“Southern Alberta Institute of Technology”的意思、由来-开放百科全书

The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)^[3] is a polytechnic institute in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. SAIT offers more than 100 career programs in technology, trades and business. SAIT is a member of Polytechnics Canada and one of Alberta's Top 50 Employers.^[4] Established in 1916, it is Calgary's second oldest post-secondary institution and Canada's first publicly funded technical institute.^[5]

Campus location and expansion

SAIT's main campus is located on 1301-16 Avenue NW ^[6]Calgary AB, T2M 0L4 (the Trans-Canada Highway), overlooking the downtown core of Calgary and is served by the C-train light rail system. SAIT has three other campuses located in Calgary:

Academics

SAIT offers two baccalaureate degrees (2016), three applied degrees, 73 diploma and certificate programs, 37 apprenticeship trades and more than 1,000 continuing education and corporate training courses.

SAIT also has two centres dedicated to providing student support: the Centre for Academic Learner Services^[7] and the Centre for Instructional Technology and Development.^[8] SAIT's Applied Research and Innovation Services (ARIS) department works in partnership with industry on applied research.^[9]

Scholarships and bursaries

SAIT offers more than $4 million in awards to students each year. Awards are available to qualifying students in recognition of academic success, financial need and community involvement.

The Government of Canada sponsors an Aboriginal Bursaries Search Tool that lists more than 770 scholarships, bursaries, and other incentives offered by governments, universities, and industry to support Aboriginal post-secondary participation.

Facilities

Residence

SAIT Residence has two modern high rises located in the northeast corner of its main campus. Both residence towers feature four different floor plans and amenities such as fully furnished units, kitchenettes, high-speed Internet, study lounges and 24-hour security.

Campus Centre

The Campus Centre contains a coffee house, bar, Jugo Juice, gymnasium, fitness centre, squash courts, bowling alley, hockey arena, salt water pool and theatre.

Stan Grad Centre

This central building on SAIT's main campus houses food service outlets, study areas, classrooms, the campus bookstore and the library.

Athletics

SAIT has been a member of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference since 1964. The SAIT Trojans are represented basketball, curling, soccer, cross country running, hockey and volleyball. All of SAIT's sports teams share the name Trojans.

Media

SAIT has two on-campus newspapers: The Weal is owned and operated by SAITSA, SAIT's Student Association and the Polytechnic Press is operated by SAIT Journalism students.

The campus radio station, Infinity 103, is operated by SAIT RTBN students. The RTBN program at SAIT (previously known as CTSR) boasts many graduates who have become prominent radio and television personalities. It is one of Canada's leading Television and Radio programs and admissions to the program are very competitive.

In the 2015 CEOWORLD magazine ranking of the top 50 hospitality and hotel management schools in the world, SAIT School of Hospitality and Tourism, ranked 47 just behind Swiss School of Tourism and Hospitality.^[10]^[11]

Notable alumni

See also

References

1. ^{{cite web|url=http://saittrojans.com/sports/2014/4/11/hist.aspx|title=SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) Trojans Athletics & Recreation - Trojans History|website=Saittrojans.com|accessdate=2 October 2017}}
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6. ^http://www.sait.ca/
7. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.sait.ca/about-sait/schools/centre-for-academic-learner-services.php |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2013-08-26 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130922191803/http://www.sait.ca/about-sait/schools/centre-for-academic-learner-services.php |archivedate=2013-09-22 |df= }}
8. ^{{cite web|url=http://citd.sait.ca/|title=Centre for Instructional Technology and Development - SAIT.ca|website=Citd.sait.ca|accessdate=2 October 2017}}
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10. ^{{cite web|title=Top 50 Hospitality And Hotel Management Schools In The World, 2015|url=http://ceoworld.biz/2016/03/04/top-50-hospitality-hotel-management-schools-world-2015|publisher=CEOWORLD magazine|accessdate=March 4, 2016}}
11. ^{{cite web|url=http://ceoworld.biz/profiles/edu/sait-school-of-hospitality-and-tourism|title=SAIT School of Hospitality and Tourism ranked 47th CEOWORLD magazine ranking 2015|work=CEOWORLD magazine|accessdate=March 4, 2016}}