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The College of Th aha mas

30th Commencement Exercises Thursday, the 31st Day of May, Two Thousand and Seven

Nine o'Clock in the Morning Bahamas Faith Ministries International

Carmichael Road New Providence, The Bahamas

National Anthem Lift up your head to the rising sun, Bahamaland; March on to glory your bright banners waving high . See how the world marks the manner of your bearing! Pledge to excel through love and unity.

Pressing onward, march together to a common loftier goal; Steady sunward, tho ' the weather hide the wide and treach'rous shoal.

Lift up your head to the rising sun, Bahamaland, 'Til the road you 've trod lead unto your God March On, Bahamaland.

Timothy Gibson

Alma Mater Where the blue skies greet the palm trees all around, C.O.B. our alma mater proud you stand, We will come from every isle far and wide, Knowledge, Truth, Integrity will be our guide.

Though apart we'll be together always friends, Working hard for love of country, 'til the end, We will live to praise your name filled with pride, Knowledge, Truth, Integrity will be our guide.

Christian J ustilien

Welcome to our 30th Commencement .•. We thank all who have contributed to the achievement and successes celebrated on this special occasion-the graduands, faculty, support staff, families, donors and other friends of The College of The Bahamas. We salute you all and offer warmest congratulations to the Class of 2007. We look forward to many years of happy and mutually beneficial relations.

Processional Chief Marshall

Colyn Major Vice President, Student Affairs

Mace Bearer Hilda Douglas, Lecturer School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions

President Chairman and Keynote Speaker Council Members and

Platform Guests Special Guests (in procession) Cabinet Members Administrators Faculty Candidates for Graduation

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 • National Anthem 2 • Alma Mater 2 • Welcome 2 • Processional 3 • The College of The Bahamas Council 3 • The College of The Bahamas Se nior Team 3 • Officers 3 • Messages : Council Chairman, President,

Executive Vice President, Academic Affairs 5 • About the President 5 • Keynote Speaker 6 • Order of Exercises 7 • Special Graduation Honours 8 • Candidates for Certificates,

Diplomas and Associate, Bachelor and Master's Degrees

11 • Administration 11 • Faculty 13 • Scholarship Donors 2006-2007 13 • Commencement Committee 14 • About The College of The Bahamas 14 • Academic Symbolism

DISCLAIMER

Although the authors of this commencement booklet have made every reasonable effort to be factually accurate, no responsibility is assumed for editorial or clerical errors or error occasioned by honest mistake. All information reflected in this booklet is subject to change by the appropriate officials of The College of The Bahamas without prior notice . Material in this booklet does not serve as a contract between The College of The Bahamas and any other party.

The College of The Bahamas Council Franklyn R. Wilson , CMG , Chairman Jerome Fitzgerald, Deputy Chairman Rubie Nottage, Secretary Dr Earl Cash Patricia Collins Audrey Ingram Roberts Dr Cheryl Rolle Simon Wilson A'leithia Sweeting, Student Representative Jennifer Isaacs-Dotson, Faculty Representative Donald Saunders

Alumni Representative Janyne M Hodder,

Presider)t (ex officio]

THE COLLEGE OF THE BAHAMAS

Senior Team Janyne M Hodder, President Dr Rhonda Chipman-Johnson

Executive Vice President/ Vice President, Academ ic Affairs

Denton Brown , Vice President Finance and Administration

Dr Danny Davis Registrar

Dr Linda Davis, Vice President Research, Graduate Programmes and International Relations

Patricia Glinton-Meicholas Vice President, Communication

Dr Pandora Johnson Vice President, Outreach

Dr Coralee Kelly Associate Vice President Northern Bahamas Campus

Colyn Major Vice President .. Student Affairs

Rubie Nottage, Secretary General

Officers David Pinder, Financial Controller Antoinette Seymour

Executive Assistant to the President

Franklyn R Wilson, CMG

Chairman,

The College of The Bahamas Council

Message from the Council Chairman

It is with great pride and pleasure

that I congratulate the Class of 2007.

Pride because you chose to complete you

degree here at The College, soon to be

"University of The Bahamas". Pleasure,

because through your persistence and

achievement, you have convincingly

demonstrated that we Bahamians have

the intelligence, the will and the support

of the Almighty to achieve our just goals.

I congratulate you for having made

the sacrifices, which have yielded the fruit Commencement celebrates today.

Equally, I congratulate your families and friends who shared your sacrifices and

supported you generously through it all.

Today your formal education at The College comes to an end. Tomorrow you

will be called upon by the wider community to live the promise that The College

saw and nurtured in you . You have set the pace for those who will step, with high

hopes and grand dreams, through the doors of the University of The Bahamas

in the coming years. As COB alumn i, you will be called upon to exemplify the

special educational experience that The College has afforded you to reach this

newest rung on the ladder of success. Your COB experience will help to identify

and support you as leaders of the future. Your COB education, used wisely, has

given you much to support you as citizens of merit and quality, of whom our

Bahamas will be the beneficiary.

I challenge you to maintain that promise as you enter into a larger and

more demanding world . I encourage you to set ever higher goals that reflect

the highest values of godliness and good citizenship . Know that you, the 2007

graduates of The College of The Bahamas, will be the major architects of the

future for us all. You will be the entrepreneurs, the workforce, the people of

ideas and inventions who will construct the foundation of a productive society

to nurture future generations of Bahamians and, perhaps, others beyond our

shores.

With your new status as graduates of The College of The Bahamas, you

will be presented with many paths to explore . Whatever the directions you

choose, keep in mind the need to be of real service to this community, which

has nurtured you . You have ample evidence that your community and world

have need of your selfless service more than ever before . Together, we must

afford every single member of our society the chance to be most fully alive, to

make the most of their own lives. This is our sacred trust. It is now for you, the

Graduates of 2007, to move into the future with excitement, a sense of hope, and

a degree of anticipation that better things are yet to come, for you, your families,

your friends and our beloved country. May God 's peace be with you as you begin

your journey into the future .

Franklyn R Wilson, CMG

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Janyne M Hodder President, The College of The Bahamas

Message from the President

Dear Graduates, Today is your day. Enjoy every moment. Today is the day that we celebrate you and your successes. There have

undoubtedly been times along your journey when your spirit and confidence faltered, times when you were not sure you would make it to the end of this journey and times when you felt what was being asked of you was too much. We know also that, for many of you who have studied on a part-time basis, it has been a long road requiring extraordinary discipline and commitment. Whether you came to us directly from high school or whether you came back a few years later, whether you studied on a full-time basis or on a part-time basis, all of you have conquered the challenges in your lives and met the requirements of the degree we will be conferring upon you today. We are enormously proud of you and offer you our very warmest wishes of continued challenges and successes throughout life.

