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| Type | Private, for-profit |
|---|---|
| Established | 1973, 1997, 2006 |
| Chairman | John Allen |
| President | Brenden D. Tempest-Mogg |
| Vice-president | Julian Ng |
| Location | Canterbury, Kent, UK Dublin, Ireland |
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The name Warnborough is associated with several related institutions of higher education existing from 1973 to the present. This including Warnborough College (Oxford), Warnborough College (UK), Warnborough University/College (Ireland), and a UK registered charity: Wanborough Foundation (UK) (Bricks & Mortarboards, Bodleian Library, Oxford)
Founders
Warnborough College was began in Oxford, England, in 1973. Founded by Ethyl and Brenden Tempest-Mogg, who was a graduate research at the University of Oxford. Warnborough College Offered recoginised study abroad courses to senior at over 200 us colleges/universities. International Summer School (ISS) were held at the universities of Oxford, Cambridge, London, and Edinburgh.(ibid)
Founded on Warnborough Road in North Oxford it moved to St. Margaret's Institute in North Oxford 1974 and then to Boars Hill in 1976 occupying the former palace of the Bishop of Oxford and Plater College. The campus provided teaching and administration facilities. The adjoining Yatscombe Hall complex was acquired in 1978. In 1984 the campus extended student accommodation and sporting facilities. (Encylopedia of Oxford, Bodleian Library, Oxford)
Distinguished Founding Sponsors
These were: President, Bradford College (Mass.); Chancellor, Claremont University (Ca.); Chancellor, North Carolina State University; Chaplain, Hertford College, University of Oxford (UK); President, Hobart & William Smith Colleges (New York); President Hampshire College (Mass.); Provost, Catholic University of America (Washington, D.C.); President, Duke University (Nth. Carolina). (Bricks & Mortarboards, Bodleian Library, Oxford)
History
Study Abroad in Australia 1987-1999
In 1987, Warnborough College began the successful Warnborough Studies Programmes for American Study Abroad Students held at the University of New South Wales in Sydney and at the University of Queensland, Brisbane.
1997–2005: Dublin, London and Canterbury
In 1996, Warnborough moved briefly to Oxford city centre and then to London in 1997 with its administration based in Pall Mall.
In 1997 Warnborough University was registered in Ireland as a limited company by Dr Brenden Tempest-Mogg and Dr Julian Ng a Malaysian national. In Dublin, Irish qualifications in liberal arts, scientific and professional studies were offered online.
In 2001, it chose Canterbury for its International HQ. Since 2005, Warnborough has been listed on the UK government Register of Providers (UKRLP 10009515) for its UK qualifications in English Language, Business Studies and ‘A’ Levels. (Bricks & Mortar Boards, Bodleian Library, Oxford)
1997- Distance Learning Begins
Warnborough University (1997-2005) offered online learning from 1997 providing global opportunities for Distance Learning. It was accredited as a ‘Premier Institution’ by the UK Accredited Service for International Colleges and Universities (ASIC). Online learning is still offered by Warnborough College, Ireland.
Affiliates
Warnborough has recognised Learning Centres, affiliates and partners around the world. Warnborough is global in its outreach.
Controvers
In 1997 Saint Theresa’s Medical University (WHO recognised) in St.Kitts had an intended ‘partnership’ with Warnborough that failed to eventuate. Saint Theresa’s closed in 2009.
In 2005 Ireland's Department of Education and Science, requested that Warnborough University change its name to Warnborough College.
In the early 2000’s Warnborough’s success in Australia generated some controversy poked by the now defunct ODA in Oregon.
Warnborough leased offices at All Hallows College in Dublin (2006 to 2008). Warnborough moved to the impressive Capel building in central Dublin. All Hallows College closed in controversy in 2014). (www.her.ie/news/dublins-all-hallows-college-to-close-down-140176)
That year Warnborough applied for HETAC accreditation but it was denied through pressure from the Oregon ODA. A High Court Judicial Review required HETAC to accept a new application from Warnborough but HETAC increased it application fee, which Warnborough rejected. HETAC then used the Irish media to discredit Warnborough. HETAC no longer exists. (ibid).
In 1995 a handful of American students claimed they were misled believing Warnborough was affiliated with the University of Oxford. Expelled for drug offences these students made many false allegations to gain refunds, and they stirred up the media with lies and exaggerations. Legal action was taken in the USA to no avail. Fake media claimed that the University of Oxford was suing Warnborough, that the college went into liquidation, that the Tempest-Mogg family returned to Australia were all incorrect. (Bricks & Mortarboards, Bodleian Library, Oxford).
Accreditation
In 1995 Warnborough College UK, became an accredited centre for the University of Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations. (Encylopedia of Oxford, 1999)
Warnborough College, Ireland and Warnborough College, UK are accredited by the worldwide recognised UK Accreditation Service for International Colleges and Universities (ASIC) as ’Premier Institutions’ based on the content and the standards of curriculums, quality of instruction, and the reliability of testing. Other accreditations and recognitions for Warnborough College, UK have included the British Council, ISO9001, Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, Association of Business Executives (ABE), and the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).
Warnborough Foundation UK Charity
In 2020 the Warnborough Foundation CIO was based in Canterbury, UK. focus on vocational, technical and skills training for youth employment. They support a school for refugees in Koh Tao, Thailand, and an orphan school in Thailand. (Bricks & Mortarboards, Bodleian Library)
Erasmus+ Projects
Warnborough College, Ireland and Warnborough College, UK have participated in high profile Erasmus+ projects supporting education, training, youth and sport with European and other institutions. (www,/eurireland.ie/2018/08/14/erasmus-capacity-building-irish-organisations-to-share-nearly-e8m/)
Some Notable People
Sir Christopher White, Bt. (Visitor & Trustee); Lord Pitt of Hamstead, (Academic Advisor); Lord Kilmarnock (Academic Advisor); Brigadier Henchley (Trustee); Rev’d Canon Dr. Richard Martin (VP for Alumni Relations, and Trustee); Dr John Allen, (Trustee); Dr Juan Salado (Journalist); Dr Mohamed Ashmalee (Minister of State, Maldives); Wells Orr ( US Trade Representative); Hon. Bjelke-Petersen, Premier of Queensland, Australia (Advisor); Jamie Redford (Alumni); Dr. Robert Wilson, Mayor of Parks, NSW, Australia (Alumni); Dr George Udeani, Scientist, (Alumni); Dr Kneeland Youngblood, Presidential Appointee to Barak Obama (Alumni). (Bricks & Mortarboards, Bodleian Library, Oxford)
See also
- British Council
- Educational accreditation
- Independent Schools Inspectorate
- UK Visas and Immigration
- Accreditation Service for International Colleges
References
External links
- Warnborough Worldwide
- Warnborough College UK
- Warnborough College Ireland
- Warnborough Worldwide Alumni Association