Lews Castle College
I am sure that the departure of David Green as Principal will be a major change at Lews Castle College, as his leadership has been exemplary and has dramatically enhanced the standing of the College at every level and across the community.
However, any change is unsettling, and it doesn't really help when the wrong noises seem to be coming from the Scottish Government.
I am being told that the role of Principal at Lews Castle College is being considered for downgrading as a cost saving exercise, with Ministerial pressure being brought to bear. Directly and indirectly.
The budget settlement which is imminent is expected to have a severe cut in the funds available to the UHI and with Mike Russell and his poodle trying to force the merger of Colleges and Universities, there are questions about whether the UHI structure needs to be quite as devolved as it is.
This is a serious issue, not least over the "thin end of the wedge" argument, but also about the perception of what the Government are trying to achieve.
However, any change is unsettling, and it doesn't really help when the wrong noises seem to be coming from the Scottish Government.
I am being told that the role of Principal at Lews Castle College is being considered for downgrading as a cost saving exercise, with Ministerial pressure being brought to bear. Directly and indirectly.
The budget settlement which is imminent is expected to have a severe cut in the funds available to the UHI and with Mike Russell and his poodle trying to force the merger of Colleges and Universities, there are questions about whether the UHI structure needs to be quite as devolved as it is.
This is a serious issue, not least over the "thin end of the wedge" argument, but also about the perception of what the Government are trying to achieve.
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