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Prairie College of Applied Arts & Technology and SAIT Polytechnic Sign Historic Agreement
February 3, 2006 Prairie College of Applied Arts & Technology and the SAIT Polytechnic (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) has created a unique partnership that will allow SAIT to offer healthcare programs to Prairie College students. This historic Memorandum of Understanding between a private and public postsecondary institution was signed at SAIT at 2pm today in Calgary on SAIT’s main campus. Prairie College President Dr. Jon Ohlhauser and SAIT President and CEO Irene Lewis signed the agreement in a ceremony, which was be attended by college officials and other dignitaries. “The Christian higher education scene has changed in Canada,” states Dr. Ohlhauser. “With the complexities of modern ministry, we can only fulfill our historic mission by exploring a diversity of methodologies and finding new and creative ways to open doors to enable the church to reach the world with the gospel of Christ. Prairie College of Applied Arts & Technology will equip students to do just that, both here at home and around the world.” “Our reputation as Canada’s finest technical institution is built on the success of our community - our students, faculty, staff and partners. SAIT is pleased to partner with Prairie in this new initiative”, says Irene Lewis. “Prairie’s rural location is ideal for developing a desire in students for serving in rural communities, which has been identified by provincial and federal governments as a serious need. Our mutual reputation for excellence and desire to train students for domestic and international industry is an excellent match.” In September 2006 Prairie will become the first college to offer two-year vocational programs in conjunction with Christian education. Prairie plans to retain the current Bible College as a church ministry preparation college. The college of applied arts and technology will allow students to graduate with a two-year Associate of Arts degree as well as a provincially recognized diploma in their chosen vocational field. The new college will train students for a profession as well as for roles in the international mission of the Church. SAIT is known world-wide for its quality technical education and hands-on training.With more than 70 applied degree, diploma and certificate programs, SAIT provides education and first class training for more than 70,000 learners beginning and enhancing their careers each year. For more information contact: PRAIRIE Kevin Kirk VP Marketing & Enrollment Management Three Hills, AB 403-443-3034 SAIT Bill Luxton Director, Corporate Training Calgary, AB 403-284-8110 Prairie is a leading centre of higher education for Christians, which equips students to achieve their life, ministry and career purpose and to fulfill their role in the Body of Christ.
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