Effective July 2011, the Students’ Association of NorQuest
College (SANQC) began to levy student fees from distance students. As distance students, you have a unique perspective and
are a valuable part of the NorQuest community. Though you are currently living off-campus, whether in Edmonton, or elsewhere
in Canada, you are still able to access the services provided by the SANQC.
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Off-Campus Care Package Among the services provided to our members, each year,
the SANQC gives out free bags and agendas. If you are off campus and would like to receive the “off-campus care package”
email students.association@norquest.ca with your name, student number and mailing address.
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Student Price Card This year, for our distance students exclusively, we are
including a free Student Price Card in your “off-campus care package”. This card gives students amazing discounts
at many stores across Canada. Just go online and select your postal code to find out where you can use your Student Price
Card.
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Appeals and Grievences The Students’ Association is a separate, autonomous
organization from the College. We are an independent, impartial and confidential resource for students. We provide information
and guidance on students' rights & responsibilities, and NorQuest regulations & procedures. If you feel that you have
been treated unfairly by an instructor or staff person you can contact the Students’ Association by phone and email
for assistance.
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Emergency Support The Students’ Association
provides emergency foodbank and travel assistance for students who find themselves emergency situations. These services are
open to all NorQuest students, who have demonstrable financial need and who may otherwise be forced to postpone or discontinue
the academic year. A confidential assessment of your situation can be done over the phone.
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Helping Hands Holiday Campaign Off-campus students in need can register online
to receive gifts for their children during the holiday season. All of the children registered will be put on a wish tree.
Students, staff and faculty buy gifts for these children and then the Students’ Association sends them out.
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Computers for Students The Students’ Association
sells used computers to students for $80. Off-campus students are able to purchase one of these computers by contacting the
Students’ Association office by phone.
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Membership
Development Fund The Students’ Association of NorQuest College created the Membership Development Fund (MDF) to
help distance students fund personal and professional development opportunities outside of their academic experience at NorQuest.
This fund was created to help eligible students take advantage of unique learning and growth opportunities. The MDF can
be used to fund a variety of personal and professional development opportunities, including participation in:
- Conference or trade shows;
- Seminars and Professional Development workshops
- Student
exchange programs
For more information about the Membership Development Fund please contact the Students’ Association.
Advocacy Groups Students’ Association fees
fund the Students’ Association’s membership in the Alberta Student Executive Council (ASEC) and other advocacy
groups. Through ASEC, the Students’ Association works on issues that affect both on-campus and off-campus students as
well as society at large. ASEC was a leader in lobbying the government for the creation of the “Serving Communities
Internship Program.” For students, it creates both short-term and long-term solutions to increase the affordability
of education. In the short-term, it provides students with a significant bursary to be used towards the costs of pursuing
their studies, and in the long term, it allows students to gain important skills needed build meaningful careers.For more
information about ASEC policy and current campaigns visit: www.albertastudents.ca
SANQC Campaigns The SANQC meets with representatives from various levels of
government to lobby them on issues that have a direct impact on students. The SANQC forms coalitions with other groups that
work on student issues to present a united front on affordable education, affordable housing, public transit and other important
student issues. If you want to contribute to these campaigns or suggest other student issues that we should be working on,
please contact the Students’ Association.
The Quest Student Newsletter The Quest is the Students’ Association’s monthly
student newsletter at NorQuest College and is available online to off-campus students. We want to encourage off-campus students
to participate in contributing stories about their experiences.
Democratic Participation and Elections As a member of the SANQC, you have
the right to participate in the democratic processes of the Association and to take part in setting its direction, including
running and voting in elections for Students’ Council, general meetings and referenda. Elections will be held by secure
online ballot, which off-campus students will be able to access.
How can I have a say in how the money is spent? As a member of the Students’
Association you have the ability to make recommendations about additional services that you would like to see offered to both
on and off campus students. It is our goal to make sure that NorQuest students have a voice. Students’ Council wants
to hear how they can improve your experience at NorQuest.
Contact information:
Students’ Council, Students’
Association of NorQuest College
(780) 644-6253
Students.association@norquest.ca
