2007-2008 President's Report - University of the Virgin Islands

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6 UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS 2007-2008 President’s Report UVI Events UVI alumni (from left) Debra E. Gottlieb, Eltino S. Pickering and Sen. Carmen Wesselhoft were honorees at the 6th annual Alumni Recognition Breakfast on the St. Thomas campus. Sundra Martinez made a delightful Queen of the Band for the UVI 4-H Troupe. Science Professor Dr. Michael Thomas, left, and Vice Provost for Research and Public Service Dr. Henry Smith, right, walk the track at Charolotte Amalie High School as participants in UVI’s team during the American Cancer Society Relay for Life on St. Thomas.
Trustee Dr. Bernard Paiewonsky accepts a mahogany bowl from President Ragster as a token of appreciation in honor of his father, the late Governor Ralph M. Paiewonsky, on the anniversary of his 100th birthday. EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE The University’s accreditation was reaffirmed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The reaffirmation goes through 2017. This year saw the expansion and solidifying of CELL’s position with respect to the delivery of programs to non-traditional students. Specifically, • The American Council on Education (ACE) reviewed and awarded credit equivalencies to 15 CELL courses at either the upper division (last two years) or lower division (first two years) of a four year institution. The recommendations are for a 5 year period. UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS 2007-2008 President’s Report UVI Accomplishments FY 2007-2008 During the 2007-2008 academic year, the University of the Virgin Islands made significant progress in the four strategic areas of focus of VISION 2012, UVI’s Strategic Plan. The four strategic areas of focus are educational excellence, institutional improvement, financial sustainability and community engagement. • The American Management Association (AMA) renewed its relationship with CELL as the sole provider of courses and programs with the islandnations that participated in the initial agreement, specifically, Anguilla, the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, Antigua & Barbuda, Puerto Rico, Dominica, Jamaica, and St. Kitts and Nevis. Notable student achievements marked this year for the University include: 7 • The participation of 31 students in research experiences that culminated in presentations of their research results at the Science and Mathematics Research Symposium on the St. Croix campus in March 2008.
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