Posted: Tuesday 3 November 2009
Vice Principal of Kilmarnock College, Gordon Jenkins, has been appointed as Principal of The North Highland College, Thurso. Following this week's announcement, Dr Jenkins will take up the position of Principal in January 2010.
Dr Jenkins was educated at Boroughmuir High School in Edinburgh before leaving aged fifteen to join the Scientific Civil Service. Between 1970 and 1978 he worked in a number of high profile industrial, government and university laboratories and continued his education to Degree level by attending Napier College, now Edinburgh Napier University, one day a week for 8 years. Dr Jenkins was further awarded his PhD from Edinburgh University in 1983.
Gordon Jenkins has a wealth of experience within the education and science sectors, key to working with and understanding industry and the economy local to Thurso and throughout Scotland. Dr Jenkins previously worked as curriculum manager for science at Adam Smith College and as a verifier for the Scottish Qualifications Authority. He has also worked with Carnegie College, where he was responsible for the development of the whole college curriculum and joined Kilmarnock College in 2006 as Director of Learning and Teaching before taking on the role of Vice Principal.
Principal of Kilmarnock College, Heather Dunk said; "Gordon Jenkins has proved to be a huge asset to Kilmarnock College and will be greatly missed. We have benefited enormously from Gordon's skill and experience within the education sector and wish him every success with his new position at The North Highland College."
Gordon Jenkins stated; "I am both honoured and excited to be appointed Principal of The North Highland College. I am looking forward to working with the Board of Management, staff, students and all our stakeholders as we continue to develop The North Highland College for the benefit of all.
I would like to thank everyone at Kilmarnock College for their support and wish them well as they continue with their great work and commitment in providing first class learning opportunities."