24 AUTUMN 2015
Celebrating Success
Student Success
A former student achieved a 2:1 degree thanks to The Open
University’s combined social sciences degree which is delivered in
partnership with Ayrshire College.
Rebecca Brown opted to take The Open University course when she
found that the traditional university route did not suit her.
It was only when she was made aware of The Open University’s
offering, where students study part-time and use the College as
their study base, that Rebecca realised she would be able to get
her degree after all. Rebecca had already gained an HND in Social
Science at the College.
Now Rebecca has got her qualification, she has plans to enter either
the police force or become a lecturer.
You can hear Rebecca, and her College tutor Andrew Sinclair, talk
about the Open University partnership here.
The Ayrshire College Student Association
has restructured
for 2015The Ayrshire
College Student
would like to wish Holly the
16, moving from three Student Presidents
to
one,
currently
Angela
Association has restructured
best of luck in her new role.
Alexander, with a Vice-President working
alongside
her.
for 2015-16.
Student
President Angela Alexander,
The role is a full-time
Holly Bates was voted in by her fellow
students
an election paid position until 31
will now
have after
a Viceprocess, and we would like to wishPresident
Holly theworking
best of luck
in her newJuly 2016. Holy will have
alongside
role.
her.
the opportunity to stand
for a second term in the
The role is a full-time paid positionHolly
whichBates
is contracted
until
31
July
was voted in by
2016 Student Association
2016 – with the opportunity to stand
a second
term
in the
herfor
fellow
students
after
an 2016elections.
ACSA elections (which run annually).
election process, and we
The College recently delivered its fifth Ayrshire Hospitality
and Bartending course through the Diageo Learning for Life
Programme, which helps students launch their hospitality careers
with some of the region’s top bars and restaurants.
Thirteen students took part in the six-week course at our Ayr
campus and celebrated their success with industry partners and
lecturers. Families and friends also attended the celebration to
recognise the students’ ha