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ANNUAL REPORT 2014 - 2015 WWW.HLSCC.EDU.VG “Our Tomorrow Begins Today”
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Page 1: ANNUAL REPORT - H. Lavity Stoutt Community College · Arts, Sciences & General Studies Dr. Clarissa Layne Dean Workforce Training Mrs. Bernadine Louis Ag. Dean Mathematics & Sciences

ANNUAL REPORT 2014 - 2015

W W W . H L S C C . E D U . V G

“Our Tomorrow Begins Today”

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President's Cabinet 04

College Priorities 07

Programme Offerings 12

Mission, Vision, Precepts 05

Organisational Chart 08

Human Resources 14

Core Values 06

Enrolment 10

Faculty 16

President’s Message 03 Board of Governors 04 Contents

Facilities 17 Financial 18 Community Relations 22

Student Activities 25 Workforce Training 27 Strategic Plan 28

Technology 28 Accreditation 29 2015 Graduates 31

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The development of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s Resource Allocation Plan for the years 2015, 2016, and 2017 has proven to be one of the most challeng-ing such exercises in the history of the institution. As has been the case in recent years, the College’s subvention from the Government of the Virgin Islands has been reduced for 2015. The challenge is for the College to respond in a way that enhanc-es its sustainability. The College must be successful at diversifying its revenue. The issue of reduced funding for higher education is not unique to HLSCC. Many institu-tions in various countries are also wrestling with this new reality. The question of efficiency in the delivery of the educational experience must be a central part of conversations. We must pursue innovative approaches that reduce cost, but do not compromise student learning outcomes. Like the rest of the higher education sec-tor, we must question the status quo. Below are some ways in which the College is approaching diversifica-tion of revenue:

• Within the last two years, there have been two efforts to reallocate staff in order to focus more attention on revenue generation from fundraising and grants. A greater return is expected later more so than sooner, particularly in the case of fundraising. • In fundraising, an event-driven effort featured a dinner sponsored by a former Board Member who used the occasion of his 70th birthday to raise funds for the College. This event will help to develop the College’s capacity to stage such future events and also position the College on the local philanthropic giving land-scape. • In 2015, the College is expected to complete arrangements for the offering of short courses in marine studies that will result in the first of two $100k payments by a local organization in the marine industry. • During the last quarter of 2014, and as a recommendation from the accreditation self-study process, a committee was established to monitor utilities, usage and cost, and to recommend and implement strategies to manage the same.

On the issue of cost containment, the most challenging decisions will have to deal with the reorganisation of units or elimination of particular services or programmes offered by the College. Simply put, we must decide what we can deliver at an acceptable level of quality with the resources available. These conversations will take place at senior levels within the organisation and at the Board, and must be evidence-driven and with sensitivity to the impact on individual employees.

Entering 2015, our situation has been further complicated. There has been a decline in enrolment over the last few years. Conversations have begun at the level of the President’s Cabinet and the Board. Further discussion is planned for other groups in the College community before recommendations are made to the Board on this issue. The year 2016 will no doubt be a challenging one, financially. The College will need in-novative thinking and increased capacity to achieve what is planned in order to ensure our sustainability.

President’s MessageKarl Dawson, PhD

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Board of GovernorsDr. Charles H. Wheatley, OBE, ChairmanMrs. Eileene L. Parsons, OBE, Deputy ChairmanDr. Karl Dawson, President, Ex-OfficioMrs. Denise Sargeant-James, Recording SecretaryMr. Derek Dunlop, British Virgin IslandsMr. Wendell M. Gaskin, British Virgin IslandsMr. Lester Hyman, Washington, D. C.Dr. Henry Jarecki, New YorkMr. Carvin Malone, British Virgin IslandsDr. Lydia Pickering, British Virgin IslandsDr. Marcia Potter, British Virgin IslandsMrs. Jennifer Potter-Questelles, British Virgin IslandsProfessor Arthur Richardson, British Virgin Islands Mr. Cromwell Smith, British Virgin IslandsMrs. Erlin Vanterpool, British Virgin Islands

President’s CabinetDr. Karl Dawson – PresidentDr. Bryan Penn – Vice PresidentDr. Christine D. Hodge – Associate Vice President (until December 2014)Dr. L. Sauda Smith – Associate Vice President (from Spring 2015)Mrs. Italia Penn – BursarMs. Emma K. Baker – Director of Planning and Institutional EffectivenessDr. LuVerne Baptiste – Registrar and Director of Enrolment ManagementMrs. Debra Hodge – Acting Director, Student Success CentreDr. B. Clarissa Layne – Dean, Arts, Science, and General StudiesMrs. Bernadine Louis – Dean of Workforce Training Dr. Almein O’Neal – Director, Virgin Gorda Centre

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H. Lavity Stoutt Community College provides quality higher education and lifelong learning that is responsive to changing community needs, the global economy and evolving technology. The educational offerings promote individual growth, economic, social, and cultural development.

Mission, Vision, PreceptsMISSION STATEMENT

H. Lavity Stoutt Community College will be a regional college of choice for higher education and lifelong learning. It will aid in the improvement of life, a vibrant economy, and nation building.

VISION STATEMENT

PRECEPTS

H. Lavity Stoutt Community College strives to fulfil its mission through adherence to the following precepts:

1. To involve students in the richness and diversity of ideas in order to broaden their understanding of themselves and the world.

2. To lead students in examining the value of knowledge for its own sake and in developing an appreciation for the scholarly pursuit of truth.

3. To provide learning experiences designed to enable students to develop their abilities to think critically; to analyse, synthesize and integrate knowledge; to undertake self-directed and life-long learning; and to engage in scholarly inquiry and problem-solving strategies.

4. To help students build their skills in effective communication; enhance their appreciation of the cultural and the aesthetic; and to realize a sense of self-worth, self-confidence and citizenship.

5. To provide educational opportunities leading to the acquisition of knowledge and skills which will allow students to compete successfully and find meaningful employment in an ever-changing world.

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CORE VALUES Core Values represent current and desired qualities that are shared among the employees at the Col-lege. These values help to define the College’s culture and what employees consider to be important in the day-to-day course of carrying out their responsibilities. Eight core values were identified in the same manner as revisions to the Statement of Mission and development of a Statement of Vision for the College – the thoughtful and generous input of stakeholders. The core values represent ideals that are expected to guide the behaviour of all College employees, hence the conduct of all areas of opera-tions at the College. These core values are:

Student centeredness: We actively seek to maximize the educational, personal and social develop-ment of our students by honouring their learning styles and adapting our teaching and learning behav-iours to meet their unique experiences, needs and goals.

