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Welcome from the Chair of Governors

 "Welcome on behalf of all the Governors to the Governance section of the College’s website.  Here you can access information on the Corporation and committees, governance policies and procedures, minutes of meetings and details on how to become a Governor.

If you feel that you can contribute to the governance work of the College, either by being a Governor or as a co-opted member of one of the governance committees, please contact our Clerk to the Corporation who will be pleased to hear from you. I am proud to be part of the College, which strives to give our learners every opportunity to develop and support the well-being of the community.“
-John Burrows Chair of the Corporation

Further Information & Contact Details

We hope you find the information on this website both interesting and informative. If you would like any further information relating to governance arrangements at Shrewsbury College of Arts and Technology, please contact Tracy Cottee, Clerk to the Corporation, by telephone on 01743 232686 or by email at tracyc@shrewsbury.ac.uk

Governance Overview

This Section contains information on the College's Corporation and Committees, gives access to the Minutes of meetings and explains the role of governance and how it relates to College management.

The Difference between 'Governors' and 'Managers'

Understanding how each element of the College works is vital to effective governance.  As a rule, the Corporation is responsible for strategy, direction and policy, whilst the Management Team makes proposals and implements the Corporation's strategies and policies on a day-to-day basis.

The Corporation (Governing Body) is responsible for the mission and strategic direction of the College, determines policy and monitors the performance of the College.  The Corporation has a maximum of 20 Governors coming from a wide variety of backgrounds, and their experience and strategic thinking make a vital contribution to the continuing development and improvement of the College.

The College's Mission, Vision and Top Objectives

Vision
To be first class, first choice

Mission Statement
Unlocking potential, realising aspiration, achieving success

Values
Staff and students will:
  • Be passionate and proud
  • Enjoy the experience
  • Be safe
  • Take responsibility
  • Celebrate success
  • Continuously improve their work
  • Be honest and act with integrity
  • Respect others
  • Be the best they can

Objectives 2008-2011
The College has identified six key objectives that it will pursue over a period of three years; 2010/11 will be the final year of this planning period.  Each year, we agree a number of appropriate milestone objectives which move us towards the achievement of these longer term objectives.  We have reviewed these objectives to check that they remain relevant and appropriate.
  1. We will place the College in the top quartile of colleges in England for the achievements of our students.
  2. We will transform the way we deliver teaching and learning to make full use of information and communication technologies to enhance and personalise the experience.
  3. We will play a major role in the development and delivery of the 14-19 curriculum in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin
  4. The College will renew and refurbish its estate with a view to concentrating all its Shrewsbury operations at the London Road campus.
  5. We will become a significant provider of employer responsive provision operating locally, regionally and nationally
  6. We will expand the range and volume of Higher Education delivered by the College and create a HE centre in partnership with HEIs and employers

Governors

Appointments to the Corporation - for an application form click here.

The Corporation

The Corporation determines the direction for the College, sets the policy framework, monitors the performance of the College and Principal, maintains the financial health of the College and protects its assets and provides accountability. The Corporation can, within certain parameters, determine its own composition and total number of Governors and has members from a variety of backgrounds, skills and experience.

The Corporation consists of Governors that represent staff and students, Governors from the business community and Governors nominated by community organisations and local councils. For more information on how to become a Governor, click here.

More information on the roles and responsibilities of the Corporation and its committees can be found in the Standing Orders.

Committees - to view information on the Corporation's committees click here.

Clerk to the Corporation

The Clerk is the officer who serves the Corporation and acts as its official advisor. The Clerk is independent of College Management.

The role of the Clerk is to ensure that the Corporation and its committees:
  • operate within their powers
  • follow agreed procedures and
  • run their business smoothly and efficiently.
The Clerk to the Shrewsbury College of Arts and Technology Corporation is currently Tracy Cottee.

To view the Job Description of the Clerk to the Corporation click here.