Event

The Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) celebrates 30 years of contributions to faculty development with a Vice-Chancellor’s Forum. The Forum brings together a panel of experts in faculty and educational development to examine the strategic role of faculty development in the University for effective and outstanding teaching.

Themed, Becoming a World Class University: The Contributions of Faculty Development, the event will be streamed live via UWItv on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

This Vice-Chancellor’s Forum, a fitting tribute to the work undertaken by the CETLs, underscores The UWI’s world-class university status while exploring teaching and learning in a rapidly changing world.

The Forum will feature remarks by Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, and presentations by:

-Dr Sylvia Henry, Director, CETL, Cave Hill Campus

-Dr Leroy Hill, Director, CETL, St Augustine Campus

-Mrs Michelle Stewart-McKoy, Faculty/ Educational Developer, CETL Mona Campus

-Professor Jayne McGuire, Visiting Fulbright Scholar and International Expert on Universal Design.

The Mona Campus plays a lead coordinating role in the proceedings. Professor Dale Webber, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal; Mr Damian Facey, Administrative Assistant, CETL, Mona Campus; and Dr Mervin E. Chisholm, Manager, CETL Mona Campus are all slated to bring remarks. Dr Charmaine McKenzie, Coordinator, Campus Office of Online Learning at The UWI Mona Campus will serve as Chair of the proceedings and moderator of the panel discussion.

Interested persons are invited to tune in and participate at www.uwitv.org or via Facebook at www.facebook.com/uwitv.