Structure and policies
Argyll College UHI Ltd operates in an open and transparent way. The following publications provide information on our structure and policies.
Mission Statement
Argyll College UHI will provide high quality innovative education opportunities, act as an economic driver to enhance the skills and development of the local economy and develop a reputation for excellence which will encourage students to study in the communities we serve.
College Values
College Values
We want to be recognised as:
- Inclusive - education for all
- Of our Community – be engaged and responsive
- Providing individualised learning – be innovative
- Student centred – respect for the whole student (nurturing, supporting, personalisation)
- A valued contributor to education and economic development in Argyll and the Isles
- Good partners – to widen opportunities
We should aspire to:
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We aim to provide a high standard of service. Any expression of dissatisfaction by students or customers is treated seriously. Details of our complaints procedures are now available.
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College Structure
College Structure
This section is to allow visitors to the site to understand the staffing structure of the college and to provide information on the college's strategic planning and operational targets.
- Standing Orders - Old
The Argyll College UHI Constitution and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors. - Organisation Chart 2022
This shows the current Argyll College organisational structure. - UHI Argyll Strategy - Argyll Ahead
You can read or download the strategic plan. - DTZ Report: Overcoming barriers to learning in rural and island areas
This report builds on other work carried out on this topic over a number of years and looks in particular at the effect of the Argyll College delivery model since the college became operational in 2000/01. - Gender Action Plan 2018
College Policies
College Policies
The following policies set out our aims and objectives.
- Data Protection PolicyArgyll College UHI is committed to ensuring that personal data is collected, stored and disposed of in a secure and appropriate manner
- Employers Liability Insurance
This is a copy of our current Employers’ Liability Insurance. It has been placed here to make it reasonably accessible to our employees. The original certificate is held on file at our main office. - Equality and Diversity Policy
This Policy defines the framework through which equality of opportunity will be managed for all College staff, students, visitors and other stakeholders, including job applicants and potential students. - Further Education Admissions Policy
This policy provides the basis for admissions into further education courses provided by the colleges within the UHI partnership. - Policy on Policies
These policy and procedures set out the framework for the approval and implementation of Policies and Procedures. - Recruitment, Selection and Retention
Argyll College UHI aims to provide a professional and consistent approach to its recruitment andselection of employees, which will be open, transparent and provide equal opportunities to all. - Safeguarding Policy 2022
This policy outlines the College's framework for protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm, abuse and exploitation, and supporting our students and staff through our general Duty of Care. - UHI Argyll Safeguarding - Procedures 2022
- UHI Argyll Safeguarding - Reporting Form
- Value for Money Policy
This policy and procedure expresses how the college recognises its responsibility to achieve value for money from all of its activities. - Access and Inclusion Strategy
This Access and Inclusion strategy is based on Argyll College UHI’s mission, which is to provide high quality innovative education opportunities, contributing to the development of the Argyll economy and enhancing the quality of life for the communities the college serves. - Health and Safety Policy
It is the aim of Argyll College UHI Ltd to minimise the risk of injury or ill health to any person who may be affected by our work activities and the Board of Directors are firmly committed to achieving the standards set out within this policy. - Conflict of Interest policy and procedure
The purpose of this Policy Document is to provide guidance on addressing Conflicts of Interest that may arise. The policy applies to all staff and all areas of College provision for all Awarding Bodies associated with qualifications delivered by Argyll College UHI. - Argyll College Corporate Parenting Plan
Argyll College recognises that it has a responsibility as a Corporate Parent. As such the College will strive to support all care experienced students to improve their outcomes and achievements. The Corporate Parenting Plan shows how the college will do this.
This provides detailed information on our Equality Impact Assessment - UHI Argyll Corporate Parenting Plan progress report 2020-2023
- Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) Mainstreaming Report
This mainstreaming report sets out the ways in which Argyll College UHI is and continues to embed equality into day-to-day functions and operations. It provides information regarding both staff and student equality data
Complaints Handling
Complaints Handling
For more information on our Complaints Handling procedures and processes please visit our dedicated section.
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