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Harnessing Technology:
Meeting the needs of London’s Learners.
AOC Conference Birmingham UK November 2006Principal Frank McLoughlin
City and Islington College
Vision…Mission…Values
STRATEGIC CHANGE AND SELF IMPROVEMENT
Vision/ Mission
Improved outcomes
Communicate/ inspire
empowering others – challenge & innovation
STRATEGIC PLAN
Intellectual engagementOPERATIONAL
PLAN
Improved practice
Values
positive climate/ culture (recognition & celebration)
performance & process management
Primary Purpose/ MissionTo deliver world-class education and training.VisionTo be the first choice college in all of our areas of specialism.ValuesWe champion:• Learning• Excellence• Aspiration• Diversity• Equality • Results
Vision…Mission…Values
Accommodation and Learning
Our £64 million building programme – is the largest in the history of UK further education
95% classrooms with web access and projectors, 150 with Interactive Whiteboards
£1million annual investment in IT infrastructure and learning technology development projects
Vision…Mission…Values
Equality
8.30am to 8.30pm access to 2500 multimedia Dell PCs and Macs onsite on a drop in basis
Provision of high speed Broadband connection for efficient access to the Internet for research
24 / 7 web access to free email account 200mb storage, Virtual Learning Environment, Learning Centre Online and Student Web
Vision…Mission…Values
Impact on learners
96.7% overall pass rate for A-levels at the Sixth Form College above the national average in 24 subjects
Students studying for the AVCE achieved the College’s best ever results this year - 94% pass rate96% - students satisfied with teaching and learning 94% - students rated their teachers and quality of teaching materials highly95% - Black African and Caribbean students satisfied
Vision…Mission…Values
Aspiration
Each year, 1000+ students – young people and adults – go on to higher education
Our students use “UCAS Apply” to submit, validate and track applications to higher education
Vision…Mission…Values
Vision…Mission…Values
We believe that everyone should have access to good education and training
We are committed to equal opportunities for students and staff and we value the different cultures in London
Our success will be built on the personal and professional achievement of everyone who studies and works here
By raising the levels of educational achievement, we will contribute to the economic, social and cultural strength of London
Vision…Mission…Values
City and Islington College is
“Harnessing Technology”
To deliver world-class education and training
To meet the needs of London’s Learners
Vision…Mission…Values