The University of West Indies (UWI) Open Campus, Guild of Students Anguilla Chapter, hosted its annual UWI Guild Handover Retreat at the Zemi Rhum Room on Friday, 3rd June 2022, courtesy of Zemi Beach House. During the retreat, members of the outgoing Executive, including Chapter Chair, Ms. Melissa Harrigan, PRO, Ms. Shermel Hodge and Secretary, Ms. Jahnesha Jones (who is also the Incoming Chapter Chair) facilitated presentations on The Guild Constitution, Roles and Responsibilities, Expectations, Goals and Mission as well as UWI History and Developments to assist the incoming team.
The UWI Open Campus Guild of Students includes all registered students and under the auspices of the Regional Council, the Executive of the local Chapter is charged with representing the interests, rights and concerns of the students, while promoting the University as a viable option for tertiary studies for prospective students. The Guild also provides assistance to new and returning students, offering support and advice on how to successfully navigate their tertiary level educational experience at the Open Campus.
The new Executive includes Ms. Jahnesha Jones (Chapter Chair), Ms. Stephanie Ryan (Vice Chair), Ms. Marva Smith (Secretary), Ms. Khadijah Muhammad (Treasurer), Ms. Sherine Brooks (Committee Liaison Officer), Ms. Lynnicia Frederick (Communication & Public Relations Officer), Mr. Raheem Williams (Academic Student Representative), Ms. Sari-Lee Benjamin (Postgraduate Representative) and Ms. Tasia James (St.Maarten/St.Martin Representative). These Guild officers officially took office on June 1st, 2022, as the new Executive to lead and manage the Anguilla Chapter for the 2022/2023 academic year.
During the retreat, which was also attended by Manager for The UWI Open Campus British Overseas Territories, Dr. Phyllis Fleming-Banks, and Senior Administrative Assistant, Ms. René Henry, the newly elected Executives enthusiastically pledged their commitment to their new roles and taking up the mantle in advocating for the continued wellbeing of The UWIOC Student body.
Outgoing Chapter Chair, Ms. Melissa Harrigan, expressed her pride and excitement for the new team. She indicated that she intends to offer her support to the team and “looks forward to witnessing the continuity of greatness that will outflow from this body.” Incoming Chapter Chair, Ms. Jahnesha Jones, stated that she intends “to positively contribute to our students experience for 2022/2023. This is going to be an amazing journey, and I am very much looking forward to opening gateways professionally and personally for our Guild of Students.” In her remarks, Dr. Fleming-Banks thanked the outgoing Executive for their hard work and congratulated the new Team. “We are excited about the continued growth of the Guild,” she said. “Over the years we have witnessed the evolution with each Executive team taking it to a new level, and we look forward with excitement to working with this 2022/2023 Executive in support of our Students.”
The UWI Open Campus Anguilla Guild of Students expresses it appreciation to Zemi Beach House for its kind courtesies in hosting their annual retreat, and to the management and staff of The UWI Open Campus Anguilla – and all other stakeholders, for their continued support.
– Press Release
