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24/06/2004
Minister moves to grant independent status to Stranmillis
Minister for Employment and Learning Barry Gardiner has announced proposals to formally establish Stranmillis University College as a legally independent corporate body.
This would bring the teacher training college into line with the province's other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Further Education Colleges.
Launching the public consultation, the Minister said: "Many may not be aware that the statutory position of Stranmillis University College is inconsistent with that of other providers of higher education in Northern Ireland. The other HEIs are legally independent corporate institutions accountable through a governing body which carries ultimate responsibility for all aspects of the institution. Stranmillis, however, is not legally distinct from the Department."
Mr Gardiner said: "Legislation is required to secure an appropriate statutory basis for the College and its governance arrangements. The College would be established as a legally distinct institution similar to other providers of higher education in Northern Ireland."
The Minister made it clear that this change of legal status would not affect the College’s current activities.
"These changes will not alter the current or future academic provision of Stranmillis. Stranmillis University College would continue to be able to work towards its vision which is to be a centre of excellence in educational, professional and vocational development," he said.
"Also, the governing body’s role, when prescribed by legislation, would not differ substantially from the present. Furthermore, securing an appropriate statutory basis will not affect the pay and conditions of staff. Most importantly, it will not affect the status of current or future students of the University College."
The consultation period closes on Friday 15 October 2004.
Stranmillis founded in 1922 by the Ministry of Education provides state-funded teacher training alongside St Mary’s also in Belfast.
(SP)
This would bring the teacher training college into line with the province's other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Further Education Colleges.
Launching the public consultation, the Minister said: "Many may not be aware that the statutory position of Stranmillis University College is inconsistent with that of other providers of higher education in Northern Ireland. The other HEIs are legally independent corporate institutions accountable through a governing body which carries ultimate responsibility for all aspects of the institution. Stranmillis, however, is not legally distinct from the Department."
Mr Gardiner said: "Legislation is required to secure an appropriate statutory basis for the College and its governance arrangements. The College would be established as a legally distinct institution similar to other providers of higher education in Northern Ireland."
The Minister made it clear that this change of legal status would not affect the College’s current activities.
"These changes will not alter the current or future academic provision of Stranmillis. Stranmillis University College would continue to be able to work towards its vision which is to be a centre of excellence in educational, professional and vocational development," he said.
"Also, the governing body’s role, when prescribed by legislation, would not differ substantially from the present. Furthermore, securing an appropriate statutory basis will not affect the pay and conditions of staff. Most importantly, it will not affect the status of current or future students of the University College."
The consultation period closes on Friday 15 October 2004.
Stranmillis founded in 1922 by the Ministry of Education provides state-funded teacher training alongside St Mary’s also in Belfast.
(SP)
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