Degrees chance for North Lindsey College students
A new principal is overseeing major changes at North Lindsey College that will allow students to complete their degrees on-site.
North Lindsey College welcomed new principal Anne Tyrrell last month, in place of retiring head Roger Bennett.
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Challenges: Anne Tyrrell, the new principal of North Lindsey College
The Higher Education Centre, previously on two sites at either end of the college campus, has now moved into three neighbouring blocks in the centre of the site.
The change of location is coupled with a big change in service, with the Higher Education centre now able to offer full three-year courses to some students.
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Previously students have completed two years of their degree in Scunthorpe and travelled to Lincoln for their final year, but the college is now able to offer full courses in a selection of subjects, including English, history and social science.
Around £60,000 has also been spent on books for the library.
Mrs Tyrrell said: "We have a very good team here and my focus is to make sure the college recognises the importance of individual students, as they are at the centre of everything we do.
"I was absolutely thrilled to be offered the job and feel inspired and motivated by the difference the college makes to young people's lives.
"I am still meeting people and learning about the college as I go along, which means that I can get the best feedback about changes or improvements that need to be made.
"We have to be careful where we spend our money though, because we live in very difficult and uncertain times.
"The Higher Education centre is seeing more students year-on-year and I want to make sure that we maintain these progression rates. Having these courses on your doorstep is a great opportunity for the people of Scunthorpe.
"This college has a hidden depth and will continue to be important to the local community. But we must not be complacent, as things can change very quickly. We have got to be in a position where we will be outstanding in the future."
The Higher Education centre has had its best-ever intake of students, surpassing the 1,000 mark for the first time in its 20-year history.
Maxina Butler-Holmes, director of Higher Education at North Lindsey College, said: "We now have the additional resources to provide the final level of degree for Higher Education students.
"Offering three years of degree study at the college creates more accessible learning opportunities for young people in North Lincolnshire."
A Costa Coffee franchise and two refurbished lecture theatres have also opened.
Comments
by delboyseven
Tuesday, October 09 2012, 1:29PM
“dont be fooled this lot are akin to moving the deckchairs arond on the titanic, too much deadwood at the top end. you paying attention d s.”
by EmB1983
Friday, October 05 2012, 2:15PM
“I did my English and History degree through North Lindsey and I can quite honestly say it was the best thing I ever did. I missed out at the age of 18, and so went back in my mid-twenties, but working full time meant I didn't have the option of going to university the 'normal' way. North Lindsey afforded me the opportunity to further my education whilst maintaining my financial independence. I know that for many people the final year in Lincoln was off putting and difficult to arrange owing to childcare and jobs, with many people having to drop to part-time study, so this is excellent news! I completed my degree two years ago and have been living and working in London ever since - something I wouldn't have either the qualifications nor the confidence to do if it weren't for my time at NLC. I hope this means many more people get the chance I had to change my life.”
by WalterGulag
Friday, October 05 2012, 1:20PM
“I tried to enrol once for an evening course but due to lack of numbers the course was cancelled. I was also put off by the guy taking the course refering to 'Line Managers' when speaking about those above him instead of Course Leaders, Head Lecturers or even Department heads. Which made it sound as if I was on a production line of a factory instead of a place of education which was very off putting.”