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Prof. Colin Gyles
Deputy President
The Academic Affairs
Division, under the direction
of the Deputy President,
provides overall direction
of academic support
services for development
and imp l ement a t i on
of standards, policies,
procedures and regulations to govern the delivery of
the University’s academic programmes at both the
undergraduate and post-graduate levels.
Of significance was the diversification and expansion
of undergraduate courses of study in new disciplines
including Pharmaceutical Technology, Animation
Development and Production and Science and
Education. The BSc in Pharmaceutical Technology was
approved by the Academic Board in May 2014 and the
BSc in Science and Education in August.
NEW PROGRAMMES, COURSES OF STUDY,
POLICY GUIDELINES
POLICY GUIDELINES
The following courses of study were approved by the
Academic Board: (FY 2014/2015)
New
 . in Pharmaceutical Technology
 . in Science & Education
Revised
 . Degree in Dental Laboratory
 Revised Proposal for the Post Diploma (Online/
Blended) Bachelor of Pharmacy
 in computing with Majors in Information
Technology and Computer Science
 Revised Course of Study Structure for the Dialysis
Technician Certificate (Part-Time)
 Revised . in Administrative Management
 Revised Bachelor or Engineering in Electrical &
Computer Engineering (B.Eng. Electrical & Computer)
Franchise Programmes
 Over 500 students are enrolled in five (5) franchise
programmes at Community Colleges in Jamaica, St
Vincent and the Grenadines, The Bahamas, and in
online courses of study. Sixty-two (62) modules were
taught in the Jamaican franchises during the time of
reporting.
OFFICE OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT &
EVALUATION (OCDE)
Dr. Winsome Russell
Associate Vice President
The introduction of
Academic Quality audits
has greatly enhanced
the University’s quality
assurance process. The
Academic Quality Audits
complement and amplify
the accreditation process
and assist in strengthening the University’s application
for institutional accreditation. Academic Audits have
been completed for all excepting two schools. Schools
continue to use the audit reports to inform quality
enhancement.
Co-operative Education
Co-operative education integrates classroom learning
with on-the-job work experiences related to students’
courses of study and career goals. The University’s
Co-operative Education (Co-op Ed) programme
has shown steady growth and acceptance by its
key stakeholders. During the 2013-2014 academic
year, over six hundred (600) students successfully
completed the programme. The Unit is also presently
focused on the expansion of the Co-op Ed programme
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