Objectives 2014 - 2017 Intended Impacts. Efficient Regional Structures To deliver efficient regional structures to meet the needs of the region. A. To complete the transformation into a single College that operates as a key strategic partner, building on existing strengths to enhance opportunities and experiences for learners and our communities. B. To improve the quality, range and relevance of the College’s services to the region. C. To ensure that models of best practice are built on to offer all students access to excellent and equivalent levels of service across the whole college campus D. To provide effective, efficient and integrated core business systems for the new college. E. To ensure efficient allocation and utilisation of staffing and skills to deliver on all regional outcomes. • An effective regional college is created that is successful in maximising the resources it can make available to enhance learning opportunities and the learner experience. • The education and training needs of our communities are met. • Training and development opportunities that meet the needs of business are enhanced. • Best practices are identified, shared and embedded within College services • College scale ensures that better partnership working is achieved Outcome Two: High Quality and Efficient Learning Background and Context Dundee and Angus College has a successful and increasing range of agreements with HE partners locally and further afield to ensure that students have the opportunity to gain access, progress and articulate to degree programmes either within a joint programme of studies or by gaining advanced entry in years two or three. For the academic year 2013/14, SFC introduced funding for additional places for fully articulated students with the specific intention of expanding the number of ‘2+2’ and ‘1+3’ guaranteed places for students moving from College to University. Dundee and Angus College has benefited from this scheme with a total number of 80 ‘Associate Students’ of the University of Abertay Dundee and the University of Dundee currently studying at the College. These students participate in classes both at College and at University and are jointly supported by both institutions. The specific numbers and areas of study agreed for the College are detailed in the table below. Additional Articulation Places, University of Abertay Dundee and University of Dundee: Dundee and Angus College Degree route University of Abertay Dundee 2+2 University of Dundee 1+3 Life Sciences / Environmental ...
Objectives 2014 - 2017 Intended Impacts. High Quality and Efficient Learning To ensure that learner journeys are as short, efficient and effective as possible and that learners experience the highest quality of learning and teaching and achieve successful outcomes. A. To create an aspirational quality enhancement and learning culture that delivers sector leading outcomes for student retention, attainment, satisfaction and progression. B. To encourage enhanced student engagement and feedback at all levels across the College. C. To support our students to be self-aware about how they approach their learning and how they can become self-sufficient and independent in their thinking. X. Xx improve the student journey by providing clear and seamless progression pathways to employment and further levels of study. E. To make maximum use of digital technologies to enhance learning, teaching and assessment. F. To achieve the highest standards of learning and teaching through the continuous development of staff. X. Xx benchmark quality outcomes and arrangements with others, thereby sharing and adopting best practices from within and outwith the college sector. H. To seek recognition for our achievements through accreditation of appropriate quality standards and through regular success in a range of competitions and awards. • Sector leading outcomes (upper decile) for learner retention, attainment and achievement is evident. • Shorter, clearer and more structured journeys are available to an increased proportion of learners through improved articulation with HE • Confident learners are engaged actively in their own learning and in the development of the new College • Learners are co-creators of their learning • All teaching is of a high, and continuously improving, standard. • Students, staff and the college as a whole are recognised and motivated through the achievement of successes and awards. • Achievement against designated quality standards is used to benchmark and enhance performance. Outcome Three: Access for People from the Widest Range of Backgrounds Background and Context A key driver of the College as an organisation is to improve people’s life chances by ensuring access to the highest quality of education that is appropriate to their needs, enabling them to reach their full potential regardless of their background. Dundee City has a population of 145,570 of which 27,886 live in the 10% most deprived areas of Scotland. This figure represents 19.2% of the population living in areas of the greatest ...
Objectives 2014 - 2017 Intended Impacts. Access for people from the widest range of backgrounds To improve access to further and higher education for people from the widest possible range of backgrounds. A. To increase the proportion of SUMs delivered to learners from the 10% most deprived (SIMD) postcode areas. B. To provide meaningful education and progression opportunities for students with learning difficulties, and profound and complex needs. C. To ensure that there is equal representation and equivalent positive outcomes for learners from within all protected characteristic groups D. To provide support to improve the employability of Care Leavers and learners with disabilities E. To create a fit for purpose, common approach to the delivery of key services to ensure equality of opportunity with fair and equitable access for all learners. F. To create a safe and secure learning and working environment, supporting the removal of barriers to learning wherever they exist. G. To develop strong partnership and communication links to ensure differing needs of a diverse learner population are met thus enhancing retention and success at key transition points. X. Xx evaluate and report upon the impact of College activities and policies in respect of equalities mainstreaming. • Improved socio-economic mobility and reduced un- employment within the region • Improved life opportunities for people with learning difficulties and complex needs • Equality of opportunity for all • Improved life chances and employment for long-term unemployed/labour market returners • Xxxxxxx, xxxxxxx and better managed learner journeys through improved transition, articulation and progression planning. • The creation of clear and robust data and analysis of that data to guide and inform services.
