January 2012


Issue Home >>

From the Principal: Picking up the pace

Following a hectic year, the St. Augustine Campus said thanks to its staff members for their dedication and hard work by hosting an end-of-year reception, which was enjoyed by all. Already, 2012 has found this Campus humming with activity. Just last weekend the Development and Endowment Fund hosted its annual UWI Fete themed “Zangalewa – It’s time for Africa” to raise funds for bursaries to students in need. I am grateful to all our loyal patrons for their generous support. This was once again a great success!

A few days ago, the Open Lectures Committee and the Department of History hosted the second of the series “Conversations with Prime Ministers,” this one featuring Basdeo Panday, as part of the commemoration of 50 years of Independence of Trinidad and Tobago. Various conferences have also taken place this month: the International Tourism Conference, a Seismic Microzonation Project Workshop, and the Caribbean Open Data: ‘Developing the Caribbean’ Conference and Code Sprint. By bringing key issues such as these to the fore, the UWI is engaging in finding innovative solutions to development issues in our societies.

We are also in the final stage of preparation of our University’s Strategic Plan 2012-2017. As we seek to position The UWI in a future that will undoubtedly be shaped by intense competition, we have been carefully trying to assess the needs of our region as a primary factor of the planning process. As Campus Principal, I have been engaging our staff, students, government Ministries and the private sector for feedback and input into our planning process. We remain committed to strengthening the relevance and impact of our work and to reaching out to all our communities in both Trinidad and Tobago, and the region. This is an ongoing process and we also welcome your feedback!

In order to achieve our strategic objectives, there is much work to be done this year and we have already hit the ground running. It is my sincere desire that you too have begun the year with the spirit of accomplishing your goals and finding your dreams. Best wishes to all for 2012!

Clement K. Sankat
Pro Vice Chancellor & Principal

EDITORIAL TEAM

Campus Principal: Professor Clement Sankat
Director of Marketing and Comunications: Mrs. Dawn-Marie De Four-Gill
Editor: Ms. Vaneisa Baksh

Contact us:
The UWI Marketing and Communications Office
Tel: (868) 662-2002 exts. 82013, 82014
Email: uwitoday@sta.uwi.edu