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Munster Technological University
First Governing Body
External Governing Body Members Candidate Brief
Candidate Brief MTU Governing Body External MembersMTU – KERRY CAMPUS
MTU – CORK CAMPUS
CONTENTS
1. MTU & the South West Region 1
1.1 – The South West Region
1.2 – MTU & the Role in the Region
2. Governing Body Composition & Responsibilities 4
2.1 – Introduction
2.2 – Functions of the Governing Body
2.3 – Membership
2.4 – Operation, Duties & Responsibilities
3. Role Specification 5
3.1 – Duties & Responsibilities
4. Person Specification 6
4.1 – General Requirements
4.2 – Individual Requirements
4.3 – Eligibility
5. Appointment Process 8
5.1 – Term of Appointment
5.2 – Appointment Process
5.3 – How to Apply MTU WILL SERVE A REGION
OF IRELAND PARTICULARLY
6. Appendices 10 RICH IN IRISH CULTURE,
6.1 – CV Template
LANGUAGE, MUSIC AND
6.2 – Technological Universities Act 2018 (Number 3 of 2018)
6.3 – MTU Code of Governance THE ARTS IN A UNIQUELY
6.4 – Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016 BEAUTIFUL AND PURE
6.5 – Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 ENVIRONMENT.
Candidate Brief MTU Governing Body External Members1. MTU & the South West Region
1.1 – The South West Region
The formation of Ireland’s first regional Technological University: Munster
Munster Technological University (“MTU”) is an exciting milestone Technological
in Irish Higher Education. MTU formed on 1st January 2021 when University will
Cork Institute of Technology & Institute of Technology Tralee provide the impetus for
came together to form MTU. continued economic
development within the
MTU is located in the South West region of Ireland – a region region. This ambitious
which, in many respects, is a microcosm of modern Ireland. To project will provide the
the east, it is anchored by Cork city (Ireland’s second-largest necessary human capital
urban centre), a nexus for foreign direct investment, indigenous this region needs to
business development, and cultural and artistic expression. To prosper and grow and will
the west, it is more rural in character and is anchored by a number be a central economic
of independent urban towns, situated in areas which feature a driver both regionally and
high concentration of microenterprises, a number of niche and nationally.
large-scale enterprises, low population density and a richness
in culture and heritage. Many of these towns, in Cork and Kerry, Mr Edmond Scanlon,
operate as significant local employment and service centres Chief Executive, Kerry Group
for a large rural hinterland. The South West features the largest
economy in Ireland outside of the Dublin region, having significant
strengths in pharma, med-tech, engineering, financial services,
information and communications technology, agri-tech, tourism,
manufacturing, food and life sciences.
The South West Region offers a counterbalance to the
overconcentration of development activity in Dublin and has been
targeted in Project Ireland 2040 for significant expansion of its
population and enterprise base, as well as for sustainable rural
development and renewal. As a consequence, demand for access
to higher education will rise significantly over the next 10 years in
particular.
Cork Campuses: Tralee Campuses:
Cork City - Bishopstown, Crawford College of Art & Design and Cork School of Music Tralee Town - North & South Campus
Ringaskiddy - The National Maritime College of Ireland
1 Candidate Brief MTU Governing Body External Members1.2 – MTU & the Role in the Region
The strategic purpose of MTU is to play a leadership role in the economic, social and cultural
development of the South West region through connected, collaborative, responsive and inclusive
education, engagement, research and innovation. While the primary focus of MTU will be on the
region, its success will be dependent on having a national and international outlook.
As a technological university, MTU’s contribution to the region will be complementary to that of the
existing traditional universities in the region, which have a stronger focus on fundamental research
and a lesser focus on engagement with industry and community. A particular opportunity for MTU,
and a differentiator from the current set of higher education institutions in Ireland, will lie in the
differences between its campus offerings, identities and cultures, and the cohesive integration of
these differences into the character and identity of a single, unitary University.
