NAIT opens student advising centre

On Thursday, the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology opened its first student advising centre, where students can explore academic options, learn about new pathways, and enhance their experiences at the institution. NAIT says the centre represents an important aspect of its new academic model, currently being implemented. The model allows for more flexibility, including the ability to explore options by taking classes in different programs areas, and provides more part-time and online course options. "We are very excited about the opening of The Advising Centre and what it means for NAIT," says the institution's provost. "As students benefit from the increased flexibility and number of pathways created by the new model, we recognize the need to provide them with central advising services to help guide them in their decisions." One new pathway at NAIT is Trades to Degrees, which gives certified tradespeople the opportunity to move directly from a trades certificate to the third year of a degree program. NAIT News Release