UHI Millennium Institute, Hospitality, Tourism, Leisure and Sport - Network Vision

Subject Network Leadership

Subject Network Leadership, Tourism, Leisure & Sport Rob Macpherson

Tourism, Leisure and Sport

Rob Macpherson

North Highland College

20th June 2005


Current Network StructureLeisure and

Tourism

Interpretation: Management and

Practice MA

Tourism and Hospitality

Leisure and Sport

Tourism BA

Hospitality Management HND

Hospitality Operations HND

Tourism HND

Golf Management BA

Outdoor Leisure Management BA*

Fitness, Health and Exercise HND

Golf: Facilities Management HND

Leisure Management HND

Sports Coaching with Sports

Development HND

Fitness, Health and Exercise HNC

Golf: Facilities Management HNC

Leisure Management HNC

Sports Coaching with Sports

Development HNC

Hospitality HNC

Hospitality: Front Office HNC

Hospitality Operations HNC

Professional Cookery HNC

Tourism HNC

Hospitality Manag’nt SVQ4


6

13

1912

1

9

Network Staff

1

1

1


6

37

619

13

50

Network Students

A Network Vision


• covers period 2005-09• considers immediate priorities• enhances networking activities

• strengths of North Highland College• abilities of potential SNL• potential for SN development


• communication

• co-operation

• confidence building

• consolidation

The ‘Vision’


• flexible curriculum

• quality enhancement

• FE/HE links/articulation

• team development

• sensible growth

Immediate Priorities


• subject review 2005-06• SQA consortium developments• new design principle developments• BA Tourism review 2005• MA Interpretation – first year• Hospitality Academy @ Aviemore• Outdoor Capital of UK @ Lochaber

Networking Activities 2005-07


• subject review 2005-06• curriculum review/consolidation• network development day• micro-network development days• progressing marketing opportunities• mapping articulation & progression• Hospitality Academy @ Aviemore• liaising with Dean and Faculty

Strengths of North Highland College


• commitment to subject area• significant staff/student involvement• committed to development of UHI• committed to strong FE/HE links• leader in Golf and Aviemore devt • experience of SNL support• SNLs can share best practice• entrepreneurial and progressive

Abilities of Potential SNL


• change, but with some continuity• works well with network members• has already worked with network members on a number of initiatives• knowledge of UHI and its systems• knowledge of SNL best practice• experience of quality-related activities• experience of staff development• committed to student engagement• skills will grow with subject network

Potential for SN development


• Hospitality Academy• expanding flexible delivery• greater articulation/progression• greater CPD engagement• greater links with FE• Event Management (+ Hons devts?)• Outdoor Adventure Management• Sports Management (with Highland Football Academy?)• Cultural Tourism ……but all at the appropriate time

Thank you.


Rob MacphersonNorth Highland College

UHI Millennium Institute, Hospitality, Tourism, Leisure and Sport - Network Vision

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