Universal Learning Systems

Organisation:

ULS is an evaluation, training and research consultancy specialising in social inclusion and diversity management. ULS operates internationally with a focus on EU projects, US academic courses and distance learning initiatives.

Information about your organisation / company:

Universal Learning Systems was formed in 1996 to meet the organisational and training needs of agencies and companies in a time of change. ULS sees its mission emerging from the experience of social inclusion projects and the outcomes of innovative employment responses to achieve organizational transformation and improved strategic planning. ULS offices are in Dublin, Prague, San Salvador and the UK.

ULS works closely with clients in a variety of settings. Its key programme activities are in the areas of:
- Evaluation
- Organisational development and strategic planning
- Staff training and development
- Employment creation.

In addition, ULS works extensively in the area of research, project development and professional formation. It has undertaken a wide range of projects in Ireland as well as in the United States, European Union and Central America. Its clients include universities, voluntary bodies, community partnerships and state agencies. ULS works closely with clients to identify needs, agree a programme of work and provide maximum additional benefit. ULS provides extensive follow-up to ensure that needs have been met and learning results disseminated as widely as possible.

Training experience and qualifications:

Qualifications of Alan Bruce

University of Southern California: Social Science and Anthropology.
National University of Ireland, Galway: BA, Sociology and History (First Class Honours).
University of Amsterdam: MA, European Integration (First Class Honours).
University of Hull: Ph. D., Sociology.
National University of Ireland, Cork: Diploma in Guidance and Counselling.
National University of Ireland, Cork: Diploma in Arabic Language and Culture.
National University of Ireland, Maynooth: Diploma in Training Technology

Professional memberships:

IITD
IABCPsych
EDEN
CSF

Key activities:

- Development and delivery of courses in Diversity Management and Equality Studies for the National University of Ireland, Galway.
- Development and administration of M.S. in Rehabilitation (Counselling) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to Ireland (Tipperary Institute).
- Design and implementation of the Diploma in Training (Special Needs) for the National University of Ireland, Maynooth.
- Development and delivery of eqaulity and diversity training for An Garda Siochana and the PSNI
- International academic consultancy to the University of Memphis
- Development of innovative course design in distance learning formats.
- Delivery of training, research and evaluation consultancy to agencies, industry and state organisations.
- Development of employer based learning interventions for Waterford Crystal
- Management and evaluation of international EU Innovative Projects
- Design, development and direction of Diploma in Managing Diversity G

Regions:

Antrim

Armagh

Carlow

Cavan

Clare

Cork

Derry

Donegal

Down

Dublin

Fermanagh

Galway

Kerry

Kildare

Kilkenny

Laois

Leitrim

Limerick

Longford

Louth

Mayo

Meath

Monaghan

Offaly

Roscommon

Sligo

Tipperary

Tyrone

Waterford

Westmeath

Wexford

Wicklow

Great Britain

Other

List of clients and organisations you have previously provided training to:

- Waterford Crystal
- Garda Siochana
- FAS
- Atlantic Universities' Alliance
- Tipperary Institute
- University College Cork
- NUI Galway
- Bausch and Lombe, Waterford
- Schizophrenia Ireland
- Cheshire Ireland
- Enable Ireland
- Irish Wheelchair Association
- Disability Federation of Ireland
- Center for Independent Living
- Galway City Partnership
- Barnardo's
- Trocaire
- North Eastern Health Board
- Southern Health Board
- Soilse
- Chambers of Commerce of Ireland
- NUI Maynooth
- Department of Education and Science
- Police Service of Northern Ireland
- ICCED Kosovo
- Adulta, Finland
- Anthropos, Italy
- DSIS, Slovenia
- AFPA, France
- Ministry of Labour, Czech Republic
- Ministry of Labour, Hungary
- Ministry of Social and Family Affairs, Slovakia
- IB, Germany
- Tuusula City Council, Finland
- Odense City Council, Denmark
- Employer Federation of Finland
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- University of Wisconsin
- Louisiana State University
- University of Memphis
- Platon School, Greece
- PSNI Belfast
- University of the Basque Country
- Tyrone Donegal Partnership