We hope that over the years you have spent with us, you have had the opportunity to grow in knowledge, skill and wisdom . We know you have been taught by excellent faculty and we hope you will come back frequently to let your favourite professors know what is happening in your life . We hope you have made strong friends who will stand by you throughout your life and we hope you take with you the values, skills and knowledge that will allow you to live a deep and fulfill ing life and contribute to the health and prosperity of your family, community and country.

As we celebrate you today, we give thanks for your families and your friends who have been your source of support and who are here to rejoice with you today. We thank also those whose generosity facilitated your journey. We are very pleased to welcome all of these today.

While some of you may be leaving us today, today is also the day when we welcome you into your new family - that of College alumni . We invite you to stay connected.

May your journey be joyful.

Message from the Executive Vice President, Academic Affairs

For 30 years, The College has graduated hundreds of students each year. Yet each graduation is unique in its own way. This group of graduates will have the distinction of being one of the last classes to graduate before The College transitions to the University of The Bahamas. I offer heartiest congratulations to you on the successful completion of your various degrees and programmes. You have worked hard and have surmounted all obstacles in order to achieve your goals. We thank you for choosing The College and giving us the opportunity to play an integral role in your professional development.

Your theme "The wait is over: Walk into your season " is very interesting and appropriate. For some of you, the wait has been long, eight or ten years. For others it has been rather short, four or five years. Whatever the t ime period, I trust that your accomplishment has made the wait worthwhile . You can now walk into your season, a new phase in life and write the chapters as you see fit - taking on a new job, continuing an old one with renewed vigour or pursuing advanced studies, etc. Whatever you do, strive to abide by principles of The College 's motto, "Knowledge, Truth, Integrity".

As you walk into your season, I also implore you to be ambassadors for The College and to make tangible contributions to the ongoing development of your alma mater, the future University of The Bahamas.

I wish you success in all of your future pursuits.

Warmest congratulations Rhonda Chi pman-Johnson, PhD

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ABOUT THE PRESIDENT ...

Janyne M Hodder was named

President, The College of The

Bahamas, on July 1, 2006.

Prior to this, she had been

Vice Principal (Inter-Institutional

Relations] at McGill University in

Montreal since November 2004,

spearheading McGill's strategic

relations, at all levels, with the

Quebec government and the City

of Montreal. From 1995 to 2005,

President Hodder was Principal and

Vice-Chancellor of Bishop's University

in Lennoxville, an internationally

renowned institution providing

a sound and liberal education to

Canadian, American and overseas

students. Previously, she was with

the Ministry of Education of Quebec,

where, as Assistant Director (1986-

1989] and as Director and Assistant

Deputy Minister (1989-1995]. she

was responsible for services to the

Anglophone community.

President Janyne Hodder holds a

Bachelor of Arts degree in education

[BA '70] from McGill University, and

a Master of Arts degree in Education

Psychology (MA Ed. Psych. '82]. also

from McGill. Ms Hodder began her

career as a primary school teacher

at Queen's College in Nassau before

joining the Bahamas Teachers

College as a lecturer in Reading. She

was on the faculty of The College

of The Bahamas when it opened

its doors in 1975, where she was

active in training teachers in reading

methodology and in develop ing

literacy programmes, including a

project at the women's prison in

Dr Desiree Cox Keynote Speaker

Born in Nassau, Bahamas, Dr Desiree Cox is a true multi

dimensional being, a creative talent and innovative thinker.

She is a Bahamian and a citizen of the UK. Described by the

British Medical Journal [BMJ] as a 'Renaissance Woman · in

2004, she is a medical doctor, a historian of medicine, social

entrepreneur, professional musician, published writer and

visual artist.

Dr Desiree Cox is the first Rhodes Scholar from

The Bahamas, and first woman from the British Caribbean to win a Rhodes

Scholarship, and, in 2006 was honoured as one of 33 pioneering women [Nation

Builders] in Bahamian history at the 33rd Independence Celebrations, July 2006.

Dr Cox is currently Consultant in Human Development and Urban Renewal

to the Prime Minister of The Bahamas. She is also an Associate Lecturer in

Ethics and Humanities at the University of the West Indies Medical School

[The Bahamas]. a weekly columnist for a national daily, The Nassau Guardian

[the oldest newspaper in The Bahamas]. founder of an artist organisation Soul

Imagination (www.soulimagination.org] and of the founder and CEO of the charity

Performing Cures [an international charity which brings live music and dramatic

performances to the public spaces of hospitals and health-care facilities] [www.

performingcures.org] .

Nassau.

She has had a rich and

diversified career; she also trained

teachers in the Cree School Board in

Northern Quebec. She has also had

international experience, supporting

educational development in projects

in both South Africa and Kosovo .

President Hodder has devoted

her multi-faceted career to the field

of education. She has helped advance

public education at all levels and has

the distinction of having been the first

woman to be appointed Head of a

university in Quebec. She also served

as Chair of the World

University Service of Canada [WUSC].

a volunteer sending agency with close

ties to universities. Fluently bilingual,

she has also been an active member

of the boards of numerous charitable

and community organizations. In

recognition of her contribution to

public service, she was awarded

the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal

in 2002. In 2007, Bishop's University

awarded her a Honorary Doctorate of

Civil Law in recognition of outstanding

service.

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Order of Exercises Mace Bearer

Hilda Douglas, Lecturer School of Nursing & Allied Health Professions

PRESIDING Janyne M. Hodder President, The College· of The Bahamas [COB]

ACADEMIC PROCESSION Pomp & Circumstance Composed by: Sir Edward Elgar Performed by: The College of The Bahamas Concert Band

NATIONAL ANTHEM The College of The Bahamas Concert Band

INVOCATION Canon Warren Rolle

Assistant Professor, School of Social Sciences

WELCOME President Janyne M. Hodder

INTRODUCTIONS President Janyne M. Hodder

INTRODUCTION OF COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Dr Rhonda Chipman-Johnson Executive Vice President/Academic Affairs

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Dr Desiree Cox

MUSICAL SELECTION The College of The Bahamas Concert Band The College of The Bahamas Concert Choir

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES Dr Rhonda Chipman-Johnson

Executive Vice President, Academic Affairs

READERS Janice McCants-Miller Assistant Professor, School of Social Sciences Janice Munnings, Associate Professor

School of Education

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CANDIDATES The College of The Bahamas I The University of The West Indies LLB Programme

Ashford University

University of South Florida [not participating in COB graduation]

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Certificates Associate Degrees Bachelor"s Degrees Master"s Degrees

STUDENT SPEAKER Gaye A Antoine-Bowe

PRESENTATION OF GIFTS Thea Cooper B.Ed. Biology w/Combined Science, Class of 2007

PRESIDENT'S CHARGE President Janyne M Hodder

ALUMNI INDUCTION Donald Saunders, President, Alumni Association

ALMA MATER Class of 2007

BENEDICTION Canon Kirkley Sands Assistant Professor & Chair, School of Social Sciences

RECESSIONAL Pomp & Circumstance, The College of The Bahamas

Concert Band

Guests are asked to remain in their spaces until the academic procession has come to an end.

