Introduction
As the committee had anticipated, 2008-9 initiated a period of change for CoLRiC. Management of the changes related to CoLRiC’s administration was planned at the organising day of 17th May 2008, and the targets for ongoing activities were agreed
At the meeting of 24th April 2009, the need to ensure that the organisation continues to make best use of its resources, and remains responsive both to membership and to change in the FE sector, was agreed. A project to review CoLRiC’s mission, aims and related activities, was initiated.
Executive committee meetings took place on: 13 November 2009 at Trafford College, 4 February 2009 at University College Birmingham, 24 April 2009 at City & Islington College
As at 8th May 2009, 248 colleges are members.
Most targets for the year were met, as follows:
1). CoLRiC Executive committee and administration
0809 Target: To recruit to the post of administrator and ensure continuity in the management of CoLRiC activities.
There are currently 12 members on the committee. 1 new member joined this year whilst 3 long standing members left. Suba Ramakrishnan and Richard Brine are to be proposed for committee at the AMC.
Jeff Cooper retired on 31st Dec 2008 from both the committee, and from his role as administrator. He was formally thanked at the 2008 AMC. for his key role as a founder member, and his subsequent work developing CoLRiC
Louise Humphries took up the post of administrator on 1st Jan 2009. The summer recruitment to the post ensured a smooth succession and continuity in the administration.
Since Jan 2009, in addition to day to day administration, the web site was updated, and the use of online survey software for the management of the performance indicator survey was introduced.
2.) Peer accreditation
0809 Target: To update the scheme for launch summer 2009. To create a Jeff Cooper award for an aspect of innovative practice in services who have been accredited. This target was revised as follows:
A project plan was created to ensure that changes are co-ordinated with the production of the new Cofhe/CoLRiC self evaluation pack.
The work to update the peer accreditation scheme was continued by the CoLRiC peer accreditation scheme sub committee. Collette Xavier, who has left the full committee, has a new role as Peer Accreditation Leader.
The development of the scheme, and marketing of its status as an independent quality mark, is identified as a priority for 2009-10. Target date for launch of the revised scheme is May 2010.
The Jeff Cooper award will be included in the revised scheme.
1 college was assessed under the scheme in May 2009 and 2 more are due to be assessed in June 2009.
3.) Cofhe/CoLRiC self evaluation pack
0809 Target: For CoLRiC to support the project, and participate in the creation of the pack. 0809 Target: For CoLRiC to support the project, and participate in the creation of the pack.
CoLRiC committee members were involved in the creation of the pack, which was completed and published at the end of 2008. Committee members were also involved in its London launch and the role of the CoLRiC peer accreditation scheme was promoted.
4.) Beacon award
0809 Target: to continue to offer the award and to ensure that this promotes the role of CoLRiC
A Beacon award will be made in 2009. A sub committee was agreed to manage this, and to promote the role of CoLRiC in the scheme
5.) JISC e books project
0809 Target : Participation in this project was added as a new item in Sept 2008.
CoLRiC members made a marked contribution to the project through their extensive participation in the evaluation of proposed e book titles.
The chair of CoLRiC was invited to participate in the project board, and attended two meetings and the launch of the tender to potential providers. This ensured that the perspective of an LRS manager, with an awareness of CoLRiC members’ interests, was represented.
6.) CoLRiC/CoFHE Conference 2009
0809 Target: To plan the theme of the 2009 around requests received in Conference 2008.
The 2009 Conference theme, Managing your team – excellence in action was devised in response to feedback and requests at the 2008 conference
7.) Communication with members
Target: to maintain regular contact with members and facilitate mutual support through newsletters, JISCmail and the web site
2 newsletters were produced by Edwina Salmon, with contributions from others on committee. JISCmail and the web site were supported by the administrator. Queries from members were answered by the administrator and/or the chair.
Nicola Scott, May 2009