| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 37.63 |
| Liaison | Emma Shipalesky |
| Submission Date | March 23, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
PAE-2: Strategic Plan
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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6.00 / 6.00 |
Roxanna
Stumbur Chief of Staff Office of the President |
Year the strategic plan or equivalent was completed or adopted:
Does the institution's strategic plan or equivalent guiding document include the environmental dimensions of sustainability at a high level?:
A brief description of how the strategic plan or amendment addresses the environmental dimensions of sustainability:
A Key Direction is "Advance Institutional Sustainability".
An Expected Outcome that aligns with this Key Direction is, "NAIT's relationships with partners are strategic, symbiotic, synergistic, and sustainable".
An accompanying strategy is, "Embrace economic, environmental, and social responsibility".
Specific initiatives include the creation of an alternative energy program; use of biodegradable plates, clear packaging, and cutlery in our cafeterias; use of a green line of cleaning products and Forest Stewardship Council-certified paper for publications.
Capstone Applied Research projects (such as the BTech STARS Capstone) by students within the degree programs integrate a sustainable triple bottom-line approach in real-world projects with corporate partners when possible.
NAIT works with organizations on the development of green roof technology.
The novaNAIT Center for Applied Research accommodates applied research and innovation in renewable energy and the environment and sustainable infrastructure technology.
These are examples of strategies relating to environmental sustainability.
Does the institution's strategic plan or equivalent guiding document include the social dimensions of sustainability at a high level?:
A brief description of how the strategic plan or amendment addresses the social dimensions of sustainability:
See notes above.
An initiative called NAIT in Motion takes NAIT training on the road delivering trade-related programs such as electrical, pipe trades, and welding anywhere in western and northern Canada. It has been particularly successful in remote areas and Aboriginal communities thorough programs such as NAIT's 20-week introduction to Trades, with job-ready skills training. Each September, NAIT hosts its Aboriginal Awareness Week, highlighting its Aboriginal role model program with the participation of its Aboriginal alumni association.
NAIT promotes women's entry into traditionally male-dominated trades and technologies as an active partner with the Women Building Futures organization and through its Women in Technology program. For the past twelve years, NAIT has helped train Cubans in nickel refinery best practices and currently offers training at an mini-NAIT-like center in Cuba. NAIT encourages staff and students to engage in volunteerism. United Way contributions always meet set targets; programs assist with Habitat for Humanity builds; Culinary students create and serve dinners to those in need.
Does the institution's strategic plan or equivalent guiding document include the economic dimensions of sustainability at a high level?:
A brief description of how the strategic plan or amendment addresses the economic dimensions of sustainability:
A performance indicator of the related Expected Outcome is NAIT's Economic Impact. Our target is $500 million within the Edmonton region. NAIT's Comprehensive Institutional Plan includes strategies that focus on the reduction of deferred maintenance as well as the optimization of all processes.
The website URL where information about the strategic plan is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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