Institute of Technology Tralee - South Campus

The Institute of Technology Tralee (IT Tralee) was established in 1977 as the Regional Technical College, Tralee and in 1992 became the Institute of Technology, Tralee. The Institute currently has 3,500 full & part-time students, employing 350 staff and provides a financial contribution of circa €60m to the local economy annually. IT Tralee operates on two campus locations in Tralee, Co. Kerry: the South Campus located in Clash and the North Campus located in Dromtacker which opened in 2001.

IT Tralee is involved in the provision of third level education, training and research & development for the economic, technological, scientific, commercial, industrial, social and cultural development of the State with particular reference to the region served by the Institute. It also develops and maintains linkages with other educational organisations, industry, commerce, other professions and the community.

The Institute has three principal schools, i.e. School of Business, Computing & Humanities, School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics and School of Health & Social Sciences. It conducts an extensive range of courses, comprising two year certificates and building thereon, three year Ordinary Degrees; four year Honours Degree, Masters and PhD. The Institute also conducts a wide range of craft, apprentice, ACCS and life-long learning / part-time programmes.

IT Tralee offer programmes in a number of areas including Agriculture, Biological & Pharmaceutical, Business & Management, Construction, Creative Media, Engineering, Environmental, Food, Culinary Arts & Cookery, Health, Leisure & Fitness, Hospitality & Hotel Management, Information Science/Systems, Music, TV & Radio, Nursing, Outdoor Activity, Renewable / Energy, Social Sciences, Computing & Technology, Tourism & Wildlife.

"To excel in teaching, research and development work, for the benefit of students, industry and the wider community", "Sàrobair a dhèanamh i dteagasc, i dtaighde agus in obair fhorbartha chun leasa mac lèinn, na tionscalaìochta agus an phobàil i gcoitinne."

This statement is formulated within a vision of the Institute providing, in an efficient and effective manner, in an appropriately resourced and supportive environment, and within a framework of equality of opportunity, easily accessible, multilevel programmes of teaching, research and development work which:

• Develop a deep understanding of the chosen field of study
• Develop a capacity for independent critical thinking and foster academic scholarship
• Provide for initial and ongoing training and development of professional, managerial, practical and technical skills
• Afford students and staff of the Institute opportunities for intellectual and personal growth
• Lead to awards which are recognised nationally and internationally
• Contribute to the knowledge and human resource base relevant to and needed for the economic, social and cultural development of the State in general and of the region served by the Institute, in particular, and to co-operate and collaborate with other bodies with similar missions
• Are of the highest quality standards and bear the hallmark of excellence

In March 2014 the Institute of Technology, Tralee established the IT, Tralee Foundation Board, to assist with fundraising for future developments at the Institute with the priority project being the Kerry Sports academy.

Tralee is a university level institution with a range of programmes from craft to postgraduate level. ITT has over 3,500 full-time and part-time students and 250 staff. Established in 1977, the Institute has operated autonomously since 1993. It provides education and training, facilitates industrial research and consultancy, and is a major engine of economic and social development in the region.

The President’s Civic Spirit Award has been established to recognise and acknowledge the significant contribution of IT Tralee’s student volunteers to the Institute and the wider community. There is a strong volunteerism ethos among IT Tralee students; ‘60% of ITT students volunteer, committing an average of 3 hours a week’ (ITT Volunteering & Civic Engagement Survey, 2015).

Engaging with one’s community as a volunteer brings a benefit to both student and community, this award seeks to encourage student community engagement, active citizenship and build on the established work that is being carried out by students.

In order to be eligible for this award, you need to demonstrate commitment to a voluntary organisation/project. This may be on campus, within local community or in your home town. All students who submit their work will be awarded an IT Tralee President’s Civic Spirit Certificate. A Gold, Silver and Bronze Award will be bestowed on three candidates displaying outstanding volunteering experience and impact, as adjudged by the award selection panel. Application will be processed through StudentVolunteer.ie