SERC Launch Device Loan Scheme for 2021/22

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) are delighted to launch the College’s Device Loan Scheme for the 2021/22 academic year. The aim of the scheme is to help students by providing them with the necessary devices and software's to support their studies and completion of assignments. 

SERC first started loaning IT products to students last year during the height of the COVID-19 lockdown. The College loaned devices out to over 700 students to ensure everyone was able to continue their studies with the move to online learning. 

The devices being loaned include iPads, laptops and iMacs. The College has stocked 400 iPads, ideal for students who do not need access to any specialist software beyond creating assignments, Teams calls and web browsing. SERC has also stocked 400 laptops for the college students, the laptops will be suitable for most workloads, including Microsoft Teams calls, Microsoft Office based tasks such as Word, PowerPoint & Excel. They can also be used to provide specialist software such as Visual Studio, AutoCAD, and Adobe Products. The college also plans to make available a small number of iMacs to help students in the School of Performing Arts.

Heather McKee, Director of Strategic Planning, Quality and Support at SERC said “In addition to the devices being loaned out, the College has put in place a ‘Remote Apps’ services which will allow students who have access to a computer at home to use a range of the latest software when outside the College, even on older equipment. And for those students who need access to specialist software, the College can provide links so they can freely download it for use at home on their equipment.

“At SERC we are keen that our students focus on the future, by continuing with their studies, working to gain the qualifications and training that will give them the best chance in the market place - whether they wish to secure employment or further their studies – ready to be part of the next generation of professionals to support the economic recovery.” 

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