NIC News

News
Aug 30, 2019
Help shape the future of NIC
NIC is launching a strategic planning survey to give the community a voice in determining its priorities and goals over the next five years.
Event
Sep 26, 2019
Painter Fiona Ackerman starts fall 2019 Artist Talk Series
Acclaimed Vancouver-based painter Fiona Ackerman will join NIC as the first presenter in 2019 Artist Talk Series on Thursday, Sept. 26 in the Comox Valley.
News
Sep 20, 2019
NIC opens new learning space at St. Joe's
NIC is celebrating the grand opening of its new space at the former St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Comox.
Event
Oct 8, 2019
NIC Carpentry Foundation returning to Port Alberni
Prospective students can learn more at an information session Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 4:30 pm in room S108 at NIC’s Port Alberni campus.

Book Educational Advising Appointment

Book Counselling Appointment

Campus Weather Closures

Winter Courses

 

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Programs

Aquaculture Technician Certificate

Learn essential skills to support aquatic food production for marine, freshwater and land-based systems.

Adult Basic Education

Upgrade high school level courses in English, Kwak'wala, Nuu-chah-nulth, First Peoples studies, math and science to prepare for your chosen field. Classes are available face-to-face or online, and during the day or evening to work around your schedule. Individual support and self-paced learning plans are available to help you succeed.

Early Childhood Care & Education Certificate

Make a difference in the lives of young children by providing quality care and education for healthy learning and development. Specialize your skills while you apply theory to practice with children in a variety of early care and learning settings. This program is offered in full and part-time options.

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Courses

Culture, Community & Global Citizenship
(LIB-160)

This course will provide students with the opportunity to explore what it means to be both a human being and a global citizen within the context of complex intercultural interactions. Through critical reflection on historical and current world events, as well as their own values and beliefs, students will be encouraged to develop compassion and empathy for others, a greater appreciation for and understanding of diversity, and a curiosity about other ways of being.

Introduction to Chinese 2
(CHN-102)

This is the second course of introductory Chinese designed for beginning learners. More Chinese expressions and grammar, as well as approximately 200 Chinese characters in simplified form will be introduced in this course. Students will be able to engage in conversations on various topics and write longer paragraphs in Chinese.

World Mythology
(HIS-135)

We will discuss questions in a philosophical context but the thrust of the course will be to use an historical and comparative framework that analyzes particular mythic traditions. Rather than attempt to encompass all of world mythology within a one-term course, we will focus upon the myths of Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Northern Europe, Mesoamerica and the Pacific Northwest as case studies.

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Faculty

Ron Davis

Faculty, Business Administration

Harley Elias

Faculty, Business Administration, Tourism & Hospitality Management

Theresa Gereluk

Department Chair, Faculty, Early Childhood Care

NIC Event Calendar

Sep 5 -
Sep 30
Drop-in Student Workshops: Blackboard Learn and myNIC
Sep 23 -
Nov 30
Citing Your Sources: Learning the Basics
Sep 26
Painter Fiona Ackerman starts fall 2019 Artist Talk Series
Oct 3 -
Nov 28
Free drop-in soccer and volleyball for NIC students
Oct 8
NIC Carpentry Foundation returning to Port Alberni
Oct 29
Awards Program Donor Appreciation Reception in Campbell River
Oct 29
Market Gardener information session
Nov 13
Awards Program Donor Appreciation Reception in the Comox Valley
Nov 25
Awards Program Donor Appreciation Reception in Port Alberni
Feb 19
2020 Port Alberni Open House

Upcoming Continuing Education Courses

Red Cross First-Aid Instructor (Option # 2) (FAC-025)
Sep 25-Sep 26, Comox Valley
Women in Investing (CREC-3504)
Sep 25-Oct 30, Campbell River
Occupational First Aid Level 1 (OFA-010)
Sep 27, Comox Valley
Building Service Worker Level 2 - Resilient Hard Floor Care (BSW-104)
Sep 27-Sep 29, Campbell River
Canada Geese in the CR Estuary (CREC-6370)
Sep 27, Campbell River
Domestic Vessel Safety (DVS) (MED-032)
Sep 27-Sep 30, Campbell River

NIC Students Say

Students choose NIC for our expert faculty, high-quality, affordable education, supportive community and university transfer pathways. Here’s what they say:

Milena Restan
My instructor Jason Diemer inspired me to study engineering. I transferred directly from NIC into second year of UVic’s biomedical engineering degree.
Milena Restan
UVic Engineering Dual Admission student
Hiroki Asai
My internship at Disney allowed me to meet people all over the world, network and develop international relationships.
Hiroki Asai
Tourism & Hospitality Diploma student
Mike McLean
NIC’s Industrial Automation program gave me the skills employers are looking for. I had job offers in Campbell River, Nanaimo and Alberta.
Mike McLean
Industrial Automation Technology Graduate
Dawn Tisdale
I had some pretty old ideas of what nurses do … I thought it was about taking doctors’ orders, not advocating for patients. I am now in the most rewarding and challenging degree ever.
Dawn Tisdale
NIC Bachelor of Science in Nursing Graduate, Named top 150 Nurses in Canada by CNA
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