The
Crichton Today ...
 The
Crichton is a showpiece in regeneration, demonstrating how
lifelong learning and international enterprise can be successfully
conducted in a rural environment. Linked by modern technology
we can connect people all over the world, and provide many
with learning and business opportunities to which they had
no previous access.
With the
regeneration of the Crichton site, the latest technological
high speed data and communication links have been installed.
These form the linchpin which attracts students and businesses
into the area. Currently the Crichton University Campus encompasses
the Higher Education Institutions of the Universities of Glasgow
and Paisley, Bell College and The Open University along with
the Further Education establishments of Dumfries and Galloway
College and The Scottish Agricultural College.
 The
Crichton Campus' latest showpiece, Browne House, the Centre
for Continuous Professional Development was completed in May
2002. The Crichton Foundation was able to assist with the
funding for this exciting venture and are proud to have their
offices in this state of the art building.
There are 30 businesses located at the Business Park, including two Call
Centres, creating many employment
opportunities locally. Other small, but rapidly growing companies
specialising in new technology also have offices on the Business
Park.
 The
Shared Vision
- Improved
and flexible access to Higher Education for the local and
wider community.
- Improved
and increased links
between Further Education Colleges and Universities on the
shared campus: with a seamless transition for students going
from lower to higher level courses.
- Improved
and increased opportunities for continuing professional
development for public and private sector employees throughout
the local and wider community.
- Promotion
of the national and international profile of the campus
to improve the educational experience of all students.
- Significant
cultural and economic benefits for the entire region.
- Promotion
of economic benefits for the entire region.
- Promotion
of economic development through technology transfer from
leading edge institutions to local and regional business
enterprises.
- A
major contribution to the regeneration of The Crichton
site.
 The
Stakeholders
The
Stakeholders Meeting which is held on a regular basis provides
the opportunity for all organisations with a stake in the
present and future development of The Crichton site to meet
and to exchange information and views.
Stakeholders at the Crichton
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