Association of Colleges

The Association of Colleges exists to represent and promote the interests of Colleges and provide members with professional support services.

  Key Services for Members - 2010

AoC’s diverse range of member services includes:

• Weekly Briefings for a very wide range of College managers and Governors informing and  analysing the latest developments in education policy, teaching practice, employment law, governance, funding regulations and much more.

• Professional and expert advice lines.

• National and regional networks that drive education policy and share best practice.

• A voice to influence Government, its agencies and partners on policies affecting Colleges, their students and staff at national and regional levels.

• Discounted, guaranteed member rates for AoC Create conference, recruitment, consultancy and training services.

• Discounts with a range of suppliers, negotiated by AoC for members only.

• Exclusive access to intelligence and analysis online through the Member Area of our website.

• The right to vote on the finances of the company and governance of your membership organisation at the Annual General meeting.

• Access to procurement expertise and shared services.

• The right to use the AoC logo on College communications and marketing materials.

• Membership of the largest network of Colleges – the forum in which to promote new ideas in College management and to shape the future of UK education.