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

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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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