As a regional multi-campus technological university, MTU will build on the strengths of the former
Institutes, and continue to be student-centred, with a strong focus on student support and
engagement. MTU will build on its current diversity of learners, who will access lifelong learning and
research, ranging from apprenticeships to PhDs, across NFQ levels 6-10, at their own pace, anywhere
and anytime, delivered in a wide variety of flexible modes. MTU will build on its tradition of enhancing
access, transfer and progression opportunities for learners. These developments will be particularly
important for an engaged university serving a population across both urban and rural environments.
MTU will seek to maximise its societal impact and support the development of a socially inclusive
region that targets equality of opportunity and a better quality of life for all of its people. MTU will be
central to supporting sustainable growth in the region. It will strengthen the social fabric of the South
West, and address rural decline and social isolation by working to make the South West a “sticky
region” in which students and graduates choose to remain and realise their full potential in their
careers and within their communities. It will also enhance the attractiveness of the South West for
people from countries other than Ireland who are seeking a wonderful place in which to live and work.
MTU will serve a region of Ireland particularly rich in Irish culture, language, music and the arts in a
uniquely beautiful and pure environment. MTU will seek to harness the value of Irish arts and culture
in the knowledge that socially vibrant towns, cities and regions are economically successful. MTU
will support the maintenance and sustainable development of all that is best in the region as well as
promoting these qualities and values to local, national and international students and staff. It will
attract and develop creative industries while also optimising the development of traditional areas
such as tourism, food and agriculture.
MTU MISSION
To lead change and, through education, empower
people for a successful future in a globalized world.
MTU VISION MTU VALUES
To lead transformation We are inclusive, engaging,
through education. dynamic and bold.
MTU will be distinctive through
regional empowerment
2 Candidate Brief MTU Governing Body External MembersPROVIDE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES DEVELOP LONG TERM PARTNERSHIPS WITH
FOR CAREER-FOCUSED LEARNERS INDUSTRY AND COMMUNITY
MTU will be a centre of excellence in education, research
and engagement for career-focused learners seeking
enterprise and community-ready qualifications and Partnering with industry and community, MTU will seek
experiences. The entrepreneurial focus of MTU will open out dynamic cross-sector relationships with start-ups,
a world of opportunities for its stakeholders. Through innovators and industry leading companies. MTU will
opportunities for research funding (e.g. Horizon Europe, The continue to invest in the future with state-of-the-art
European Green Deal) MTU will lead research by developing research, education, enterprise, cultural and sports facilities.
multi-disciplinary, industry-focused research programmes
with national and international partners.
EXPAND OUR REACH REGIONALLY, NATIONALLY FOSTER ENTERPRISE AND INNOVATION FOR A
AND INTERNATIONALLY STRONGER ECONOMY
MTU will have an extensive regional footprint with six Creating a strong economy will depend on creating places
campuses across the South West region providing that can foster enterprise and innovation and attract
programmes and delivering leading research with multi- investment and talent. MTU working closely with its many
disciplinary, industry-focused research with national and stakeholders will be a key driver in ensuring the South-West
international partners. region leverages the potential of its location through co-
production of solutions and innovative approaches to deliver
economic growth.
CREATE A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES OPEN DOORS FOR EVERY ONE
IN EVERY CAMPUS
MTU will provide significant opportunities for
MTU will foster a culture for success by preserving the
multidisciplinary collaboration across the multi-campus,
warm, welcoming, entrepreneurial, innovative, people-
regionally-based, technological university. These
oriented culture and community CIT and ITT are known
opportunities will deliver additionality for the South-West
for. We will maintain our commitment to being good to do
region and nationally across the areas of teaching and
business with and continue to be the preferred partner of
learning, research, innovation and engagement supporting
industry leaders.
the economic, social and cultural fabric of the region.
