Memo to students: go to the top of the class
by MARY MAGEE
L-R Julia Lyttle, Brenda McCann, Leanne Mills, Fiona Murray, Joanne Wilton, Claire Elliott, Janet McCaughey, Helen Mawhinney, Rachel Gray, Jennifer Toole (SERC Lecturer), Bronagh Cleland and Marie McClelland (SERC Lecturer & Course Co-ordinator).
SECRETARIAL students at South Eastern Regional College Lisburn Campus had every reason to be cheerful this week as they set a record when the whole class passed their year one module in English for Business with distinction.
The achievement of the 11 Executive Secretary Diploma students is the first time a whole class of students has achieved the top grade for their course and now they are all looking to progress to further study.
James Currie, Head of Business, Finance and Management at SERC, said: "I would like to congratulate all the students on their remarkable achievement. Their success demonstrates the excellent work that goes on within Business, Finance and Management at South Eastern Regional College, and helps build on our reputation for providing excellent vocational training."
One of the students Julia Lyttle, said: "I decided to study the Executive Secretary Diploma on a part time basis with the aim of securing a recognised qualification. The course covered a wide variety of business administration topics and subjects and the tutors were very helpful. The ability to ask advice from other students on the course was also a great help and I was even able to offer support to others.
"At the beginning I wasn't sure if part time study would suit me.
However I managed to fit it in with my job and family life. The support
from SERC has been great and I am thankful for the opportunity to
enhance my business skills and knowledge which I can now put into
practice.
"Our tutor Marie McClelland has been fantastic, always offering us
advice and supporting us through our studies. We've all enjoyed the
course and learned a lot from Marie and the other tutors on the course."
Course lecturer Marie McClelland said:
"Distinction recognises excellence in a particular academic undertaking. My congratulations go to all the students on achieving such a high standard.
The students have worked very hard throughout the year and showed great drive and determination to complete the course. "We are here to support them and provide resources, but they are ultimately responsible for their achievements. The students worked beyond the minimum requirements and thankfully their hard work has paid off."
L-R Julia Lyttle, Brenda McCann, Leanne Mills, Fiona Murray, Joanne Wilton, Claire Elliott, Janet McCaughey, Helen Mawhinney, Rachel Gray, Jennifer Toole (SERC Lecturer), Bronagh Cleland and Marie McClelland (SERC Lecturer & Course Co-ordinator).
Ulster Star
23/12/2011
