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December 2014
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In Memory of Michael Mansoor: A Stalwart and a Friend
Mansoor gave eleven years of steadfast support and service to The UWI St. Augustine Campus in particular, through the oversight and implementation of a new system of governance; dissolution and reconstruction of the Campus Councils; and two strategic plans. It was during his chairmanship of Campus Council quality circles in our educational processes were introduced. Mansoor was conferred the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa at the 2012 UWI St. Augustine Graduation Ceremonies. Then Public Orator of the Campus, Professor Surujpal Teelucksingh called him “an intellectual heavyweight with a keen eye for a good investment.” In expressing condolences on behalf of The UWI, Vice-Chancellor Harris stated, “This is a considerable loss of a loyal friend of the University.” Pro Vice-Chancellor and Campus Principal, Professor Clement Sankat added, “I knew him very well, a quiet, clear thinker, a scholar in his own right and a very fine gentleman; one who served the Campus and the University very well as Chair of our Campus Council, and a champion for The UWI. He was very keen to see us diversify our source of income and becoming a more independently, sustainable institution – a noted banker of excellent values and reputation and whose untimely passing is a big loss to Trinidad and Tobago and the region. We send our deepest sympathy to his family.” |
Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, E. Nigel Harris expressed his sadness at the passing of honorary graduate, former chairman of The UWI St Augustine Campus Council, Executive Chairman of CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank Ltd and ANSA McAL Executive, Michael Mansoor. The distinguished banking executive passed away on November 10, 2014.