UWI St. Augustine Reviews Growth and Sustainability at Campus Council Meeting

St. Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago  – The University of the West Indies (UWI) St. Augustine Campus held its annual Campus Council Meeting today under the theme “UWI Made: Leveraging Strengths for Growth and Sustainability.” The meeting, the highest governing body at the campus level, reviewed the institution’s performance, strategic direction, and financial management for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Pro Vice-Chancellor and Campus Principal Professor Rose-Marie Belle Antoine delivered an in-depth analysis of the campus’s achievements, challenges, and future potential in the evolving higher education landscape. This year’s meeting also marked the leadership of newly appointed Chair, Mr. Robert Riley.

The open session of the meeting was broadcast live on UWItv and the UWI St. Augustine Facebook Page, allowing students, faculty, alumni, and the wider public to engage in key discussions. The session concluded with a Q&A segment, providing the media and the public an opportunity to interact directly with campus leadership.

Key Areas of Discussion

The meeting emphasized the campus’s role in regional resilience through research, innovation, and industry partnerships, while reaffirming its commitment to financial sustainability. Discussions explored entrepreneurial growth, revenue-generating ventures, and strategic funding approaches to ensure the long-term success of the institution.

Updates on student and campus development were shared, including scholarships, infrastructure enhancements, and student support initiatives. A major highlight was the announcement of the upcoming launch of the Global School of Medicine, expected to become a key revenue-generating hub, training healthcare professionals across the Caribbean and beyond.

Campus Achievements

Professor Antoine outlined several key accomplishments in the university’s progression, including:

• Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• Campus Leadership
• Advancing the Green Agenda
• Industry & Community Engagement
• Alumni Giving & Institutional Advancement
• Stakeholder Engagement & Campus Development
• Enhancing the Student Experience
• Global School of Medicine & International Expansion
• Teaching and Learning
• Outreach Activities

Looking Ahead

With the insights gained from today’s meeting, UWI St. Augustine aims to build on its strengths and further its mission of academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement.

For more information, visit The UWI St. Augustine website or follow updates on their social media platforms.

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