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Annual Report2016 - 2017
Transition
About UBMission
The University of Belize is a national, autonomous, and multi-location institution committed to excellence in higher education,research, and service for national development. As a catalyst ofchange it provides relevant, affordable, and accessible, educationaland training programs that address national needs based onprinciples of academic freedom, equity, transparency, merit, andaccountability.
VisionThe intention is the transformation of the University as a recognized university in the region and as the premier degree-granting university in Belize, which is student-centered and which responds to the national development needs and priorities of the country and aspirations of higher education.
Core Values• Excellence and Merit• Relevance and Contribution to National Needs• Spirit of Inquiry and Academic Freedom• Diversity and Equitable Access• Sustainability and Future Orientation• Accountability and Transparency• Empowerment and Initiative
Chairman’s Overview -Mr. G.A. Harrison Pilgrim
Effective leadership delegates wisely, allowing others to get things done. Effective leadership sets goals, communicates, and gives recognition, always looking for lasting solutions. The 2016-2017 Academic year has set the stage for transformative change at UB. There are great expectations.
I commend the administrative and academic leaders within the University for the tremendous team spirit amidst this tide of change. We are grateful to all the University partners for the patience, confidence and support given. Future generations will be proud.
UB da fi all ah we, let’s build UB together!
Year in Review - StudentsUB Students (2016- 2017)
Semester New Returning Total
Full Time
Part Time
Total Full Time
Part Time
Total
2016-1 773 445 1, 218 1, 694 1, 789 3, 483 4, 701
2016-2 36 147 183 2,095 1, 870 3, 965 4, 148Students by Campus
Comparison of Males and Females for 2016-1
Scholarships
GOB ScholarshipsUB Student Scholarships
2016-1 2016-2 2016-3
61
991 837 167
Year in Review - Students
Graduates by FacultyStudents by Faculty & Gender
Year in Review – Faculty & Staff
Adjunct FacultyStaff
Part Time Staff 35
Temporary 6
Agreement 11
Reg Full Time 254
Project Funded 12
Ret. Rehired 11
Total 329
Programs OfferedFEA
Bachelor
English
History
Biology Education
Business Education (Accounting)
Business Education (IT)
Business Education (Management)
English Education
Mathematics Education
Primary Education
Secondary Education (English)
Secondary Education (Math)
Secondary Education (Science)
Secondary Education (Social Studies)
Secondary Education (Spanish)
Spanish Education
Associate
English
Primary Education
Certificate
Early Childhood Education
English as a Second Language
Primary Education
Diploma
Education
Education Methodology
FMSS
Bachelor
Accounting
Management
Public Sector Management
Tourism Management
Associate
Business Science
Tourism Studies
Certificate
Paralegal Studies
FNAHSW
Bachelor
Nursing
Social Work
Associate
Pharmacy
Social Work
Medical Laboratory Technology
Certificate
Midwifery
Nursing Anaesthesia
Operating Room Nurse Technician
Practical Nursing
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
FST
Master
Biodiversity & Conservation
Bachelor
Biology
Information Technology
Mathematics
Natural Resource Management
Associate
Agriculture
Architecture
Biology
Biology & Chemistry
Biology, Chemistry & Physics
Biology, Chemistry & Mathematics
Biology & Mathematics
Biology, Mathematics & Physics
Building & Civil Engineering
Business Science
Chemistry
Chemistry & Mathematics
Chemistry & Physics
Chemistry, Mathematics & Physics
Marine Biology
Mathematics
Mathematics & Physics
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
Thanking Out-going President Alan Slusher
The Board of Trustees, Management, Faculty, Staff and Students would like to acknowledge Mr. Alan Slusher for the commitment, personal investment and contributions he brought to the role of President over his tenure (2014-2017); and to thank him for his gracious support during the transition.
