Vice-Chancellor's Report to University Council 2019/2020

Centre Reports at a Glance

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION

Human Resources •

The Office of the University Registrar •

Completed draft of proposed revisions to Ordinance 8 Completed proposed revisions to assessment instruments

Chaired the Working Group for the Administration of Global Students Convened the working group to begin the implementation of the Data Protection Policy

• Conceptualized, produced and published biannual editions of the Voices in the Vice-Chancellery (VIV) Magazine • Conducted leadership development workshops for senior managers on three campuses • Coordinated harmonization of employment contracts and job descriptions • Coordinated the conduct of a regional Staff Census • Developed a Travel Policy • Resumed the development of a Differential Workload Policy • Hosted a Webinar on “Futuring” • Hosted Employee Appreciation Day and End of Year Event • Piloted introduction of psychometric testing, case studies and scoresheets in the recruitment of SAP personnel

• Coordinated The UWI’s support to students at GIST during the COVID pandemic • Created Vision, Mission & Value Statements for the Office of Administration • Developed three-year Strategic Plan for the Office of Administration • Hosted meetings of Heads of RHQ Units • Initiated and hosted the inaugural RHQ Quality Awareness Competition • Led the repositioning of UWI Libraries • Operationalized the Office of the Visitor • Provided technical support to the establishment of the Five Islands Campus • Revitalized project to redesign The UWI’s network of websites • Served as Steering Custodian for the Digital Transformation Programme • Supported the implementation of the Gender Policy

Dr Maurice D. Smith University Registrar

Regularized job descriptions for RHQ Staff

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