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| Established | 1916 |
| Type | Public Polytechnic Institution |
| President | Irene Lewis |
| Academic staff | 962 |
| Admin. staff | 1,938 |
| Students | Diploma, Certificate and Applied Degrees: 8,434 |
| Undergraduates | 14,016 (full time) 61,000 (part time) [1] |
| Location | Calgary, AB, Canada |
| Tag line | Further your passion |
| Colours | Red, White. |
| Athletics | Trojans |
| Website | sait.ca |
SAIT Polytechnic, or SAIT as it is referred to locally, is a polytechnic institute located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The acronym SAIT refers to "Southern Alberta Institute of Technology", which was the school's official name prior to 2006. 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.[2]
SAIT's main campus overlooks the downtown core of Calgary and is served by the Calgary C-train light rail system. In addition to the main campus, SAIT has two other campuses located in Calgary: Mayland Heights and the Art Smith Aero Centre for Training and Technology.
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SAIT Polytechnic is located in the NW division of the city of Calgary within close proximity to downtown Calgary. The main campus is served by the C-Train line with its own dedicated train station and many buses. The campus is located on 16 Avenue (the Trans-Canada Highway) and 10th Street. Other campuses include the SAIT Mayland Heights campus and the Art Smith Aero Centre.
SAIT is currently embarking on the largest expansion in its nearly 100-year history. Construction of the $440 million Trades and Technology Complex began in the Fall of 2009. When completed in 2012, the Complex will add approximately 3,600 full-time training spaces.
SAIT Polytechnic offers two full baccalaureate degrees (commencing Fall 2011), four applied degrees, 66 diploma and certificate programs, 32 apprenticeship trades and 1,600 continuing education and corporate training courses.
SAIT delivers skill-oriented education to students through eight schools:
SAIT also has two Centres dedicated to providing student support: the Centre for Academic Learner Services and the Centre for Instructional Technology and Development. SAIT's Applied Research and Innovation Services department works in partnership with industry on applied research.
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.
The Campus Centre contains an Olympic-size hockey arena, coffee house, bar, gymnasium, fitness centre, squash courts, bowling alley, salt water pool and theatre.
This central building on SAIT's main campus houses food service outlets, study areas, classrooms, the campus bookstore and the library.
SAIT Polytechnic 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.
SAIT has two on-campus newspapers: The Weal is owned and operated by SAITSA, SAIT's Student Association and the Weekly Albertan is operated by SAIT Journalism students.
The campus radio station, 103 The Pulse (previously Generation 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.
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