Institute of Technology Carlow (Irish: Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Cheatharlach) is one of the largest technology colleges in Ireland, with campuses in Carlow, Wexford and Wicklow, and part-time provision elsewhere in Ireland. It will become a founding constituent institute of Technological University for the South East in May 2022.Institute of Technology Carlow currently ranks as the second-largest of Ireland's 14 Institutes of Technology with more than 8,448 enrolments and 851 staff, and has generated over 55,000 graduates since its founding in 1970. Institute of Technology Carlow provides higher educational programmes, and research and enterprise development opportunities, through its centres in Carlow, Wexford, and Wicklow; the institute offers more than 80 taught programmes to Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). Institute of Technology Carlow has the highest percentage of full-time postgraduates in the technological sector, the highest undergraduate progression rate at Level 8 in the higher education sector and the highest percentage of Lifelong Learners in the sector. The presence of the institute was a consideration in the decision of UNUM (strategic software services centre, 2008) and Merck Sharp & Dohme (human vaccines and biologics, 2007) to locate in Carlow. In 2014, IT Carlow was named the Sunday Times Institute of Technology of the Year.The Institute of Technology Carlow recognises and is committed to achieving equity of opportunity for all and supporting equality, diversity and inclusion amongst our learners, our leaders and our staff. We believe in a diverse and inclusive organisational culture which encourages and supports the contribution of all and where members of our community can learn or work to their full potential. We value difference and promote a culture where each individual is treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from harassment and bullying.Is committed to non-discrimination (direct or indirect) in access and participation in education and employment in relation to any of the nine specified equality grounds of gender, family status, civil status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, ethnicity and membership of the Traveller community.Supports an inclusive and supportive environment of dignity and respect where all staff and learners can develop their full potential.Seeks to ensure that the provision of all its services shall be free from any discrimination and harassment.Will not tolerate harassment or bullying of staff, learners or other members of the community.Is committed to identifying barriers to equality, diversity, inclusion and full participation and any identified imbalances in practice will be redressed.Is committed to providing integrated accessible services and information to peoplewith and without disabilities and will seek to ensure that information is produced in accessible information formats.Will seek to provide reasonable accommodation to learners, staff and service users with disabilities and will support the employment of staff with disabilities.Is committed to widening participation and facilitating access to programmes by learners from under-represented groups.IT Carlow has a portfolio of almost 100 Masters, Honours & Ordinary Degree and Higher Certificate courses delivered by 9 different departments and campuses. In addition to its traditional degree courses, IT Carlow also provides niche courses. The institute was awarded the Aviation Academic Education Award at the Irish Aviation Industry Awards in 2015. In 2015, IT Carlow launched its €5.5million Centre for Aerospace Engineering, comprising an avionics workshop and fleet of aircraft inside its own hangar. It Carlow offers degree courses in aerospace engineering and pilot studies, while its BEng in Aircraft Systems is the only one of its kind in Ireland. IT Carlow's degree courses in Sport & Exercise, delivered in partnership with the Football Association of Ireland (FAI), Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) and Leinster Rugby Club. Other sports degree and masters courses include Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy, Strength & Conditioning and Sports Management & Coaching.
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