych |title=Morris Panych at The Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia|access-date=June 18, 2023}}</ref>
* [[Cathy King]] (Radio and Television Arts), Gold Medallist [[curling (sport)|curler]]
* [[Dave Pettitt]] (Broadcasting), Canadian actor and voice-over artist
* [[Barb Higgins]] (Business Administration and Radio and Television Arts), television news anchor and journalist
* [[Natasha Staniszewski]] (Radio and Television Arts 1955), sports reporter and anchor<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mediamag.ca/2016/12/10/alberta-media-personality-natasha-staniszewski-edmonton-born-co-host-at-tsn-sportscentre/ |title=Alberta Media Personality — Natasha Staniszewski, Edmonton-born Co-Host at TSN SportsCentre|date=December 10, 2016|access-date=June 18, 2023}}</ref>
* [[Travis Toews]] (unknown), politician, accountant, rancher, business owner, [[List of Alberta provincial ministers#Minister of Finance|Minister of Finance of Alberta]] and [[List of Alberta provincial ministers#President of the Treasury Board|President of the Treasury Board]].<ref name="mygrandeprairienow_Lumsden_20190908">{{Cite web| last = Lumsden| first = Michael| title = Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA Travis Toews named Minister of Finance| work = My Grande Prairie Now| access-date = September 8, 2019 |date=April 30, 2019| url = https://www.mygrandeprairienow.com/55352/grande-prairie-wapiti-mla-travis-toews-named-minister-of-finance/}}</ref>
* [[Bob McLeod (politician)|Bob McLeod]] (Administrative Management), politician, Northwest Territories MLA and [[List of premiers of the Northwest Territories|12th]] [[Premier of the Northwest Territories]]
* [[Richard Newman (broadcaster)|Richard Newman]] (Radio and Television Arts), broadcaster and writer
* [[Bol Kong]] (Radio and Television Arts), professional basketball player with [[National Basketball League of Canada]] (NBL) and [[NBA draft]]. Named All-Canadian at NAIT.<ref>{{cite web|title=Spotlight: Bol Kong|url=http://www.powerbasketball.ca/14548/spotlight-bol-kong|website=PowerBasketball.ca|access-date=June 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150623211338/http://www.powerbasketball.ca/14548/spotlight-bol-kong#|archive-date=June 23, 2015}}</ref>
* [[Pierre Lueders]] (unknown), Canadian Olympic athlete, [[Bobsleigh World Cup|bobsleigh World Cup Champion]], and head coach
* [[David Dorward]] (unknown), politician, [[Edmonton-Gold Bar]] MLA and business owner
* [[George Rogers (Alberta politician)|George Rogers]] (Business Administration with Accounting 1980), politician, [[Leduc-Beaumont]] MLA, mayor of [[Leduc, Alberta|Leduc]], businessman
* [[Bob Peterson (photographer)|Bob Peterson]] (Photography 1965), photographer
* [[Holger Petersen (Canadian businessman)|Holger Petersen]] (unknown), businessman, music record producer and radio broadcaster


== Future ==
==See also==
* [[Education in Alberta]]
Spurred by [[Alberta|Alberta's]] booming economy, NAIT continues to grow at a rapid pace. In response to this growth, it launched “The NAIT Campaign: Building on Demand” in October 2005 to solicit $50 million in donations to create and expand facilities. Future plans include:
* [[List of universities and colleges in Alberta]]
[[Image:nait13.jpg|thumb|right|NAIT Spartan Controls Centre, currently under construction.]]
* [[Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association]]
*NAIT Waiward Steel Centre for Steel Technologies at the Souch Campus. Construction began May 2005, estimated to be completed August 2006.
* [[Canadian Interuniversity Sport]]
*NAIT Spartan Controls Centre at the Main Campus that will house Process Control, Instrumentation, and Millwright programs. Construction began July 2005, estimated to be completed August 2007.
* [[Canadian government scientific research organizations]]
*NAIT Suncor Energy Centre for Piping Technologies at the Patricia Campus. Set to begin construction in May 2007 and open in August 2008.
* [[Canadian university scientific research organizations]]
*Construction of a new [[Grande Prairie]] campus, housing various construction trades. Construction to start in 2007 and open in 2008.
* [[Canadian industrial research and development organizations]]
*Renovation of the Engineering Annex building at the Main Campus when its current occupants move into the NAIT Spartan Controls Centre. (no estimated date)
*Renovation of vacant space at Souch Campus to accommodate the Building and Environmental Systems Technology program. (no estimated date)
*A new facility for the School of Business at the Main Campus. (no estimated date)


