SFC strategic aims – Efficient regional structure and sustainable
institution
Successful implementation of merger
77. In September 2015, the College will conduct a culture study as a follow up to that completed
prior to the merger. This will be conducted by an external expert.
78. A comprehensive management and leadership programme for all service and curriculum
managers, will be rolled out in 2015-16. Structured opportunities for Heads and Managers to
work together will ensure that all managers in the College are aware of their responsibilities in
achieving the activity target agreed for 2015-16.
79. In relation to recommendations in Developing the Young Workforce to develop the capacity of
college managers and staff to implement the wider objectives of the youth employment
strategy, this will be incorporated into capacity building sessions delivered in partnership with
Education Scotland and Skills Development Scotland in 2015-16.
80. The College will contribute to building the capacity of secondary school managers and staff, for
example through the establishment of Principal Teacher Subject Networks which will enable
school teachers and college lecturers share good practice in delivering complementary
subjects.
Carbon footprint
81. The College will reduce its carbon footprint by adopting sustainable facilities management
practices, promoting awareness of environmental sustainability in the curriculum and
embedding the use of sustainable resources in the delivery of learning and teaching. Moving
from the existing Kilmarnock campus building to the new campus in 2016 will have a radical
impact on the College’s overall carbon footprint.
82. Building on existing carbon management plans, the College will develop and implement a
holistic strategy which will include measures, for example, to manage power and fuel usage
which will lead to a managed reduction of the gross carbon footprint over a three year period.
2015-16 Addendum to Ayrshire College Outcome Agreement
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