3 Candidate Brief MTU Governing Body External Members2. Governing Body Composition
& Responsibilities
2.1 – Introduction
Munster Technological University (“MTU” or “the University”) The higher
was established by Ministerial Order under Section 36 of the education sector
Technological Universities Act 2018 (“TU Act”), (Number 3 of plays a critical role
2018), on the appointed day of 1st January 2021. MTU is Ireland’s in supporting the society
second Technological University and has a Governing Body which in which we live, work
is the authority established by law to govern the University. and play. The contribution
from such organisations
2.2 – Functions of the Governing Body and their staff in shaping
and directing our society is
In accordance with section 11 of the TU Act, “A technological profound and influential.
university shall have a governing body to perform the functions of The proposed focus by
the technological university”. These functions are set out under MTU on supporting and
section 9 of the TU Act, Functions of technological university. influencing societal change
To assist the Governing Body in carrying out its functions there will is welcomed. The benefits of
be a number of Governing Body Committees to oversee specific this focus will also influence
aspects of the business of the organisation. the development of MTU
students and their societal
2.3 – Membership of Governing Body1 and civic awareness.
The initial number of members of the first MTU Governing Body Mr Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh,
was 5, pursuant to section 55 of the TU Act. Membership of MTU Broadcaster
Governing Body must then be expanded as set out section 55 and
section 12 of the TU Act.
Ultimately, under section 12, the total membership of the
Governing Body shall not be fewer than 14 and not more than 22
members, of which at least 3 but not more than 8 are external
members to be nominated by a Committee of the Governing Body.
2.4 – Operation, Duties & Responsibilities
The Governing Body must operate in accordance with Schedule 1
of the TU Act, “Governing Body of Technological University”.
1. See Appendix 6.2 (TU Act - Section 12 and 55 –
Membership of Governing Body of Technological University)
4 Candidate Brief MTU Governing Body External Members3. Role Specification 3.1 – Duties & Responsibilities Members of the Governing Body perform key roles in relation to the direction, strategy, and corporate governance of the University. Members take collective responsibility for the long-term sustainability of the University, working with the Chair of the Governing Body, the President and the executive management team to ensure that the University is managed and developed in line with legal and policy parameters and accepted standards of best practice. Governing Body members should bring an independent judgment and objective scrutiny to the oversight of the University, be prepared to be challenging when necessary while being supportive to the delivery of the University’s mission, standards and values. The new Governing Body’s guiding principles are set out in the MTU Code of Governance2, which was adopted by the Governing Body at their first meeting on 1st January 2021. The MTU Code of Governance has been aligned to the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 20163 which provides a framework for the application of best practice in corporate governance by both commercial and non-commercial State bodies. Candidates for members of Governing Body should be able to work in the University’s interests nationally and, where required, internationally and be prepared to commit sufficient time to undertake the role successfully. These positions are non-executive and non-remunerated, although appropriate expenses will be covered in line with University/Ministerial policy for external members of the Governing Body. Candidates must not have any conflicts of interest likely to interfere with their ability to assume the role of a Governing Body external member. Candidates must not be employees of the University and all appointments shall be subject to the procedures set down in the TU Act. The University invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified individuals interested in serving as an external member on the MTU Governing Body, with eight vacancies being filled at this time. Candidates are asked to demonstrate evidence of at least one of the competency fields listed under ‘Person Specification’ in their expression of interest. The University is keen to reflect a diversity of backgrounds and experience in the composition and thinking processes of its Governing Body. All expressions of interest will be welcomed and evaluated against the stated criteria under ‘‘Person Specification’, while also respecting the need for balance and diversity. 2. See Appendix 6.3 3. See Appendix 6.4 5 Candidate Brief MTU Governing Body External Members
