From the Chairman

From the Chairman, Steve Baker

As we close in on the end of Term 3, I am pleased to provide to our community a further update on the operations of the Radford College Board.  While many of you would be aware of who the members of the Board are, perhaps less well known is the important work being done by all of our committee members.

In addition to the full composition of the Board, there are also three Committees that provide it with targeted advice and recommendations on specific areas of governance and strategic direction.

1. The Finance Committee advises on financial sustainability and alignment of resources against the College’s goals and objectives.  This Committee provides the Board with independent advice on matters of corporate governance, financial performance, statutory reporting, risk management and ICT capability.

2. The Building & Grounds Committee provides the Board with advice to fulfil the Board’s overall responsibilities in relation to the College’s physical property, health and safety, and in relation to the prioritisation and stewardship of major facilities investments.

3. The Education & Wellbeing Committee advises on strategic direction for educational and structural planning for the core business of the College: the education of our students.  This Committee also invites presentations from, and discussions with, thought-leaders in the education sector, promoting wider engagement within the Radford Community through these events.

As you may note from above, neither the Board nor its Committees are involved in the daily operation or management of the College.

Voluntary service on the Radford College Board Committees is a rewarding way to be involved in our community and to contribute to the success of our College.  It is important we regularly assess the skills mix to ensure we have the best composition possible. The Board is currently formalising this process by updating its skills matrix to identify potential gaps, for people within our community whose skillset might be able to address these gaps to self-nominate.

As an early announcement, next term we will be looking for several additional committee members for a Term 1 - 2020 commencement, so in Term 4,  please keep an eye on this weekly bulletin from the College, as well as various modes of communication from our colleagues at the P&F and the Collegians for details.

The experiences and skills we may seek include:

• strategic corporate governance
• financial acumen
• major projects oversight
• education and pedagogy
• health and safety
• construction and facilities management
• risk management
• ICT systems acquisition and service delivery, and
• strategic planning for professional workforces. 

 
The ability to apply these skills and expertise at a strategic level in the College’s environment is essential.  Importantly, service on these Committees also provides a pathway for those who aspire to be considered for a future possible appointment to the Board itself.

Our Board and its associated Committees already include many passionate and skilled parents and friends (both current, former and future), as well as Collegians and Diocese members, all contributing greatly to the College in a volunteer capacity. I will take this opportunity to thank them all for their terrific voluntary contribution to Radford College, and we look forward to adding to our Committees in the new year.

I want to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a safe and relaxing spring holidays, and I look forward to seeing you at our very fast-approaching end-of-year events and celebrations.

 

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