Teaching & Learning
The University of Belize, in its 2016-2017 academic year, identified key levers to develop a stronger and more-distinctive profile for its Teaching and Learning framework. The result comprised three components:
• Engaged with Partners in support of teaching and learning for work-integrated learning experiences, internships and mobility for students
• Conducted community outreach efforts thatcontributed to public conversations
• Expanded key programs across the University’s campuses and through the University’s online platform
Research & Innovation
Research and publication are important for a university’s growth and for nation building. During the 2016-2017 academic year, the University of Belize strived to develop an academic environment encouraging research to teaching, knowledge creation and innovation. This year the University of Belize:
• Engaged research partners to strengthen research performance and impact at institutional and individual researcher levels
• Contributed to Belize’s knowledge and advancement with research publications on key research areas
Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
• Partnership with UWI - Cavehill to develop MBA Program
• Contributed to the Development of Belize’s National Entrepreneurship Framework
• Preparing for the following programs:• Master of Business Administration• Associate Degree in Tourism Studies to the Punta Gorda
campus • Bachelors in Public Sector Management to the
Belmopan campus • BBUA with a Major in Management to the Punta Gorda
campus • BBUA with Majors in Management and Finance to the
Belmopan campus • BBUA with Majors in Management, Finance and
Marketing to the Belize City Campus
Faculty of Education & Arts
• EU Sugar Belt Project - Expanding Access, Assuring Quality, Ensuring Relevance: Strengthening Early Childhood and Secondary Education in Northern Belize
• Expanded Associate of Early Childhood Education to the Belize City & Punta GordaCampuses.
Faculty of Nursing, Allied Health and Social Work
• Development of Bachelor’s in Pharmacy & Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science
• Establishment of Belize Association of Medical Laboratory Professionals
• FNAHSW and Ministry of Health Partnership: Quality Improvement Framework
Faculty of Science & Technology
• Engineering Students won the XVIII Concursode Diseño y Construccion de ModelosEstructurales V Fase Internacional(XVIII Competition of Design and Construction of Structural Models V International Phase) in Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
• Developed Management Plan for the Belize River Water Shed
• Partnership with Republic of Korea for the establishment of a Modern School of Engineering
Regionalization of UB
UB Participated in the Second Binational Seminar at the Universidad de Quintana Roo(UQROO).
Environmental Research Institute
• Implemented Bird Monitoring Project (UB –American Bird Conservancy)
• Implemented Panthera Poject (UB – Panthera)
• Implemented Darwin Sustainable Forestry Project (UB, Oxford University & Darwin Initiative)
Student Experience
• Second Place – Intramural in La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge
• ATLIB Champions – UB Lady Black Jaguars: Football and Basketball
• 598 Students participated in internship programs
• 12 Students participated in Student Exchange Programs i.e. to USA, Canada and Spain
Infrastructure Development
• Pavement of Roads and Parking Lots in Belmopan Campus
• Renovation of Audio-Visual Room in Belize City (FMSS)
• Painting of Buildings in Belmopan and Belize City Campuses
• Expansion of Medical Laboratory, PC Lab and Jaguar Student lab
Taking Care of our Faculty & Staff
Goals for this year included: Revising current performance management tools, Faculty Contracts, and the development of a Contributory Pension Plan. The HR Director continued to offer staff professional development opportunities by implementing a Confidentiality Pledge, sponsoring a faculty and staff Sports Day and encouraging community volunteerism.
Marketing and CommunicationsOverhauling the UB website was a priority and telling Belize what we do
Financial Statement
In the 2017-2018 academic year, UB strived to break even from a loss position - to become more efficient, to increase productivity and to reduce waste. The chart shows the University’s Financial Position for 2016-2017.
Vision must be transformed into Action
“A vision for this University should not be constrained, as a vision is a destination, and great Universities were built through hundreds of years of dedicated, steady, work. We have a long journey ahead that will be sometimes marred by challenges but then that is the role of leadership – to set the course and steer the ship to its port of destination through heady, rocky and calm waters.”
Professor Emeritus, Clement Sankat