Programmes Outstanding
Teaching &
Learning Modern Campus
Environments Dynamic
Partnerships
Beyond these four strategic pillars, it is important to note that this plan is grounded in the understanding that Information and Communications Technology (ICT) underpins the way we work as a College. ICT therefore, integrates across all pillars. We see it as central to the success of the College in terms of meeting our goals as set out here. This is highlighted in our ICT Strategy Document 2012 – 2015 which identifies a range of strategies for LCFE to fully integrate existing, new and emerging technologies in all aspects of our work.
A second theme identified in LCFE, which integrates across the pillars outlined, is distributed leadership. Strong purposeful leadership from LCETB, from the Board of Management, from the management team at LCFE and from all staff will be required in order to achieve the vision set out in this plan. It is felt that it is only with a team effort and through individual and collective responsibility will LCFE achieve its vision of being an outstanding College of further education.
Strategic Pillar 1: Responsive Programmes
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Goals
LCFE will continue to develop a range of nationally and internationally recognised programmes which will provide opportunities for employment and progression pathways for its learners;
LCFE will offer programmes relevant to the market place in line with the stated government priority of combatting youth and long-term unemployment;
LCFE will ensure programmes are relevant, responsive to individual needs and quality assured to the highest standards;
LCFE will work with the LCETB FET Division in the tracking of learner retention, completion and progression rates.
Strategic Pillar 2: Outstanding Teaching and Learning
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Goals
LCFE will develop a revised Teaching and Learning Strategy in order to inform and guide this central activity;
LCFE will continue to provide continued professional development opportunities for its staff to meet individual and departmental needs;
LCFE will continue to harness technology to enhance and support the learning experience;
Learner guidance and support will be further developed and improved to respond to the changing needs of the learner;
Learning Resource Centres (LRCs) will be improved and expanded across all campuses;
Learning communities and self-directed learning will be encouraged among learners.
Strategic Pillar 3: Modern Campus Environments
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Goals
The College will continue to develop and enhance its main campus and facilities to meet the needs and expectations of learners using the site and extend access to these facilities within the local community;
LCFE will expand to become a regional college of further education and training operating at multiple key sites within the LCETB region and will also explore the development of outreach centres;
The College will engage in highly efficient allocation of capital, estates and human resources at its multiple campuses to ensure the most effective delivery of its programmes in leading-edge, ICT enabled environments. This will be coupled with the creation of new learner-friendly study spaces and contemporarily-designed social areas;
LCFE will continue to engage with the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan 2009 – 2020 and utilise technology in an innovative way to greater enhance the outcomes.
Strategic Pillar 4: Partnerships
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Goals
LCFE will nurture and enhance existing partnerships with stakeholders in education, industry and the community;
LCFE will identify and develop new partnerships which will create added value for its stakeholders;
LCFE, along with LCETB, will endeavor to engage in the community to encourage greater participation in courses to enhance employment opportunities;
LCFE will endeavor to monitor graduates of the college to determine current progression and employment status;
Learners will be given greater opportunities to take part in European mobility programmes.