VICE-CHANCELLOR’S REPORT TO COUNCIL 2022—2023
ST. AUGUSTINE CAMPUS REPORT
Engagement Committee (ESEC) has been established under the chairmanship of the Director, Human Resources. The Campus Mentorship Programme was officially launched on April 5, 2023. The program was designed to support employees in managing their personal and professional development by providing an opportunity for networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. Eighty-seven mentees (inclusive of Academic and ATS members) accessed the programme and were paired with 47 trained and qualified mentors from across the Campus who have volunteered to share their time, knowledge and expertise and support and empower the mentees on their development journey.
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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS Celebrating UWI’s 75 th
The St. Augustine Campus supplied The UWI with the stunning 75 th anniversary logo and full guidelines for usage, in addition to hosting several distinguished anniversary events. In commemoration of The UWI’s diamond jubilee, the events held not only garnered financial support but also provided a platform to showcase staff talent as well as contributed to community service. These signature events included IGNITE – a benefit concert on April 2, 2023 organised by UWIDEF; a Blood Drive and Service Day on April 29, 2023; and a staff art competition launched during the period. More events were planned for the latter part of 2023.
The Seismic Research Centre, (SRC) a flagship UWI institution, marked its 70 th Anniversary in 2023. At an event celebrating this milestone, Professor Rose-Marie Belle Antoine, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Campus Principal, St. Augustine Campus, commented that the Centre has served the nation, the region and its people with distinction, passion, and technical expertise over the years. The event was themed “Honouring Legacies and Fostering the Future”, and was held on June 21, 2023. Dr. Erouscilla Joseph, Director of the SRC and Chair for the anniversary event, explained that investing in a regional organisation like the UWI Seismic Research Centre is the most cost-effective mechanism for providing the scientific support needed to inform decision-making by regional authorities. “We must continue developing our understanding of how these natural shocks affect our societies, implementing more effective loss avoidance regulations and strategies, improving the engineering of our built infrastructure, and enhancing hazard mitigation strategies.”
Seismic Research Centre Celebrates 70
The UWI Seismic Research Centre (SRC) marked its 70 th anniversary on June 21, 2023. The work of the SRC has been crucial in advancing knowledge about seismic and volcanic activity in the Caribbean. It monitors earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis,
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