4. Person Specification 4.1 – General Requirements Ideally candidates will have some or all of the following capabilities: • Critical thinking, good judgment and independence • Excellent communication skills • Ability to work constructively with others • Commitment to education, research and innovation as a public good • Record of personal achievement • Governance experience 4.2 – Individual Requirements Candidates are asked in their expression of interest to demonstrate their ability and skills with evidence of commitment to public good in one or more of the following areas: • Finance Experience of the corporate finance function in an organisation of comparable scale. Knowledge of alternative funding sources including philanthropy, financial sustainability, strategy and regulatory environment. • Risk Management Experience in identifying and analysing risks; and assessing their potential effects against the overall risk appetite, and designing risk management solutions and processes. • Organisational Transformation and Change Management Experience of organisation re-structuring and successful change management in an organisation of comparable scale and complexity. • Strategic Development and Sustainability Understanding of the dynamics, key relationships, trends and developments in higher education, which inform programmes related to international and cultural opportunities. • National and/or International Higher Education Expertise Expertise in standards and practice in higher education [within and/or] outside the State. • Student Experience and Engagement Knowledge of challenges in the student experience and understanding of positive interventions and successful approaches to well-being in a higher education environment. • Social, Creative and Cultural Involvement with social, creative or cultural dimensions in the greater Munster region, nationally or internationally. 6 Candidate Brief MTU Governing Body External Members
• Business and Community Sectors Supporting
Knowledge of or experience in business and community sectors entrepreneurial
relevant to the South West region & the University, for example, activity will be
Tourism, maritime, charities, pharma, informatics. central to MTU’s mission.
Both CIT and ITT have
• Social Enterprise & Community Interest an established track
Experience in or knowledge of community-based organisations record in supporting
within the South West region, nationally or internationally. enterprise development
and championing many
• Marketing and Communications initiatives both nationally
Knowledge of marketing and communications. Demonstrate and internationally. The
ability to deliver strategic marketing and communications with potential of MTU to add
experience in establishing a new brand on a comparable scale. further value to this
activity is embedded in
• Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship the collective drive of both
Knowledge of the research-innovation-start-up cycle and organisations to prioritise
related challenges or experience of innovation-based business and support initiatives in
expansion this space.
• Technology and Society Mr Frank Fleming,
Thought leader on ‘technology and society’ and/or the future Founder of Verifact,
‘world of work’. Cork Chamber Emerging
Company of the Year 2019
• Development of the Built Environment
Experience of large scale capital and construction projects
as MTU has developed an ambitious physical master plan
and the Governing Body will be responsible for the oversight
and delivery of a built campus environment that supports the
delivery of innovative higher education pedagogies.
• Equity, Inclusion & Diversity
Experience in or knowledge of diversity and inclusion
initiatives/programs with respect to protected characteristics.
4.3 – Eligibility
A candidate shall be ineligible if he or she—
(a) is an undischarged bankrupt,
(b) has been convicted of any indictable offence in relation to a
company or any other body corporate,
(c) has been convicted of an offence involving fraud or
dishonesty,
(d) has had a declaration under section 819 of the Companies
Act 2014 made against him or her or is deemed to be subject
to such a declaration by virtue of Chapter 5 of Part 14 of that
Act, or
(e) is subject or is deemed to be subject to a disqualification
order, within the meaning of Chapter 4 of Part 14 of the
Companies Act 2014, whether by virtue of that Chapter or any
other provision of that Act.
7 Candidate Brief MTU Governing Body External Members5. Appointment Process
5.1 – Term of Appointment
It is intended the appointee(s) will take office by 30th June My qualification
2021. The term of office for these appointments is two years. from CIT has
Subsequent terms of office may be up to 4 years, and external helped me to
members may not serve more than 2 consecutive terms of office establish and grow a strong
(regardless of duration). professional identity which
has benefited me hugely in
In accordance with Schedule 1 paragraph 7 of the TU Act, a securing senior leadership
Governing Body member shall cease to be a member if he or she roles working across both
is nominated as a member of Seanad Éireann, is elected as a global multinational and
member of either House of the Oireachtas or as a representative business representative
in the European Parliament. environments. I look
forward to seeing CIT
In order to qualify for appointment a person must not have any building on its strengths,
conflicts of interest likely to interfere with their ability to assume experience and passion for
the role of a member of the MTU Governing Body. Candidates research and education,
should give careful consideration to the possibility of any with the creation of MTU.
potential conflict of interest that may exist and address this in The South-West region and
their covering letter. The Nominations Committee may decide, its stakeholders should
based on any perceived level of conflict to eliminate a candidate benefit significantly from
on this basis. delivering enhanced
innovative and applied
5.2 – Appointment Process research performance
capabilities with scope for
As prescribed in the TU Act, the Governing Body has appointed increased scale, quality and
a Nominations Committee consisting of the Chair and two other global impact.
external members of the Governing Body.
