Subject Network Leadership
Subject Network Leadership, Tourism, Leisure & Sport Rob Macpherson
Tourism, Leisure and Sport
Rob Macpherson
North Highland College
20th June 2005
Subject Network Leadership, Tourism, Leisure & Sport Rob Macpherson
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
Subject Network Leadership, Tourism, Leisure & Sport Rob Macpherson
6
13
1912
1
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Network Staff
1
1
1
Subject Network Leadership, Tourism, Leisure & Sport Rob Macpherson
6
37
619
13
50
Network Students
A Network Vision
Subject Network Leadership, Tourism, Leisure & Sport Rob Macpherson
• covers period 2005-09• considers immediate priorities• enhances networking activities
• strengths of North Highland College• abilities of potential SNL• potential for SN development
Subject Network Leadership, Tourism, Leisure & Sport Rob Macpherson
• communication
• co-operation
• confidence building
• consolidation
The ‘Vision’
Subject Network Leadership, Tourism, Leisure & Sport Rob Macpherson
• flexible curriculum
• quality enhancement
• FE/HE links/articulation
• team development
• sensible growth
Immediate Priorities
Subject Network Leadership, Tourism, Leisure & Sport Rob Macpherson
• 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 Network Leadership, Tourism, Leisure & Sport Rob Macpherson
• 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
Subject Network Leadership, Tourism, Leisure & Sport Rob Macpherson
• 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
Subject Network Leadership, Tourism, Leisure & Sport Rob Macpherson
• 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
Subject Network Leadership, Tourism, Leisure & Sport Rob Macpherson
• 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.
Subject Network Leadership, Tourism, Leisure & Sport Rob Macpherson
Rob MacphersonNorth Highland College
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