Section 15 - Institute of Technology Blanchardstown

2.5.2 School of Informatics & Engineering
The School of Informatics and Engineering currently offers a range of
programmes in electronics and computer engineering, mechatronics,
computing, and horticulture. It also offers apprenticeships in carpentry
and joinery, plumbing, electrical, and brickwork.
Staff are actively involved in research, access initiatives and consultancy
work.
Functions
The School of Informatics and Engineering is responsible to the President
of the Institute for the administration and management of the School. Its
chief functions are as follows:
• To report to the President on School targets and objectives and to
provide advice on related issues
• To ensure that teaching programmes are appropriately organised,
that staff and resources are effectively deployed, and that
appropriate standards are maintained in the matters of course
delivery and student assessment
• To organise, co-ordinate and manage timetabling, in conjunction
with the School of Business and Humanities.
• To organise, co-ordinate and manage the preparation of semester
examination papers, peer reviews, and submissions to external
examiners
• To assist in the collation and co-ordination of examination results.,
to attend examination boards, and to consider and approve student
results in accordance with College policy
• To arrange appropriate academic counselling and guidance for
students and prospective students
• To prepare and implement the School budget in accordance with the
College accounting procedure
• To collaborate with the Development Office in identifying external
funding sources and to assist in the preparation of submissions and
tender documents to attract funding
• To initiate and plan new courses and activities in accordance with
labour market demand and College policy
• To contribute to the process of course accreditation through the
preparation of syllabus documents, liaison with industry, and
preparation of submissions to HETAC
• To ensure that the School staff development needs are addressed
and that a plan is established for each employee
• To contribute to the formulation and monitoring of College policy
and performance through membership of the Management
Committee, Academic Board, and other College academic
committees and workshops, including course boards and school
meetings
• To collaborate with the Estates Manager and Computer Services
Manager in the preparation and evaluation of tenders for capital
expenditure
• To assist the Access Officer in identifying and delivering on a range
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