Ms Mary Good,
Expressions of interest will be considered and assessed by Chief Operating Officer (COO)
this Committee having regard to the stated criteria, gender at American Chamber of
balance and a desire for balance and diversity more broadly. Commerce, Ireland
MTU will provide equal opportunity to all applicants without (CIT graduate)
discrimination on grounds of gender, marital status, family
status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race or
membership of the Traveller community.
Having duly considered expressions of interest, the Nominations
Committee will put any nominations it deems fit to MTU
Governing Body for further consideration and, if approved by
Governing Body, appointment.
8 Candidate Brief MTU Governing Body External Members5.3 – How to Apply My qualification
and experience
The University invites expressions of interest from suitably from ITT has
qualified individuals interested in serving as an external member afforded me the opportunity
of the MTU Governing Body, with eight vacancies being filled at of a leading and impactful
this time. Please submit a CV, using the attached template, and career in a globally
cover letter outlining your suitability for the role with reference to competitive landscape. I
the selection criteria set out in the Person Specification. wholeheartedly welcome
and support MTU and look
The CV should detail the following: forward to co-creating its
• Employment history and/or voluntary roles; expanding and significant
impact on the South-West
• Academic and professional qualifications; region at an academic,
• Other relevant experience and/or achievements; and social and economic
level. Together we will
• Evidence of how you meet the stated criteria.
continue to position the
region as a key place to
The covering letter should outline the following: work and live and extend
its leading contribution to
• How you meet the stated criteria by specifying your primary the wider global economic
expertise (and where applicable, secondary and tertiary environment.
expertise) as it relates to the individual requirements set out in
4.2 above; Mr Jason Hawkins,
• Why the appointment is of interest; CEO, Carbery Group
(ITT graduate)
• What you believe you can bring to the role; and
• Any potential conflict* of interest that may exist.
The Governing Body is not responsible for any expenses incurred
by candidates as part of the selection process. Subject to the
provisions of the Freedom of Information Acts, 2014, and
the General Data Protection Regulation 2018, enquiries and
expressions of interest will be treated in the strictest confidence.
• Please direct all enquiries and expressions of interest, in
confidence to governingbody@mtu.ie
• Closing date for receipt of expressions of interest is 12 noon,
Tuesday 4th May, 2021
* A ‘conflict of interest’ arises when an individual holds a personal interest, whether direct or indirect, which in the opinion of a reasonably informed
and well-advised person is sufficient to call into question the independence, impartiality and objectivity the individual is obliged to exercise in the
performance of their duties. Conflicts of interest may be actual, potential, or perceived, and be financial or nonfinancial, or both.
9 Candidate Brief MTU Governing Body External Members6. Appendices 6.1 – CV Template Attached 6.2 – Technological Universities Act 2018 (Number 3 of 2018) www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2018/act/3/enacted/en/pdf 6.3 – MTU Code of Governance www.mtu.ie/contentFiles/mtu-policies/MTU_Code_of_Governance_Approved_1_Jan_2021.pdf 6.4 – Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016 govacc.per.gov.ie/wp-content/uploads/Code-of-Practice-for-the-Governance-of-StateBodies.pdf 6.5 – Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 All persons who have obligations under the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 are obliged to act in accordance with the guidelines and any advice given by the Standards Commission, unless by so doing they would be contravening another provision of the legislation. www.sipo.ie/en 10 Candidate Brief MTU Governing Body External Members
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