Strategic Plan

The President of AIT, Prof. Ciarán O Catháin, presents a copy of AIT’s strategic plan to An Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, at Government Buildings in November 2008.

This strategic plan (2009-2013) for AIT is formulated within the context of the wider social and economic development of the Midlands Gateway/region and the Irish economy. A vision for the Gateway was enunciated in the Strategic Development Framework for Midlands Gateway, which was launched by An Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Brian Cowen, in December 2006, and entails ‘the development of a world-class, knowledge-based and competitive Gateway, underpinned by a quality urban structure and environment, excellent infrastructure and a visionary leadership, which maximises quality of life for its citizens.’

The designation and development of the Midlands Gateway is of key importance and will provide the basis to develop a range of high quality employment and educational opportunities centred on first-rate accessibility and mobility.

As the premier higher education and research institution in the Midlands, AIT will play a catalytic and leadership role in the realisation of this vision and in the successful development of a world-class, knowledge-based and competitive Gateway.

This strategic plan sets out a challenging and ambitious, but realisable, vision for the Institute’s development, supported by a set of strategies, priorities, objectives and actions delivered over the next five-year period. The plan ensures continued emphasis on the achievement of innovative excellence in teaching and enhancement of the learning environment, the development of a strong reputation in research and innovation activities and a leadership role in the economic, social and cultural development of Midlands Gateway/region and the Irish economy.

The economic development of the Midlands Gateway/region is dependent on the enhancement of skills and an increase in high value-added economic sectors. The sectors which have been agreed as part of the Midlands strategy have been taken into account in the preparation of this strategic plan and there is now an exact alignment of the strategic plan for AIT and the development needs of the Gateway. The Midlands has a high percentage of lower valued economic and industrial activity and there is a need to attract high quality employment. This will be facilitated by this new strategic plan and AIT will play the key role in enhancing the skills base and human capital in the Gateway.

AIT has therefore responded comprehensively to the challenges facing the Midlands region.

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Strategic Plan 2009-2013          Plean Straitéiseach d’Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Bhaile Átha Luain 2009-2013