Vice-Chancellor joins Commonwealth of Learning Board of Governors

The Open University's Vice-Chancellor Martin Bean has joined the Commonwealth of Leaning (COL) Board of Governors as Commonwealth Secretary General Kamalesh Sharma’s appointment.

The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) is an intergovernmental organisation created by Commonwealth Heads of Government to encourage the development and sharing of open learning/distance education knowledge, resources and technologies. COL is helping developing nations improve access to quality education and training.

COL and its international network of partner organisations have helped the Commonwealth's 54 member nations and their citizens realise widespread access to quality, current education and training for more than 15 years.

Established in 1989, COL is financially supported by Commonwealth governments on a voluntary basis. It responds to Commonwealth needs through in-country and regional programmes and initiatives, as well as fee-for-service consulting for international agencies and national governments.

Martin Bean’s appointment further strengthens the OU’s links with the organisation - former OU Vice-Chancellor Sir John Daniel is the Commonwealth of Learning’s President and CEO.