The UWI Cave Hill Campus Annual Report to Council 2021/2022

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The SERU also teamed up with the Vincentian Students Association and the St Vincent and the Grenadines Community College to offer a similar webinar for students of the college on March 18, 2022. The two-hour session covered the application and admission process, fees and financing, the student visa process, study abroad opportu- nities and student life, among other areas. International Recruitment Fairs The SERU participated in the Lekkside International Education Fair held virtually for prospective students in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya during the period January 31 – February 4, 2022, and the Recruit in Canada virtual fair held February 25 and 26, 2022. Following these engagements, the SERU reached out to participants who visited its virtual booths to provide further information on the Campus and their programmes of interest, and to offer support during the application process to anyone who might wish to apply.

schools and colleges to stimulate greater interest in the Arts and Culture. The Career Counsellor and Internship Specialist in the Office of Student Services and Development presented a session on Changing Career Trends and Dynamics – Preparing our Students Holistically for Success. Professor Donna-Maria Maynard of the School of Education presented a seminar for the counsellors on Testing as Part of the Assessment Process in School Counselling . Both sessions were very well received. The participant survey completed at the end of the Forum indicated that the counsellors thoroughly enjoyed the programme. They also used the survey to share recom- mendations with the Campus including: • Creation of a database where students could easily see which professions they could potentially pursue with the subjects chosen, and universities where students could complete a semester/year abroad • Offering practical courses for guidance counsellors to upgrade their skills These Forums for guidance counsellors aim to position the counsellors to better support the decisions of their students seeking admission to higher education, and to encourage promotion of The UWI at Cave Hill as a first choice.

First Joint Forum for Local and Regional Guidance Counsellors

The SERU hosted the first joint Forum for Guidance Counsellors of local and regional secondary schools and colleges on November 23, 2021. The Forum was held virtu- ally and involved almost 100 participants. These included 35 local counsellors, 27 regional counsellors, four representa- tives for the Barbados Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training and 26 Campus representatives and presenters. This year, Faculty representatives were asked to share information on the ways in which the Campus had been broadening study/career options for students through the introduction of new courses and programmes, and expanding the number of interdisciplinary programmes. The Faculty of Medical Sciences focused on careers across the health system and new programmes that provide students with options for careers beyond medicine. The Faculty of Sport highlighted the potential for careers built around sport, new programmes being offered, and the Faculty as a place for student athletes. The Faculty of Culture, Creative and Performing Arts (FCCPA) focused on careers in the Orange Economy; the FCCPA as a place to pursue studies in Culture and the Arts at a variety of levels – through major, minors, and electives; new programmes coming on stream; and opportunities for partnerships with

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