Statements from Professor Declan McGonagle and NCAD Board
Friday 11th September, 2015
Statement from Professor Declan McGonagle – Friday 11th September, 2015
“I have decided, for personal reasons, to retire from the post of Director of NCAD at the end of 2015.
I am glad that, over seven years, with a mandate from the Board at the time, I was able to initiate a programme of necessary change on which NCAD can build for the future, including new curriculum developments, expansion of courses and student numbers, additional studio spaces, an innovation strategy and enhanced relations with peer institutions and local communities.
I would like to thank An Bord and the wide range of colleagues with whom I have worked and look forward to making other contributions to the cultural sector in the future.”
Statement from the Board of NCAD – Friday 11th September, 2015
NCAD Director, Professor Declan McGonagle, today [11.09.15] announced his intention to retire from the post of Director of NCAD at the end of 2015.
In due course, the Board will put in place a recruitment process for a new Director. Transitional arrangements will be also be put in place to ensure there is no disruption to the College’s work.
The Board thanks Professor McGonagle for his dedication, commitment and his hard work in achieving considerable change for the College during very challenging times.
The Board wishes Professor McGonagle – whose career is dedicated to the furtherance of the arts on the island of Ireland – every success in his future endeavours.