Responsiveness: We actively seek to identify and respond to education and training opportunities, us-ing community partnerships as a means of enhancing achievement and success on the part of individu-als, industries and organizations in the local and regional communities.

Respect and tolerance: We embrace cultural and national diversity, inclusiveness and mutual respect as a means of improving the learning experience of all, as well as the improvement of the College and community.

Accountability: We value personal and institutional investment in integrated planning, assessment and disclosure of the performance of the College as well as its students, programmes, structures and systems.

Integrity: We encourage the free exchange of ideas and honour our commitments in an environment that embraces honesty, fairness, personal responsibility and ethical behaviour at all levels.

High standards: We are committed to providing high quality, innovative and flexible teaching and learn-ing opportunities for students and employees that enable them to succeed in a highly competitive en-vironment so that they can value and become effective lifelong learners.

Decisions by data: We value and are committed to objective decision-making based on data and infor-mation that represents the reality of conditions and the performance of the College in all areas.Cooperation: We value and encourage team work, resource sharing and internal as well as external partnerships as a means of achieving goals of mutual importance to the College, the individual and the community.

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STUDENT LEARNING & SUCCESS

Enable students to succeed in accomplishing their educational

and career goals by (a) offer-ing relevant programmes, (b)

providing them with high quality education and training, and (c) providing support services that

meet their needs.

STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND ASSIST IN

NATION BUILDING

Strengthen ties with the community by providing

information concerning the College, as well and by assisting

in nation building by serving as a resource for information,

and as a facilitator for discussions concerning issues and activities related to the educational, social, political,

economic, cultural and natural environment of the Virgin

Islands.

COLLEGE PRIORITIES AND GOALS

FINANCIAL STRENGTH

Strengthen the financial base of the College through increased and expanded revenue oppor-tunities and greater internal

efficiencies.

ORGANISATIONAL AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Ensure effective and efficient or-ganisational practices grounded

in professional standards and expectations.

STRATEGIC PRIORITY #1 STRATEGIC PRIORITY #2 STRATEGIC PRIORITY #3

STRATEGIC PRIORITY #4

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BOARD OF GOVERNORSDr. Charles H. Wheatley

Chairman

VICE PRESIDENTDr. Bryan Penn BURSAR

Fiscal ServicesMrs. Italia Penn

Organisational ChartH.Lavity Stoutt Community College

January 2015

PRESIDENT

Dr. Karl Dawson

Arts, Sciences &General Studies

Dr. Clarissa LayneDean

Workforce TrainingMrs. Bernadine Louis

Ag. Dean

Mathematics &Sciences

Mr. Keith KassarieDepartment Head

Center for Teaching & Learning

Dr. JasmattieYamraj

Director

Humanities, Social Sciences and

ComminicationsDr. Sauda Smith

Department Head

Business &Computer Studies

Mrs. MarvaWheatley-DawsonDepartment Head

Teacher Education Mrs. Kirlin Lettsome

Department Head

Technical StudiesDr. Spencer GrantDepartment Head

Center for ProfessionalDevelopment

Mrs. Dana Lewis-Ambrose

Coordinator

Registry& Enrolment

Management OfficeDr. LuVerne Baptiste

Registrar

ASSOCIATEVICE PRESIDENTOperations ,Quality

Assurance & Human Resources(Vacant)

Planning &Institutional

EffectivenessMs. Emma Baker

Director

CafeteriaMs. Moreen Barry

Manager

BookstoreMrs. Oleanvine

MaynardManager

LEGALCOUNSELSabals Law

Virgin Gorda CenterDr. Almein O’Neal

Director

Student Success Center

Mrs. Debra HodgeAg. Director

Learning Resource Center

Mrs. Joan LindsayAg. Director

Student Life &Special Events

Mrs. Debra HodgeDirector

Health ServicesMrs. Patricia

HanleyNurse

Financial Services Institute

Mr. Rajasegaran KrishnanDirector

Communications,Public Relations &

MarketingMrs. Derecia

Scatliffe-ThomasDirector

Human Resources Department

Mrs. Surbhi Hodge-WilliamsManager

Facilities, Buildings and Grounds

Mr. Henry PrinceDirector

Auditorium Events & Special ProjectsMrs. Linette Baa

Coordinator

Maritime MuseumMr. Geoffrey Brooks

Coordinator Technology &Internal

CommunicationsMr. Billy Lettsome

Director

Website and Publications

Mr. KenyathaAugustineManager

OutcomesAssessmentDr. Patricia

JohnsonDirector

Virgin Islands StudiesDr. Angel Smith

Director

Chartered Management

Institute Director (Vacant)

Maritime TrainingCapt. Martin Cherry

Manager

Culinary Arts Programme Mr.

Neil Cline Director

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BOARD OF GOVERNORSDr. Charles H. Wheatley

Chairman

VICE PRESIDENTDr. Bryan Penn BURSAR

Fiscal ServicesMrs. Italia Penn

Organisational ChartH.Lavity Stoutt Community College

January 2015

PRESIDENT

Dr. Karl Dawson

Arts, Sciences &General Studies

Dr. Clarissa LayneDean

Workforce TrainingMrs. Bernadine Louis

Ag. Dean

Mathematics &Sciences

Mr. Keith KassarieDepartment Head

Center for Teaching & Learning

Dr. JasmattieYamraj

Director

Humanities, Social Sciences and

ComminicationsDr. Sauda Smith

Department Head

Business &Computer Studies

Mrs. MarvaWheatley-DawsonDepartment Head

Teacher Education Mrs. Kirlin Lettsome

Department Head

Technical StudiesDr. Spencer GrantDepartment Head

Center for ProfessionalDevelopment

Mrs. Dana Lewis-Ambrose

Coordinator

Registry& Enrolment

Management OfficeDr. LuVerne Baptiste

Registrar

ASSOCIATEVICE PRESIDENTOperations ,Quality

Assurance & Human Resources(Vacant)

