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Governance Development Programme
Governance Development Programme
The Governance Development Programme is designed to offer Boards of Management of Scottish colleges support and assistance in addressing their development needs by providing access to:
  • Materials and workshops to strengthen technical aspects of their responsibilites;
  • resources which demonstrate good practice in support of more robust Board self-evaluation;
  • tailored provision which reflects local circumstance for institutions.

In addition, because of the nature of arrangements for College Boards of Management, provision is available in a flexible manner to maximise access.


The programme includes the following:

  • We have workshops training on Governance and Accountability, Non-Executive, Leadership and Delivery and Leading through Change.
  • Short, focused development sessions to be offered regionally and on a twilight basis
  • Enhanced package of online resources.

To ensure all board members have an opportunity to participate in the programme we aim to ensure that sessions are highly focused and available at a variety of venues across the country.

Steeing Group

The Governance Steering Group was established with a broad remit to oversee support arrangements, commission evaluation of the programme components, receive reports, act upon recommendations and advise on future provision.


To assist the steering group in continuing to meet the needs of Board members in Scotland's colleges you are encouraged to offer your thoughts and ideas by e-mailing Lesley Whelan .

Steering Group Members

Name Organisation
Brian Keegan Langside College (Chair)
Ian Brennan Cardonald College (Vice Chair)
Jim Callander Forth Valley College
Kirstie Graham Perth College
Russel Griggs Dumfries and Galloway College
Bill Foy James Watt College
Peter Murray Newbattle Abbey College
Jan Polley Independant Consultant
John Henderson Scotland's Colleges
Lesley Whelan Scotland's Colleges

Steering Group Meetings

Previous Meetings

Friday 01 April 2011

Thursday 27 January 2011

Monday 13 December 2010

Thursday 07 October 2010

Tuesday 31 August 2010

Wednesday 31 March 2010

Tueday 26 January 2010

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Lesley Whelan

Tel: 01786 892043

E-mail Lesley Whelan