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STUDENT ENROLMENT AND RETENTION UNIT CONTINUES TO PLAY VITAL ROLE IN DRIVING ACCESS The Student Enrolment and Retention Unit (SERU) continued to harness various technologies in the execution of its work in all functional areas as the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic persisted. In the face of the ongoing restrictions posed by the pandemic, the SERU continued to utilise online modalities to ensure continuation of its activities aimed at encouraging and supporting student recruitment and enrolment locally, regionally and internationally. Virtual Information Sessions During Semester I, the SERU organised several virtual infor- mation sessions to coincide with the opening of applications for the 2022/23 academic year. These sessions included: A Meet Us ONLINE Engagement Series : Every Friday during the month of November 2021, SERU and Undergraduate Admissions staff were available to meet prospective students online via the Zoom platform between the hours of 10:00 am - 12 noon, and 3:00 – 5:00 pm, to answer ques- tions related to the application and admission process and provide assistance with the completion of application forms. Dozens of applicants took advantage of these opportunities to engage with the recruitment officers. Highlighting Student Life, Student Services and Development & Sport : This interactive webinar featured presentations on student services and opportunities provided by the Campus for holistic student development, the Campus’ sports facili- ties and programmes for student athletes, and was followed by a question and answer session. Financing Your UWI Education : This session featured pres- entations on financing options and fee payment methods, scholarships and financial aid, and a presentation by repre- sentatives of the Barbados Student Revolving Loan Fund (SRLF). Barbadian students, in particular, were informed about opportunities to secure low interest loans from the SRLF to finance the purchase of computers, as well as to finance their participation in the international exchange programme.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES CAVE HILL CAMPUS ANNUAL REPORT TO COUNCIL 2021/2022
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