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    "description": "<p><span style=\"color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold\">Academic Council Student Appointee – Volunteer Opportunity for 2026/27</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"># Positions Available:</span> 6</span><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">We are seeking student members on NAIT’s Academic Council for the 2026/27 academic year. This is a rewarding volunteer opportunity from September 2026 to April 2027, with the experience being recorded on your Student Involvement Record.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The ideal candidate demonstrates a curiosity and passion for academic policy and processes, and is eager to represent their fellow learners with dedication. If you are committed to showing up, contributing to discussions, and helping shape academic decisions, we want to hear from you! Training is provided.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Why get involved on Academic Council?</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">This is an exciting volunteer role for students who are looking to get involved in a high-level capacity in the administration of NAIT’s academic direction. The Academic Council meets to discuss topics such as new programs, program pauses, changes to courses, and policies that affect academics, and makes formal recommendations to the Board. Through this opportunity, you'll bring your student voice to the table to provide valid and informed feedback about the academic programs at NAIT.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">As a student member on Academic Council, you can expect the following perks in return:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Acquire skills that look great on your resume. You will build leadership and team experience by working with individuals who are addressing Academic Policy related to student admissions, courses and programs, academic awards, and other academic matters.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Have a vote on important matters regarding academic programming at NAIT.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Receive co-curricular credit on your ookslife.ca Student Involvement Record</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Gain a sense of engagement and community by learning about the “behind the scenes” of your school and gaining knowledge about how NAIT functions academically. You’ll also learn about how boards conduct their business.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Preparation meetings are scheduled to help student members build rapport and prepare in advance of each formal meeting. This is where you will meet with your student counterparts to review the agenda, related information, and discuss as a group prior to scheduled Academic Council meetings.  </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Qualifications:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Credit student enrolled in good standing for the entire 2026-27 academic year (both Fall and Winter terms)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Team-player with demonstrated interpersonal skills </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Curious and willingness to learn</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Leadership experience is an asset</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Must be highly reliable and committed to attending all scheduled meetings, as consistent participation is essential to success</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">In total, expect to dedicate approximately </span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">4-5 hours per month</span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">, including meetings and preparation</span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Availability to attend meetings is a requirement (no class or other schedule conflicts)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">NAITSA provides in-person training to new Academic Council student members, in addition to Academic Council orientation</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><br></span><span style=\"color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Academic Council Meetings:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Academic Council meetings occur approximately </span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">once per month</span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> between September to April. Preparation meetings at NAITSA (O108) are for the student members to review and discuss the agenda and any relevant matters prior to the meetings. Meetings typically occur on Mondays with prep meetings from 12:00pm–1:00pm and Academic Council meetings (online) from 2:00pm–4:00pm. The finalized schedule is subject to approval and will be shared with candidates prior to selection. </span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><br><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Meeting Requirements:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Attendance is mandatory at all meetings</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Academic Council meetings are online via Microsoft Teams</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Before every formal Academic Council meeting, there is a one-hour meeting at NAITSA (O108) where you will meet with the other student members to prepare for the upcoming meeting. Food and refreshments are served at these prep meetings</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Must have a computer equipped with a working camera and mic</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">What is the role of NAIT's Academic Council?</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">NAIT’s Academic Council makes recommendations to the Board of Governors about academic policy related to student admissions, courses and programs, academic awards, and other academic matters. Committees of Academic Council include the Honorary Degree Committee, the Instructional Excellence Award Committee, and the Faculty Emeritus Committee.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The primary role of Academic Council is to inform academic decisions and make recommendations to the NAIT Board of Governors. These decisions fall into three categories:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Any matter that the Board refers to Academic Council;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Academic policy relating to the selection and admission of students, courses/programs of study, and academic awards; and</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Any other matter that Academic Council considers advisable within its mandate.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">How to Apply:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">If you are interested in volunteering and being part of an amazing team (that includes our NAITSA Executives!) to represent the needs of your fellow students, please submit your </span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">resume and (optional) cover letter in PDF format</span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">. </span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Cover letters and application responses should be written in the candidate's own words and not generated by AI or automated tools.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Next Steps</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Interviews are expected to begin in </span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">July/August, </span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">after class schedules are confirmed</span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Interviews will take place on campus at the NAITSA office</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">This volunteer role will start </span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">September 2026</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Our goal is to form a team of students from a diverse cross-section of the campus to best represent the student body on the Academic Council. While we appreciate every applicant who shows interest in this opportunity, only those considered for the position will be contacted. You can expect to receive an email once your application has been received.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Closing Date:</span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> Applications will be accepted until suitable candidates are found.</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">We look forward to seeing your application!</span></p>",
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