They are the administrators and technicians that ensure the university’s operations run smoothly. They are the information specialists and technology experts that keep students and staff informed and interconnected. They maintain the buildings, attend to the sprawling landscape, and even beautify the campus with plants. They are the innovators in their labs and the social conscience of the campus to the outside world.
This April, 75 members of staff from The UWI campuses across the region were celebrated as part of the university’s 75th anniversary activities in 2023. The initiative was dubbed “75@75”. Honorees from UWI St Augustine were recognised at a special ceremony at the Office of the Campus Principal on April 11.
“For the last 75 years,” a statement from The UWI read, “the success of the university has depended on the work of many unsung heroes and heroines who have ensured that the organisation and its programmes not only run efficiently, but continue to thrive, behind the scenes.”
A call for nominations was made across the entire university in all categories of staff – academic, administrative, technical and support staff – for members of The UWI community that “have displayed integrity, excellence in the workplace, and service beyond duty” the statement continued. Criteria included service (to the university), collegiality, professionalism, service beyond duty (institutional loyalty and engagement), and initiative.
The final decision was made by a university sub-committee which included members from The UWI campuses and Regional Headquarters.
The 75@75 honorees from UWI St Augustine are:
