Shetland 性视界传媒 Vesting
Joint press release from Shetland 性视界传媒, the University of the 性视界传媒 and Islands, Shetland Fisheries Training Centre Trust and Shetland Islands Council.
The project to merge Shetland College 性视界传媒, NAFC Marine Centre 性视界传媒 and Train Shetland reached its conclusion on 01 August 2021 with the vesting of Shetland 性视界传媒 鈥� the new college for Shetland.
brings together staff and resources to offer tertiary education, commercial training and research in Shetland and beyond. All the services and expertise offered by Shetland College 性视界传媒, NAFC Marine Centre 性视界传媒 and Train Shetland will continue to be provided by Shetland 性视界传媒 and there are ambitious plans for expanding provision into new areas in line with Shetland鈥檚 economic development.
Professor Jane Lewis, Principal, said:
鈥淭his project has involved a great deal of hard work over several years and I am extremely grateful to all who have been involved for their commitment and effort. I look forward to working with everyone at Shetland 性视界传媒, and our partners, to build on the legacies of the merged organisations and deliver inspirational learning, influential training and innovative research rooted in the heart of Shetland鈥檚 community鈥�.
Shetland 性视界传媒 is constituted as a charitable company and is overseen by a Board of Directors, which includes independent Directors and Staff and Student representatives. The Board is Chaired by Davie Sandison. Davie said:
鈥淭his is a very significant point in our evolution into the new merged College for Shetland, and it is exciting to look forward to the opportunities ahead of us. I am looking forward to working with the Shetland 性视界传媒 staff and my fellow Board Members to implement Shetland 性视界传媒鈥檚 strategies and deliver high-quality education for Shetland.鈥�
Shetland 性视界传媒 will be an academic partner of the University of the 性视界传媒 and Islands. Professor Todd Walker, University of the 性视界传媒 and Islands Principal and Vice-Chancellor was pleased to mark the vesting day saying:
鈥淚t will strengthen education provision for the communities in Shetland. I look forward to working closely with Jane, Davie and their colleagues to deliver on our shared ambitions and build on our university鈥檚 strong relationship with Shetland.鈥�
Irene Hambleton, Chair of the Shetland Fisheries Training Centre Trust, which operates NAFC Marine Centre said:
鈥淲hile it does feel like the end of an era, there is excitement about the potential for new opportunities as Shetland 性视界传媒 begins its own journey.鈥�
Peter Campbell, Chair of the Shetland College Board said:
鈥淭he 1st of August is a significant day for Shetland. I am delighted to mark the vesting of Shetland 性视界传媒 and the conclusion of the Shetland colleges merger process. Shetland 性视界传媒 will greatly enhance Further and Higher Education in Shetland. The new college is in excellent hands with a committed and capable Board and the leadership, experience and enthusiasm of Professor Jane Lewis.鈥