Governors
Exeter College and North Devon Colleges Group Further Education Corporation
Legal Status
Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group (ENDC) is a further education corporation established under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992. The powers of Further Education Corporations are detailed in this act as amended by the Learning and Skills Act 2000 and the Further Education and Training Act 2007. ENDC is also an exempt charity.
The constitution and requirements for internal conduct of colleges is prescribed by the Instrument and Articles of Government. You can view the current Instrument and Articles of Government here.
The Corporation has established standing orders to further prescribe its operation which are available on request to the Head of Governance.
Head of Governance
Mrs Jo Boardman
If you require any further information or any documents in other formats please contact:
Telephone: 01392 400493
Email: Joboardman@exe-coll.ac.uk
The Board of Governors
The Board of Governors is responsible for determining the mission and strategic direction of the Group as well as ensuring the effective and efficient use of resources and solvency of the Group and safeguarding its assets. Accordingly the Board, in discussion with the senior leadership team, determines policy and oversees the management of the organisation.
Within the parameters set by the Instrument of Government, the Group is able to determine its membership and composition. The current Board consists of 20 governors from a variety of backgrounds. Their experience, knowledge, skills and strategic leadership make a vital contribution to the continuing development of the organisation. The Board operates through a committee structure comprising of five committees which meet regularly and report to the Board: Remuneration, Business Services, Audit, Search, Quality and Standards
Professor Adam Watt
Chair
John Laramy CBE DL
Group Principal and CEO
Graham Atkins
External Member
Richard Bevan
Co-opted Member
Gaynor Castle
External Member
Sue Clarke OBE
External Member
Phebe Corney
Student Governor (North Devon)
Pamela DeGregorio
Staff Member
Patricia Denham OBE
External Member
Ashish Ghadiali
Co-opted Member
Antony Hart
External Member
Neil Hitchings
External Member
Dr Wilf Hudson
External Member
Rob Hutchins
External Member
Chelsy Ingram
Student Governor (Exeter)
Harrison Littler
External Member
Leanne Macey-Withey
Staff Member
Carol McCormack OBE
External Member
Dr Julie McLeod
External Member
Albertina Mihaila
HE Student Governor (Exeter)
Damion Norcombe
External Member
Ayomide Okesola
Co-opted Member
Professor Tim Quine
External Member
Victoria Roberts
Staff Member
Cynthia Sedgman
External Member
Neil Sherman
Co-opted Member
Aimee Taylor
Student Governor (North Devon)
Do you want to become an ENDC Governor?
At Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group we are passionate about shaping the education and future of our students and creating life-long opportunities for all who learn and work with us. Becoming a governor at Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group will give you the opportunity to use your knowledge, experience and skills to determine strategy and policy to drive our ambition to be an exceptional post-16 education provider. Our governors provide support and challenge to ensure that we create a positive environment to enable our learners to become the best they can be and that we also meet the needs of our local employers and communities. We guarantee that being a governor at our outstanding and inspirational Colleges Group will be personally rewarding and will change lives.
We welcome expressions of interest to join our Board from ambitious and committed members of the community who want to make a difference. We value and promote equality and diversity and appointments are made on merit, taking account of the need to fill any identified skills gaps.
If you are motivated to become part of our Group Board, please email your CV to the Head of Governance, Joboardman@exe-coll.ac.uk outlining the reasons why you are interested in joining us.