Freedom of Information

Institute of Technology, Sligo, was first established as RTC Sligo (Regional Technical College Sligo) in 1970 and in 1998 was designated an Institute of Technology.

It is one of Ireland’s most successful third level educational institutions.  A regional leader in education, innovation and economic and social development, we provide courses with the real-world skills that students need to thrive in the modern workplace.   IT Sligo is known for:

• Delivering flexible, practical programmes within the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), from higher certificate and degree level courses to taught masters and PhD level, in the classroom and online, with professional accreditation for certain awards.
• Small class sizes, with a low student to staff ratio, meaning students have a better working relationship with their lecturers.
• Partnering with businesses, the community and creative industries across core disciplines of Business and Social Sciences, Engineering and Design and Science to provide students work placements and internships.
• An excellent track record in innovation and research, providing a focal point for local business innovation and development through our Innovation Centre.

Reaching out to business, the community and abroad

• Working with our partners in industry, IT Sligo delivers a broad spectrum of tailored programmes approved by external bodies such as Engineers Ireland, Coca-Cola, Irish Prison Service, the CISCO Academy and the Irish Medicines Board.
• Our annual Science Week activities attract over 3,000 visitors to take part in practical scientific experiments.
• IT Sligo is an accredited member of the European Credit Transfer Scheme for Higher Education Awards and received the Extended European Erasmus University Charter in 2007.

A unique kind of campus

• Centrally located 72-acre campus in Sligo town, with good public transport links.
• Benefiting from continual capital investment, bright contemporary buildings housing Teaching and Learning Spaces including the Aurivo theatre, the Yeats Library and the Yeats Academy of Art, Design and Architecture.
• Sports Facilities include the multipurpose Knocknarea Arena, an international standard outdoor athletics track, floodlit soccer and Gaelic pitches and leisure and gym facilities.
• Plentiful and affordable student accommodation within walking distance of the campus: there are 2,100 bed spaces provided within Sligo City exclusively for students.

Further information is available at itsligo.ie

The Governing Body, under the terms of the Institutes of Technology Act (1992 – 2006), shall manage and control the affairs of the institute and shall perform the functions conferred on the institute. It is, therefore, the authority established by law to govern the institute. The Governing Body receives reports from the President and senior officers of the institute, evaluates them and makes strategic and policy decisions as required. Implementation of these decisions is entrusted to the President and delegated to the appropriate officers of the institute. On academic matters the Governing Body is advised by the Academic Council.

The role, functions and powers of the governing body, its members and committees, are set out in the Institutes of Technology Acts, 1992–2006.  The membership of governing body includes key stakeholders as follows:

• An independent chairperson
• Six members representing Vocational Education Committees
• Two members representing academic staff
• One member representing non-academic staff
• Two members representing students
• One member representing the Irish Congress of Trade Unions
• Five members representing organizations that the Institute deems appropriate having regard to the particular courses provided by the Institute.
• The President of the Institute.

Organisational Structure  see IT Sligo’s Organisational Chart

Government/Management Arrangements

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• Governing Body
• Academic Council
• Corporate Plans and Strategies
• Annual Reports
• Organisation and Pay/ Grading Structures
• Location and contact details for the organisation

Links to agencies/other bodies

QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland)  www.qqi.ie

QQI is a state agency established by the Quality Assurance and Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 2012 with a board appointed by the Minister for Education and Skills.

Functions include those previously carried out by the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC); the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC); the Irish Universities Quality Board (IUQB) and the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland (NQAI).

HEA (Higher Education Authority)   www.hea.ie

The HEA has a statutory responsibility, at central government level, for the effective governance and regulation of higher education institutions and the higher education system.

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• Details of Service Level Agreements/Memoranda of Understanding, if any
• Student Charter:  IT Sligo Student Charter
• Codes of Practice or Guidelines: IT Sligo Polices/ Guidelines

Student Regulations
Information relating to student email, IT Services, Modules & Programmes, Examinations, Student Support Services, Maths Support Centre, Academic Writing Centre, Academic Calendar etc., can be found by logging onto IT Sligo Student Hub

Staff Information
Information relating to staff email, Institute procedures, Human Resources, Job Vacancies, Self-service Banner , Timetables, Staff Training & Development etc., are available by logging onto IT Sligo Staff Hub

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