==References==
Tentative plans to renovate the Main Campus fitness and recreation facilities are currently in the exploratory stages.
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{{Universities in Alberta|college=yes|technical=yes}}
Recent changes in Provincial education regulations are allowing NAIT to develop a Bachelor of Technology degree. The degree is slated to have a variety of different majors, and will be the first time NAIT grants a full degree. It is uncertain when this program will be offered.
{{Edmonton}}


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== Organization ==


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NAIT is currently organized into 9 different Schools.
[[Category:Northern Alberta Institute of Technology| ]]

[[Category:Universities and colleges in Edmonton]]
[http://www.nait.ca/schools/safb/default.htm School of Academic Foundations and Bridging]
[[Category:Colleges in Alberta]]
:Offers Programs in:
[[Category:Vocational education in Canada]]
::College Preparation
[[Category:Universities and colleges established in 1962]]
::Pre-Business
[[Category:1962 establishments in Alberta]]
::Pre-Engineering
::Pre-Technology

[http://www.nait.ca/schools/sabs/default.htm School of Applied Building Science]
:Offers Programs in:
::Engineering
::Architecture
::Apprenticeships

[http://www.nait.ca/schools/samit/default.htm School of Applied Media and Information Technology]
:Offers Programs in:
::Information Technology
::Digital Media and Design
::Photography
::Radio and Television

[http://www.nait.ca/schools/business/default.htm School of Business]
:Offers Programs in:
::Administration
::Accounting
::Finance
::Reporting

[http://www.nait.ca/schools/seet/default.htm School of Electrical and Electronics Technology]
:Offers Programs in:
::Telecommunications
::Electrical Engineering
::Computer Engineering
::Aviation

[http://www.nait.ca/schools/shs/default.htm School of Health Sciences]
:Offers Programs in:
::Animal Health
::Radiology
::Dentistry
::Medical Laboratory Work
::Emergency Medical Services

[http://www.nait.ca/schools/hospitality/default.htm School of Hospitality]
:Offers Programs in:
::Culinary Arts
::Hospitality Management

[http://www.nait.ca/schools/smmt/default.htm School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Technology]
:Offers Programs in:
::Mechanical and Materials Engineering
::Heavy Equipment
::Automotives
::Machining

[http://www.nait.ca/schools/srem/default.htm School of Resources and Environmental Management]
:Offers Programs in:
::Biological Sciences
::Chemical Technology
::Chemical Engineering
::Forestry
::Environmental Sciences

== Notable Alumni ==
*[[Ian McClelland]] (Photographic Technology '65), founder, Colorfast Corporation, former [[MP]] for [[Edmonton Southwest]] and former [[Member of the Legislative Assembly|MLA]] for [[Edmonton Rutherford]].
*[[Percy Wickman]] (Finance '69), former Edmonton alderman, and former MLA of [[Edmonton Whitemud]].
*[[Patrick Laforge]] (Marketing '74), [[Edmonton Oilers]] President and CEO

