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Brow-beaten South Lanarkshire College staff were threatened with the sack after flagging up concerns about their working environment.

The principal and interim clerk of troubled South Lanarkshire College have been sacked by the board.

The public purse has been drained of hundreds of thousands of pounds by troubled South Lanarkshire College amidst its ongoing management crisis.

Bosses at troubled South Lanarkshire College expressed “serious concerns” highlighting possible “considerable financial and reputational risks” for the institution.

Bosses at troubled South Lanarkshire College expressed “serious concerns” on the eve of the dramatic suspension of its principal, and warned of the institution’s exposure to “considerable financial and reputational risks,” Lanarkshire Live can reveal.

Claims of “systematic bullying and intimidation” of employees at South Lanarkshire College and allegations of fraud could be a matter for police investigation.

The principal and a senior official of South Lanarkshire College (SLC) have been dramatically suspended from their posts amid a probe into "various complaints."

South Lanarkshire College has been shortlisted as a finalist in a prestigious awards ceremony that applauds organisations that have at least 50 per cent female leadership at executive level.

iOS - Android The college was shortlisted alongside companies such as Capital City Partnership, Springfield Properties and Together Energy Limited.The judges commended its enhanced approach to equality, diversity and inclusion across all stages of the employee journey.The college’s commitment to diversity and inclusion has been recognised through various engagements and awards recently including Disability Confident Employer, Carer Positive Engaged award and the LGBT Youth Scotland Silver award.Its employment standards are also recognised by the Investors in People Platinum award, the Investors in People Health & Wellbeing award and Leaders in Diversity.Aileen McKechnie, Principal at South Lanarkshire College, said: “I am absolutely

Use an Apple phone or tablet? Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in LanarkshireCollege principal Aileen McKechnie said: “We are delighted to be renewing our partnership with UWS to deliver the BAcc accounting degree programme."This degree partnership programme, which has been running since 2011, is transformational for students here, as it provides direct articulation to year three of the BAcc accounting degree and the option for students to carry out their honours year at UWS."Our partnership with UWS ensures that degree level qualifications are more accessible to our students and provides alternative pathways to support student success.”Aileen continued: “I am delighted that 301 students have gained their BAcc award via the

East Kilbride is only the second college in Scotland to have achieved this success. The Recognition Award, launched by the Carers Trust in March 2019, encourages colleges to implement an institution-wide approach to supporting student carers.South Lanarkshire College and its Students’ Association have worked in close partnership with the Carers Trust, in support of this national campaign to raise awareness of student carers and their particular needs and concerns.College principle and CEO, Aileen McKechnie said: “This award recognises the significant effort and energy which is invested right across our College to support our student carers to achieve their full potential.“South Lanarkshire College is proud to put our students first.