SUNDAY 3rd may, 2015 – UWI TODAY
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The UWI St. Augustine (STA) – Demographics
As many of you are aware, the St. Augustine Campus remains the largest campus of
the regional UWI in terms of student population. There were nearly 13,000 students at the
undergraduate level and just over 6,100 at the postgraduate level with the St. Augustine
Campus recording
4,232degrees, the largest graduationclass
for the second consecutive
year: 3,008 first degrees; 1,224 higher degrees, including 37 MPhils, 21 PhDs and 20
MDs. With this accomplishment comes the responsibility for The UWI St Augustine Campus
to continue reaching for high standards; an undertaking that warrants an innovative and
dynamic approach to providing higher level Education.
New Undergraduate & Postgraduate
Programmes for 2014/15
Mentionmust bemade of the unwavering efforts of our academic staff who continue
to develop several creative and necessary new programmes, both at the undergraduate
and postgraduate levels, which underscores our continued responsiveness and relevance
to our diverse stakeholders. Examples at the
UG level
include the - B.Sc. in Criminology and
Criminal Justice and Major in Entrepreneurship. Examples at the
PG level
include - Master
of Educational Leadership; MSc in Biotechnology; Master, MPhil, PhD in Law.
An important statistic to consider is that The UWI St. Augustine Campus also remains
one of the largest employers in Trinidad and Tobago. There has been a slight incremental
growth from 2011 to 2014. Our staff numbers have moved from 2,991 in 2011/12; to
3,243 in 2012/13; to 3,267 in 2013/14. We are proud to acknowledge and commend the
high quality of our Campus staff, and we know that only through their commitment and
dedication can we as a university continue to impact in a positive way, on the lives of the
residents of our country and region.
Teaching & Learning
During the past year, The UWI has embarked on ingenious ways to expand it
capabilities, as we provided additional services in several of our faculties. Significant to our
calendar was the
launchingof the Faculty of Law
, in commemoration of its establishment
in August 2012. We were pleased to have the Honorable Prime Minister Kamla Persad-
Bissessar attend; notably one of our most distinguished graduates from The UWI. Also
present at this occasion was the Rt. Hon. Sir Charles Dennis Byron - President, Caribbean
Court of Justice. The contribution and impact of The UWI especially in this field has been
well recognized, not only inTrinidad andTobago but the region at large. Further visibility is
expected when the Penal/Debe Campus is completed within the next fewmonths; which
would incorporate an expansion of the Law Faculty in South Trinidad. We are confident
that both the students and faculty will continue to generate a positive impact on all our
stakeholders.We as the custodians of this process will be satisfied only by attaining nothing
less than the highest standards of performance.
In keeping with our drive to grow and position ourselves to better meet the needs
of our students and external publics, was the
double launch of the Faculties of Food &
Agriculture and Science & Technology
. The University’s enhanced focus in these areas
will address at the local, regional and international levels, the many critical challenges
being experienced in these sectors. Much needed development and research in these
areas have been at the forefront of the thinking of the governments of both Trinidad and
Tobago, and Guyana. In show of their support of The UWI’s decision, we were privileged
to be joined by the former President of Guyana, His Excellency Bharrat Jagdeo, in addition
to the Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills Training, Senator the Honourable Fazal
Karim, and the Minister of Food Production, Senator the Honourable Devant Maharaj at
this memorable double launch of our faculties.
One key initiative ofThe UWI St. Augustine Campus, that would probably exert themost
significant regional impact, was the
Launchof theDiplomatic Academy of theCaribbean
in May 2014. This enterprise has been long in the making and one that has the fervent
support of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago and its Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The
systematic approach outlined in this model of learning will provide a sterling opportunity
to spread the understanding and knowledge of international relations throughout the
landscape of the Caribbean region; with the ultimate intention to prepare our future and
current leaders to levels of diplomacy never before envisioned.
As was previously stated, The UWI St. Augustine Campus, is constantly looking for ways
to impact and add value to both the people of our country and the region. In this regard,
in response to the ongoing need for qualified nursing personnel, The UWI St. Augustine
Campus, through an initiative of the Ministry of Tertiary Education and Skills Training
(MTEST) has helped to transform the El Dorado GirlsYouth Camp into the
newAcademy of
2014 Honourary Graduands of The UWI St. Augustine. From l-r: Sir Ronald Sanders, Mrs. McCartha
Linda Sandy-Lewis, Vice Chancellor E. Nigel Harris, His Excellency Anthony Thomas Aquinas
Carmona, Chancellor Sir George Alleyne, Ms. Catherine Kumar, Mr. Adrian Camps-Campins, Ms.
Rhonda Maingot, Mr. Subesh Ramjattan and Principal Clement Sankat.
From left: Food & Agriculture Dean Isaac Bekele, Minister of Food Production Senator the
Honourable Devant Maharaj, Principal Sankat, Minister of Tertiary Education & Skills Training,
Senator The Honourable Fazal Karim, former President of Guyana, His Excellency Dr. Bharrat
Jagdeo, and Science & Technology Dean Indar Ramnarine at the double launch of the Faculties of
Food and Agriculture and Science and Technology
Prime Minister of Trinidad & Tobago the Honourable Mrs Kamla Persad-Bissessar unveils the
commemorative plaque at the official launch of the Faculty of Law. Looking on are (l-r) President
of the CCJ, the Right Honourable Sir Charles Michael Dennis Byron, the Honourable Chief Justice of
Trinidad & Tobago, Mr Ivor Archie, and Principal Sankat.
Launch of the Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean. From l – r: Minister of Foreign Affairs, the
Honourable Winston Dookeran, Minister of Tertiary Education & Skills Training, Senator the
Honourable Fazal Karim, Vice Chancellor, UWI, Prof. E. Nigel Harris, IIR Director, Prof. Andy Knight
and Principal Sankat
