Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

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]

This article is about a polytechnic undergraduate college in Canada. For a preschool to college institution in the Philippines, see San Agustin Institute of Technology.
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
MottoIncipio Et Erudio
Motto in English
I Take In Hand And Educate
TypePublic
Established1916
PresidentDavid Ross
Academic staff
850
Administrative staff
1,850
Students11,023 (full-time)
1,270 (part-time)
Other students
8,777 apprenticeships, 34,622 corporate training and continuing education
Location
Calgary
,
AB
,
Canada
ColoursAthletics: Red, White.    [1]
Institute: Red, White, Blue.      [2]
AthleticsTrojans
AffiliationsCCAA, AACTI, Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference, CBIE, CUP, Polytechnics Canada
Websitewww.sait.ca

Campus location and expansion

SAIT's main campus is located on 16 Avenue NW, overlooking the downtown core of Calgary and is served by the CTrain light rail system. SAIT has three other campuses located in Calgary:

  • Mayland Heights – Located on Centre Avenue, this facility supports students pursuing a career in auto body, crane and hoisting, recreation vehicle servicing, electrical, plumbing and rail.
  • Culinary Campus – Located on Stephen Avenue, it provides baking basics and cooking fundamentals. The Culinary Campus also acts as a marketplace, selling food to the general public.
  • Art Smith Aero Centre – Occupying 17 acres of land at the Calgary International Airport, this campus supports the School of Transportation.
SAIT campus viewed from the south field. Senator Patrick Burns building on the right, Heritage Hall centre, and Campus Centre left.

Academics
SAIT's student residence buildings

SAIT offers three baccalaureate degrees (2019), three applied degrees, 73 diploma and certificate programs, 37 apprenticeship trades and more than 1,000 continuing education and corporate training courses.

SAIT delivers skill-oriented education to students through eight schools:

  • MacPhail School of Energy
  • School of Business
  • School of Construction
  • School of Health and Public Safety
  • School of Hospitality and Tourism
  • School of Information and Communications Technologies
  • School of Manufacturing and Automation
  • School of Transportation
  • School for Advanced Digital Technology[6]

SAIT also has two centres dedicated to providing student support: the Centre for Academic Learner Services[7] and the Centre for Applied Education Innovation.[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

Heritage Hall
Heritage Hall
Former namesHeart Building
Alternative namesHeritage Hall - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology National Historic Site of Canada
General information
StatusUsed as a post-secondary educational building
TypeEducational building
Architectural styleCollegiate Gothic style
Address1301 16th Avenue North West
Town or cityCalgary, Alberta
CountryCanada
Current tenantsSouthern Alberta Institute of Technology
Construction startedJanuary 18, 1921 (1921-01-18)
Completed1922
CostCA$174,200 (equivalent to $2,323,828 in 2018)[10]
Dimensions
Other dimensions340 feet (100 m) across x 90 feet (27 m) deep[10]
Design and construction
ArchitectRichard P. Blakey
Main contractorJ. McDiarmid Company
Official nameHeritage Hall - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology National Historic Site of Canada
DesignatedJune 24, 1987
Official nameHeritage Hall of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
DesignatedMay 31, 1985

Heritage Hall is one of the central buildings and a historical site on the SAIT campus.

Construction began on Heritage Hall on January 18, 1921, five years after the Provincial Institute of Technology and Art (PITA) was formed in Calgary in 1916.[11] Designed by Alberta provincial architect Richard Palin Blakey and built by J. McDiarmid Company of Winnipeg,[12] the three-story modern structure's focal point is the central entrance flanked by two large towers designed with the characteristics of Collegiate Gothic[13] architecture, which was prevalent throughout North America at the time. Despite the prevalence of Collegiate Gothic architecture in post-secondary education, Heritage Hall is the only example in Calgary.[13] Heritage Hall would be completed later in 1922 and would accommodate both the PITA and the Calgary Normal School.[12] During the Second World War, the structure was used as a wireless training school for the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan.[13] The structure was intentionally situated on Calgary's North Hill to maximize the structures visibility throughout Calgary, and also provide a view of the city from the building.[13] The building was originally known as the "Provincial Institute of Technology Building and Normal School" and was renamed "Heritage Hall" in 1985.[14]

On May 31, 1985, the Government of Alberta designated Heritage Hall a Provincial Historic Resource under the Historical Resources Act. The citation for the historical designation notes the integral role the structure and SAIT played in the development of post-secondary education in Alberta, and the significant architectural value of the Collegiate Gothic design.[14]

On June 24, 1987, the Government of Canada designated Heritage Hall a National Historic Site under the name "Heritage Hall - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology National Historic Site of Canada". The federal designation notes the importance of the structure and SAIT as a place in the development of vocational education in Western Canada. The designation only references the footprint of Heritage Hall and not the entire SAIT campus.[12]

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.

Clayton Carroll Automotive Centre at SAIT

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, Journey 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.[15][16]

Notable alumni

See also

References
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  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-04-11. Retrieved 2016-04-06.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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  4. "Alberta's Top Employers". Mediacorp Canada. 1 February 2011. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
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  6. SAIT. "School for Advanced Digital Technology to boost Calgary's tech-talent pipeline". www.sait.ca. Retrieved 2020-09-17.
  7. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-09-22. Retrieved 2013-08-26.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. "Centre for Applied Education Innovation". http://caei.sait.ca/. Retrieved 18 February 2020. External link in |website= (help)
  9. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-08-18. Retrieved 2013-08-26.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. "Normal School 2 (Heritage Hall, SAIT) Built History". asc.ucalgary.ca. University of Calgary. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  11. "Heritage Hall stands the test of time". sait.ca. Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. January 19, 2016. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  12. "Heritage Hall - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology National Historic Site of Canada". Canadian Register of Historic Places. Parks Canada. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  13. "Heritage Hall of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology". Alberta Register of Historic Places. Government of Alberta. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  14. "Heritage Hall of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (Provincial Designation)". Canadian Register of Historic Places. Parks Canada. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  15. "Top 50 Hospitality And Hotel Management Schools In The World, 2015". CEOWORLD magazine. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
  16. "SAIT School of Hospitality and Tourism ranked 47th CEOWORLD magazine ranking 2015". CEOWORLD magazine. Retrieved March 4, 2016.

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