Global Perspective
Strategic Plan 2020-25
We enhance the global competitiveness of our students
and region
Today's global economy demands individuals and industry compete with others from around the world.
Global partnerships expand our reach and reputation, while a global campus provides all students with opportunities to develop the cross-cultural awareness they need to be successful. International enrolment brings talent, ideas and substantial economic, academic and social value to SAIT and our community.
Our goal for the next five years — and beyond — is to enhance global perspectives at SAIT, and about SAIT, through experiences, relationships and recognition.
International CentreGlobal strategy and partnerships
2023-25 Key focus area
International engagement and learning partnerships help broaden the worldview of our community and increase our access to leading-edge curriculum and technology.
SAIT has made significant progress in growing our inbound international student enrolment over the past few years. A commitment to expand our outbound study experiences will provide more opportunities for faculty, staff and students to develop their global networks.
Priorities:
- Extend our global reach through study tours, faculty exchanges and global work-integrated learning opportunities.
- Further develop international projects as an important source of non-government revenue.
- Advance the internationalization of SAIT’s curriculum.
- Enhance strategic international partnerships with post-secondary institutions, industry and government.
- Grow SAIT’s international partnerships and joint teaching and learning initiatives with domestic post-secondary institutions.
OUR PATH FORWARD: NEW WORLD. NEW THINKING. 2023-25
We’ve reached the midpoint of SAIT’s Strategic Plan. Learn more about our path forward through our 2023-25 priority framework.
World views, Alberta value
Build talent that brings global perspective and experience:
- increase access to international experiences for students and employees — work-integrated learning, study abroad, on-campus programming, international exchanges
- attract more international students to SAIT to build talent for Alberta
- increase SAIT's international development footprint
- expand global partnerships with industry and other post-secondary institutions to attract global resources — people, funding, exchanges and ideas
BRINGING THE WORLD TO SAIT AND SAIT TO THE WORLD.
HERE'S HOW.
Putting SAIT on the map
Increase brand awareness of the value of SAIT's model of education:
- showcase the competitive advantages, success stories and community impact of applied education through storytelling
- promote the value of a SAIT credential as a pathway to successful careers and global citizenship
I have met some inspiring people at SAIT and they have one thing in common: passion and integrity for their work. I believe in us to drive innovation forward.
Leading in learning
Make our programs globally competitive:
- identify relevant measures of global recognition. Promote existing SAIT programs and develop new programs to grow our global position
- implement best practices in recruitment, advising, teaching and support of international students
We are transforming students at many levels. They not only walk out with the applied technical skills to set them on the career path, but if they participate in activities with diverse student groups, they come out a different person.
Patrick Sullivan Director, International Centre
Top stories
Our Organization
Oki, Âba wathtech, Danit'ada, Tawnshi, Hello.
SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.