PRESIDENT'S RECEPTION

Special Graduation Honours

THE GOVERNOR GENERAL'S AWARD Awarded to the Bachelor degree graduate with the highest cumulative grade point

average over 3.70 and consistent excellent academic performance throughout his or her academic studies.

Gaye A. Antoine-Bowe, BEd Secondary, Office Administration (Distinction) Donor: The College of The Bahamas

THE PRESIDENT'S.AWARD Awarded to the Bachelor degree graduate who exemplifies academic distinction,

leadership, high personal character and who is involved in significant extracurricular and/or community service with at least a 3.50 cumulative grade point average.

Patrick A. Thompson, BSc Mathematics (Distinction) Donor: The College of The Bahamas

THE COLLEGE OF THE BAHAMAS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP AWARD

Awarded to the Bachelor degree graduate with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 and demonstrated leadership in a College/University club or organisation.

Theo Cooper, BEd Secondary, Biology/ Combined Science (Credit) Donor: The College of The Bahamas


CLASS OF 2007 SIMMS, Michael V. ASSOCIATE OF ARTS Foreign Language & Credit SMITH, Nikeisha C. DEGREE Communication: BALFOUR. Denison J.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS TURNQUEST, Charesa H. Option A - Spanish BENEBY, Daron L. WILLIAMSON, Jr., Neville V. Accounting

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS Credit Pass ADMINISTRATION DEGREE Economics Pass GILBERT, Gia-Van G/ JONES, Tam·eka R. K.

ARMBRISTER, Willia-Ann V. Accounting Pass DEAN, Lonia M. Foreign Language & ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED

YOUNG, Carol U. LOCKHART -MORRIS, Tourism: SCIENCE DEGREE Distinction Shantell N. Option A- Spanish DELEVEAUX, La"nelle A. Economics & Finance WILSON, Agina G. Apprentice Chef

Pass Credit Credit Business Administration COLLIE, Cassandra N. Pass COOPER, Nora J. MUNNINGS, Melissa J. BUCHANAN, April A. DORSETI, Bertram A. WRIGHT, Gabrielle R. C. Credit Foreign Language & EDGECOMBE, Tara N. NEWRY, Cecil A. Tourism: Option B - French Apprentice Cook JOHNSON, Vaneke S. Pass TAYLOR, Nadine R. BENEBY, Krystle M. Pass Pass Credit

JOHNSON, Clint K. CAMPBELL, Gia A. SMITH, Cynthra C. S. Pass Finance ROLLE, Ednamae B. BURROWS, Sophia P. Journalism & Pass BUTLER. Eugenia L. A. Credit Computer Data Processing Communication MINNS, Evelina E. COVERLEY, Sarah A. E. MERONARD, Shanika L. GOODMAN, Deidre Pass Distinction Culinary Arts KNOWLES, Meoshi K. Pass CARTY, Josiane CLARKE, Crystal M. MONCUR, Shirley M. BARRETI, Rupina C. MILLER, Ashaki F. WILLIAMSON, Deandra K. Credit NEWBOLD, Latalya S. RUSSELL, Rico LOWE, Mandy S. PINDER, Katrina M. SWAN, Shanaino S. Computer Information Credit MARSHALL, Greer L. M. STUBBS, Latoya P/ Systems BETHELL, Keesha C. MCPHEE, Leshanda G.

Management GLINTON, Torrell P. MOXEY, Krysta Banking & Finance Pass JOHNSON, Cherika S. SANDS, Jasmine E.

Credit MCKINNEY, Delisa R. MCNEIL, Dauran M. SMITH, Kishma Credit BELONY, Monique S. SMITH, Stephen L. TAYLOR-SANDS, Betty G. SMITH, Devince M. COLLIE, Tamara L. THOMAS, Sheena E. SMITH, Taranya V. Pass

PINDER, Gladys A. WILLIAMS, Wensilee BURNSIDE, Shannon R. Pass SMITH, Sloane T. Pass CAREY, Jessica A. AUSTIN, Larissa S. WATKINS, Anishka D. Management BURROWS, Petura C. CARTWRIGHT, Christian M.

FORBES, Nydia A. D. RUTHERFORD, Andrea A. Banking & Finance with Pass Distinction HUMES, Samantha C. J. Foreign Language DARLING, Ritamae THOMPSON-DEAN, Ann - MOSS, Deidree A. Hospitality Operations

DELEVEAUX, Marcia R. Marie C. SANDS, Yoanne L. P. Credit DUNCOMBE. Donald W. TROTMAN, Tenovia A. Credit EDGECOMBE, Nikia M. E. MARTIN, Catherine E. Pass CHUNO, Gina-Renae

MCKENZIE, Daphne D. FERGUSON, Carliss K. Mass Communication CULMER, Lucille J. Pass PEET, Meaghan J. R. LOWE, Jenetta GUARRO, Antonio JOHNSON, Alfred 0 . SMITH , Roderick Z. MARTIN, Robert A. Credit MOUNTS, Shavonne F. SWEETING, Keishan T. SHEPHERD, Anissa C. MAJOR, Sherice C. Pass

WILDGOOSE, Rodney L. BAIN, Shemeka S. Banking & Finance Option Office Administration Spanish BETHEL, Lithera P. II: Private Banking/Trust Marketing FERGUSON, Candra B.

Credit Pass KNOWLES, Marcia C. Distinction Pass ARMBRISTER, Michelle ROLLE, Shakara M. MEADOWS, Natisha C. MONCUR, Rowena V. ROLLE, Francine F. MILLER, Keisha A.

Pass PROFICIENCY RUSSELL, Philicia A. Credit Office Administration FOX, Deborah G. CERTIFICATE RUTHERFORD,B~d~yS.

FORBES, Vanessa A. Option A: General Office WILLIAMS, Arlington A. SCHOOL OF Spanish WILLIAMS, Norell R.

Pass Distinction COMMUNICATION & JOHNSON, Sirhan D. HUDSON , Ericka S. CREATIVE ARTS MILLER, Elga L. A. National Apprentice Chef JONES, Shannal W. PRATI, Lynette C. MORTIMER, Donna M. Credit ASSOCIATE OF ARTS Pass RAHMING, Leosha S. MCKENZIE, Charmaine L. DEGREE HUYLER, Antonio F. ROXBURY, Paulette M. NEELY, Mon ique M. CULINARY & HOSPITALITY WHYLEY, Alchrista M.

