MUNSTERTECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITY
Story so far...
PastWhere have we come from?
2012
2013
2011
2014
2015
2016
Joint supplementary submission to the Landscape Document (Stage 1).
National Strategy for Higher Education to 2030 (Hunt Report) released.
Stage 2 submission completed and approved by the HEA and International Panel (Stage 3).
MTU Integration Agreement approved by both Governing Bodies.
MTU Project Office established and Project Management Framework created.
The Journey to Date
Higher Education Landscape Document provided detail on the process and criteria
for TU designation.
2017 - ongoing MTU Governance Board established and personnel recruited.
An essential foundation ethos of the new university is that there is parity of esteem between two campuses in Cork and Kerry, and having regard to the variety of the student
body in the future, that the quality of the student experience in both major campuses, supported by appropriate levels of student services, will be consistent with one another.
The MTU will continue as directed by the Minster to honour all nationally negotiated contracts and national agreements with respect to the terms and
conditions of staff. There will be no compulsory redundancies and there will be no compulsory redeployment between the Cork and Kerry campuses.
Commitments Made - MTU Integration Agreement (2015)
Quality of the Student Experience
Staff as a Key Stakeholder
To read the full MTU Integration Agreement visit www.mtu.ie/documents
To ensure the creation of a single Student Brand Experience across the Kerry and Cork campuses, we recognise the need
to protect the unique ethos of both campuses and their ability to respond to regional needs. The parties see this as
being one of the key enablers of MTU.
Commitments Made - MTU Integration Agreement (2015)
University Culture
To read the full MTU Integration Agreement visit www.mtu.ie/documents
PresentWhere are we now?
Step change in the level of communication and interaction in respect of the project.
Aim to be ready to prepare Stage 4 submission by the end of June 2018.
Earliest possible date for MTU is September 2019.
Project Sponsors and Leaders appointed with some positions yet to be filled.
Preparatory and planning work in progress and PMO established.
MTU project is taking shape.
Current State
DOES and HEA Commitment to TU Sector
Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD appointed Minister of State at the
Department of Education and Skills with special responsibility for Higher
Education in June 2017
2013: Strategic Innovation and Development Fund €100,0002014: Merger Fund €766,6672015: Merger Fund €400,000
Total: €1,266,667
Funding allocated from HEA Awards 2013 - 2015
Cabinet has approved progression of the TU Bill (7th November) to the Education Committee on 15th November
Ongoing high level engagement with senior government officials
Richard Bruton TD, Minister for Education and Skills,
July 2017
Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD, Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills with special responsibility for Higher Education,
July 2017
Technological Universities have a key role to play in driving job creation and regional development. My plan focuses on creating strong regional competitive advantage based on technological innovation and skills, including multi-campus Technological Universities, research access and enterprise partnership.
I look forward to progressing this important legislation and working with stakeholders on the development of technological universities. The technological university model provides the opportunity to drive regional development, provide more opportunities for students, and create a step change in the impact and influence of these institutions regionally, nationally and internationally.
Government Commitment
October 2017 - August 2019
Pre-Merger Phase
1st September 2019
Merger Phase September 2019 - August 2021
Post-Merger Phase
Programme Phases
2021202020182017
MUNSTERTECHNOLOGICAL
UNIVERSITY
CORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY TRALEE
2019
Programme Structure
Academic Affairs
Student Admin & Support
Corporate Affairs / IT & Comms
Research / Engagement
Structures for Governance
& Management
Communications & Change
Management
Sponsor Dr. Brendan
O’Donnell, ITT
Sponsor Paul Gallager,
CIT
Sponsor Brid McElligott,
ITT
Sponsors Dr Oliver Murphy
& Dr Barry O'Connor
Sponsor Dr Orla Flynn,
CIT
Sponsor CIT
Project LeaderHeather Madden,
CIT
Project LeaderTeresa Murphy,
CIT
Project LeaderTo be filled
Project LeadersTim Daly, ITT &
Tadhg Leane, CIT
Project LeaderAnne Looney
Project LeaderTo be filled
Tim DalyMTU Project Director ITT
Tadhg LeaneMTU Project Director CIT
MTU Project Office
MTU Programme Governance BoardMTU Governance Board
Workstream Sponsor
Workstream Sponsor(s)
Academic Affairs
