About The College's Board
The Board of the Corporation comprises 16 members:
- 12 members with the necessary skills identified by the Corporation
- The Principal
- 1 member of staff (elected from among all college employees)
- 2 student members (2nd(+) year students, nominated by their Director of Learning and Tutor, and endorsed by their peers and the Search Committee)
The Chair and Vice-Chair are appointed for a two-year term.
Current Board
David Ford, Chair of the Board
Sue Wellman, Vice-Chair of the Board
Dan Tout
John Dale
Ian Jones

Caron Khan
Sadie Wetherell
Saba Rubaei

Mike Kennedy

Helen Mason
Helen joined the board in December 2022. Helen has over 20 years' experience working in Further Education and currently runs a small faith charity concerned with the education and training of Unitarian Ministers and lay people. Previously she worked as Vice Principle at City College Southampton. Helen is Chair of Curriculum, Quality and Standards Committee.
Sharon Jones
Sharon joined the Board in September 2023. Sharon works for the Ministry of Defence in RN Maritime Enterprise Engagement. Previously she has held positions in Economic Development, Engineering and Education. Sharon is a member of the Curriculum, Quality & Standards Committee.
Phil Sayles
Fran Bove
Staff Board Member
HE Student Board Member
Vacancy
FE Student Board Member
Vacancy
Contact information
For further information contact the Clerk to the Corporation.
Email: clerk@thecollege.co.uk