Art MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE Computer Information Pass Tourism Studies Systems ADDERLEY, Vinteerie Credit BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

FERGUSON, Deborah D. SYMONETIE, Edrin Q. DEGREE Credit Pass WATKINS-POITIER, Sherrill BURROWS, Gladstone E. Pass Tourism Management COLEB ROOKE, Wayden E. BURROWS, Tripoli B. LLOYD, Rhodney S. MCKAY, Kevin R. Distinction MOSS, Garzna E. SEYMOUR, Erica L. STUBBS, Christal V. MOTI, Jovonne S.


CERTIFICATE Secondary Certification Music Pass Option C: Special JAIDEO,Jagunandan Education

Apprentice Chef Art Credit SMITH, Jacinta H. ADDERLEY, Seldin L. C. Credit

Pass Distinction Primary Certification COOPER, Deidre A

ALBURY, Maxwell D. LAING, Rosemarie T. Pass WALKER, Andrea J SMITH, Nadia M. COOPER, Charles P. Pass

Culinary Skills ARNETT, Charmaine C. Pass Biology Office Administration BAIN, Aliceia S

Credit Option A: General KEMP, Lashan A SCAVELLA, Tamara L. Credit Distinction

CLARKE, Sheneka L. M. ANTOINE-B OWE, Gaye A. Distinction DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION Hospitality & Tourism BARRY, Davonne H. Skills Pass Religion LEWIS, Raquel Q. C. Art

FERGUSON, Tanya N. SWEETING, Monique C. Pass Distinction Credit MILLER, Brunae E. Biology/Combined Science GILBERT, Candera T. Credit STRACHAN, Moya A.

CULMER, Joann R. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Credit Credit EVANS, Shantell K. Business Studies

COOPER, Theo 0. H. ADAMS, Taneko N. MORLEY, Lucinda F. R. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION BRICE, Rena E. RUSSELL, Nicolette A. Distinction DEGREE Pass FERGUSON, Kenya N. SEYMOUR, Remanda 0 . EDDEN, Joneth M.

JOHNSON, Rebecca P. SANDS, Kaylisa S. SMITH, Levette S. RUSSELL, Gerthelene E. Secondary Advanced SAUNDERS, Olivia THOMPSON, Latiesha T. SMITH, Linda C. Placement Business Studies SWEETING, Samantha J. STUBBS, Tanya M.

Pass Biology Pass Pass ADDERLEY, Claudette E. Credit

KELLY, Lashanda L. FARRINGTON, Mertalia M. COLEBY, Dionne J. B. DODGE, Kmchell L.

Credit MUNNINGS, Dernear E. DUNCOMBE, Michelle M. DOUGLAS, Coreen A.

GREEN, Patrice A. Computer Information ROLLE, Christopher LAFLEUR, Shanika T. G~RCIA, John M. Business Studies Studies SANDS, Gladys A. LEATHEN, Dale R. SIMMS, Veola S.

TAYLOR, Vanessa ROLLE, Linda A. SMITH, Conroy M.

Credit Credit SAUNDERS, Vera E. BELLOT, Lennette 0. JOHNSON, Natasha D. Spanish Pass

Option B: Early Childhood PAREKH, Rekha M. English Language/ Pass Credit Literature DAVIS, Ramona L. CASH, Kendra Distinction History

HALL, Monishka C. KEMP, Abigail N. HUDSON, Robertha M. I. Credit JONES, Cleopatra OSCAR, Chantal Distinction GIBSON, Jason G. Credit THOMPSON, Coel A.

English Language/ Pass ARMBRISTER, Desmona T. Pass Literature TAYLOR, Latisha BROWN, Renka R. C. Language Arts MOSS, Leah C. COX, lgnacia N.

Credit K-12 Physical Education CURTIS, Diana L. Credit Mathematics TAYLOR, JR., Paul A. DAREUS, Melody A. LEWIS, Laketha L.

Distinction FRAZIER, Macquel T. Distinction Pass FORBES, Charles L. KNOWLES, Bianca J. Pass CLEARE, Richlene G. WALKINE, Sharano A.D . MISSICK, Lashawnda J. OWUSU-ASARE, Elizabeth

Credit NELSON, Lisa P. Credit French BURROWS, Latahara S. PINDER, Bloneva V. Mathematics ROLLE, Hartley COLLIE-PINDER, Shonell M. WALLACE, James R. Credit Pass SCOTT, Francina D. Pass

THOMPSON, Chantel D. MAJOR, Sherwin C. WILSON, Cynarra C. EVANS, Valeria E. Music WOODSIDE, Dorcas M.

Geography/History Primary Advanced Music Distinction Placement Pass BRICE, Pauline L. Credit BECKFORD, Bernica M Credit

DECOSTA, Deven ia D. Distinction BROWN, Sherecka L ANDERSON, Samantha T. Religion ROLLE, Julian A. CLARKE, Shavone N. GIBSON, Stephanie P

EDWARDS, Chevette M. GREEN, Robyn I Pass Distinction Pass FORBES, Sharon S. HANCHELL, Ora L WILLIAMS, Bernard R. BROWN, Chardel M. BULLARD-GIBSON, MCCARTNEY, Alexandria HOPKINS, Nakaha M

Frazette I. MILLER, Anita T. LOCKHART, Charmaine E Religion Credit RAMSEY, Nathalie L. MAJOR, Christina E PRATT, Cherry A. Mathematics RUTHERFORD, Avinel D. MAJOR, Donnell C Distinction

SINGH, Carlotta E. NEYMOUR, Ta·rah L COOPER, Charlisa P. Social Studies Credit ROLLE, Ghandya V

GRAY, Lamont K. Credit SWEETING, Chrisanta L Credit Distinction THOMPSON, Desiree L. D. HIELD, Shantel THOMPSON, Eldiqua S CLARIDGE, lan V. BIPAT, Bishwanand LACRIOX, Renesse U. WELLS, Leontine A

PINDER, Mary G. Credit COOPER, Velma D.


Science BROWN, Philecia K.A. Trained Clinical Nurse ASSOCIATE OF ARTS SCHOOL OF SOCIAL

BURROWS, Joyann M. DEGREE SCIENCES

Credit CHRISTIE, Georgette L. Distinction LUMA, Lavern F. CLARKE, Keron E. CARTWRIGHT, Louise A. Biology BACHELOR OF ARTS

CLARKE, Simone S. RAHMING, Theadora L. DEGREE

CERTIFICATE COLEBY, Lennoshka J. Pass CONLIFFE, Niveen S. Credit BON I MY, Lamarr L. Public Administration

Physical Education DILLON , Reckell V. BAIN, Lisa D. DEAN, Andrew DUCATEL, Judy BRYAN, Shantell N. MORLEY, Nadia D. Pass

DEAN , Barbara A. FERGUSON, Nyoka L. FARRINGTON, Shantell C. JOHNSON, Gwendolyn D.

