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CHAPTER 8
The UWI Open Campus: Opening Doors to Life Changing Learning
In April, 2017 when the first terms and conditions for the institutional re- accreditation process were drafted and The Open Campus contemplated the self- assessment process, we did so with a sense of expectancy and confidence but also with a measured state of trepidation, as we recognised the importance of achieving re-accreditation. Even more, we were aware of the tremendous value and benefit that we would derive from the self-evaluation exercise itself. We accepted also that the self-assessment process needed to include inputs from our varied stakeholders, especially our staff and students.
As we considered a possible theme for our self-study, we reflected on the core values of the Campus: what we stood for, what was important to us, and our rallying call. We were clear that what we do daily is “\[Open\] Doors to Life-Changing Learning” for persons at different stages of their educational journey. As a Campus, we provide opportunities for a wide range of learners seeking:
‘second chances’ through continuing education;
workforce development through our workshops and seminars;
first level higher education through our undergraduate offerings;
graduate education to expand knowledge through our graduate offerings; and
self-actualisation and high level learning through our doctoral offerings.