Corporation

Southwark College is governed by a Corporation, and led by the Principal, Ruth Gilbert.

A Brief Summary of the Role & Responsibilities

The role of the Corporation is set out in the Instruments and Articles of Government Order 2007. In summary they are responsible -

at a strategic level for the determination of the educational character and mission of the College and for the oversight of its activities;
on financial matters for the effective and efficient use of resources, the solvency of the College and the Corporation and for safeguarding their assets; and for approving the annual estimates of income and expenditure; and
on staff matters for the appointment, grading, suspension, dismissal and determination of pay of the holders of senior posts and the Clerk; and for setting a framework for the pay and conditions of service of all other staff.

If you would like to know more about the Corporation, its role and how it operates (or to contact the Principal) please contact Janice Webber, Clerk to the Corporation This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Membership of the Corporation

Southwark College Further Education Corporation is made up of people who represent a range of groups and interests. The Corporation is made up of 15 Members, some of whom are from local businesses, some are from community or voluntary groups/ organizations or from the local council. There are also staff and students from the College.In addition there are two members appointed by the CE of Skills Funding.

Members:

Principal, 10 Lay Members, 2 Staff Members, 2 Student Members, 2 Skills Funding Members

R Gilbert (Principal)
J Landeryou (Chair)
D Tuck (Vice Chair)
M Knight
C Smith
O Faruk
J Smith
H Deane
S Lambe
N Pitt
A Adebambo
V Lorraine-Brown
A. Mohamoud
A Pitcher
D Kimmins

Periodically, there are vacancies on the Southwark College Corporation and if you are interested in becoming a member then please contact Janice Webber, Clerk to the Corporation This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Corporation and Committee Meetings

The Corporation conducts its business at regular meetings and through delegation to a number of committees. The terms of reference and minutes of these committees and the minutes of the Corporation meetings can be viewed below on the following links.

Calendar of meetings 2011/12
Corporation minutes
Audit Committee Terms of Reference and Minutes
Search and Governance Committee Terms of Reference and Minutes

Search & Governance Committee Meetings 2010-11/2009-2010/2008-2009/2007-2008

Terms of Reference

Agendas