== Photo Gallery ==
[[Image:nait1.jpg|left|thumb|Campus map]]
[[Image:nait2.jpg|left|thumb]]
[[Image:nait3.jpg|left|thumb|HP Centre]]
[[Image:nait4.jpg|left|thumb|Registrar Office]]
[[Image:nait5.jpg|left|thumb|]]
[[Image:nait6.jpg|left|thumb|Tech Store]]
[[Image:nait7.jpg|left|thumb|]]
[[Image:nait8.jpg|left|thumb|Computer Commons]]
[[Image:nait9.jpg|left|thumb|Centre For International Students]]
<!-- Unsourced image removed: [[Image:nait10.jpg|left|thumb|Business Building]] -->
<!-- Unsourced image removed: [[Image:nait11.jpg|left|thumb|Computer Labs]] -->
[[Image:nait12.jpg|left|thumb|Instructor in interactive Lab]]
[[Image:nait13.jpg|left|thumb|New Construction]]
[[Image:nait14.jpg|left|thumb|Future]]
[[Image:nait15.jpg|left|thumb|Book Store]]
[[Image:nait16.jpg|left|thumb|Land Mark]]
[[Image:nait17.jpg|left|thumb|Campus]]
[[Image:nait18.jpg|left|thumb|Campus]]
[[Image:nait19.jpg|left|thumb|Campus]]
[[Image:nait20.jpg|left|thumb|Campus]]
[[Image:nait21.jpg|left|thumb|Campus]]
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==External links==
* [http://www.nait.ca NAIT's website]
* [http://www.nait.ca/naitsa NAIT Students Association]
[[Category:Edmonton, Alberta]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Alberta]]
[[Category:Vocational education]]

Latest revision as of 06:47, 1 April 2024

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
MottoDiscere, Efficere, Praestare (Latin)
Motto in English
"To Learn, To Do, To Succeed"
OperationalMay 27, 1963[1]
TypePublic Institute of Technology
Established1962; 62 years ago (1962)
Academic affiliations
ACCC, AACTI, CBIE, CUP, Polytechnics Canada
Endowment$52.6 million (2023)[2]
PresidentLaura Jo Gunter[3]
ProvostPeter Leclaire[4]
Academic staff
2,093 (2023)[5]
Undergraduates16,100 (full-time)
11,700 (part-time) (2023)[5]
Postgraduates1,230
Other students
7,009 apprenticeships, 2,600 international students (2023)[5]
Location
Edmonton, Alberta
,
Canada

53°34′10.50″N 113°30′11.63″W / 53.5695833°N 113.5032306°W / 53.5695833; -113.5032306
CampusUrban (Main campus)
Other campuses
NewspaperTechlifetoday magazine NAIT Nugget
ColoursAthletics: Gold and Royal Blue    
Institute: Royal Blue and Light Blue    
NicknameOoks
Sporting affiliations
CCAA, Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference
MascotSnowy Owl, Ookpik
Websitewww.nait.ca/nait/home

The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) is a polytechnic[6] and applied sciences institute in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

NAIT offers approximately 120 credit programs leading to degrees, applied degrees, diplomas, and certificates. As of 2023, there are approximately 15,700 students enrolled in credit programs, 7,009 apprentices registered in apprenticeship training, 12,100 students enrolled in non-credit courses, and more than 20,000 registrants for customized corporate based training. NAIT also attracts international students from 84 countries.[5] NAIT is similar to an institute of technology or university of applied sciences as termed in other jurisdictions. The campus newspaper, the NAIT Nugget, is a member of the Canadian University Press (CUP).

Academic programs[edit]

The polytechnic confers certificates, diplomas, applied degrees and baccalaureate degrees. NAIT's four-year baccalaureate degrees (Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management and Bachelor of Technology in Construction Management[7] and Bachelor of Business Administration[8]) were launched in 2007.

NAIT is one of the largest apprenticeship trainers in Canada offering 31 registered trades programs.

History[edit]

In 1959, the Alberta provincial government decided to build an Edmonton facility to supplement apprenticeship and vocational training, which was at the time handled by the Provincial Institute of Technology (PITA) in Calgary. The new institution would be named the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and PITA would be renamed the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). Construction of the new facility began in January 1962. The first class was enrolled in October, a group of 29 Communication Electrician apprentices. NAIT officially opened on May 27, 1963, with a ceremony led by Premier Ernest Manning. The first graduation ceremony happened in 1965, with a class of 326 graduates. In 1982, the government transferred control to the new Board of Governors, chaired by Allan McCagherty. NAIT has been a leading polytechnic for more than 60 years. The school marked its 50th anniversary in 2012.[1]

Campuses[edit]

The Hewlett-Packard Centre on NAIT's Main Campus.