Planning &Institutional

EffectivenessMs. Emma Baker

Director

CafeteriaMs. Moreen Barry

Manager

BookstoreMrs. Oleanvine

MaynardManager

LEGALCOUNSELSabals Law

Virgin Gorda CenterDr. Almein O’Neal

Director

Student Success Center

Mrs. Debra HodgeAg. Director

Learning Resource Center

Mrs. Joan LindsayAg. Director

Student Life &Special Events

Mrs. Debra HodgeDirector

Health ServicesMrs. Patricia

HanleyNurse

Financial Services Institute

Mr. Rajasegaran KrishnanDirector

Communications,Public Relations &

MarketingMrs. Derecia

Scatliffe-ThomasDirector

Human Resources Department

Mrs. Surbhi Hodge-WilliamsManager

Facilities, Buildings and Grounds

Mr. Henry PrinceDirector

Auditorium Events & Special ProjectsMrs. Linette Baa

Coordinator

Maritime MuseumMr. Geoffrey Brooks

Coordinator Technology &Internal

CommunicationsMr. Billy Lettsome

Director

Website and Publications

Mr. KenyathaAugustineManager

OutcomesAssessmentDr. Patricia

JohnsonDirector

Virgin Islands StudiesDr. Angel Smith

Director

Chartered Management

Institute Director (Vacant)

Maritime TrainingCapt. Martin Cherry

Manager

Culinary Arts Programme Mr.

Neil Cline Director

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Enrolment

2014 FallHeadcount 827

Women 531

Men 296

Full-time 410

Part-time 417

2015 SpringHeadcount 777

Women 502

Men 275

Full-time 363

Part-time 414

There was a decrease in total enrolment from Fall 2014 to Spring 2015. This was

reflected across both genders and full-time students. The number of part-time students

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PROGRAMME OFFERINGSCERTIFICATE AND ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Programmes Entry Requirements

Certificate/Degree Programme Length

Business Administration

Business Administration B Certificate of Achievement 1½ yrs

Business Administration (for transfer) A, B Associate in Science 2 yrs

Accounting Concentration A, B Associate in Science 2-2½ yrs

Finance Concentration A, B Associate in Science 2-2½ yrs

Small Business Concentration A, B Associate in Science 2-2½ yrs

Food and Beverage Management Concentration A, B Associate in Science 2-2½ yrs

Hotel Management Concentration A, B Associate in Science 2-2½ yrs

Office Assistance B Certificate of Achievement 1-1½ yrs

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A Four subjects including English CXC general grades 1, 2 or 3 equivalent

B High School Certificate or equivalent

Supervisory Management

Supervisory Management B Certificate of Achievement 1-1½ yrs

Computer Studies

Computer Studies A, B Associate in Science 2-2½ yrs

Computer Studies B Certificate of Achievement 1-1½ yrs

Disaster Management

Disaster Management A, B Associate in Science 2-2½ yrs

Disaster Management B Certificate of Achievement 1-1½ yrs

General Studies

Science/Math Option A, B Associate in Science 2-2½ yrs

Arts Option A, B Associate in Arts 2-2½ yrs

Technical Option A, B Associate in Science 2-2½ yrs

Human Services

Human Services A, B Associate in Science 2-2½ yrs

Human Services B Certificate of Achievement 1-1½ yrs

Marine Studies

Maritime Studies B Certificate of Achievement 1-1½ yrs

Marine Technology B Certificate of Achievement 1-1½ yrs

General & Natural Sciences

General Science Concentration A, B Associate in Science 2-2½ yrs

Natural Science Concentration A, B Associate in Science 2-2½ yrs

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ECONOMIC

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Education (Primary) A, B Associate in Arts 2-2½ yrs

Workforce

Automotive Engineering Technology B Certificate of Achievement 1-1½ yrs

Construction Technology B Certificate of Achievement 1-1½ yrs

Electrical & Mechanical Concentration B Certificate of Achievement 1-1½ yrs

Electronic Engineering B Certificate of Achievement 1-1½ yrs

Land Surveying B Certificate of Achievement 1-1½ yrs

Culinary Arts A, B Associate in Applied Science 2 yrs

Programme Reviews and Recommendations

The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s Instructional Program Review Committee is responsible for guiding evaluation of the College’s instructional programmes to ensure their quality and effectiveness. Three programmes were reviewed: The Certificate of Achievement in Business Administration; Associate of Science Degree in General Science, and Associate of Science Degree in Automotive Studies. The overall review of The Certificate of Achievement in Business Administration programme indicated that student learning outcomes are used to update the curriculum. There needs to be improved marketing of the programme to increase enrolment. Recommendations included replacing adjunct faculty with full-time faculty and ensuring that technology is present in more classrooms.

The strength of the Associate of Science Degree programme in General Science is that required laboratories are provided. However, the equipment in the laboratories require an upgrade, (e.g. computers and projectors). It was recommended that the laboratories be equipped with additional and updated equipment, and that there be a regular and consistent maintenance schedule for all laboratory equipment.

A major strength of the Associate of Science Degree programme in Automotive Studies is its alignment with the Association of Caribbean Tertiary Institutions (ACTI) standards. The review indicates that there is a need for more professional development for faculty and the physical infrastructure needs to be improved. The Head of Department recommended adoption of the international curriculum framework and training workshops for faculty in order to enhance their professional qualifications and enable them to become more familiar with industry standards.

New Programmes

The Curriculum Review Committee reviewed and made recommendations to President's Cabinet concerning curriculum related items as well as approved other items. Items recommended included a proposed Early Childhood Education Programme, including three (3) related courses: Child Growth and Development, Creative Expression and Play, and Language and Literature for Children. For the first time, the Committee reviewed curricula for short courses offered by the Centre for Professional Development and Community Education (CPDCE).

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HUMAN RESOURCESThe Human Resources Department (HRD) has primary responsibility for the College’s human capital. The Department is re-sponsible for all employee related matters, including such functions as recruitment, training and organisational development, compensation and benefits administration, employment and labor relations and policy administration.

The College employs a total of 198 employees which include 109 workers classified as administrators and staff (21 administra-tors, 88 support staff), and 97 classified as faculty (38 full-time, 59 part-time and adjunct faculty) each semester.

New to the college this year were Mrs. Oleanvine Maynard as Bookstore Manager; Mr. Michael Jack as Multimedia Production Specialist; Mr. Raj Krishnan as Director of the Financial Services Institute; Dr. Sarita Pemberton as Chemistry Lecturer; Mrs. Veronique Forbes-King as Programme Administrator for Centre for Professional Development and Community Education; and Mr. Vern Fahie as Custodial Supervisor.

