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"UC-Edinburgh - A Proposal" has been launched to mark the opening of the Edinburgh International Internet Festival 2008

Prior to the official launch, the proposal document was circulated to a number of governmental and community agencies with a view to obtaining advice, comment and support for further development

 
UC-Edinburgh's Management Structure 'IC-Edinburgh'
Management Team
Prior to the launch of the UC-Edinburgh project, a management team would be formed to develop the initiative as a formally constituted body able to apply for funding from official and governmental sources. The management team working under the title 'IC-Edinburgh' (Integrating Communities - Edinburgh) would also investigate additional potential fund-raising opportunities such as obtaining commercial sponsors and business partnership/investment.

Working with the Benefits Agency alongside educational and adult training resources for disabled people across Edinburgh - The management team would seek to develop this initial proposal into a finalised programme able to provide back to work training for those on long term disability and incapacity benefits.

Project Management
A UC-Edinburgh project manager would be appointed to oversee the general management of the project and work with the IC-Edinburgh management team and UC-Edinburgh Creative Manager to instigate the training programme's infrastructure.

The project manager would also have a range of duties and responsibilities including...
  • General administration and accounting.
  • Organisation and management of volunteer tutors.
  • Training programme and client list management.
  • Working with the UC-Edinburgh Creative Manager to develop relationships within Edinburgh's various social and creative communities and promote participation in the UC-Edinburgh initiative.

Creative Management
Working in partnership with the Project Manager – The UC-Edinburgh Creative Manager would act as editor and general manager for all UC-Edinburgh online, multi-media and print based material.

In addition the Creative Manager would have a range of duties and responsibilities including...

  • Maintenance and updating of UC-Edinburgh website.
  • Overseeing creation of content for use via online, digital and print mediums.
  • Organisation and development of educational/creative workshops and events.
  • Working with tutors to create material and digital services for use in training sessions and workshops.

Office & Workshop Premises
The management Committee would establish the general office and workspace needs of the project. However, to maximise the potential of the project’s social inclusion objectives, workshops and classes would largely be held within community-based organisations such as community centres and libraries.

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