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Figure 5: Structure of the Campus Entrepreneurship Committee
obtained can also identify areas of the proposed framework that need to be adjusted to increase the possibility of the project’s success. Two initiatives that were assessed during this period were: 1. A line of UWI OTC Medicinals being developed and tested by the Faculty of Science and Technology. This included ‘BayRub’ for joint and muscle inflammation, hand sanitizer in response to increased pandemic- related demand and a natural antifungal cream. 2. UWI Heritage Tours conceptualised and undertaken by the Department of History and Philosophy, Faculty of Humanities and Education. The reports presented much needed guidance as it pertains to the market feasibility of the above-mentioned projects. Income Generation Projects An important part of the work of RICCH is to support students and faculty in the area of income generation. During the period under review, the Office has been supporting the development of several projects. Of particular note
are the Low-Calorie Meals project, the Medicinal Marijuana Lab and the Biogas Transportation Project. These projects would have already undertaken the necessary market research, business plans and negotiations with potential partners. It is anticipated that these projects will generate revenue for the Campus in the future.
Modification of the Entrepreneurship Committee
The Campus Entrepreneurship Committee which serves as an administrative arm of RICCH was originally created to include entrepreneurial representation from each of the faculties within the Cave Hill Campus. The Office of Business Development and the School for Graduate Studies were also established as part of the membership. During the reporting period, however, a decision was made to formally include the Office of Marketing and Communication. This ensures that the Department is kept abreast of any significant entrepreneurial developments on the Campus. The current structure of the Campus Entrepreneurship Committee is presented in Figure 5.
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES CAVE HILL CAMPUS ANNUAL REPORT TO COUNCIL 2021/2022
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