The institute has four campuses[9] located in Edmonton and Spruce Grove:

  • Main campus at 11762 - 106 Street, Edmonton
  • Patricia campus at 12204 - 149 Street, Edmonton
  • Souch (pronounced “such”) campus at 7110 Gateway Boulevard, Edmonton
  • Spruce Grove campus at 281 Tamarack Drive, Spruce Grove

In February 2019, the Main campus acquired 13.27 hectares of the former Edmonton City Centre Airport with the option for another 3.23 hectares, as well as the 4.8 hectare Westwood Transit Garage to the north. This will enable the closure of the Patricia and Souch campuses, and the construction of a student residence building. The Spruce Grove campus will remain open since its crane and hoisting classes cannot be accommodated at the Main campus.[10]

Mascot[edit]

NAIT's mascot is the Ook. This is a shortened version of the Inuktitut word for the snowy owl, ookpik. NAIT was presented this mascot in 1964 by the federal Department of Northern Affairs and National Resources,[11] now Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Most of NAIT's sports teams are now called the Ooks as well.

Athletics[edit]

The NAIT Ooks compete in the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association as a member of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference. Ooks team sports include badminton, basketball, curling, ice hockey, soccer, and volleyball. NAIT's official team colours are gold and royal blue.[12]

Students' association[edit]

The South Learning Centre on NAIT's Main Campus.

The NAIT Students' Association (NAITSA)[13] is composed entirely of current NAIT students. It is led by a four-person elected Executive Council, and governed by an eighteen-person elected Senate (two representatives from the 9 program groups). NAITSA is responsible for running the Nest Taphouse Grill, The NAIT Nugget (campus newspaper), campus events, the student health and dental plan, U-Pass and various other services aimed at enhancing student life.

Techlifetoday magazine[edit]

Techlifetoday is the polytechnic's official magazine, focusing on people, technology and innovation. It launched in 2007 as techlife, a print magazine. Techlifetoday has published exclusively online since November 2018[14] and has earned numerous industry awards.[15]

Organization and administration[edit]

NAIT is organized into four academic schools and one academic department:[16]

  • JR Shaw School of Business
  • School of Health and Life Sciences
  • School of Applied Sciences and Technology
  • School of Skilled Trades (which includes the Department of Culinary Arts and Professional Food Studies)
  • Department of Continuing Education

Notable alumni[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "History". NAIT. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  2. ^ "Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Annual Report 2022/2023". September 27, 2022. p. 21. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  3. ^ "President and CEO - NAIT". Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  4. ^ "Vice-President Academic - NAIT". Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d "NAIT Quick Facts". NAIT. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  6. ^ "Polytechnical Institutions". Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  7. ^ "Bachelor of Technology". NAIT. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  8. ^ "Bachelor of Business Administration". NAIT. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  9. ^ "Our Campuses - NAIT". Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  10. ^ "NAIT acquires Blatchford land for campus growth and consolidation". February 6, 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  11. ^ "Honouring the Ook: the Inuit origins of NAIT's Mascot". October 1, 2021. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  12. ^ "NAIT Ooks". Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  13. ^ "Home Page - We are here for you". NAITSA. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  14. ^ "Techlife ends print run, goes fully digital". November 28, 2018. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  15. ^ "NAIT strikes gold with 7 industry awards". February 15, 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  16. ^ "Schools & Programs". Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  17. ^ "Career Essentials podcast: Defining leadership, with Chief Billy Morin". September 29, 2022. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  18. ^ "Morris Panych at The Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia". Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  19. ^ "Alberta Media Personality — Natasha Staniszewski, Edmonton-born Co-Host at TSN SportsCentre". December 10, 2016. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  20. ^ Lumsden, Michael (April 30, 2019). "Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA Travis Toews named Minister of Finance". My Grande Prairie Now. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
  21. ^ "Spotlight: Bol Kong". PowerBasketball.ca. Archived from the original on June 23, 2015. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
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