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==Name Change== |
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A name change was mooted in 2007, because the College management felt that the name 'Lauder' was associated with the small town of that name in the Scottish Borders. After a wide-spread consultation, the College's name was changed to Carnegie College, after [[Andrew Carnegie]], industrialist and philanthropist who was born in [[Dunfermline]] where he lived until he was thirteen years old. The change took place on 30th November 2007, and was officially authorised by the [[Scottish Government]]. |
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On the 30 November 2007 the College's name change from Lauder to Carnegie was officially authorised by the [[Scottish Government]]. |
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Local MP [[Willie Rennie]] joined |
Local MP [[Willie Rennie]] joined the name change ceremony attended by some of the staff and students. Mr Rennie stated, “I know the name change is only one part of a visionary plan for the college." |
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Speaking at the ceremony Willie Rennie MP stated “I would like to commend the College and its Board of Management on their decision to re-name the College Carnegie College. I know the name change is only one part of a visionary plan for the college. Together these ambitious plans can only bring tangible benefits to the people and businesses of West Fife and beyond. Not only will it raise the profile of the College but it will support an enhanced status for [[Dunfermline]] and its environs.” |
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Commenting on the significance of the change, Professor Bill McIntosh said: “Our new name sets the seal on a programme of modernisation of the college’s collegiate and corporate structures, aimed at delivering a new and exciting future for the organisation and now fully reflects the inspiring vision and legacy in education left by the great Scottish [[philanthropist]], both in his native Dunfermline and in the international arena.” |
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Learner Assistant Kat Pugh summed up the positive mood amongst staff by explaining “I think this is a good move, Dunfermline is "Carnegie land" and the name I believe will open more doors for the College and will take away the ‘techy’ influence… … I believe we will grow up with the change of name, expand into bigger fields and have a name that staff and students will be proud to voice.” |
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Professor McIntosh concluded, “While developing the Carnegie ethos, we are also equally committed to maintaining the George Lauder name and legacy and ensuring his essential association with Carnegie College remains meaningful and recognised.” |
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“The George Lauder library stays, as will the annual George Lauder Lecture. As our estates strategy unfolds, we will name a part of the campus after George Lauder but we will start to create a new history over the next 12 months with Carnegie-specific events.” |
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“Carnegie himself is unquestionably the foremost businessman that Fife and probably Scotland has ever produced, challenged perhaps only recently by Tom Farmer and Tom Hunter. He is the most outstanding philanthropist that this area has ever produced and maybe one of the best thinkers in terms of conflict resolution and international peace.” |
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“There is a huge legacy that [[Andrew Carnegie]] has left and we are proud to take forward his spirit as we create a new future.” |
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The name change was not universally welcomed, and the issue was widely discussed in the local newspaper (the Dunfermline Press<ref>http://www.dunfermlinepress.com/article.php?sec=1&id=15342</ref>). Opponents point to Carnegie's role in controversial areas such as the [[Johnstown Flood]] and the [[Homestead Strike]] (in which 10 men were killed and hundreds injured) as evidence that his philanthropic and philosophical endeavours were secondary to his desire to make money. |
The name change was not universally welcomed, and the issue was widely discussed in the local newspaper (the Dunfermline Press<ref>http://www.dunfermlinepress.com/article.php?sec=1&id=15342</ref>). Opponents point to Carnegie's role in controversial areas such as the [[Johnstown Flood]] and the [[Homestead Strike]] (in which 10 men were killed and hundreds injured) as evidence that his philanthropic and philosophical endeavours were secondary to his desire to make money. |
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Revision as of 19:53, 18 January 2008
Carnegie College is a further education college based in Halbeath, Dunfermline, Scotland. Its mission is to ‘enthuse and enable learning’. This purpose derives from its founder George Lauder whose vision was to provide meaningful and accessible education for the people of Dunfermline and Fife, that would support social, economic and industrial progress.
Although originally named after its founder the college changed its name from Lauder to Carnegie in November 2007.
It offers a range of courses from National Qualification level to HNC/HND and degrees. It caters for part time and full time students. It offers a large range of courses in subject areas such as:
- Business and Management
- Childcare, Health and Social Care
- Computing and IT
- Construction, Gas and Plumbing
- Creative Arts and Digital Media
- Engineering and Technology
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Humanities
- Science
- Foundation Skills.
Most courses are offered at a variety of levels.
It is proximate to the M90 motorway at the east end of Dunfermline. It is easily reached from Kirkcaldy, Alloa, Edinburgh and Perth. It has smaller campuses throughout west Fife, notably at Cowdenbeath, and at the former Royal Dockyard at Rosyth. It also works in partnership with West Fife Enterprises - a local training initiative based in the West Fife Villages.
The Principal is Professor Bill Mcintosh (55), supported by a senior management team comprising of Janet Mccauslin (50), David Neilson (58) and Ian Allison (35). Recent restructuring has brought in an additional layer of management, called 'Heads of School' and each Head of School is responsible for three or four Assistant Heads of School. This means that the College is co-ordinated by some 30 managers, and the Principal. In addition to this team, The Board of Management oversees all decisions made by the Principal. It is chaired by Graeme Dalziel, Chairman of Dunfermline Building Society. The Board also contains representatives from the staff: the teaching staff are represented by Mr Graham Watt, and support staff are represented by Ms Elizabeth Buchanan.
The College recognises two trades unions: the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) and Unison.
A recent report by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education gave the College a high standard of review. The College Review awarded seven grades of Very Good and one grade of Good, with special praise for access and inclusion, guidance, quality improvement and leadership. In the Subject Review there were grades of Very Good in every subject area, with outstanding success for Computing (7 Very Good), Art and Design (5 Very Good), Care (5 Very Good) and Science (4 Very Good). For details see the link below.
Name Change
A name change was mooted in 2007, because the College management felt that the name 'Lauder' was associated with the small town of that name in the Scottish Borders. After a wide-spread consultation, the College's name was changed to Carnegie College, after Andrew Carnegie, industrialist and philanthropist who was born in Dunfermline where he lived until he was thirteen years old. The change took place on 30th November 2007, and was officially authorised by the Scottish Government.
Local MP Willie Rennie joined the name change ceremony attended by some of the staff and students. Mr Rennie stated, “I know the name change is only one part of a visionary plan for the college."
The name change was not universally welcomed, and the issue was widely discussed in the local newspaper (the Dunfermline Press[1]). Opponents point to Carnegie's role in controversial areas such as the Johnstown Flood and the Homestead Strike (in which 10 men were killed and hundreds injured) as evidence that his philanthropic and philosophical endeavours were secondary to his desire to make money.
See also
External links
- Carnegie College
- HMIE Review
- Dunfermline Press [1]
