The Economics of Affordable Higher Education
Leveraging Social Responsibility through Educational Partnerships: The Case of One Community College in Jamaica
Mrs Tamara Scott McFarlane
Acting Dean – Student Services / Senior Lecturer, Excelsior Community College
Moderator: Dr. Roger Nesbeth, Senior Assistant Registrar, The UWI Global Campus
The competitive global educational landscape has become increasingly complex; therefore, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), in this instance, community colleges, must evolve or risk becoming obsolete. As part of this evolution, community colleges must create innovative ways of leveraging resources, expertise, and competencies to, not only establish and strengthen visibility but to ensure that their primary purpose is realised. This presentation reports on a study framed in critical leadership praxis and social justice where educational leaders are expected to identify and respond to social injustices and inequities in education. The purpose of the presentation is to explore the role of leadership in managing educational partnerships to leverage support for vulnerable groups within the institution. Her presentation will show that the study was also designed to assess research-based practices to strengthen the capacity of educational leaders to manage partnerships to ensure that HEIs create individuals who are fully equipped for work, contribute to society, and achieve their full potential.
Leadership in Higher Education and Development: A Case Study of The University of the West Indies (Cave Hill Campus) 2002-2012
Ms. Janet Caroo
Managing Director of UWITV
Moderator: Dr. Candice Williams, President & CEO, Turks and Caicos Community College
This presentation delves into specific aspects of The University of the West Indies (The UWI) at its formal adoption of the Five Years Strategic Plans (2002-2007 and 2007-2012). It examines how the university’s Cave Hill campus, then the youngest and smallest landed unit, erupted as a special site of experimental operational planning and transformational leadership. The campus achieved significant growth with measurable development outcomes for the university, country and sub-region.
The Cave Hill strategic process, which is now widely recognised as significant in terms of higher education thinking and planning in the region is scrutinised using case study methodology. This is used to critically review and measure outcomes and impact in terms of shifting paradigms, pedagogical advocacy, and the creation of concepts to enable transformational leadership.
Researchers in the field of postcolonial development studies, in particular with regard to Small Islands Developing States (SIDS), will find the discussion on higher educational thinking and implementation useful.
Monetizing the Institution Resources: The Case for the University of Technology Jamaica
Dr. Courtney Garrick
Senior Lecturer, University of Technology, Jamaica
Moderator: Mrs. Wynell Gregorio, Director of Marketing & Communications, The UWI St. Augustine Campus
The global economic challenges have affected higher education institutions. Higher education institutions have been struggling to meet their operating costs as well as the costs of maintaining and improving their support services. The challenges have been exacerbated by declining government support and a reduction in student enrollment over the years. Higher education institutions have been forced to adopt various supplemental revenue strategies or alternative sources of funding in order to meet the financial demands of their operations. The University of Technology Jamaica has been struggling with the financial challenges. This presentation assesses the viability and feasibility of utilising various resources at the University of Technology Jamaica as income generating facilities. This is essential as the institution looks for avenues of alternative income sources in order to meet its financial obligations.