Wider access to education Regional chairs for the college sector now in place. New legislation ensuring fairer access to university for students from poorer backgrounds for the first time has come into effect this week. The commencement of the Post 16 Education (Scotland) Act also marks the start of a new era for the college sector, with ten colleges given new regional responsibilities. Regional chairs have been appointed to ensure each area has a strong voice as the regionals interact with employers, Higher Education and each other. Strengthened governance arrangements, including a stronger voice for students on college boards are also in place, something NUS Scotland have campaigned for many years to achieve. Education Secretary Michael Russell said: “This is a historic time for Scottish education with some of the most progressive measures in a generation taking effect. Our universities and colleges have a proud history and reputation. The commencement of the Act builds on these strengths. “For students, the Act will deliver fairer access to university, supporting widening access agreements between universities and the Scottish Funding Council. Students will also have a stronger voice on college boards, making good our promise to put learners at the centre. “The Act also strengthens college governance, putting in place new arrangements that will enable them to focus more sharply than ever on equipping students with the right skills to succeed in the workplace. “I am delighted to welcome the new regional chairs, who have been appointed through a rigorous, open and transparent public appointments process. I am confident that they are the right people to lead the sector as we look to develop a truly world class vocational education system.”
Posted on: Wed, 05 Mar 2014 10:25:15 +0000
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