Renewed Agreement With NIC Students Is A Sign Of Growth

North Island College and its Students' Union have renewed a commitment to work together on behalf of students.

“We’ve built such a strong relationship between the College and North Island Students’ Union,” said Kathleen Kuhnert, NIC Vice-President, Students & Community Engagement.

“As the recognized voice on behalf of students, their input is extremely important for us to hear.”

A Memorandum of Understanding signed by the College and NISU over the winter, replacing the initial one from nine years ago, formalizes the essence of collaboration between the two organizations.

In a release, the college says the new student housing project is an important example of the arrangement at work.

The MOU translates into partnerships on projects like student housing, student life and events, as well as formal participation for NISU on committees, such as policy development and the newly legislated Accessibility Advisory Committee.

The relationship also means more opportunities for the two organizations to combine their resources on initiatives like orientation, graduation and end-of-term celebrations for students held two times a year.

“In our work, representing all credit-earning students at NIC, partnering with the college on events and initiatives, we share costs and energy, extending our reach and capacity,” said Executive Director Carissa Wilson for NISU.

To see the full release, visit North Island College.