Andover College music student nominated for Dean’s Award at University of Southampton

Andover College are incredibly proud of Music Course Leader, Chris Earle, who has been nominated for the Dean’s annual recognition for excellent academic achievement in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Southampton. Chris, achieved this nomination, due to his exceptional performance by achieving a degree average mark and a dissertation mark of 70% or over.  

Chris recently completed his Master Degree in Master of Science in Education at University of Southampton. This in itself is an amazing accomplishment as he achieved this degree whilst being employed as a Full Time Music Course Leader at Andover College.  

Chris Earle, Music Course Leader, Said “I was delighted to be nominated for the Deans award for academic excellence in what has been a very challenging year. I am glad to have completed the MSc and I have enjoyed every minute of it, and I have learned lots which I hope to bring to my role as a lecturer. To be recognised and nominated for this prestigious award has given me a real boost and desire to continue developing as an academic and a practitioner.” 

Robert Collier, Head of Performing Arts, said “Chris is an incredibly valued member of the teams who takes pride in pushing himself to develop as a practitioner. This award nomination highlights what we all understand of Chris as a teacher. He holds himself to the high standards that he sets for his students and takes great pride in improving himself and his skillset. I am very proud of Chris and what he has achieved and wish to offer him the strongest congratulations for his future development.”