11 January 2010
College and University formalise partnership
The University of Dundee and Adam Smith College in Kirkcaldy have signed an agreement to forge closer links between the two institutions.
Shirley Scott, Vice Principal of Adam Smith College, and Fraser Durie, Director of Operations and Progression, met with University Vice Principal Professor James Calderhead and Colin Charlton, of the Admissions & Student Recruitment Service, on Monday, January 11th. The delegates signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Articulation Agreement to cement the bonds between the College and the University.
This will see closer links established between both institutions, and is intended to increase the number of students from Adam Smith College who go on to achieve a degree at Dundee.
The agreement will drive the development of cooperation in several areas and will provide increased opportunities for College students as well as the University’s own Fife-based students, according to Professor Calderhead.
'This agreement will improve the higher education opportunities for students in Fife, he said. 'We are committed to supporting higher education in Fife, and the two institutions working more closely with each other will help to satisfy both student and employer needs.'
Shirley Scott also welcomed the partnership, saying, 'The degree deficit in Fife continues to be more challenging than is the case in other parts of Scotland.'
'We address this best when universities and colleges work together to increase access to degree level study. This new agreement with the University of Dundee will enhance and extend the opportunities available to Fife students through our University Centre.'
A number of similar agreements already exist between the University and local colleges, as well as others that have been signed with further educations institutions across Scotland.
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