Being a student is a fun and challenging experience. It is the opportunity to learn, to grow and to build long lasting relationships. As a North Island College student, there are many things you will need to know to navigate your journey.
NIC’s campus life assistants are all about “students connecting with students.” Campus life assistants connect with students through a variety of activities and events throughout the year. Campus life assistants help with activities such as campus tours, community outreach, student contacts, mock interviews and may also help with NIC events such as Orientation Days, Information Nights, Career Fair and Open House. If you’re interested in becoming a Campus Life Assistant at NIC’s Comox Valley or Campbell River campuses, check for a listing on our Student Employment Services Job Board at www.nic.bc.ca/services/employment_resources/job_board/ or contact the Student Recruitment Officer at your respective campus, or email questions@nic.bc.ca.
If you’re a student at North Island College, you’re already a member of the Student Union. The work and activities of the Union are coordinated by an Executive that includes appointed representatives from each of the North Island Students’ Union’s elected campus councils. The campus councils coordinate student activities at individual campuses or centres. Elections for the campus councils take place between September 15 and October 31 each year. All members of the Union are eligible to run for office and vote in the elections. Membership starts when your first course fees are paid and ends after the last term of registered study. Visit nisu.ca to learn more about upcoming events and campaigns, and how you can get involved on your campus and in your community.
North Island College’s Student Leadership Team supports and develops skills in emerging leaders in a fun, dynamic and engaging way. The student leaders explore many aspects of leadership, acknowledging that everything we do has impacts locally and globally. Our motto is “from backpack to briefcase.” For more information contact the Manager of Student Life.
Peer mentors can help you meet people, find things to do in the Comox Valley, learn about being a student at NIC, and adjust to your new surroundings. Whether you’re new to Canada or just new to NIC, our mentors can help make the transition easier for you. Peer mentoring is free. If you’d like assistance from a peer mentor contact the Office of Global Engagement at 250-334-5033 or drop by Puntledge Hall, Room 108.
Education Council has three main functions: • To ensure educational quality at NIC. • To set policies and make decisions and recommendations to guide the educational process. • To review and approve all curriculum.
The Board of Governors is responsible for the overall governance of the College. Board members work for the benefit of the College as a whole. For further information, visit any campus during September and request Candidate Information and Nomination forms.
Parking is free and available at all NIC campuses and centres across the region.
You’ll find snacks and hot lunches at NIC cafeterias (check hours posted at each campus) in Port Alberni, Campbell River, and the Comox Valley. Vending machines are also located near campus stores and common areas at all campuses.
For local bus schedules, fares, and where to buy bus passes, check www.bctransit.com. Bus passes are sold at campus stores and are available by monthly pass or semester pass. Take advantage of carpooling. Watch for carpooling sign-up posters on campus bulletin boards, inquire among your classmates, and check the NISU website at nisu.ca for carpooling options under ‘Ride Share’.
Racks for bicycles are located throughout NIC campuses.
NIC provides gender neutral washrooms at the following locations: Comox Valley, Campbell River, Mount Waddington and Port Alberni. These washrooms are identified with signage indicating gender neutrality.
The Beaufort Children’s Centre is adjacent to the Comox Valley Campus (250-897-1233). The Forest Circle Childcare is located at the Campbell River Campus (250-923-4440). Call 1-800-565-6510 for referral services in other communities. Make sure your child care provider has a copy of your timetable. NIC Student Services/Registration can deliver messages to your class in emergencies.
At the Comox Valley campus, smoking is allowed only outside in designated areas. Look for the signs. At the Campbell River campus, smoking is allowed only outside in the designated areas. Look for the signs. At Port Alberni and Mount Waddington Regional campuses, smoking is permitted 10 metres away from a building entrance.
Recreational use of cannabis in not permitted on any campus at any time. Cannabis consumption on campus is only permitted when supported by medical documentation and approved by the Department of Accessible Learning. Please see Policy 3-06, Appendix A for more information.
Looking for a place to live? Check out the Off Campus Housing website located at www.nic.och101.com to search available housing listings.
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