Becoming a Active Community Member

There are many ways to become an engaged member of your community, both on-campus and off-campus. Knowing the different key resources will help you in learning to navigate ways to be an engaged community member.

NSCC Student Association

The Student Association (SA) is a group of students working together to improve student life. The SA creates opportunities for balanced lifestyles, promoting health and wellness, and encouraging campus-wide communication and participation. The mission of the SA is to organize activities and events (both on campus and off), provide important programs to encourage your growth as a student, and offer great services that make your learning environment more supportive and enjoyable.

You’re automatically a member of your Student Association (SA) as a full or part- time student. Each of our campuses across the province has its own SA, which is governed by an elected student committee.

Each campus has a unique combination of offerings depending on their specific student membership. Activities may include representation on college committees, orientation events, peer tutoring, fundraising and charitable giving, and sports and recreation. Visit the NSCC SA website to keep up to date on your campus events and activities.
The best way to ensure that the Student Association is meeting your needs is to become an active part of the organization. Some ways to get involved include:

• Run for an Executive Committee position on the Student Association.
• Serve as a Class Representative on the SA Students’ Council.
• Apply for a job as Sports and Recreation Coordinator, Social Coordinator, Marketing Coordinator or other hired coordinator position.
• Start a student club or society on campus.
• Get involved in our sports, recreation and wellness activities.
• Volunteer with the Student Association.
• Participate in activities and programs.

Visit the NSCC Student Association Webpage for more information or to connect with the Student Association.

NSCC LibrarIES

NSCC has 13 campus libraries. Library services are provided in-person and online by knowledgeable and friendly library staff.

NSCC Libraries provide:

• access to a wide range resources including print and electronic books, electronic journals and streaming video.
• research and assignment support
• help with academic integrity, and citing sources
• study rooms
• technology troubleshooting
• laptop loans and more.

If you need any help with your research and assignments, or have any other questions, contact your Campus Library staff.

Public Library

There are 80 Public Libraries in Nova Scotia offering a variety of services and opportunities to community members. Libraries are separated into 9 distinct regions to ensure supports and tools are available between them. Libraries often host public events, and provide community engagement information, high-speed internet access, community services, and a variety of other programs. Getting a provincial library card is free. Find out more about libraries at Nova Scotia Libraries.

Nova Scotia Connects

Nova Scotia Connect is an online resource that allows people to find information about active living and recreation opportunities in Nova Scotia.  You can search both provincially and regionally for postings. This tool can be used to learn more about what is offered in your community, who to contact to get involved, and different events happening. This site is a project of Recreation Nova Scotia, a provincial non-profit supporting recreation across the province. You can learn more about the goals of the tool the Nova Scotia Connect website.