CCT was proud to host the annual Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA) annual conference on March 24, 2015. The programme can be accessed here, and below are photos, information and videos (coming soon) of various sessions throughout the day.
Welcome, Neil Gallagher, Director, CCT
Welcome, Donal Quill, Chair of HECA
Opening Address, Mary Doyle, Deputy Secretary General, Department of Education and Skills
Keynote Address, Paul Sweetman, Director ICT Ireland - IBEC
Senator Seán Barrett, Ph.D., FTCD
Public Perception Survey: Conor Crean, Sponge IT
Commentary: Professor Diarmuid Hegarty, President of Griffith College and Dr Marcella Finnerty, Chief Executive IICP/VCS
Session B: Teaching & Learning Committee
Dr Martin Fitzgerald, Chair of EDIN - HECA/EDIN research project: CPD for Part-time Educators
Dr Eileen Buckley-Dhoot - HECA & CEEN Enterprise Engagement in Entrrepreneurship Education (EEE) Pathways and Supports Project
Dr Terry Maguire, Director, National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning -
The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning in Higher Education: Current Priorities and Future Directions
Keynote Address: Peter Williams, Chair of British Accreditation Council - Perspectives on Private Higher Education - the UK Experience
Graduate Panel Discussion: Brian Mooney, Conference Chair and HECA Alumni
Closing Address: Mary Sheridan, Head of Provider Relations, Quality and Qualifications Ireland -
Issues and Opportunities for Private Higher Education
Closing Remarks: Donal Quill, Chair of HECA
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