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The UWI Open Campus Accreditation Years: 2012-2018 Change in The UWI Open Campus Principal and Deputy Principal
During the period under review, the Campus’s first Principal and Pro Vice- Chancellor, Professor Hazel Simmons-McDonald retired, and was replaced by the former Deputy Principal of the Cave Hill Campus, Professor V. Eudine Barriteau. Professor Barriteau served as the second Principal and Pro Vice-Chancellor during the period 1st August 2014 to 30th April 2015. The third and current Principal and Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Campus, Dr. Luz Longsworth, commenced her stewardship of the Campus on 1st May, 2015 as acting Principal. Her position was confirmed with effect from 1st May, 2016 with her appointment as Principal and Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Campus for 5 years, until 2021, in keeping with the normal appointment period, at that level, within The UWI.
During this review period, the first Deputy Principal, Professor Vivienne Roberts retired effective 30th September 2014. Following Professor Roberts’ retirement, Professor Julie Meeks became the Deputy Principal, a position that she has held from then to now. Professor Meeks also serves as the Campus Coordinator for Graduate Studies and Research (CCGS&R).
Other Staff Changes
During the 6 years of accreditation, there have been a number of significant changes in the staff complement of the Campus due to retirement, resignations, secondments and promotions. Following is a brief summary of these changes.
In the academic year 2013/2014, Mrs. Pauline Francis-Cobley, the Training Co- ordinator, Computer and Technical Services (CATS) Division, was seconded to the Vice-Chancellery as the Coordinator for the Single Virtual University Space (SVUS). Dr. Ian Austin was appointed Deputy Director, Continuing and Professional Education.