Motion text
That this House notes the upcoming departure of Susan Stewart as Director of The Open University in Scotland after nine years at the helm; believes that throughout her tenure Susan has made a substantial contribution not only to the university but the wider higher education sector; commends Susan’s commitment to making educational opportunities available to all; further notes that during Susan’s tenure 84,230 students have studied with The Open University in Scotland; recognises that former hon. Member Jennie Lee generally acknowledged as the founder of The Open University was born in Lochgelly within the now Glenrothes and Mid-Fife constituency; acknowledges Susan’s prior career as an Assistant Producer at STV, Press and Parliamentary Liaison Officer at Strathclyde Regional Council, Head of Media Relations at Glasgow City Council, Depute Head of the Scottish Executive Press Office, First Secretary Scottish Affairs at the British Embassy Washington and Director of Corporate Communications at The University of Glasgow; and thanks Susan for her outstanding public service and wishes her well for the future.
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