East Riding College principal Mike Welsh to retire
East Riding College principal Mike Welsh has announced he is retiring this spring after four-and-a-half years in the post.
He led the college through a merger with TEC Partnership and raised quality and standards, achieving a Good Ofsted rating.
Mr Welsh has overseen a number of significant developments at the college – including the construction of a brand new Institute of Technology at its Flemingate campus in Beverley.
Together, we are a force for good, providing inclusive, high-performing and life-enhancing opportunities for many young people and adults that otherwise might not get such a chance.
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He said: “It has been my privilege and an honour to lead East Riding College on our journey over the past four years, initially as principal and chief executive and, since our ground-breaking merger with TEC Partnership, as principal.
“There is never a good time to leave and always so much to stay for, but on deep reflection with my family, we have decided that the time is right for me to retire.
“I have given the further education sector, that I care so passionately about, many years of service.
“It is now time for us to focus on writing our next chapter.
“I would like to thank my colleagues, governors, learners, partners and businesses for making East Riding College the positive, caring and ambitious place that it is.
“I wish Team ERC every success in the future within TEC Partnership.
“Together, we are a force for good, providing inclusive, high-performing and life-enhancing opportunities for many young people and adults that otherwise might not get such a chance.”
In the last four years, the college has seen growth in its income, putting it in a sound financial position and allowing it to expand its estate at Flemingate.
Kerri Harold, chair of governors at East Riding College said: “We wish Mike all the best for his retirement and thank him for his significant contribution to the further education sector, as well as his amazing work at East Riding College.
“He leaves us in an excellent position to move forward with exciting plans for further growth and to meet the challenge of delivering future skills across East Riding and the Humber.”
