JANET(UK) Appoints New Chair
JANET(UK) has today announced the appointment of Roger McClure to be its Chair from August 1st when the current incumbent, Professor Geoff Peters, steps down. Roger has recently retired from the post of Chief Executive of the Scottish Funding Council to take on a portfolio of board level responsibilities. An alumnus of Cambridge University, he brings with him a rich understanding of research and the diverse educational landscape of the UK. His informed knowledge of the stakeholder community, whether they are institutions, funding councils or government, provides him with a unique insight into the needs and challenges of this important sector.
Tim Marshall – CEO, JANET(UK) said “We are very grateful to Professor Peters for his period of chairmanship in which he has overseen key developments and changes within JANET(UK). We are delighted that Roger McClure will be joining us, bringing with him his distinguished track record and experience as we respond to the changing needs of our stakeholders and customers.”
Dr Malcolm Read, Executive Secretary of JISC, said: ‘I’m delighted that Roger McClure has been appointed to the post of chair of the JANET(UK) Board. We at JISC look forward to engaging in a positive and strategic dialogue with the Board to help take forward a very successful service in the interests of its very broad user community.’
Professor David Eastwood, Chief Executive of HEFCE, said: ‘The digital network provided by JANET is crucial to the university, college, schools and research sectors, and is a genuinely world-leading facility. I am delighted by Roger McClure’s appointment and confident that he will use his wide knowledge of higher education and the different stakeholders to help take JANET(UK) forward as it meets the challenges for all its users ’
About JANET(UK)
JANET(UK) manages the operation and development of JANET on behalf of JISC (Joint Information Systems Committee) for the UK Further and Higher Education Funding Councils and Research Councils. JANET(UK) is government funded, with the primary aim of providing and developing a network infrastructure that meets the needs of the education and research communities.
JISC
JISC – the Joint Information Systems Committee – is a joint committee of the UK further and higher education funding bodies and is responsible for supporting the innovative use of information and communication technology (ICT) to support learning, teaching, and research. It is best known for providing the JANET network, a range of support, content and advisory services, and a portfolio of high-quality resources. Information about JISC, its services and programmes can be found at www.jisc.ac.uk/, or contact Philip Pothen on 020 7848 2935 / 07887 564 006 or p.pothen@jisc.ac.uk.
The Higher Education Funding Council for England
The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) distributes public money for teaching and research to universities and colleges. In doing so, it aims to promote high quality education and research, within a financially healthy sector. The Council also plays a key role in ensuring accountability and promoting good practice.