FERGUSON, Shazarah K. HUMES, Erica J. Biology with Chemistry FORBES, Philippa 0 . KEMP, Valencia E. Social Work

Pre-School Auxiliary HARRIS, Kim M. LYNES, Nicholia H. Pass

ADDERLEY. Aleta A. HUNT, Phylicia L. MAJOR, Candace V. FARQUHARSON, DevalL. Distinction

LAMBERT, Anastacia A JOHNSON, Glenn I. MCCLURE, Sharon A. ROLLE, Cornell BOWEN-FORBES, Pauline B.

POITIER, Ruth F. LEWIS, Shonell N. MCINTOSH, Michelle L. FERNANDER, Nickal E.

WILLIAMS, Alexandria T. MAYNARD, Robertha R. ROLLE, Ericka M.R. Chemistry with Biology JONES, Ettamae C.V.

WOODS, Shanell L. MCINTOSH, Barcia W. SMITH, Erica S. LAING, Andy N.

MORLEY, Frances M. ST. JEAN, Aretha M. Credit SCHOOL OF NURSING MOXEY, Shantel R. FRANCIS, Shatara Credit

&: ALLIED HEALTH MUNNINGS, Nikisha S. Pass BOSFIELD, Judy L.

PROFESSIONS ROLLE, Gwendolyn P. BROWN, Geniece A. Pass LIMERICK, Rushel A.

ROLLE, Rogann R. CLARKE, Ivy I.T. JONES, Danita M. MCPHEE-BRAYNEN, Ida M.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE STUBBS, Kimberley L.N. CLARKE, Melvenia M. RAHMING, Ladata D. MISSICK, Susan

DEGREE STURRUP, Natera L. CLEARE, Dean C. NEWBOLD, Andrea C. WILLIAMS, Carla D. COOPER, Ruthnell Civil Engineering ROLLE, Yvonne B.

Nursing CULMER, Isabel Technology DIPLOMA HALL, Paula M. Theology

Distinction MCCOY, Portia D. Distinction FERNANDER-ROLLE, Jen J. Midwifery MILLS, Paula M. SANDS, Kenneth S. Credit

WOOD, Tamica L. MOREE, Andrea A. PIERRE, Brenda E.

Distinction NEWBOLD, Ethel L. Pass Credit BOWLEG , Patri ce J. PEDICAN, Gwendoly L. AMBROSE, O'neal 0 . ASSOCIATE OF ARTS

DEAN, Coral E. KNOWLES, Patrice 0 . RUSSELL, Therese D. WALLACE, ian S.

JEAN-LOUIS, Jacqueline MILLER, Youlander B. SMITH, Necola M. History

JOHNSON, Rosa L. POITIER, Eldora E. STUBBS, Jennifer L. Electrical Engineering PINDER, Monique P. ROX, Dominique E. WILLIAMS, Pandora V. Technology Pass

ROLLE, Lakerah L. CUMBERBATCH, Peter A.

Credit SCHOOL OF SCIENCES &: Pass WRIGHT, Ternia A. A.

Pass BASTIAN, Lisa C. TECHNOLOGY KNOWLES, Jamaal J.F.

BUTLER, Gena J. COLEBROOKE, Hollyann P. Law&: Criminal Justice

RAHMING, Mavis E. CORNISH, Charmaine A. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Electrical Power Studies KEMP, Beverly DEGREE Engineering Technology

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE ROLLE, Aleta R. Distinction

DEGREE ROXBURY, Coral D. Biology/Chemistry Pass COLEBROOK, Miquel P. SEYMOUR, Vanessa A. KNOWLES, Mekoh L.

Nursing Credit LOCKHART, Trevor 0 . Credit Pass MCKENZIE, Wiltherine C.K. ANDREWS, Shatarah J.

Distinction BODIE, Audrey A. PIERRE, Anastasia M. Geography BETHEL, Shannon A. REID, Khaula F. BROWN. Janice M. BURROWS, Thea T.

GLINTON, Lavette E. Pass Pass DEMERITIE, Bradia D.

Credit MARTIN, Lucy L. BASDEN, Christina A. MOXEY, Marlon M. DOUGLAS, Ginger 0 .

DAVIS, Linnessa L. MILLS, Fredamae GAY, Shivron S.

ELDON , Renee A. NEWMAN, MarciaL. Mathematics Mathematics GELIN, Dale K.

HEPBURN, Tiffany T. SMITH, Marilyn S. MILLER, Terrea

LAING, Sharanna L. SWAIN, Dora A. Distinction Pass SMITH, Kendi S.

MAJOR, Latoya L. WILLIAMS, Trineka M. THOMPSON, Patrick A. JOHNSON, Daria L. THOMPSON, Antonio J.

MAJOR, Samantha A. WALKER, Dominique E.

MORTIMER, Jasmin S. CERTIFICATE ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED Mechanical Engineering WILLIAMS, Emily A.L.

NEILLY, Jeniese M. SCIENCE DEGREE Technology PRATI, Kristy L. Environmental Health Pass

SEARS, Anishka C. Architectural Technology Credit BONABY, Lakeina F. SHAWSM ITH-BU RROWS, ANDREWS, Marguerite M. CARTWRIGHT, Julian J. BULLARD, Katrell S.M.

Roxan S. ARMBRISTER, Lena M. Pass BURROWS, Daniel K.

STUBBS, Davette L. DEAN, Delphine V. BLATCH, Michael A. Pre-Engineering BURROWS, Jacklyn

TAYLOR, Sheikadena S.C. KNOWLES, Sandra A. KING, Antonio C. CHARLTON, Christina J.

THOMAS, Carnell E. NAIRN, Miriam L. THOMPSON, lmara D. Credit CURTIS II , Randolph A.

THOMAS, Tanya S. SARGENT, Monique B. ST. CYR, Kordero D. DARLING, Catherine K. STUBBS, Judymae A. DEAL, Indira M.

Pass Pass FERGUSON, Jasmine V.

BAIN, Nicole L. CARGILL, Sumayah A.R. FLOWERS, Kym R.

BELLOT, Calyne SMITH, Natasha E. GARDINER, Kenneth T.

BOWE, Opal N. WILSON, Jamie 0 . HANNA, Alicia S.

