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| Motto: | We're so much more. |
| Established: | 1997 |
| Type: | Public college |
| President: | Jean Madill |
| Students: | 7,939 full time, 1,510 part-time, 11,754 continuing education |
| Undergraduates: | available |
| Location: | Headquarters: Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Campus: | 17 urban/suburban |
| Colours: | Green & blue |
| Affiliations: | ACCC, CCAA, |
| Website: | http://www.cna.nl.ca |
College of the North Atlantic is the public college of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The headquarters for College of the North Atlantic and the Bay St. George campus are located in Stephenville, on the west coast of the island portion of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Mission
The college mission is to improve accessibility to quality programs and enhanced services to support the success of students and communities.
History
After 1963 District Vocational Schools (DVS) opened in: Labrador City; Happy Valley-Goose Bay; St. Anthony; Corner Brook; Stephenville Crossing; Port aux Basques; Baie Verte; Springdale; Grand Falls - Windsor; Lewisporte; Gander; Bonavista; Clarenville; Burin; Placentia; Carbonear; and Seal Cove. A College of Trades and Technology opened in St. John’s and a Heavy Equipment School opened in Stephenville. In 1967, an Adult Upgrading Centre opened in Stephenville. In 1977, the Bay St. George Community College was established in Stephenville encompassing the District Vocational School in Stephenville Crossing, the Adult Upgrading Centre and the Heavy Equipment School.
In 1987, two Institutes and five Community Colleges are formed from the former District Vocational Schools, the College of Trades and Technology and the Bay St. George Community College. These Colleges are: Cabot Institute; Fisher Technical College; Avalon Community College; Eastern Community College; Central Newfoundland Community College; Labrador Community College and Western Community College. In 1991, the Fisher Technical College was renamed the Fisher Institute of Applied Arts and Technology and the Western Community College was renamed Western College of Applied Arts and Technology. In 1992, five Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology and Continuing Education are formed from the two Institutes and five Community Colleges. These Colleges are: Cabot College; Eastern College; Central Newfoundland Community College; Westviking College and Labrador College.
In 1997, College of the North Atlantic was formed from the five province's 5 community colleges which had been administered and operated independently.
Campuses
College of the North Atlantic has 17 campus locations throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and one in the Middle East State of Qatar. Campuses within Newfoundland and Labrador (listed in alphabetical order) are:
| Campus | Location | Coords |
| Baie Verte | ||
| Bay St. George/ Headquarters |
Stephenville | |
| Bonavista | Bonavista | |
| Burin | Burin | |
| Carbonear | ||
| Qatar | Duhail North, Doha |
Facilities
The Bay St. George campus consists of five main buildings including a residence with a capacity of 170 students and dining facilities.
External links
- College of the North Atlantic Website
- College of the North Atlantic - Qatar Website
- College of the North Atlantic, Distributed Learning Service Website
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