Dr. Cassander Titley-O’Neal was promoted to Principal Lecturer while Mr. Dennis Gill was transferred to Teacher Education from Humanities. Mr. Steve Lennard was transferred to the Paraquita Bay Campus as Senior Executive Assistant in the Presi-dent’s Office. Ms. Bernadine Louis was appointed as Dean of Workforce Training. Miss Yanique Smith was transferred to the Office of the Dean of Arts, Sciences, and General Studies. Mrs. Cheryl Doward was relocated from Fiscal Services to the Office of the Dean of Workforce as of July 2015. Dr. L. Sauda Smith was promoted to Associate Vice President in Spring 2015.

The following persons separated from the college: Mrs. Sandra Ferrier-Gomes (Part-Time Lecturer, Math and Science), Mrs. Delight Charles (Manager, Bookstore), Mr. Nicholas Roberts (Lecturer, Math and Science), Dr. Derry Hodge (Dean, Workforce Training), Mrs. Joan Johnson (Senior Administrative Officer, CPDCE), Mr. Jacob Verhagen (Information Technology Technician, Virigin Gorda Centre), and Dr. Christine Hodge (Associate Vice President) retired. Mr. Wakimba Lettsome began his study leave in July 2015. Ms. Tracey Flax, Lecturer in the Department of Business and Computer Studies, is also on study leave.

Following are publications by faculty and employee professional development undertaken by administrators, faculty, and staff.

PublicationsDr. Sauda Underwood-Smith Honors Program Guide of Phi Theta Kappa

(2014-2016)Leadership Development Studies Textbook, 5th

edition , editorial staff (2014)

Ms. Traci O’Dea Poetry“Cushion Sea Star,” “In the Sunroom,” “January in the Tropics,” Unsplendid, Summer 2014Book Reviews “Jessica Piazza: Interrobang,” Smartish Pace, September 2014

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Officer Type of Professional Development

Sponsoring Organisation

Duration Location Source of Funding

Business and Computer Studies Department

Wheatley-Dawson, Marva

National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH) Advising Con-ference

Competitiveness of Enterprises and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (COSME) Stakeholder Forum

NSMH

European Union

October 23-28, 2014

October 2014

North Carolina

St. Martin

HLSCC

European Union

Davis-Barnes, KeshiaNational Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH) Advising Work-shop

NSMH October 23-28, 2014 North Carolina HLSCC

Humanities, Social Sciences, and Communications Department

Underwood-Smith, Sauda

Center for Excellence

Lecturer at Obatala African Studies Conference

Faculty Scholar

Obatala Egbe, Inc.

August 2014

October 2014

Pennsylvania

New York

Phi Theta Kappa

Self

Gill, Dennis PHD in Literature, English, Phi-losophy con. Gender/Caribbean Masculinity

University of West Indies/Uni-versity Warwick

2009-pending Mona Campus/London

Self

O’dea, Traci

Table of Specifications

Annual Convention

National Council of Teachers of English

October 24, 2014

Nov. 20-25, 2014

HLSCC

Washington, D.C.

HLSCC

HLSCC

Smith, Rochelle Annual Convention National Council of Teachers of English

Nov. 20-25, 2014 Washington, D.C. HLSCC

Information TechnologyEstridge, Sergio Postgraduate Studies/ Digital

EducationUniversity of Edinburgh 2011-ongoing Online HLSCC

President’s OfficeDawson, Karl Middle States Commission on Higher

Education Annual Conference (MSCHE) Annual Conference (December, 2014)– Closing the Loop Between Strategic Planning and Assessment

MSCHE December 2014 HLSCC

Registry

Baptiste, LuVerne MSCHE Annual Conference (Decem-ber, 2014) – Closing the Loop

MSCHE December 2014 HLSCC

Teacher Education DepartmentLettsome, Kirlin "Every Teacher is a Teacher of

Literacy”The B V I Reading Council in con-junction with the International Reading Council

August 29, 2014 HLSCC HLSCC

Henry, Terese On Course Workshop On Course July 2015 UVI HLSCC

Technical Studies DepartmentDeCastro, Richard Understanding the Tendering and

Contracting ProcessMinistry of Finance December 5, 2014 Tortola HLSCC

Louis, Bernadine Caribbean Educational Leaders Institute Workshop

Association of Caribbean Tertiary Institutions (ACTI)

June 15 – 19th 2015 Ocho Rios, Jamaica ACTI

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Faculty Qualifications

Academic DepartmentFull-Time Part-Time/Adjunct

Total FacultyB. A. or Lower M. A. or Higher B. A. or Lower M. A. or Higher

Business and Computer Studies 2 5 12 (B.A.)1 (LLB) 8 28

Culinary Arts 2 1 2 0 5

Mathematics and Natural Sciences 0 8 3 2 13

Social Sciences 1 8 8 13 30

Teacher Education 0 3 2 0 5

Virgin Islands Studies 0 2 1 0 3

Workforce Training 4 2 7 0 13

Total 9 29 36 23 97

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COMPETITOR

FacilitiesThe main campus of H. Lavity Stoutt Community College is located near the eastern end of the island of Tortola in Paraquita Bay. The main campus consists of seven buildings and six mobile trailers. The South Campus section at Paraquita Bay is comprised of four additional buildings. The institution also maintains a Virgin Gorda Centre in The Valley, Virgin Gorda, approximately 11 miles from Tortola.

Paraquita Bay - Main Campus Square footage Status Usage

Main Administration Building 31,716 Owned Offices and Classrooms

Academic Services Building 10,556 Owned Offices & Student Support Services

Learning Resource Centre 14,251 Owned Library

Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium 13,232 Owned Performing Arts/Events

Student Success Centre 4,116 Owned Student Support Services & Offices

Cafeteria 3,300 Owned Food Service

Health Services Building 2,000 Owned Health Centre/Offices/Classrooms

Old Marine Building 1,728 Owned Storage

Physical Plant Services Centre 690 Owned Equipment Storage

HLSCC Bookstore 1,860 Owned Bookstore

MB1 and MB2 Trailer 960 Owned Classrooms

MB3 and MB4 Trailer 960 Owned Classrooms

MB5 and MB6 Trailer 960 Owned Classrooms

Food and Beverage and Humanities Trailer 960 Owned Offices

Food and Beverage Storage and MB7 Trailer 960 Owned Storage and Classroom

Security Booth 144 Owned Security Services

Paraquita Bay - South Campus Square footage Status Usage

Centre for Applied Marine Studies 27,000 Owned Offices and Classrooms

Culinary Arts Centre 4,688 Owned Offices and Classrooms

Colonial Manor Stone Restaurant Building 2,922 Owned Vacant

Fire Fighting Centre 1,000 Owned Training Facility

Virgin Gorda Centre Square footage Status Usage

Enid Pickering Building 5,760 Leased Offices and Classrooms

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Financial

Notes Capital Fund Current Funds2014 Total 2013 Total

Restricted Unrestricted

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents - $3,231,296 $3,231,296 $4,537,404

