Institute of Technology Tralee - South Campus

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The Institute of Technology Tralee (IT Tralee) was established in 1977 as the Regional Technical College, Tralee and in 1992 became the Institute of Technology, Tralee. The Institute currently has 3,500 full & part-time students, employing 350 staff, and provides a financial contribution of circa €60m to the local economy annually. IT Tralee operates on two campus locations in Tralee, Co. Kerry: the South Campus located in Clash and the North Campus located in Dromtacker, which opened in 2001.

IT Tralee is involved in the provision of third-level education, training, and research & development for the economic, technological, scientific, commercial, industrial, social, and cultural development of the State with particular reference to the region served by the Institute. It also develops and maintains linkages with other educational organizations, industry, commerce, other professions, and the community.

The Institute has three top schools, i.e., School of Business, Computing & Humanities, School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics, and School of Health & Social Sciences. It conducts an extensive range of courses, comprising two-year certificates and building thereon, three-year Ordinary Degrees four year Honours Degree, Masters and Ph.D. The Institute also conducts a wide range of craft, apprentice, ACCS, and life-long learning / part-time programs.

IT Tralee offer programs in several areas including Agriculture, Biological & Pharmaceutical, Business & Management, Construction, Creative Media, Engineering, Environmental, Food, Culinary Arts & Cookery, Health, Leisure & Fitness, Hospitality & Hotel Management, Information Science/Systems, Music, TV & Radio, Nursing, Outdoor Activity, Renewable / Energy, Social Sciences, Computing & Technology, Tourism & Wildlife.

"To excel in teaching, research and development work, for the benefit of students, industry and the wider community", "Sàrobair a dhèanamh I Teagasc, I dtaighde Agus in obair fhorbartha Chun leasa mac lèinn, a tionscalaìochta agus a phobàil I continue."

This statement is formulated within a vision of the Institute provides, efficiently and effectively, in an appropriately resourced and supportive environment, and within a framework of equality of opportunity, easily accessible, multilevel programs of teaching, research, and development work which:

• Develop a deep understanding of the chosen field of study
• Develop a capacity for independent critical thinking and foster academic scholarship
• Provide for initial and ongoing training and development of professional, managerial, practical, and technical skills
• Afford students and staff of the Institute opportunities for intellectual and personal growth
• Lead to awards which are recognized nationally and internationally
• Contribute to the knowledge and human resource base relevant to and needed for the economic, social and cultural development of the State in general and the region served by the Institute, in particular, and to co-operate and collaborate with other bodies with similar missions
• Are of the highest quality standards and bear the hallmark of excellence

In March 2014, the Institute of Technology, Tralee, established the IT, Tralee Foundation Board to assist with fundraising for future developments at the Institute, with the Kerry Sports academy's priority project.

Tralee is a university-level institution with a range of programs from craft to postgraduate level. ITT has over 3,500 full-time and part-time students and 250 staff. Established in 1977, the Institute has operated autonomously since 1993. It provides education and training, facilitates industrial research and consultancy, and is a significant economic and social development engine in the region.

The President's Civic Spirit Award has been established to recognize and acknowledge the significant contribution of IT Tralee's student volunteers to the Institute and the wider community. There is a strong volunteerism ethos among IT Tralee students '60 % of ITT students volunteer, committing an average of 3 hours a week' (ITT Volunteering & Civic Engagement Survey, 2015).

Engaging with one's community as a volunteer brings a benefit to both student and community; this award seeks to encourage student community engagement and active citizenship and build on the established work carried out by students.

To be eligible for this award, you need to demonstrate a commitment to a voluntary organization/project. This may be on campus, within the local community, or in your home town. All students who submit their work will be awarded an IT Tralee President's Civic Spirit Certificate. A Gold, Silver, and Bronze Award will be bestowed on three candidates displaying outstanding volunteering experience and impact, as adjudged by the award selection panel. The application will be processed through StudentVolunteer.ie.

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