30 Jan 18, 2010 04:32 PM Suggestion for name - Trinity College, Glasgow
31 Jan 20, 2010 10:11 AM The name of the new college -please see earlier comments (Sections 9 and 10)
32 I am a member of the SMT at GCNS and have considered this document very carefully prior to completing
this response to consultation. It will be interesting to see how many of the staf are concerned enough to
take this opportunity to state their opinion. It is to be hoped that a comprehensive report to all staf on the
i ndings and suggestions and the actions taken as a result of the responses be issued as soon as possible
to ensure all stakeholders that their voice is being listened to.
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Section 2 of the consultation document highlights the importance of the consultation process, now
and in the future. It is to be hoped that the results of this initial contact with stakeholders will indeed
rel ect their views, and that consultation will not, on rel ection, show a one way communication
channel of informing what has previously been considered and decided by a select few (BOM/SMT(s)/
etc). A good idea would be to publish a "You said, we did" catalogue of what actually changed due to
the ef ective operation of the consultation process. The outcome(s) must show that an agreed shared
understanding has been established. Only then can we see the embryonic beginnings of a Quality
Culture that will build and lead on the success of 'GLOBAL COLLEGE GLASGOW'.
Most staf may still be in denial and not as yet have full engagement with the concept and reality of the
new merged college. Others, who are more motivated, may be positioning themselves for a perceived
place on the new management and staf structure. Where ever a staf member is presently employed
they may well be de-motivated going forward in the new college if they i nd themselves either moved
to another role or in their eyes demoted.
Clearly overcoming traditional management attitudes will take time - no less time than overcoming
staf attitudes. But it is changes in behaviour that make the real dif erence and in turn inl uence the
attitudes. Overnight conversions to the merged college will be few. For most people and the 3 colleges
the change will come about through a long and slow process of rebuilding personal and organisational
values.
33 Currently, SQA works closely with all three colleges involved in the proposed merger. SQA looks forward
to further and closer collaboration with New College in order to continue to provide products and
services that meet the needs of all learners and to enhance the provision of e-learning and assessment,
and increased centre support.
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Appendix 10: Consultation Results