Blended learning planned at CNA-Q for winter semester

College of the North Atlantic - Qatar (CNA-Q) is following blended learning with 50% attendance for the winter semester 2021 as part of the preventive and precautionary measures against Covid-19, it was announced yesterday.Within this framework, three orientation sessions, including two online, were offered to new students. More than 3,629 students joined the college for the winter semester, across different schools from Business Management and Information Technology to Engineering Technology and Industrial Trades, Health Sciences and Foundation Programme.This year saw an increase of almost 140% in the application rate of Qatari students, after announcing that the College’s Board of Trustees agreed to exempt both Qatari citizens and children of Qatari women from the payment of tuition fees.During orientation sessions organised by the Student Affairs department, new joiners toured through the many advanced laboratory and simulation facilities that the campus boasts, and were able to meet highly skilled faculty members who will be leading them through their studies. Furthermore, students have the opportunity to join clubs and a wide variety of sports teams. Commenting on the start of the new semester, CNA-Q’s acting president, Dr Salem al-Naemi, said: “We are pleased to welcome all new and returning students. College of the North Atlantic-Qatar is an excellent choice to follow an applied education and prepare for a successful career. We are particularly contented with the increasing number of Qatari students, and hope that the campus life will enable every student to develop not only on the academic level but also on the personal one as well.” The college is following strict preventive measures to protect its students and faculty members against Covid-19. The security team has been trained to ensure best practices are in place. The college has also launched the student ‘Covid-19 Ambassador Programme’, designed to provide people with proper protocol against the pandemic. The ambassadors also organise virtual sessions, and can inform fellow students of the services available including Zoom counselling sessions and virtual clubs.