Adult Learner recognised for achievements
Posted on 28 May 2004
Now she has received an award recognising how hard she has worked from NIACE (the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education). NIACE promotes adult education and is responsible for the annual Adult Learners Week, which was held in May.
During Adult Learners Week, awards are made to exceptional achievers such as Ann.
Ann, of Woodthorpe, York, has completed her first 60-credit certificate at the University of York and is now studying on the 120-credit certificate of higher education (Humanities).
Lesley Booth of the University of York's Centre for Continuing Education, said: "Ann's commitment to studying is huge. She is a student representative on our Board of Studies and has also set up an informal student library offering books from past modules. She is always cheerful and has gained in confidence since studying with us."
Ann commented: "I'm not special - I'm proof that ordinary people can do it. Learning has brought a huge interest into my life and the confidence to deal with problems over a hard few years. Learning has kept me going."
She added: "Anyone can have a go and succeed at education."
Notes to editors:
- The University offers a wide variety of continuing education activities across all departments and centres.
- It is dedicated to transferring the results of research and scholarship or professional best practice to a wide range of people in the private and public sectors including members of the public, both at home and overseas.
- It includes all students who are not studying directly for an undergraduate degree or postgraduate qualification.