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Update by Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ College UHI

The Group considered an update from Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ College UHI which provided information around the potential impact of government guidelines on the method of delivery for courses in the new academic year; the application process status for the new academic year; the effects of the pandemic on staff, students and the graduation process in the previous academic year; the successful delivery of online leisure courses; the completion of Skills for Work interviews; and the success of a Dunoon Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ College UHI student in receiving the Herald Higher Education Award. The report also advised that work was ongoing with local organisations and community groups; ongoing support arrangements were in place for staff and students; and noted current arrangements for contacting Learning Centre staff.

Jackie MacPherson advised that virtual inductions would be underway soon and had previously worked well. It was noted that students would be working from home initially for the upcoming academic year in line with current guidance, with a return for students to learning centres anticipated following the October holidays. She noted that there were exceptions to this including school pupils; those who were struggling with working from home; and students who were required to attend centres to undertake practical elements of their courses. She also advised that the re-instatement of CITB CSCS tests in Dunoon and Campbeltown had been delayed and Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ College UHI were awaiting further information from CITB.

Decision

The Mid Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided.

(Reference: Update by Jackie MacPherson, Learning Centre Manager, Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ College UHI, submitted)