Perth college lecturer nominated for awards
A Perth College UHI staff member has been recognised with a regional award after being nominated in three categories.
Psychology lecturer Dr Claire Taylor was highly commended in the best personal academic tutor/ learning support title in the Highlands and Islands Students’ Association (HISA) awards.
Claire was praised for her commitment to helping support her students, with one student commenting: “She has always been more than helpful and quick to respond.”
Organised by the Highlands and Islands Students’Association, the HISA awards give students a chance to thank the academic staff, support staff and students who have inspired and supported them. The annual awards are judged by a student panel and winners are selected on the quality of the nomination.
The 2020 Perth College UHI highly commended accolades were given to:
Claire Taylor – Best personal academic tutor/learning support
Charlotte Steer – Above and beyond, student
Gillian Santangeli – Above and beyond, student
Hannah Bell – Best personal academic tutor/learning support
Jacquie Clark – Best personal academic tutor/learning support
Mei-Li Roberts – Most engaging online tutor
Perth ESOL Book Club – HISA society of the year
The Perth Archaeology and History Society, won overall HISA society of the year.
Speaking about her award, Claire said: “I am so grateful to the students who took the time and effort to nominate me this year and I would really like to thank each and every one of them.
“It’s always lovely to receive recognition for your efforts but more so, I’m just really glad that my students were happy with the level of support they received as ultimately, their wellbeing should be at the forefront of everything we do.
“Being a student can be a difficult experience to navigate for some and I remember all too well what that can feel like as it wasn’t too long ago I was in their position myself.”