Receivable 5,10,12 - - $1,925,658 $1,925,658 $3,986,077

Due from other College funds - - - - -

Inventory - - $393,280 $393,280 $419,621

Investments 6 - $24,464 - $24,646 $23,918

Capital assets 8 $10,856,075 - - $10,856,539 $11,168,759

Total Assets $10,856,075 $24,464 $5,550,234 $16,430,773 $20,135,779

Liabilities

Accounts Payable and accrued liabilities 7 - - $1,387,970 $1,387,970 $1,591,767

Deferred revenue - - $422,706 $422,706 $449,905

TOTAL LIABILITIES - - $1,810,676 $1,810,676 $2,041,672NET ASSETS / (LIABILITIES) $10,856,075 $24,646 $3,739,558 $14,620,097 $18,094,107

Statement of Net Assets as at December 31, 2014

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Notes Capital Fund Current Funds2014 Total 2013 Total

Restricted Unrestricted

OPERATING REVENUES

Government grants 10 - - $9,510,900 $9,510,900 $10,306,767

Tuition and fees - - $1,856,331 $1,856,331 $1,893,176

Other gifts and grants - $288,613 $288,613 $168,900

Other income - $546 $1,068,933 $1,068,933 $1,563,549

TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES

- $546 $12,724,777 $12,724,777 $13,932,392

OPERATING EXPENSES

Academic expenses - - $4,793,869 $4,793,869 $4,951,441

Allowance for doubtful debts 5 - - $2,878,829 $2,878,829 $156,757

Auxiliary expenses - - $1,108,165 $1,108,165 $1,506,981

Institutional support - - $5,247,806 $5,247,806 $4,855,913

Library costs - - $244,151 $244,151 $257,846

Repairs and Maintenance - - $929,399 $929,399 $997,824

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES - - $15,202,219 $15,202,219 $12,726,762NON-OPERATING REVENUES

Other income - - - -

TOTAL NON-OPERATING REVENUES - - - -

NON-OPERATING EXPENSES

Depreciation 8 $995,802 - - $995,802 $1,054,573

Lawsuit Settlement - - - -

TOTAL NON-OPERATING EXPENSES $995,802 - - $995,802 $1,054,573

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES) ($995,802) $546 ($2,477,988) ($3,473,244) $151,057

OPENING NET ASSETS / (LIABILITIES) $11,168,759 $23,918 $6,901,430 $18,093,341 $17,943,050

CHANGE IN DUE TO / DUE FROM COLLECTION FUNDS -

CLOSING NET ASSETS / (LIABILITIES) $10,172,957 $24,464 $4,423,442 $14,620,097 $18,094,107

Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Assets for the Year Ended December 31, 2014

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Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 2014

Capital Fund Current Funds2014 Total 2013 Total

Restricted Unrestricted

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Change in net assets ($995,802) $546 ($2,477,988) ($3,473,244) $151,057

Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation $995,802 - - $995,802 $1,054,573

Change in due to/due from other college funds -

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

Decrease/(increase) in accounts receivable - - $2,059,653 $2,059,563 $1,311,910

Increase in inventory - - $26,341 $26,341 $73,611

Increase in investments - ($546) - ($546) ($579)

Increase/(decrease) in deferred revenue - - ($27,199) ($27,199) $170,270

Decrease in accounts payable - - ($203,795) ($203,795) ($43,525)

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES - ($622,988) ($622,988) $2,717,317

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Purchase of capital assets ($683,120) - - ($683,120) ($309,501)

Sale of capital assets - - - - ($34,481)

NET CASH PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES ($683,120) - - ($683,120) ($343,982)

NET INCRESASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS ($683,120) - ($622,988) ($1,306,108) $2,373,335

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR $683,120 - $3,854,284 $4,537,404 $2,164,069

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR - $3,231,296 $3,231,296 $4,537,404

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS BREAKDOWN:

Current accounts -

Overdraft - -

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR - $3,231,296 $3,231,296 $4,537,404

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On March 21st 2015, the family of Dr. Joel Stevens and the President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, Dr. Karl Dawson, co-hosted a 70th birthday celebration gala and silent auction in honour of Dr. Stevens, a founding member of the College’s Board of Governors. Dr. Joel Stevens, and his family decided to celebrate his birthday by giving back to the com-munity which set the foundation for his later success by host-ing the fundraiser to benefit the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College and the BVI Health Services Authority. Dr. Stevens presented a check in the amount of $17,897.00 to the Chair-man of the Board of Governors, Dr. Charles Wheatley, OBE and the President at a small ceremony in the College’s Atrium. The President confirmed that one-third of the funds would be al-located to the Colleges’ Endowment Fund, one-third to a Language Project, and one-third to the existing Lilyon and Alfred Stevens Scholarship Fund which was created by Dr. Stevens to provide financial assistance to students in need of aid to complete their studies at the College.

Fundraising

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Community RelationsAlumni Activities

During the 2014-2015 academic year, the President hosted two luncheon meetings with alumni with the view toward estab-lishing a core alumni group committed to support the mission of the College. By bringing them into contact with the President and giving them first hand updates concerning happenings at the College, he hoped to develop relationships that would result in financial support for the College.

Performing Arts SeriesAs a cultural resource for the British Virgin Islands, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Performing Arts Se-ries continues to welcome artists and attractions from around the world to the College’s stage.

College Road Race SeriesThe 19th year of the Race Series began in September 2014 and ran until November 2014. The main sponsor was High-land Spring Mineral Water distributed by TICO BVI. The se-ries was again called the HLSCC/Highland Springs Race Series. Seven (7) races where run; four (4) at the Paraquita Bay cam-pus and three (3) at the Virgin Gorda campus. The average number of runners at each event on Tortola was 212 and 19 on Virgin Gorda. All races were competitive. Race categories included the one (1) mile for under age nine participants, the two (2) mile open for persons over age nine, and the two (2) mile cross country category for teams. There was no one mile event in Virgin Gorda.

