PRESS RELEASE
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
College Bosses Welcome Union
Support for Merger Consultation
Management at James
Watt College, Clydebank College and Reid Kerr College, who are currently
engaged in a public consultation on their planned merger, have welcomed a
briefing paper issued to EIS/FELA members by branch officials urging them to
get involved in the merger process.
The paper offered
broad support for the vision of the new college which was laid out in the
consultation document “Our Vision, Your
Views” and encouraged members to attend the various consultation events
currently taking place in all three colleges.
The paper also indicated support for Regional Lead Michael Yuille’s
commitment to a vision of a college which meets the needs of students,
employers and local communities.
Whilst support for
the merger was evident, concern was expressed by branch officials over possible
reductions in student places and college provision for more vulnerable
groups. A spokesperson for the Colleges
stated “Management share the concerns expressed by EIS/FELA about the potential
impact on provision against a backdrop of severe government funding cuts and we
will work together to balance funding availability and prioritised provision as
set out by the Scottish Government. We think the merger presents a significant
opportunity to maximise limited resources and realise efficiencies and we are
delighted at the support the EIS have given to the consultation process. “
Full details of the
proposal as well as a link to the online survey can be found at www.westregionmerger.com
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Notes to
Editors:
The
document Our Vision, Your Future can be found at www.westregionmerger.com or a paper
copy can be obtained by contacting marketing@clydebank.ac.uk
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