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AYRSHIRE UPDATE
Welcome to our
PRINCIPAL DESIGNATE
Heather Dunk, Principal of Kilmarnock College since 2008,
has been appointed Principal Designate of the new regional
Ayrshire College with effect from 1 March.
The Ayrshire Partnership Board and the
individual college Boards of Management
are pleased to welcome Heather Dunk as
Principal Designate for Ayrshire College.
Heather Dunk said: “I am absolutely
delighted to be given this opportunity.
It is a privilege to be appointed Principal
Designate and I look forward to leading
the new Ayrshire College which is being
established from three very successful
colleges with a strong history in Ayrshire.
Together, we will build on the solid
foundations in place in Ayrshire and I look
forward to working with students, staff
and stakeholders to create one of the
most successful colleges in the UK.”
Steve Brannagan, Regional Lead for
Ayrshire, said: “I’m proud to have
someone of Heather’s calibre and
experience to lead the merger process
through to the creation of the new college
and beyond. Together we will create a
new, vibrant and truly innovative college
for Ayrshire.”
Willie Mackie, Chair of Ayr College, said:
“We at Ayr College welcome Heather to
the post of Principal Designate and are
looking forward with confidence as we
progress into this exciting new chapter.”
Derek Little, Chair of James Watt College,
said: “I am delighted to see Heather
appointed as Principal Designate. This is
a strategic decision which will be hugely
beneficial to the new regional college”
Waiyin Hatton, Chair of Kilmarnock
College, said: “This appointment is key to
the success of the new Ayrshire College.
Heather has the vision, enthusiasm and
commitment to inspire learners and
engage with all stakeholders to ensure
the best opportunities for the whole
of Ayrshire.”
We look forward to Heather’s contribution
to the next edition of CONNECT: as
Principal Designate.
have
your
voice
heard:
This is the dawn of a new
era for the students of
Ayrshire, an era that is
bright and full of opportunity.
The Student Associations
are working extremely
hard to ensure that every
opportunity is taken to build
on our collective experience
and improve the student
experience across Ayrshire.
The Student Associations
will work in partnership with
staff to engage students in
all Ayrshire college activities
and to ensure that the
student voice is heard. This
is the opportunity for the
student body to influence the
shape of the new Ayrshire
College.
The Associations will be
asking all Ayrshire Colleges’
students for their help
and opinions between now
and August and it is vitally
important that you take your
opportunity to have your
voice heard.
Steven Fegan Ayr College,
Sharon Rennie James
Watt College, Mary Palmer,
Kilmarnock College,
Student Presidents
This is your chance to aid
change for the better...
TAKE IT!