Ruth Brook Elected Chair of Governors at Doncaster College

Ruth Brook has been elected as the new Chair of Doncaster College’s Board of Governors.  She replaces the outgoing Chair, Rob Wilmot who is standing down. 

Mrs Brook, who is currently Vice-Chair of the Board, has been a Governor of the College for six years but she has been involved with the College for much longer beginning with her teacher’s training at High Melton, 35 years ago in the early 1970’s,

She then taught in local schools before having a family. When she returned to work it was as a lecturer at Doncaster College, going from part-time tutor to full-time course leader during the 1990s.

Mrs Brook moved to Doncaster Council in 1999 to work with Schools, Early Years and Lifelong Learning and now manages the Adult, Family & Community Learning service.

As well as being a Governor of Doncaster College Mrs Brook has dedicated much of her time to her local community, which has included setting up and running a village playgroup, and being a local school governor.

She said “I have enjoyed supporting the College over the last few years as a Governor and as a Vice Chair and now look forward to my new role as Chair of the Corporation.

I have always been involved in the education sector through my work and community involvement.  These are challenging times for all sectors, families and communities and I know that the College can play a key role in helping Doncaster and our citizens, to take advantage of new opportunities that will be created in the borough.

I will endeavour to lead this Governing Body in re-confirming it’s commitment, working together with the Principal and Clerk to make sure that Doncaster College determines its ambition, recognises the risks and plans for success - in inspection, in leading the education agenda, raising aspiration of learners and being business critical to local employers.”

George Trow, Principal and Chief Executive of Doncaster College said, “Ruth has been Vice-Chair of the Corporation and brings a wealth of experience to the role, I am looking forward to working with her to support the further development of the College and the important role it plays in the life of the Doncaster area.” 

The Corporation Board is the Governing Body of the College, comprised of people from a range of backgrounds reflecting the community the College serves, and includes staff and learners.

The Corporation Board is responsible for the overall functioning of the College.  In general terms, it is responsible for the quality of service that the College offers to learners and the local community, as well as the College’s financial health and its strategic direction.