Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Motto	Discere, Efficere, Praestare (Latin)
Motto in English	"To Learn, To Do, To Succeed"
Operational	May 27, 1963
Type	Public Institute of Technology
Established	1962; 62 years ago
Academic affiliations	ACCC, AACTI, CBIE, CUP, Polytechnics Canada
Endowment	$52.6 million (2023)
President	Laura Jo Gunter
Provost	Peter Leclaire
Academic staff	2,093 (2023)
Undergraduates	16,100 (full-time); 11,700 (part-time) (2023)
Postgraduates	1,230
Other students	7,009 apprenticeships, 2,600 international students (2023)
Location	Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; 53°34′10.50″N 113°30′11.63″W / 53.5695833°N 113.5032306°W
Campus	Urban (Main campus)
Other campuses	Patricia; Souch; Spruce Grove;
Newspaper	Techlifetoday magazine NAIT Nugget
Colours	Athletics: Gold and Royal Blue ; Institute: Royal Blue and Light Blue
Nickname	Ooks
Sporting affiliations	CCAA, Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference
Mascot	Snowy Owl, Ookpik
Website	www.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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 2007–2017
Patrick LaForge (Marketing 1974), Edmonton Oilers past president and CEO
Jarred Land, Red Digital Cinema Camera Company president
Kevin Martin, Winter Olympic gold medallist curler
Ian McClelland (Photographic Technology 1965), founder, Colorfast Corporation, former MP for Edmonton Southwest and former MLA for Edmonton Rutherford
Bryan Mudryk, TSN SportsCentre anchor
Doug Pruden (Architectural Technology 1982), push-up World Record holder holds 9 records
Vince Steen, 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 (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^[17]
Morris Panych (Radio and Television Arts), Canadian actor and director^[18]
Cathy King (Radio and Television Arts), Gold Medallist 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^[19]
Travis Toews (unknown), politician, accountant, rancher, business owner, Minister of Finance of Alberta and President of the Treasury Board.^[20]
Bob McLeod (Administrative Management), politician, Northwest Territories MLA and 12th Premier of the Northwest Territories
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.^[21]
Pierre Lueders (unknown), Canadian Olympic athlete, bobsleigh World Cup Champion, and head coach
David Dorward (unknown), politician, Edmonton-Gold Bar MLA and business owner
George Rogers (Business Administration with Accounting 1980), politician, Leduc-Beaumont MLA, mayor of Leduc, businessman
Bob Peterson (Photography 1965), photographer
Holger Petersen (unknown), businessman, music record producer and radio broadcaster

References

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

[history-1] "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.

[report-5] "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.

[mygrandeprairienow_Lumsden_20190908-20] 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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Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Academic programs

History

Campuses

Mascot

Athletics

Students' association

Techlifetoday magazine

Organization and administration

Notable alumni

See also

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