[加国大学] 加东Nova Scotia - 新斯科舍农业学院Nova Scotia Agricultural College

Nova Scotia Agricultural College, H8 i& g% }4 U0 `* I2 q5 M7 C. \3 @
新斯科舍农业学院, ]0 V4 S7 d  d/ E% s4 C

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; a7 c7 n4 u. g: `2 z5 e. r  KTruro, Nova Scotia B2N 5E3 & U% B5 F: R8 P
Telephone: (902) 893-6600- |* F( U& ?( C6 v  I
Fax: (902) 895-5529
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President: Dr. Leslie MacLaren (acting)
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* x  K$ J9 p  m9 {7 U( S9 Q0 sNova Scotia Agricultural College is primarily an applied science university for bright, young adults who are passionate about solving problems in the wider world around them. NSAC helps students make a difference because our hands-on, highly interactive approach is both experiential and educational.
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With a 100-year history, NSAC educates undergraduate, masters and soon, PhD students in the disciplines of science, agriculture and the environment as well as offering competitive diploma-level studies. Our difference lies in our integration of research into every facet of our operations, including the education our students receive. State-of-the-art lab equipment awaits students and they are taught by leading researchers who are highly involved in their respective industries. & Y' A" [9 V! ?9 d4 S

; |7 @8 }+ }4 ~  i# |( w8 pInstructors personally mentor students in small classes by engaging them in real-world problem solving. NSAC students take this knowledge out of the classroom and into the field where they get their hands dirty, literally, applying academic principles in practical situations.- n2 q9 g$ t# ]" g
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NSAC offers a guaranteed scholarship program for all entering students with an 80 percent average and 2 ^1 Q8 E7 @7 N# O% O# l4 j
presents more than one million dollars in scholarships and bursaries annually. & u- G  A9 Y7 _+ Z
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History
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6 Q. G  o. [% X" }Year of foundation: 1905
* L% I; W! z) x) @5 d% r& {- OFormer names of the institution: The School of Agriculture (1885-1905) in Truro and The School of Horticulture (1893-1905) in Wolfville were merged into the Nova Scotia Agricultural College located on the provincial Demonstration Farm in Bible Hill.
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5 u$ L4 J; [) v+ a$ [6 `+ e0 [0 gStudent enrolment and fees 0 O* Y* R+ K' f' y' p, Y5 T- ^

, J9 f1 D0 \2 g. N  c! y- k1 c/ O2006 preliminary fall enrolment *% ?2 \. U& H/ h1 s/ I) K! O) a8 y
Full-time (undergraduates): 6530 W- ?# z' e& Y: [
Full-time (graduates): 52 7 G# P$ u8 a, m+ d4 |
Part-time (undergraduates): 71
. y% e6 M  e" S9 oPart-time (graduates): 17
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* Source: Association of Atlantic Universities
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2 F1 o' M% T( E/ L1 B" L3 D% i! VCanadian student fees 2006 - 2007 **& L: H( G1 z0 K+ Q- S8 C& w
Undergraduate tuition fees: $5,500
2 |: h. k' H% O3 vGraduate tuition fees: $1,990 - $6,9252 ~( L) p! K' m2 d

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Undergraduate tuition fees: $11,000
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** Fees for general programs in agriculture. Source: Statistics Canada
. t* E" |* M5 HNote: In addition to tuition fees, universities generally charge fees for goods and services supplied to students. This includes areas such as student associations, sports and health. These additional fees vary widely per university and per student and can run from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Check with the university for details." {1 z: d9 b% U- M2 I& r
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Career services, counselling, daycare, health services, peer tutoring, services for students with disabilities.
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/ J5 X0 X. l$ i! \# gFirst-year student programs
! m* X: j) q0 E: g( ]) `6 t) S" ~$ S' \Orientation, academic advisers assigned, workshops on academic computing, peer education and lifestyle programs. * E# F- B7 @# N5 I6 i
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On-campus: NSAC can accommodate up to 350 students in three co-ed residences. Of these, 175 are in private rooms and the balance are two people per room. A large percentage of new students can obtain residence accommodation if they request it within the time specified in the letter of acceptance. Between 200 to 250 first-year students live in residence. Annual cost: room and board, $6,532 - $7,618 (depending on the type of room and meal plan).) Z8 h7 [5 P* r: u  \; d
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Off-campus: Off-campus housing is available at reasonable rates. Price range for single and double apartments: $500 - $750/month (utilities included).
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- k, [. Y6 z. i" U8 i+ ]; fInformation technology
; l9 W, |" s1 |7 u/ l6 G4 GAll students receive an account which gives them access to the Internet and e-mail. All residence buildings are wired for Internet and e-mail access.
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Student assistance
3 P0 ~* d6 d) t; A* W# o  [Numerous scholarships and bursaries are available from private organizations, businesses or provincial departments of agriculture. About one-third of the student body are awarded scholarships or bursaries.
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: y) J9 i3 i# A1 }$ h% M# Z- DUniversity research& ^; |6 u4 \! K

# Q( p8 T! [* M' ^3 cThe mission of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College’s emerging research and graduate programs are to support the creation of new knowledge through innovation. Our strengths are in agriculture and its related sciences. We work in partnership with industry, government and other research institutions nationally and internationally to carry out meaningful research. Our graduate and research programs address current and emerging issues in environmental resource management, molecular biology, crop and livestock production technologies, rural issues, organic production methods, and aquaculture. We have state-of-the-art infrastructure in both laboratories and field systems that aid researchers and graduate students in pursuing their research goals. Our MSc program (in partnership with Dalhousie University) in Agriculture is the only program with this specialization in Atlantic Canada. We are also currently planning a complimentary PhD program for 2007-08. & R$ v8 r2 G0 c
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Our research capacity is expanding in many areas through our highly successful Industry Chairs Program, the development of relevant research centres including the Atlantic Bio-Venture Centre and also through increased partnerships with other research partners such as Agriculture and Agri-food Canada. : C/ a0 \& ]8 F
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As a small and vibrant postsecondary institution we are continually identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities to support our world-class graduate students. This, combined with our close-knit campus community, makes NSAC an ideal institution for the next generation of the agricultural economy.8 s' F/ N$ l* U- y: `: ^/ n, ]

8 a; @2 z5 G+ x. mInternational education
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Student mobility programs are maintained with universities and colleges in Western and Central Europe and Asia. NSAC maintains exchange programs with universities in Norway, and in the United States and Mexico as part of the North American Mobility Program. Degree programs allow students to spend one semester at a partner institution, and students are able to receive academic credit for short term study abroad. Faculty deliver degree courses in central Europe and the Caribbean. NSAC has an articulation agreement with the Fujian Agricultural and Forestry University, China.. R# d. i. R7 T$ e
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NSAC is involved in a number of international development projects in Africa and Asia, and students have the opportunity to participate in these. An International and Exchange Student Advisor assists both international students and domestic students interested in international opportunities./ F! t! _& [, H. {

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Dr. Dian Patterson( D1 u: L+ b4 ~( l9 i
Professor and Dean of Internationalization+ j2 }$ _  w) u
NSAC International
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E-mail: dpatterson@nsac.ca - o) E0 L8 y7 \! L
Website: www.nsac.ca/international