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HANNA. Marvin L. JOHNSON, Sania A. MAZUIR, Johnelle M.L. NIXON, Covan D. OUTIEN, Laurie K. PYFROM, Marissa I. ROBINSON, Diah C.C. ROKER, Tom mel A. ROMER, Lashandell M. SANDS, Tavaris 0. SIMMONS, Kashannise T.J . SMITH, Nikara L. STRACHAN, Ava D. THOMPSON, Crystal L. WILLIAMS, Lakeira S.Y.

Psychology

Credit WOOD, Delkisa M.

Pass RAHMING, Lavonya K.

Public Administration

Credit DAMES, Carla 0 .

Pass ROLLE, Veronica

ADMINISTRATION

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS SENIOR TEAM

DR CORALEE KELLY, Associate Vice President

Northern Bahamas Campus

DR EARLA CAREY-BAINES, Dean, Faculty of Liberal & Fine

Arts

DR THADDEUS MCDONALD, Dean

Faculty of Social & Educational Studies

DR KATHLEEN SULLIVAN-SEALEY, Dean Faculty of Pure &

Applied Sciences & Acting Executive Director

Marine & Environmental Studies Institute

DR LINCOLN MARSHALL, Executive Director

Culinary & Hospitality Management Institute

'oR IRENE MOSS, Project Director,

lnternatioal Languages & Cultures Institute

REMELDA MOXEY, Chair, School of Business

WILLAMAE JOHNSON, College Librarian

DIRECTORS

ANTHONY BURROWS, Estates Administrator

ERNESTINE DOUGLAS, Provost, Grosvenor Close Campus

THOMAS A. ROTHFUS, Executive Director

Gerace Research Centre

MARGO BLACKWELL, Director

Bahamas Environmental Research Centre

RUDYARD BURTON, Management Information Services

(Technical Services]

CHERYL CAREY, Financial Aid & Housing

CLAIRE CHARLOW-PATION, Records

VERONICA COLLIE, Admissions

BRADLEY COOPER, Campus Life

VINCENT CURRY, Physical Plant & Facilities

LOTIIS SHEARER. Acting Director

President's Scholars Programme

WILLIAM FIELDING, Planning

WELLINGTON FRANCIS, Security Services

CARLA GLINTON, BSNIC/ITC Help Desk Administrator

FELICITY HUMBLESTONE, Development Officer

WILLAMAE JOHNSON, College Librarian, Libraries &

Instructional Media Services

DR CHRISTINA NWOSA, Continuing Education &

Extension Services

MAVIS PRATI, Human -Resources

STAN SMITH, Counselling & Health Services

VERN ICE WILLIAMS, Management Information Services

SONYA WISDOM, Graduate Programmes Officer

Family Island Coordinators

Jenny Kettell, Exuma

Rev. Dorinda Dean, North & Central Andros (part time]

Bertram Mills, Abaco (part time]

Janice McKinney, lnagua (part time]

FACULTY 2006-2007 Academic Year

School of Business Remelda Moxey, Chair

Dr Matthew Ademola Tammy Archer Barbara Ambrister Michelle Barr Peter Daniels Dr Kelly Duncanson Oudrick Edwards Randy Forbes Isaiah Hepburn Wesley Hicken Dr Nikolaos Karagiannis Karen Lockhart Eve Poitier Bernadette Robins Michael Rolle Dr Olivia Saunders Lili Saghafi Carol Scriven Marcia Seymour- Miles Christopher Stuart Daniel Thompson Dr Jose Velasquez Ernestine Ward Delores Williams Dr June Wilson

Northern Bahamas Campus Jean Bowes Stephen Davies Esmond Weekes

Culinary & Hospitality Management Institute Dr Lincoln Marshall, Executive Director

Mario Adderley Addiemae Farrington Ruth Gardiner Valderine Hamilton Kendal Johnson Vernell Nottage Dr Sophia Rolle Eldred Saunders Sterling Thompson Donna Williams

Northern Bahamas Campus Bridgitte Major-Donaldson Devain Maycock

Faculty of Liberal & Fine Arts Dr Earla Carey-Baines, Dean

School of Communication & Creative Arts Christine Diment, Chair

Joanne Behagg Dr Kathleen Bondurant Marjorie Cheetham Dr Mauricio Cabrera Audrey Dean-Wright (on secondment] Javier Diaz-Gervassini Haldane Chase (on secondment] Annie-Laure Jeandot Christian Justilien Dr Nicolo Famiglietti Walter Fedora Pauline Glasby


Dr Irene Moss Lesley Seymour-Rahming Pamela Stubbs-Collins

. Jacinth Taylor Monique Toppin Susanne Williams Hugo Zarate

School of English Studies Dr ian Strachan, Chair

Florence A. Albury-Lawlor Dr Victoria Allen Michelle Bain Dr Marjorie Brooks-Jones Janet Donnelly Marjorie Downie Vivienne Ferguson Dr Michael Herrick Ivy Higgins Shaniqua Higgs Stuart Howells Mark Humes Monique MacFarlane-Bain Dr Helean McPhee Randall Pinder (on leave] Dr Virginia Purvis-Smith Marie Sairsingh-Mills Kendra Seymour Krista Walkes


Dr Daphne Grace Juliet Spence Carol Moss

Faculty of Social & Educational Studies Dr Thaddeus McDonald, Dean

School of Social Sciences Dr Kirkley Sands, Chair

Stephen Aranha Camille Barnett Felix Bethell Dr E. Etienne Bowleg Dr Shane Brennen Christopher Curry (on leave] Dr Stephanie Hutcheson Dr Evelyn McCollin Janice Miller Jessica Minnis Dr James Moultrie Yvette Pintard-Newry (on leave] Susan Plumridge Dr Carolyn Rolle Darlene Rolle-Cargill (on leave] Dr Kreimild Saunders Michael Stevenson E'Thegra Symonette Dr Ava Thompson Tracey Thompson-Tremaine Dr Silvius Wilson

LLB Programme Calvin Eversley, Head of Department

Michael Cohen Dr Raghunandan Shalla Shawn Cartwright-Johnson Dr Dexter Johnson Dr Marel Katsivela


Sashane McDonald Gerald McGinley Rubie Nottage

School of Education Gloria Gomez, Chair

Kathiann Antonio Dr Faith Butler Renee Chase Dr Beulah Gardener-Farquharson Jennifer Isaacs-Dotson Maryann Lotmore Paul McCann Janice Munnings James Murray Dr Andre Neely Wendy Riley Warren Rolle Linda Russell Sheila Seymour Dr Ruth Sumner Deborah Wright


