VICE-CHANCELLOR’S REPORT TO COUNCIL 2022—2023
MONA CAMPUS REPORT
individuals, those with mentors tend to be more satisfied with their careers, enjoy more promotions and higher income, report greater commitment to the organization or profession, and are more likely to mentor others in turn. During the 2022/2023 academic year, 122 mentors and the corresponding number of mentees participated in the programme. The mentors assisted students in areas such as career planning and professional guidance, building self-confidence and self-esteem, and were generally role models for the student mentee.
dilemmas, which question their character and test their capabilities to inspire and influence others. The Institute was delivered to student leaders across all the halls of residence and commuter population, reaching upwards of 220 student leaders across the campus. The UWI Mentorship Programme continues to be an important avenue through which the OSSD facilitates student affective learning and development. The Programme was designed to strengthen the leadership and management skills of students and to connect them with university and corporate leaders. It continues to be oversubscribed as the number of students applying participate is much larger than the number of suitable mentors registered for the programme. Research indicates that compared to non-mentored
competencies needed to make them competitive for the world of work. The Section also mounted the Annual Career Awareness Month Activities under the theme, “Finding Your Step in a Changing Global Market” and , in response to the changing global market needs, collaborated with each faculty and industry personnel to provide specialized career seminars. Topics included “Career Options with my Degree” and “The Changing Global Market”. The OSSD’s Director’s Leadership Institute was birthed out of a need to train the UWI Student Leader in matters of ethics and how this intersects with and is critical to theories and practices of leadership. It is a direct response to the changing needs of our current student leaders, who daily interface with ethical and moral
Standing from L–R: Dr. Charah Watson and Dr. Ryan Francis of the Scientific Research Council, Mrs. Sherine Huntley-Jones of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Mr. Saul Perez, Section Head, Division of Technical Cooperation for Latin America and the Caribbean (IAEA), Mr. Dineth Dissanayake, Procurement Officer, Department of Management (IAEA). Seated: Ms. Eunice Bepura, Acting Director, Procurement Services (IAEA), and Professor Charles Grant, Director General, ICENS.
Pictorial of IGDS staff and student participants for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVAW) and 16 Days of Activism.
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