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Virgin Islands Studies Outreach

This year the Virgin Islands Studies Institute hosted four public lectures and made twelve presentations on both Virgin Gorda and Tortola. In celebration of Emancipation 2014, Dr. Angel Smith, Director of the Virgin Islands Studies Institute delivered a lecture in conjunction with the St. George's Anglican Church on August 1st at Maria’s by the Sea. Smith's lecture, ‘Celebrating Freedom with Fire,’ told the story of the 1853 Cattle Tax Riot in Road Town. The lecture reviewed its cause, how it evolved, how it ended, and the consequences to the colony.

The twelve presentations were all conducted at the invitation of civic groups and/or other organizations including two made to service clubs (The Rotary Club and The Lions Club). Two other presentations made to students and faculty at Cedar School and Robinson Memorial O’Neal Primary School were in support of the institutions’ celebration of annual Culture Week held in November. Presentations in celebration of Black History Month at the Rotary Club and the Zion Hill Methodist Church highlighted information on individuals in Virgin Islands history. Members of the Institute also opened the Ministry of Education’s training session at the Annual Summer Institute and Professional Day with a Virgin Islands Education History Trivia Quiz. The Institute also offered guided history tours to primary and secondary school students that supplemented their classroom lessons. Francis Lettsome Primary, St Georges Primary, Ivan Dawson Primary, Cedar School and Elmore Stout High School were among the schools that hosted guided history tours.

On November 12th, 2014 the Association for the Preservation of Virgin Islands History launched a project to restore and preserve the African burial ground at St Philip’s Church in Kingstown, Tortola. The organisation is chaired by Dr. Katherine Smith, a faculty of the Institute. In 2014, the Institute provided technical support to the Department of Education by reviewing the locally published Social Studies text book, as a means of publishing an updated edition of the book. In recent years new scholarly research on the Virgin Islands has brought to light previously unknown information that can be taught in schools. The text book, originally published in 2003 by the Department of Education, serves as a key resource for teaching at the upper level of the primary school.

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Virgin Gorda Centre

Additional office space was created at the Centre, including an area designated for faculty. All teaching rooms were equipped with computers in order to enable instructors to have access to Scholastic ONline Information System (SONIS) and Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment (MOODLE) during their classes. The annual marketing activity aimed at at-tracting fourth and fifth form students at Bregado Flax Educational Centre Secondary Division to the College took place with major input from the Registrar, Dr. Luverne Baptiste. There continues to be a regular presence from the Student Success Cen-tre at the Centre with counselling services provided to students. In addition, the college's Nurse conducted separate teaching sessions for students and staff concerning such topics as “hypertension,” "asthma,” and “epilepsy.”

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Student ActivitiesDuring Fall 2014, Student Assemblies were held on Tortola and on Virgin Gorda. The guest speaker was a 2008 graduate, alumnus Mr. Chezley Stoddard. Citing his own experience, the construction project manager encouraged students to dare to be different and to stand out by charting their own course to excellence. Remarks were also delivered by Hon. Myron Walwyn, Minister for Education and Culture and President, Dr. Karl Dawson. The President encouraged students to join existing clubs or even to be visionaries by starting new clubs. He also urged them to treat the College as their home away from home, to keep the campus clean, and take pride in their surroundings. As the College began its 25th year, students were urged to offer suggestions for activities that they would like to see as part of the year-long celebration.

At Assemblies, students received recognition for maintaining high GPAs and being on the Dean’s and the President’s List. Twenty eight students made the President’s List, and forty six (46) students made the Dean’s List in the Fall 2014. Of these students, eighteen (18) achieved grade point averages of 4.0.

Forty-eight (48) students were recognized for achieving the President’s List and seventy eight (78) students were recognized for achieving placement on the Dean’s List for the Spring 2015 semester. Twenty seven (27) students on the President’s List had accomplished a 4.0 grade point average.

The Stingray Mentoring Programme began in Fall 2014 with 22 mentors. The mentors helped to facilitate student orientation and Student Assembly. The mentors successfully recruited 14 new students by sharing their experience as mentors. Ten students were trained in the Spring. This group served as mentors to one hundred and forty two (142) students.

The Student Success Centre provided support to its transfer students through Student Transfer Day and recruitment visits by universities. The Fall Transfer Days were held on the 10th and 17th of October at the Paraquita Bay and Virgin Gorda sites respectively. The events also informed students of opportunities available to them for transfer counseling at the Student Success Centre.

After five months of pre-competition practice dinners in the Territory, HLSCC culinarians participated as members of the 2015 BVI National Culinary Team. Led by Chef Henry Prince, Junior Chefs Ariq Flax-Clarke, Radiance Modeste, Lakeisha King, and Lakesha Barry all formed part of the thirteen (13) member delegation of chefs and bartenders selected to represent the Territory. More than 200 delegates from 12 countries across the Caribbean attended the annual Taste of the Caribbean Competition held in Miami, Florida from June 11-15, 2015.

Culinary Instructor, Gorvey Henry lead the HLSCC team to St. Thomas to compete in Ultimate Flavours of the Caribbean on May 29th 2015 with simple words of encouragement. Chef Henry had expressed that the competing students - Lakeisha King, Krell Lewis, and Kenecia Hawley - were extremely nervous as they had never cooked in such a competitive atmosphere before, but they had built their confidence, and this was one of the reasons why they had been brought to the competition. The team received two silver medals.

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The students and advisors of HLSCC’s Beta Omicron Sigma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society dis-tinguished themselves again this year, with unparalleled performance. They captured major recognitions at the 2015 Annual Convention held in San Antonio, Texas from April 16-18th that recorded 3,900 attendees. The BVIs entourage included 14 chapter members, 4 advisors, and Minister of Education and Culture, Hon. Myron V. Walwyn.

During the Hallmark Awards Gala, students and advisors in the society were recognized for their outstanding projects and service to their communities. Under the 2014-2016 study topic “Frontiers and the Spirit of Exploration,” HLSCC students selected the theme “Exploring the Natural Environment.” Their research centered around the impact of the invasive plant species Scavola on the BVI Environment.