Veronica Ferguson Donald Maples

Faculty of Pure & Applied Sciences Dr Kathleen Sullivan-Sealey, Dean

School of Sciences & Technology Bridgette Rolle-Hogg, Chair

A. Philip Armbrister Dr Francis Banks Judith Blair Andre Braynen Dr Kenneth Cartwright Jacklyn Chisholm-Lightbourne Dr Brendamae Cleare Dr Llewelyn Curling Dr Danny Davis Joyanne Davis-Thompson Dr Daniel Donkoh Marcella Elliott (on leave] William Eyk Leonard Ezegbunam Alex Farley Joseph Ferguson Shaniqua Fernander A. Lester Flowers Zendal Forbes Dr Patricia Grant Henry Hepburn Glen Holden Arturo Hutchinson Dr Marlene Jackson Dr Earle Johnson Lionel Johnson Freeman Kelly Greta Kemp Tanya Lloyd (on leave] David McWilliam Dr Marcia Mundle Neromanie Nezamudeen Dr Janet Patterson Dr Karra Reddy Raveenia Roberts-Hanna Renate Roberts Wendell Sands Woodrow Smith

John Calvin Thompson Cephas Ward Dr Carlton Watson Maria Woodside-Oriakhi


Dr Kayla Stubbs

School of Nursing & Allied Health Professions (Grosvenor Close Campus) Laura Colebrook-Knowles, Chair

Doreen Butler Dr Zorene Curry Shirley Curtis Lindel Deveaux-Stuart Hilda Douglas Dianne Holden Karol Mackey Yvonne McKenzie Patricia Miller-Brown Ingrid Mobley Theresa Moxey-Adderley Leah Rolle Esther Sherman-Jolly Elizabeth Williams

Coral Dean, Clinical Preceptor Ericka Evans-Thompson, Clinical Preceptor


Maggie Turner, Academic Affairs Officer

Counselling & Health Services Stanley Smith, Director/Counsellor

Teorah Ferguson, Assistant Director Fredrica Sands, Senior Nurse Counsellor Camille L Smith, Counsellor Ill Earl Alfred, Senior Counsellor Dr Suzanne Newbold Vicente Roberts Norma Turnquest

Libraries & Instructional Media Services (Main Campus) Willamae Johnson, College Librarian Dr Berthamae Walker, Deputy Director Elsie Bain, Librarian Christine Swann, Librarian

Grosvenor Close Library Virginia Balance, Librarian

Northern Bahamas Library Barbara Barton, Librarian (Part-time]

Ad Hoc Advisory CommiHee Dr Joan Vanderpool, Assistant to the President Emerita

OHice of Research, Graduate Programmes and International Relations Tonya Gibson, Researcher 1 Denise Samuels, Researcher 2

Scholarship Donors 2006-2007 Abaca Pathfinders

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Ambassador Chorale

Anglican Central Education Authority

Bahamas Agricultural & Industrial Corporation Bahamas Communications & Public Officers Union

Bahamas Co-operative League Insurance Brokerage Ltd.

Bahamas Dental Association Bahamas Engineering Services & Technology

Bahamas First [Baptist Summerfestl Bahamas Hotel Association

Bahamas Hotel Catering & Allied Workers Union Bahamas Oil Refining Company International Limited

Bahamas Supermarkets Foundation

Bahamas Telecommunications Company Limited Basil L. Johnson

British Colonial

Cacique Awards Catholic Board of Education

Central Andros High School Scholarship Fund

Chevron Bahamas Limited Commonwealth Bank

Commonwealth Brewery Cotton Bay Foundation

Credit Suisse [Bahamas! Limited

Department of Environmental Health Services

Dr Nicholas Hepburn Dunn-Seiler

Electro Telecom Limited

Family Guardian Insurance Company Limited First Caribbean International Bank

Freeport Container Port/Grand Bahama Airport Co. Ltd.

Gibson & Company Global Village Methodist Church Grand Bahama Port Authority

Heritage International Scholarship Trust [Bahamas! Imperial Life Financial

lnnerwheel Club of South East Nassau

Insurance Company of The Bahamas Limited

International Federation of Women Lawyers [FIDAI

J .P. Morgan Trust Company [Bahamas! Limited Junior Achievement Central Andros

Kent State University Government Loan Kiwanis Club of Cable Beach

Lodge of Claudius R. Walker Mabel Minnis-Saunders Foundation

Mamie Astwood

Mary Star of The Sea

Ministry of Education Educational Guarantee Fund Loan Programme Ministry of Education Educational Guarantee Fund Loan Programme

for LL.B. Programme

Ministry of Education Freeport

Ministry of Education National Award &

Ministry of Education Teacher Education Grant Ministry of Education Two-Thirds Grant

Ministry of Health Clinical Nursing Programme Ministry of Health Hospital Authority

Ministry of Health Nursing

Ministry of Housing & Social Development [Social Services Scholarship

Ministry of National Security Police Cadets

Mount Tabor Full Gospel Baptist Church Murray D. Young Foundation

Myron Jacob Foreman Memorial Fund

Nastac Group

National Insurance Board

Pepsi-Cola [Bahamas! Bottling Company

Pilot Club PricewaterhouseCoopers

Quarter Century Club

Radisson Cable Beach Resort Rotary Club of East Nassau

Rotary Club of Nassau

Rotary Club of New Providence

Rotary Club of South East Nassau Royal Bank of Canada

S.G. Hambros Bank & Trust Ltd .

Sandals Royal Bahamian

Santander Central Hispano Bank & Trust [Bahamas! Limited Scotiabank [Bahamas! Limited

Sir Lynden Pindling & Archdeacon William Thompson

Memorial Scholarship Trust

South Andros Secondary Super Club Breezes Bahamas

The Bahamas Institute of Financial Services

The Central Bank of The Bahamas Award The College of The Bahamas Award

The Ivy Dumont Scholarship The King Humanitarian & Global Foundation Inc. Award

The Lyford Cay Foundation & The Canad ian Lyford Cay Foundation

College of The Bahamas Endowment Fund

The President's Award Thelma Orlander Award

Turks & Caicos Islands Government Scholarship

United Way International Cititrust [Bahamas! Limited

Water & Sewerage Corporation

Westin & Sheraton Resorts at Grand Bahama

William Jones Wyndham Nassau Resort & Crystal Palace Casino Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.

COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE Earl Alfred

Anthony Burrows

Leola Butler

Counselling and Health Services Department, Committee Co-Chair

Estates Administrator

Business Office

Cheryl Carey Financial Aid and Housing Department

Raynold Cartwright Office of the Secretary General

Claire Charlow-Patton Records Department

Bradley Cooper Campus Life Department

Thea Cooper Campus Life Assistant

Natasha Gibson Office of Communication

Linda Johnson Office of Student Affairs

Lionel Johnson School of Sciences and Technology

Reginald Knowles Security Department

Karen Lockhart School of Business

Colyn D.R. Major Vice President, Student Affairs, Chair

Janice McCants- Miller School of Social Sciences

Patricia Miller-Brown School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions

Gordon Mills Office of Communication

Camille Smith Office of Academic Affairs

Sonya Wisdom Graduate Programmes Office


ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF THE BAHAMAS Established in 1974, The College of The Bahamas was founded to be a source of academic and intellectual leadership in The Commonwealth of The Bahamas and to educate and train Bahamians for the purposes of self- fulfillment, productive work and nation building .

