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Dear Colleagues We share this tribute to Celia Butters: Celia was “ … a deeply respected, supportive and dedicated” Academic Skills Tutor at Glyndŵr University “devoted to teaching and learning” who died recently. Knowing that publication of her recent paper in the JLDHE was a pleasure to her, we include this from her colleagues: “ … we want to honour her memory by sharing with you some of her qualities. We feel privileged to have worked with such a caring professional. Celia inspired students to have the confidence to follow their goals and believe in their own abilities. There is no finer tribute than Celia's recent nomination for the student led "Teaching Excellence Award, 2014" at Glyndwr University”. JLDHE paper: “I am just so delighted – now I know I can do it!”- How collaboration between Nurse Lecturers and Academic Skills Tutors promotes students’ confidence Celia Butters, Sheila Kerfoot, Peggy Murphy, Alison Williams www.aldinhe.ac.uk/ojs/index.php?journal=jldhe&page=article&op=view&path%5B%5D=207<http://www.aldinhe.ac.uk/ojs/index.php?journal=jldhe&page=article&op=view&path%5B%5D=207> Abstract This paper showcases two collaborative projects between Academic Skills Tutors and Nurse Lecturers aimed at increasing students’ writing and numerical skills. Both projects work proactively with students to increase their potential to succeed. Feedforward works on developing students’ academic writing skills and the Numerate project develops their confidence with numbers. The collaboration has had a positive effect on student retention within The University’s pre-registration nursing course. The feedback from students suggests that these interventions have helped to increase their confidence in their ability to learn. Best wishes Andy, Steph, Andrew, Moira, Mandy and John JLDHE Editors John Hilsdon Head of Learning Support and Wellbeing Room 104, 4 Portland Mews Plymouth University Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA +44 (0)1752 587750 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> http://bit.ly/12nSOBK [Description: Description: Description: learning-FOR-EMAIL] ________________________________ [http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/images/email_footer.gif]<http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/worldclass> This email and any files with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the recipient to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient then copying, distribution or other use of the information contained is strictly prohibited and you should not rely on it. If you have received this email in error please let the sender know immediately and delete it from your system(s). Internet emails are not necessarily secure. While we take every care, Plymouth University accepts no responsibility for viruses and it is your responsibility to scan emails and their attachments. Plymouth University does not accept responsibility for any changes made after it was sent. Nothing in this email or its attachments constitutes an order for goods or services unless accompanied by an official order form.