You can Get Connected to your campus community through upcoming virtual and in-person events, student life campaigns, and by participating in NIC’s orientation, which is available in three formats: virtual, in-person and on-demand.
You can Get Supported through Early Assist, which will link you to resources, the Healthy Students Liaison for Trades Students, or through Student Affairs, which is available to support you with conduct and complaint, sexualized violence and academic integrity concerns.
You can Get Involved through paid and volunteer opportunities for students, such as becoming a Campus Life Assistant or a Student Leader, or running to be elected as a Student Representative on NIC’s Board of Governors.
Your Student Life Team
Meesbah Jiwaji
Is the Associate Director, Student Life. Mez as she likes to be called, supports students when they have experienced harm or have to navigate NIC’s policies and procedures. Try not to let the policy thing fool you, Mez is a warm and fun human to be with. Email Mez at mez.jiwaji@nic.bc.ca
Hope Lewis
Is the Student Life & Outreach Liaison and manages the Early Assist program. At Early Assist, Hope knows that life as a student in post-secondary can be challenging. She is here to listen to you and work with you to connect you with the supports and resources that will help you in your learning journey. If you or someone you know is struggling, and you are not sure what your options are, please email Hope at earlyassist@nic.bc.ca
Sierra Gale
Is the Healthy Students Liaison at North Island College. She provides dedicated support to students in the NIC Trades, Apprenticeship and Technical programs. Coming from a family of tradespeople, she understands the unique needs, challenges and strengths of the trades sector. Her main goal is to promote mental health and wellness in a way that fosters equity, inclusion and respect within the trades community. If you are a trades student and want to learn more, you can email Sierra at healthytrades@nic.bc.ca
Alana DeFinney
Is the Manager, Student Life. Alana is a recent addition to our team and supports both Hope and Sierra, our Student Life and Outreach Liaisons. To connect with Alana, email Alana.DeFinney@nic.bc.ca