Student Admin & Support
Corporate Affairs / IT & Comms
Research /Engagement
Structures for Governance & Management
Communications & Change Management
Project Leader(s)
(To be filled)
Heather Madden, CIT
Teresa Murphy, CIT
(To be filled)
Tim Daly, ITT & Tadhg Leane, CIT
Anne Looney, ITT
Dr Áine Ní Shé, CIT
Dr Brendan O’Donnell, ITT
Paul Gallagher, CIT
Brid McElligott, ITT
Dr Oliver Murphy & Dr Barry O’Connor
Dr Orla Flynn, CIT
Workstream Sponsor
Project Directors
Tim Daly, ITT
Tadhg Leane, CIT
MTU Project Office
Governance Board
Independent Chair
Dr Don Thornhill
Academic Affairs Sponsor
Dr Áine Ní Shé (CIT)
Chair ITT
Lionel Alexander
Student Administration
and Support Sponsor
Dr Brendan O’Donnell
(ITT)
Chair CIT
Bob Savage
Corporate Affairs IT &
Communications Sponsor
Paul Gallagher (CIT)
President ITT
Dr Oliver Murphy
Research and Engagement
Sponsor
Brid McElligot (ITT)
President CIT
Dr Barry O’Connor
Change Management and Communications
Sponsor
Dr Orla Flynn (CIT)
MTU Project Director ITT
Tim Daly
Structures for Governance and
Management Sponsors
Dr Oliver Murphy (ITT) & Dr Barry O’Connor (CIT)
MTU Project Director CIT
Tadhg Leane
International Higher Education
Consultant
Prof Robin Smith
Programme Roles Overview
MTU Programme Governance Board
A single MTU Programme Governance Board is the ultimate decision making authority of the MTU Programme.
Programme Director
One Programme Director from each institute will drive and manage the programme on a day-to-day basis supported by Project Management Office which comprises of the Project Leaders and the PMO Admin.
Project SponsorEach Project is sponsored by a Project Sponsor who ensures the Project meets their objectives and delivers the planned outcomes by providing leadership, guidance and take decisions.
Project LeaderEach Project is assigned a Project Leader to manage all aspects of the Project through the full lifecycle from initiation to closure.
Working GroupEach project will be supported by a Working Group that will be responsible for implementing the relevant Project by carrying out Project related tasks.
Role of Working Group
Plan and implement the various aspects of the merger across the range of departments and functional areas
Responsible for delivering the following under the guidance of the Project Leaders:
Detailed project plan including tasks, timelines and deliverables
Projections of costs/resources
Analysis, tracking and mitigation of project risks
Strategy/plan for engaging with the people involved/impacted
Project communication plan
Working Group Project Timelines
MTU
Jan 2018 - June 2018
Jan 2019 - June 2019
July 2018 - Dec 2018
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Meet the Team
Job Title:
MTU Programme Director (ITT) and Head of Strategy IT Tralee
Location:
Institute of Technology Tralee
Job Title:
MTU Programme Director (CIT) and Head of Strategic Development CIT
Location:
Cork Institute of Technology
Job Title: Communications and Change Management Project Leader
Location:
Institute of Technology Tralee
Job Title:
Student Administration and Support Project Leader
Location:
Cork Institute of Technology
Job Title:
Industrial Relations Facilitator
Location:
Cork Institute of Technology
Job Title:
Industrial Relations Facilitator
Location:
Institute of Technology Tralee
Job Title:
Executive Assistant
Location:
Cork Institute of Technology
Tim Daly Tadhg Leane Anne Looney Heather Madden Gina O’Brien Donal O’Connor Amy McCann
FutureWhere are we going?
Next Steps
Working Groups continue work
on project identification and
prioritisation
February onwards
Engagement with external stakeholders
December
Continue work on the refinement of a shared vision for the MTU with staff,
students and stakeholders
January
Ongoing engagement with staff to understand and address issues
related to designation and merger
January onwards
Recruitment of further
Project Leaders
December
Roll out of Information Sharing and
Dialogue Sessions
November/December
We believe Munster Technological University (MTU) presents a once in a generation opportunity to bring about a change that will enrich and improve the social, academic, and economic life of the region and beyond.
Some Benefits of MTU
Full awarding powers
Better funding environment
Ability to borrow
Improved physical environment across Cork and Kerry campuses
More staff opportunities
Currency of an internationally recognised TU qualification
Economic and social impact across the region
JOIN US IN CREATING A NEW AND VIBRANT UNIVERSITY FOR MUNSTER AND IRELAND.
GET INVOLVED:- Participate in the various
engagement activities- Involvement in a working group - Apply for a formal role within the
project team.
BE PART OF THIS HISTORIC
STEP IN HIGHER EDUCATION.
Contact a member of the MTU Team for questions or queries you might have.
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