ACS Distance Education

Newsletter February 2009

Contents of this Newsletter

1. COURSES NEWS
2. NEW STAFF
3. WEBSITE UPDATE
4. FEATURE BOOKS – IT/COMPUTING
5. OUR CREDENTIALS

1. COURSES NOW ONLINE AND ON CD

Several courses are now available for study online or on CD which were previously unavailable through these study methods. These include:

Dairy Cattle

Learn to manage cattle for milking. A great course for anyone new to the dairy industry; or who has limited knowledge and needs to deepen their understanding of managing cattle for dairying.

Photographic Technology

Psychopharmacology

Learn how both legal and illegal drugs can affect human behaviour.

Certificate in Photography

A great foundation if you want a career in photography; perhaps in retailing, as a photographer or in publishing.

2. STAFF CHANGES IN OUR GOLD COAST OFFICE:

Departures: ACS Tutors Nicole Steele and Jennifer McAnany have both stopped working in the office, in anticipation of the arrival of their babies. Both will continue to mark assignments.
After two years in our office, and completion of her Dip.Ed., Tracey Winning has taken up a position as a secondary school teacher. She will still continue to work as an ACS tutor outside the office.

Arrivals: The following staff have commenced work at the Robina office:

• Honor McGregor B.Sc., Grad Dip.Ed.
• Jade Pollock B.Sc.Biol, Dip.Professional Education
• Tracey Morris Dip.Hort., Cert III Organic Farming
• Michelle Cullen B.Ed., B.A.Journalism (part), Dip.Landcare, Ass.Dip.Stock & Meat Inspection

3. WEBSITE UPDATE

Were always updating and reviewing our website, so make sure you check back regularly. For more info go to our great staff at ACS, they will be pleased to answer your quire's.

4. FEATURE BOOKS

Check out our great range of Computing/I.T. books that have been recommended by our IT Professionals. Click here!

5. OUR CREDENTIALS

• Recognised by International Accreditation and Recognition Council (IARC)
• Highly qualified, experienced and respected staff
• A range of memberships and affiliations in the UK, Australia and elsewhere.
• Affiliations and articulation arrangements with a range of other colleges in the UK and Australia.