The chapter won: 1. Top 100 Chapters Award.2. Top Distinguished Chapters (1 of 34 awarded amongst 1300 Chapters)3. Honors in Action Project Award (Florida Region and International)4. Honors in Action Theme Award (1 of 3 chapters that scored the highest scores for theme projects)5. Distinguished Chapter Officer – (Florida Region Award)6. Distinguished Chapter Advisor (1 of 30, Dr. Sauda Smith -Florida and International)7. Continued Excellence Advisor Award (1 of 30, Mr. Richard Georges - Florida and International) 8. Five Star Chapter (Highest Chapter achievement level)9. Five Star Competitive Edge Member (all members)

The rewarding results could not have been possible without the unwavering support and hours dedicated by the advisors of PTK such as Dr. Cassander Titley-O’Neal, Mrs. Stephanie Russ-Penn, Dr. Sauda Smith, Mr. Richard Georges, Mrs. Debra Hodge, and Mr. Patrick Smith to coordinate and produce another winning team of students.

PHI THETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY RAISES THE BAR

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Workforce TrainingAfter a vigorous review lead by the Dean and the UK-based Internal Verifier in January of 2015, the Workforce Training Division was successful once again (June 2015) in being re-certified as an approved centre for the delivery of Chartered Management Institute's (CMI's) management courses – CMI Level 3, Level 5, and Level 7 Certificate, Diploma, and Extended Diploma. These are all professional certifications. They are however equated with academic award levels as follows: - Level 3 (Certificate), Level 5 (Bachelor’s degree), Level 7 Extended Diploma (Candidates were given cred-its towards their Master’s studies at Manchester Metropolitan University and other UK-based universities when they receive an Extended Diploma). A total of 10 students graduated from the CMI programme during 2014-15

Manchester Metropolitan University personnel visited the Workforce Training Division during the year, as is customary, and enrolled a new cohort of three Level 7 graduates from the CMI programme. The Workforce Training Division also gives oversight to the programmes offered by Missouri State Southern University (MSSU). There are currently 16 registered students who pursue their courses at MSSU online.

The purpose and goal of the Technical/Vocational Programme is to offer skills training to persons between the ages of 18 and 30 years. The training is designed to prepare them for employment in a productive, competency-based work environment. This programme has been offered through the Workforce Training Division in collaboration with the Ministry of Education as an 18 month theory and skills-building initiative since 2009. In 2014 – 2015 the following subjects were offered:- English and Mathematics (compulsory), House Wiring, Computer and Office Skills, Small Engine Repair, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning, and Culinary/Hotel and Restaurant Skills. Thirty students graduated on June 24th, 2015.

The Purpose of the Centre for Professional Development and Community Education (CPDCE) is primarily to provide short courses of interest to adults, whether related to employment or personal interest. The unit achieved several accomplishments:• A new Advisory Committee was recommended and approved by Cabinet in 2015.• The Unit became an approved Centre for health courses in the BVI• The first cohort of locally trained police recruits completed their training in July 2015.• In the Spring of 2015, some non-credit courses were approved by the Curriculum Review Committee. • The Unit, in conjunction with the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), hosted the Effective Business Continuity

Management Workshop from 15 – 19 June 2015. The five-day workshop provided practical tools and techniques for Busi-ness Continuity Planning, and a comprehensive overview and understanding of its principles, methodologies and best practices. The course also covered all major aspects for the design of an effective Business Continuity Plan for organiza-tions in both the private and public sectors. The course was delivered by the Institute for Business Continuity Training (IBCT). IBCT - an international Business Continuity Training company that offers online and onsite instruction throughout the world. A major goal of the collaboration was to increase the disaster resilience and economic stability of the Territory by helping organizations protect their essential processes in the occurrence of a disruptive event.

In collaboration with the Maritime Advisory Committee, the Maritime Division commenced work on the development of a Certificate in Yacht Maintenance. This programme is being funded in part by a grant provided by Nanny Cay Resort Ltd. under the Development Act.

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Strategic PlanningH. Lavity Stoutt Community College has undertaken a process of defining the institution’s direction and making decisions concerning the allocation of personnel and capital resources to for a five-year period. Four Strategic Priorities were identified in 2012 - 2013: Student Learning and Success, Financial Strength, Strengthen Community Relations and Assist in Nation Building, and Organizational Management Systems.

Listed below is the progress made towards each Priority during the 2014-2015 school year:

Priority 1: Student Learning and Success

• Four new Health Care and Administration courses were offered in Fall 2014 with the support of the BVI Health Services Authority.

• Comprehensive review of the following programmes were completed during the 2014-2015 academic year: Associate Degree in General Science, Certificate of Achievement in Business Administration, and Associate Degree in Automotive Studies.

Priority 2: Financial Strength

• The Centre for Professional Development and Community Education offered courses in Police Training for income of $32,500.00 and Training for BVI Health Services Authority for income of $22,400 for Fall 2015 and Spring/Summer 2015.

• Dr. Joel Stevens donated $17,897 to the College in Spring 2015.

Priority 3: Strengthen Community Relations and Assist in Nation Building

• In Spring 2015, an employer survey was conducted to ascertain what employers need the College to offer to meet their needs.

Priority 4: Organizational Management Systems

• In June 2015, HLSCC was officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

TechnologyIn February of 2015, HLSCC commenced an $80,000 project to upgrade the wide area connection between the Main Campus and the Virgin Gorda Campus. Phase I upgraded the stretch of network between the Marine Center, Peter Island, and Minot Hill, Virgin Gorda. This upgrade enhances online communication, particularly for online courses. Upgrades were made to the wireless radios, thereby stabilizing and improving connection speed from 45 Megabytes per second to 300 Megabytes per second.

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HLSCC Is Now Accredited H. Lavity Stoutt Community College received a team of evaluators from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) during 22-25 March 2015. The team met with members of the College’s Board of Governors, administrators, faculty, staff and students, and paid a special visit to the Minister of Education in an effort to corroborate the information submitted in the College’s Self-study. The team acknowledged the high quality of the presentation of accreditation material. At the end of the visit, the team found the College to be in compliance with all fourteen accreditation standards. The findings would pro-vide a basis for their recommendation to the Commission which would then determine whether or not to grant accreditation to the College.

On 25th June 2015, Dr. Karl Dawson announced that HLSCC had been accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. In his correspondence, Dr. Dawson stated that “the significance of achieving this milestone is the College’s 25th year cannot be overstated.” He further thanked the entire College community, students, alumni, faculty and staff, past and present, Board Members, Government of the Virgin Islands, donors, volunteers and all other stakeholders of HLSCC. He was particularly thankful to persons who worked very closely on the accreditation effort serving as chairs, co-chairs, members of the Standard and Steering Committees, or who worked on related activities that greatly affected the outcome. Special ac-colades were given to the accreditation consultant, Dr. Janet Smith. “Dr. Smith was critical to the beginning of this initiative and has been able to see it through to the end. She has put in hard work and I believe that she has experienced a range of emotions including satisfaction, anger, frustration and joy.” Dr. Dawson thanked her for her sustained efforts and prayed God’s continued blessings on her.

