How will you represent?
To learn more about each role, students are encouraged to book an appointment
with any of the current Executive Council members.
President
Official spokesperson for the student body
The President acts as the primary spokesperson for NAITSA, chairs executive council meetings, supervises the Executive Director on behalf of Executive Council, and acts as liaison to NAIT administration, NAIT alumni, student members of the NAIT Board of Governors and various campus student groups. The President must show strong leadership skills as they support the other members of Executive Council and the Executive Director.
Current President:
Naomi Pela | sapresident@nait.ca | 780-471-7608
VP Academic
Helps with any questions and issues regarding studies at NAIT
The Vice President Academic represents students with academic-related grievances. They act as an advocate in situations of conflict, directing students to resources in the NAIT community, assisting them in understanding their student rights and responsibilities and how NAIT’s policies and procedures apply to them. They offer advice, guidance, and advocate for policy changes. This role acts as a liaison to NAIT Academic council, NAIT’s Academic Staff Association and the office of the Ombudsperson. They are also responsible for appointing students-at-large to NAIT’s Academic Council.
Current VP Academic:
Brenda Needham | savpacademic@nait.ca | 780-471-7607
VP External
Represents student interests throughout campus, city, and province
The Vice President External focuses primarily on external relations and advocacy. They advocate on students’ behalf to various external bodies such as NAIT administration, local municipalities and the Federal and Provincial governments. The Vice President External meets with administrators, MLAs and MPs on issues such as tuition and fees, financial aid, transit service and many others. They sit on various committees and travel to attend conferences within the province and across the country.
Current VP External:
Karen Velasco | savpexternal@nait.ca | 780-471-7609
VP Student Services
Fosters Campus Life at NAIT
The Vice President Student Services works to provide essential services to students and enhance the student experience at NAIT. This position works in collaboration with the NAITSA Campus Life department. They work with the Campus Activities Board (CAB) and the events team to develop the NAITSA events calendar for the year. This position also acts as liaison to NAIT’s Student Life department. It is the responsibility of the Vice President Student Services to chair CAB meetings, and to collaborate with department leaders, attend events, and participate in Clubs retreat.
Current VP Academic:
Willow Shelley | savpstudentservices@nait.ca | 780-471-8883
Interested in student government?
Here’s why you should consider getting involved in student government at NAIT
Thinking of running for Executive Council?
Nominations open January 3-28, 2019. Download your Nomination Package here.
