The UWI Open Campus Anguilla launched the new academic year with its Semester One 2018/2019 local Site Orientation on 15th August. Staff, as well as Executive Members of the Anguilla Chapter of the UWI Open Campus Guild of Students were on hand to welcome the new students. The Preparatory/Meet & Greet session formed part of a number of online and face-to-face orientation and registration activities geared towards preparing the online students for their new academic journey.
In her welcoming remarks, Manager for the UWI Open Campus British Overseas Territories Sites, Dr. Phyllis Fleming-Banks congratulated the new students and commended them for choosing the UWI. “As we celebrate the 70th year of our University we are pleased that you have chosen the UWI. You are a true representation of the University’s commitment to increasing greater and more affordable access. These are exciting times at the UWI and we encourage you to take advantage of all the opportunities,” she said.
Administrative Assistant, Miss Tesia Harrigan followed up with a presentation on the registration and other processes. Guild Chair, Miss Kemoloy Murphy also welcomed the new students and outlined the activities and support network established by the Guild to help ensure their success. Words of support and encouragement also came from continuing students and Executive Student Guild members, Mrs. Charlene Roach and Miss Melissa Harrigan. The new students ended the evening sharing and networking.
Other Orientation Activities for the 2018/2019 academic year include a Church Service on Sunday, 2nd September at the Church of God – Holiness, the official Online Welcome and Matriculation Ceremony, and the annual “Oneness” networking evening with members of other local Student bodies on Saturday, 8th September.
The UWI Open Campus Anguilla received more than 110 applications for their online programmes for Semester One 2018/2019. They are still receiving applications for the local face-to-face Continuing and Professional Education programmes which begin during the second week in September.
– Press Release
