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Students who are currently self-funded learners can apply for a NorQuest College Learner Access
Bursary to help cover expenses.
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Auditorium and Network’s Café closure dates
Starting
November 1, the Dr. Herb Belcourt Auditorium in the Downtown Campus main building will be closed to students and employees.
The temporary closure will allow for construction of a redesigned auditorium space into a more student-focused gathering and
interaction space. The project is expected to be complete by August 31, 2010.
Starting
December 1, Network’s Café in the basement of the main building will be closed to students and employees.
The temporary closure will for renovations as the College works to introduce a new food services model in 2010 to be located
in the basement. In the meantime, the college is working with Chartwells to place a cart in the lobby for “grab and
go items” during peak times to provide food and beverages to students and staff. The Cafeteria remains open with regular
hours of operation.
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H1N1 Influenza Information
Under the current pandemic situation, NorQuest must
collect and record all absences. Please use the 1-866-334-1297 number to call in an absence due to Influenza-like
illness (ILI).
Questions and Answers:
Q:
If I have Influenza-like illness (ILI) symptoms, does it automatically mean I have H1N1?
A:
No, having ILI symptoms only means that you are showing symptoms that come with a variety of common influenza viruses. H1N1
is one variety. H1N1 can only be confirmed by a medical test.
Q: What
are the symptoms of ILI and/or H1N1?
A: H1N1 symptoms are usually: :
the start of a new cough or a change in existing cough PLUS one or more of the following
- Fever
- Sore Throat
- Joint Pain
- Muscle
Aches
- Exhaustion
Q: Will
I automatically become ill if I am exposed to a person who is confirmed with H1N1 or has ILI symptoms? Should I stay at home
if I was exposed but have no ILI symptoms?
A: Whether you become ill depends
on many things. Exposure does not necessarily mean you will become ill. As long as you are symptom-free you can go about your
business and come to class as normal.
Q: What if I become ill with
ILI?
A: You should stay home until your symptoms are gone (usually seven
days). You must report your absence to 1-866-334-1297.
Q:
What if someone in my family becomes ill with ILI and there is no one else available to care for them?
A: You can stay at home to take care of the ill family member until his/her symptoms are gone (usually
seven days). You must report your absence to 1-866-334-1297.
Q:
What if I am at home caring for my ill family member and during that time I develop ILI symptoms?
A: You should stay at home if you become ill with ILI until your symptoms are gone. You must report
your continued absence to 1-866-334-1297.
Q: What
if I have ILI symptoms while I am attending classes or labs?
A: To help
protect the health and safety of you and the other students in the class or lab, you will be sent home and asked not to return
until your symptoms are gone (usually seven days).
You are responsible for the completion of your courses
and need to work with your instructors to work out how you will progress.
Q:
What if a fellow student is showing signs of ILI?
A: Please tell your teacher.
Alberta Health Services has developed a document called “Influenza (the flu) What
Can You Do”. This is an excellent article to read and print-off. Keep a copy at school and at home. It can be accessed
on the internet at:
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/Influenza-H1N1-What-Can-You-Do.pdf
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Important information for grant-funded students
The Government
of Alberta has reached its sponsorship limit and is no longer able to provide grant funding for new applicants
to NorQuest for the Winter 2010 term. The Alberta government will provide additional grant funding for
the Spring/Summer 2010 term.
Current grant-funded students
If you are an ongoing grant-funded student who plans to continue classes in January 2010, and have career and educational
plans already in place, you may not be affected. However, you are strongly encouraged to schedule an appointment with
your Student Financial Aid Advisor. Student Financial Aid is located in Room 125, Main Building, 780-644-6130.
For information about funding
Other current students with questions
about funding are also encouraged to make an appointment with a Student Financial Aid Advisor to discuss their situation.
Student Financial Aid Advisors will provide you with more information about grant funding
and explore alternative options if necessary. Student Financial Aid is located in Room 125, Main Building, 780-644-6130.
NorQuest will respond to your needs by working with you individually to determine your funding options in
a timely and respectful manner.
New Applicants
NorQuest
College is continuing to accept applications for all programs until program enrolment targets are met. Prospective Student
Advisors are available to discuss funding options with any new applicant. The Prospective Student Office is located in the
Workforce Development Centre on 108th Street across from the Main Building; phone: 780-644-6592.
Government of Alberta
The Government of Alberta, Ministry of Employment and Immigration,
will continue to assist students in finding work and researching careers. You can visit your nearest Labour Market Information
Centre and access free career workshops, job-search tools, and information on careers, post-secondary training, and student
funding. Click here to view the Alberta Employment and Immigration website.