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CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENTAutomotive Engineering Technology Javorn Micheal Fahie

Business AdministrationCamesha Timesha AringtonReynold Theodore CorumSandi C. JeffreyMinwattie JaigopaulMichelle Andrea ParsonsChamanda Valara SmithLatisha Lonnie Sutton

Computer StudiesShaheed Shamoi BarzeySandi C. JeffreyPhilisha Kimberly Mills

Construction TechnologyLance Michael Jeffers

Human ServicesTrevor Earl Chalwell

Land SurveyingLance Michael JeffersHeidi Bianka Titus

Supervisory ManagementSandra Veronica AurindellJanice Valdorie CallwoodSandi C. JeffreyJennifer King-GrateMargaux Khalilah WaltersGipsy Catherine Wells- ChichesterFelipe Garcia George

ASSOCIATE IN ARTSEducation - PrimaryShemaine Raynadia BrewleyMacy Mariah JohnNadia Sabrina NorrisChelsea Megan Solomon

General Studies - Education Gavin Michael BairdWendy Janira GlascoJulia Samantha Maduro Princesse Theodora Malone

General Studies - English Delight Samona-Ann Bagot Shanta Brittiann Blyden Kenesha Olivia BascombeNatisha Tamara ClaxtonAlexander Alexis DeCastroTanieka Anika Theresa Gludd Tiye Vanita Hodge Lenaye Cirrell Kaydra Thomas

General Studies - HumanitiesShea Omari Alexander Monique Amandre JosephChristina Amanda Kissoon

Mindy Althica PaulKaleann Althea Regena ThomasDenlecia Roshelle Cynthea VanterpoolBrian Andrew Winter ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCES Business AdministrationMcKay Debrah Andrew Xhanae Aiesha BarryShornelle Shanah BertrandDonnette Debbora Card Ranisha Latasha ChristopherMarciel ClyneTevern Ruth DavidEdith Adel FrazerKeyonna Amezia Farrington Danielle Dierdre GuishardEsther Bernite Henry Ady JabreTyler Kemoy LewisAkeila Trencia Louis Renee K. ManningRonique Jolisa McMillanNadia Lashawna PhilipKelaine Shondrel SmithLaura Lenice Smith Niayla Seneca Smith Rhea Shennique Leandra Sprauve Shamika Coleen StevensClinton WaltersDesteny Leticia Williams Howell Deondra Danielle Wisdom Business Administration - AccountingNatoya Samantha ClyneCleyvern FahieDornelle Leonardo HazelLarhoney Cynthia Hill Yanira Xaree Lachinde HodgeCassandra Arlene Juliette LannsLilchand MangalMyra Corette NibbsDiana Jessica PickeringLaura Lenice Smith Royette StewartMichelle Moné WoodleyMargaux Khalilah Walters

Business Administration - FinanceJoanna Fransheska AllenEricka Lilianna Wade RafaelKyshonda Naiodi BurnetteLaura Lenice Smith Vernessa Yvettle Williams

Business Administration - Financial ServicesGwendolyn RubaineAliza Desarice Tyson

Business Administration - Food and Beverage ManagementAkeema Shericia HenryNatlorya Mellisia McCoyPhilisha Kimberly MillsJhanique Olivia Thompson

Computer StudiesAmeena LuckhamShane Delroy WaltersKade Lansdelle Warrican

Computer Studies - Business Information SystemsMelissa Sherise Dennis Ayoka H. GreenawayAnushka Helen ScatliffeLatisha Lonnie Sutton

Computer Studies - GraphicInformation SystemsOrelcer Chasine Carlyle Hanley Nema Kishana Henry

General ScienceJon’Ayo Ambonisye Farquharson Collin Dominique JosephPaul Devonte Mourillon Joel Mwambungu Akerri Ekero Gilbert PennJoshua Steffon Raghunath Joash Samuel Victor

General Studies - Biology K’mari Kyle Fahie Suhaidy FrometaKadecia Bianca HarrySlyva Neecole HenryCollin Dominique JosephSandi C. JeffreySartura S. PiperJohanna Nekoda Eleanore ThomasKailah Athena ThomasKenya Keiwana Keila Ward

General Studies - ChemistryMichelle Andrea Parsons

General Studies - Mathematics Gabrielle Sonia Creque

General Studies - MusicAlyssa Monet Harrigan Natural ScienceTamara Avonell Caesar J’Moi Alric Saunders-CoreaJavia Hakima Nyomi Fahie

General Studies - Technical Option -Automotive Engineering TechnologyKamoi Taylor Smith

General Studies - Technical Option –Construction TechnologyJasmine Dalmida Kendrick Anthony Glasgow Jr. Sharonda Amanda Pickering

General Studies - Technical Option –Electronic Engineering TechnologySean Sheldon Leonard

General Studies - Technical Option - Engineering/Architectural DrawingShaheed Shamoi BarzeyJasmine DalmidaSharonda Amanda PickeringShaquoy Shavantè StephensNevin Samuel SylvesterHeidi Bianka TitusMonique Francine Williams

General Studies - Technical Option - Marine TechnologySean Kenrick Richardson

Human ServicesLisa Dorothy Dawson Mara Roxane Deane Jasen David FahieCaroline Sophia IsmaelMonét Kimani James Jennifer King-GrateRhea Nuala Clarissa Dana PembertonShashamae Verdencia Pickering Shania Alyssa La-toya PotterBetsy-Ann Daniella Saranna SpenceLedeen Viola Nekoda ThomasErma Pamela VanterpoolGabriel Shanika WilliamsFaellis Wollard Applied Science - Culinary ArtsZhanae Taanisa Maria Christopher Kadea Kierra Potter Melina Nicole Stoutt

CHARTERED MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE DIPLOMA IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIPMichel AmbroseYon EllisMauricia HenryAnthony John

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HLSCC at 60th Emancipation Celebration - 2014 HLSCC at Sloop Races - 2014

Sir Richard Branson addresses students at HLSCC - 2015 Earth Day 2015

Graduation 2015

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