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| College Adopts Carnegie Name |
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The Scottish Parliament has today, Friday 30 November, fully endorsed the proposed name change to Carnegie College from Lauder College. This announcement marks the start of a new era for the entrepreneurial college founded and now re-named after one of the world’s greatest businessmen, Andrew Carnegie.
Earlier local MP Willie Rennie joined College Chairman Graham Bowstead and Principal Bill McIntosh as the new Carnegie College name and logo were unveiled at a ceremony attended by the staff and students. Speaking at the ceremony Willie Rennie MP stated “I would like to commend the College and its Board of Management on their decision to re-name the College Carnegie College. I know the name change is only one part of a visionary plan for the college. Together these ambitious plans can only bring tangible benefits to the people and businesses of West Fife and beyond. Not only will it raise the profile of the College but it will support an enhanced status for Dunfermline and its environs.” Commenting on the significance of the change, Professor Bill McIntosh said: “Our new name sets the seal on a programme of modernisation of the college’s collegiate and corporate structures, aimed at delivering a new and exciting future for the organisation and now fully reflects the inspiring vision and legacy in education left by the great Scottish philanthropist, both in his native Dunfermline and in the international arena.” “Carnegie College will deliver a wide range of educational programmes for our students from school age and through adulthood. In partnership with Carnegie Enterprise Ltd, it will develop and deliver industry-led training, development and consultancy services. Whilst the Carnegie Conference Centre takes on the role of the blcc, our multi-purpose conferencing venue.” Professor McIntosh observed “There is now a real will locally to reclaim ownership of the Carnegie brand name and, as a city, Dunfermline now has even more tangible opportunities to play a major part in the future of Scotland’s culture and economy and we see the college as having a pivotal role to play in this transformation.” Graham Bowstead, Chairman of the Board of Management added “As an organisation, we have shifted away from the narrow technical training associated with our earlier history. We are now much more. As well as acting as a high-quality provider of education and training, we must embrace the broader aspects of the developing knowledge economy and an enterprising Scotland.” He continued, “As an organisation, we are competing not only with other colleges but private-sector training providers, conference providers and consultants. The more economic activity we can generate about the College, the better it is for the people and businesses of Dunfermline.” “The Carnegie name positions us in the best possible place to deliver this and achieve our strategic mission and vision, as well as supporting the delivery of a vibrant and economically successful city.” Learner Assistant Kat Pugh summed up the positive mood amongst staff by explaining “I think this is a good move, Dunfermline is "Carnegie land" and the name I believe will open more doors for the College and will take away the ‘techy’ influence… … I believe we will grow up with the change of name, expand into bigger fields and have a name that staff and students will be proud to voice.” Professor McIntosh concluded, “While developing the Carnegie ethos, we are also equally committed to maintaining the George Lauder name and legacy and ensuring his essential association with Carnegie College remains meaningful and recognised.” “The George Lauder library stays, as will the annual George Lauder Lecture. As our estates strategy unfolds, we will name a part of the campus after George Lauder but we will start to create a new history over the next 12 months with Carnegie-specific events.” “Carnegie himself is unquestionably the foremost businessman that Fife and probably Scotland has ever produced, challenged perhaps only recently by Tom Farmer and Tom Hunter. He is the most outstanding philanthropist that this area has ever produced and maybe one of the best thinkers in terms of conflict resolution and international peace.” “There is a huge legacy that Andrew Carnegie has left and we are proud to take forward his spirit as we create a new future.” Please click here to download our Creating Carnegie information guide. |
