College Governance

GOVERNOR DUTIES

The role of the Corporation is in agreeing the strategic direction of the College, setting objectives and monitoring results, and supporting the College to provide a high-quality and effective learning experience for everyone who attends the College.

The Articles of Government list the seven responsibilities of the Governing Body as;

1. the determination and periodic review of the educational character and mission of the institution and oversight of its activities;
2. the requirement to take account of staff and student views when reviewing the mission and purpose of the institution
3. approving the quality strategy of the institution
4. the effective and efficient use of resources, the solvency of the institution and the Corporation and safeguarding their assets;
5. approving annual estimates of income and expenditure;
6. the appointment, grading, suspension, dismissal and determination of the pay and conditions of service of the holders of senior posts and the Clerk
7. setting a framework for the pay and conditions of service of all other staff.

Governor profiles can be accessed here.

THE BOARD AND ITS COMMITTEES

The Governing Body is made up of 15 people from different sectors of the local community (external governors), staff members and students. The Corporation Board meet four times a year with an additional three Governor Development days.

There are four Committees; Curriculum, Quality and Standards, Finance and Resources, Audit and Search and Governance. All Committees meet four times a year with the exception of Search and Governance which meets as and when required but at least once per year.