Objectives 2014 - 2017 Intended Impacts. Right Learning in the Right Place To secure coherent provision of further and higher education in Scotland. A. To deliver coordinated, streamlined and progressive learner journeys which meet regional and national needs and priorities. B. To provide a comprehensive and coordinated portfolio mix that will ensure our on-going commitment to the regional delivery of Opportunities for All. C. To develop and strengthen curriculum areas which are industry, employment, and community focussed, prioritising key regional and national skills areas. D. To design state-of-the-art creative learning and virtual learning spaces, in partnership with students that inspire our students and improve their learning experience regardless of the campus at which they study. • Shorter learner journeys through improved progression • Effective local access throughout the region • Maximised contribution to the achievement of Opportunities for all • High quality, relevant curriculum which meets employers needs • Economic growth through increased skills and employment, matching supply to demand. • Effective partnership working to enhance opportunities.
Objectives 2014 - 2017 Intended Impacts. A Developed Workforce To provide learners with the skills and knowledge they need to get a job or get a better job, keep a job and develop a career. A. To ensure national and regional Labour Market Intelligence and employer engagement shapes the development of the curriculum. B. To ensure that learners are appropriately equipped to be successful in the workforce by strengthening the partnership between the College and the business sector. C. To contribute to company development in the region by delivering training and support to a range of enterprises. D. To embed key employability and other skills required by employers, including: core skills, essential skills, employability, enterprise, work experience, volunteering, creative thinking, confidence, health and well-being and entrepreneurialism into all substantive learning programmes. E. To develop and strengthen curriculum areas that are industry and employment focused through offering work ready programmes whenever and wherever required. F. To provide a strong commercial product that enhances our existing curriculum and is designed to promote employability, skills and training. G. To encourage enterprise and entrepreneurship through enterprise support, incubator units, and innovative delivery methods across the curriculum, embracing emerging technologies and supporting economic sustainability. X. Xxxxxxxxxx to the enhancement of lifelong employment prospects by developing knowledge, confidence and skills for learning, life and work. • Maximised employment opportunities for learners • Increased non-core income into Colleges • Growth in company development through training and increased support for businesses • D&A College is the first choice for employer based training within the region • Development of enterprise and entrepreneurship, and increased business start-ups and self- employment • Provision of high quality work experience placements Outcome Six: Sustainable Institutions Financial Forecasts In terms of financial sustainability Dundee and Angus Colleges were significantly different in size but similar in recording excellent financial performance over recent years. Both legacy colleges had strong finances with underlying surpluses, and the merger process has brought about greater efficiency and economies of scale. The new College is well placed to manage the future and to absorb further real term cuts brought about by projected ‘flat cash’ settlements and the cash reduction in the main teaching gra...
Objectives 2014 - 2017 Intended Impacts. Sustainable Institutions To secure well managed and financially and environmentally sustainable colleges. A. To ensure best practice in governance, risk management and leadership (staff engagement) underpin college development. B. To ensure stability and sustainability is achieved by realising economies of scale, benefitting from opportunities and maximising the return on public funding. The College shall aim to generate an annual surplus from operations on income and expenditure. C. To establish robust data security and recovery procedures. D. To explore and exploit opportunities for shared services and partnership agreements for services wherever possible. E. To reduce energy consumption and promote sustainability in all activities. F. To create a built environment which meets curricular and industry needs and is welcoming, inspiring, safe and secure, and is future proofed through flexible and innovative design. G. To provide an estate and facilities which are a positive asset and benefit to the wider community H. To deliver organisational development practices that create a working environment where staff can professionally prosper and collectively deliver our ambitious outcomes. I. To deliver effective succession planning practices that build organisational resilience and safeguard critical skills and knowledge in the organisation. • The new regional college is a successful and sustainable institution • The new College is recognised as a key strategic partner • High levels of staff engagement satisfaction, commitment, and achievement are evident • Financial surpluses are achieved to support future developments Key: EMG, Executive Management Group; SLT, Strategic Leadership Team; MLT, Management and Leadership Team; P, Principal; DP, Depute Principal; AP, Assistant Principal: F&E, Finance & Estates; LS, Learner Services; HROD, Human Resources and Organisational Development; P&P, Planning & Performance; CDir, Curriculum Directorate; DER, Director of External Relations; CD, Curriculum Director; HoF, Head of Finance; HoE, Head of Estates, AH, Academic Head. OUTCOME ONE: EFFICIENT REGIONAL STRUCTURES: To deliver efficient regional structures to meet the needs of the region. ROA Obj 2014/2015 Activity Plan Timeline Resp’y Baseline Impact National Measure 1A Completion of all elements of the staffing restructure to deliver on ROA objectives Management and academic restructure completed Support structures reviewed and changes implemented where necessary July 2...
