Leading and Shaping the Future of Higher Education in the North Leinster-South Ulster Region.
Dundalk Institute of Technology’s mission, vision, values and strategic priorities sets out its ambition for the period 2020-2023. These are aligned to the strategic areas identified in the HEA’s Mission-based Performance Compacts and reflect the ambitions of the Institute across five key areas as determined by the needs of the learners, staff and the region.
DkIT provides learner-centred graduate-focused higher education and craft apprenticeships, driving and inspiring globally connected educational, economic, social and cultural development in North Leinster-South Ulster.
DkIT will be the unequivocal leader for higher education and craft apprenticeships, and the engine for growth and social cohesion, in the globally connected North Leinster-South Ulster region through the achievement of Technological University status and Cross-Border Alliances.
Our values set out the Institute’s ethos, which guides and underpins our strategy
This Strategic Plan 2020-2023 plots a new trajectory for DkIT in driving globally connected educational, economic social and cultural development in the region.
DkIT, serving the North Leinster-South Ulster region, is strategically positioned mid-way along the Dublin-Belfast Corridor, on the border with Northern Ireland which bestows unique characteristics to the Institute.
The ability to engage with a potential critical mass from the many key urban centres along the Dublin-Belfast corridor puts the Institute in a very advantageous position. Within a 90-minute drive time there is a population of 3.33 million (Socio-Demographic Profile – Foundations for Growth DkIT 2019).
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The five Strategic Priorities identified are presented with associated high-level strategic goals, objectives and key performance indicators for the next three years. The Strategic Plan sets out the high-level strategic priorities and goals, which will serve as a basis for the future, decision-making process within the Institute.
The responsibility for the management, review and reporting on the implementation of the Strategic Plan is the responsibility of the President and the Leadership Team. The roles and responsibilities for the delivery on each of the strategic goals are set out in Appendix 1.
“DkIT will be the unequivocal leader for higher education and craft apprenticeships, and the engine for growth and social cohesion, in the globally connected North LeinsterSouth Ulster region through the achievement of Technological University status and CrossBorder Alliances.”
Michael Mulvey, Ph.D. President
“There is an exciting future for the Institute going forward as we celebrate 50 years and with the support and commitment of all our stakeholders, the implementation of our next three-year strategy is guaranteed.”
Paddy Malone, Chairman of Governing Body
“My three years here in DkIT have been unforgettable. I moved from the South-East not knowing one person in this College, but from day one I felt welcome. The community atmosphere and friendly faces along the corridors is like no other. I have made so many memories here that I know will shape my future.”
Katie Ryan, Student in Dundalk Institute of Technology
“Lots of factors contribute to students’ success here in DkIT, including the open door policy for students, small class sizes and most definitely, the teaching and learning strategies or methodologies which are at the heart of every academic programme.”
Brid Delahunt, Lecturer in Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Early Years
“I have found the DkIT research community to be a highly supportive, encouraging and nurturing environment, where the contributions and talents of individual researchers are recognised and valued. Having begun my research career in DkIT as a postdoctoral research fellow, I am now director of my research centre, with DkIT supporting my progression.”
Dr. Julie Doyle Director, NetwellCASALA
“The links which we have developed and the relationships we have forged have been instrumental in helping us grow and develop our company. Without the support of the DkIT RDC network and facilities we would have struggled to meet the needs of our expanding client base.”
Alan Clarke CEO, STATSports
“I joined DkIT as an undergraduate student back in 2012 to complete a Bachelors Degree in Pharmaceutical Science and I went on to study a Level 8 Add-On, graduating with a 1st Class Honours in 2016. I’m now completing a Ph.D at the Institute with the Smooth Muscle Research Centre. The atmosphere on campus is very collaborative and the quality of programmes is very high.”
Ms. Zhihui Fong (Nicole), Ph.D Student at Smooth Muscle Research Centre
“As ICT Manager in DkIT, my role is to work with my colleagues in Computer Services to make sure all staff and students have access to the technology they need to support their teaching and learning experience. As a key part of that effort we are committed to the ongoing development of the IT infrastructure to deliver a digital environment which supports new and future proofed modes of teaching and learning."
Michael Denihan, Computer Services Manager
Discover the previous strategic plans for Dundalk Institute of Technology.
