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

9

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