For the first twenty years of its existence, The College offered two-year associate degrees in addition to a number of undergraduate diplomas and certificates. Many of our graduates of the two-year programmes immediately or eventually went on to attend some of the very best universities in the Caribbean, the United States, Canada and the Un ited Kingdom and have enjoyed great success.

In 1991, The College began to offer a number of baccalaureate programmes, starting with the Bachelor of Business Administration. Throughout the years, the qualifications of faculty also increased and more and more of faculty began to have terminal degrees, usually doctorates. This was in large part due to enlightened policies supporting the professional development of fa culty. We also built a strong support staff team in areas ranging from security services to information technology. Through the years, The College has had the benefit of thoughtful lea dership in both the administration and on Council.

We also began to build our Alumni programmes whose flagship activity is, of course, our Hall of Fame induction. We have now iinducted Bishop Neil C Ellis in 2001 , financial expert La rry Gi bson in 2002, pharmacist Laura PrattCharlton in 2003, attorney-at-law Tanya McCartney in 2004, Vern ice Walkine, Director General of Tou r ism in 2005, and Police Superintendent Keith Bell in 2006. Fu rther, a full18% of the curre nt elected Members of Parl iament are alumni of The Co llege.

THE COLLEGE OF THE BAHAMAS TODAY Today, The College operates from three campuses: Oakes Field and Grosvenor Close in New Providence and Northern Bahamas Campus in Freeport, Grand Bahama and College Cent res run by resident coord inators in several other islands, including Abaca, Exuma and Andros. Two research centres, Bahamas Environmental Resea rch Centre and Gerace Research Centre, are located in Andros and San Salvador, respectively.

Instructional programmes are administered through : Three 131 faculties: Liberal and Fine Arts, Pure and Applied Sciences, Social and Educational Studies. Six 161 schools : Communication and Creative Arts, English Stud ies, Education, Nursing & Allied Health Professions, Sciences & Technology, Social Sciences, Business and the Culinary & Hospitality Management Institute const itute the remaining academic units. COB launched its Marine and Environmental Studies Institute in 2005 and In ternational Languages & Cultures Institute and has foreshadowed the launch of additional institutes. Through its outreach programmes, the Centre for Continuing Education and Extension Services ICEESI offers co urses in personal and pro fessional development and academic upgrading. COB operates on a semester system, August to December and Ja nuary to April, with two summer sessions, May to June and June to July. Tui tion is $100 per credit hour for Bahamians for courses at the 100 and 200 level and $150 per credit hour for courses at th e 300 and 400 level. Fees for non-Bahamians are double. Today, we offer on a free-stand ing basis, six 161 baccalaureate degrees wi th fifty-n ine !59] majors and three 131 associate degrees We also offer th e UWilaw programme, which we expect to make our own by 2009, as well as 4 graduate degrees in collaboration with universit ies such as Kent State. The Colleg e"s enrolment in January 2007 was 5,409, 622 of wh ich were at the Northern Bahamas Campus.

TOWARDS UNIVERSITY STATUS The College of The Bahamas Act, created in 1974, was revised in 1995. This revision allowed The College greater financ ial autonomy, opened up its organisational structure , gave the institution authority to grant degrees and empowered it to seek and receive private funding.

In any given semester, the proportion of students enrolled part - time hovers around 40%.


As of January 2007, th ere we re 224 regular full- time faculty. In add ition, The College utilizes about 70 part-time faculty. Around 24% of these faculty hold doctoral degrees or other termi na l degrees in their field. As of January 2007, The College em ployed 373 staff in support and administrative roles. The operating budget of The College for the year 2006-2007 is $41,396,400. Between 2005 and 2007, The College invested $12,395,541 in infrastructure improvement. We have signed agreements to collaborate with two universities in the past year. one with The University of Rhode Island in which two Bahamian students from The College participated and one with The University of Johannesburg where we hope to start exchanges in Fall 2008. We also have a new exchange programme with Monroe College in NYC in the area of tourism and hospitality. We are building The University of The Bahamas block by block.

THE ROLE OF THE COLLEGE- SOON TO BE UNIVERSITY OF THE BAHAMAS- IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT The role of The University of The Bahamas is to support and drive national development through education, research and in novat ion . National development is taken in its largest sense as economic, socia l and cultural development. The University of the Bahamas must build on the successes of The College to offer high quality programmes and to develop high standards of qua l ity assurance. It must also develop new programmes and, in so doing, make sure that it takes into account needs across the archipelago.

ACADEMIC SYMBOLISM

THE COLLEGE MACE The Academic Ceremonia l Mace represents the author ity of the Chief Exec utive Offi cer of The Col lege. The Mace of The College of The Bahamas measures just over three feet in length and is made from an indigenous Bahamian wood. It is topped by a sphere flanked by three blue marlins, a noted game fish of Bahamian waters. The College Crest is carved on the sphere and is framed by the marlins. The Mace was designed by Joann Behagg, Assistant Professor in Art in the School of Commun icat ion and Creative Arts. The carving and production were carried out by the Hopedale Centre, New Providence.

ACADEMIC DRESS The wearing of caps, gowns and hoods at college and university functions dates back to the earliest days of the oldest universities. Modern academic regalia evolved from the kinds of apparel worn by monks and students in the eleventh and twelfth centuries to keep wa rm in medieval castles and ha lls in which they studied.

THE GOWN· The gown has become sym bolic of the democracy of scholarshi p, for it completely covers any dress or rank or socia l stand ing. The sleeves of the gown ind icate the level of the degree held by the wearer. A long, pointed sleeve ind icates the bachelor degree. The master"s gown has an oblong sleeve cut in an arc with a sl it at eith er the upper arm or wr ist. Th e Doctor"s gown has bell-shaped sleeves and may also have velvet fa ci ng and three sleeve ba rs or chevrons. The sleeves of a college/un iversi ty presidenfs gown bear fou r chevrons. The tr imming may be black or it may match the degree colour on the gown"s edg ing.

THE CAP The academic cap is a sign of the freedom of scholarship and responsibility and dign ity with whi ch scholarship endows the wearer. Old poetry records the cap of scholarship as square, symbolizing the book, although other authorities claim tha t it is a mortarboard, the symbol of the masons, a privileged guild . Council members wear a six-sided cap, wh ile the Presidenfs is eight-s ided. The colour of the tassel on the cap denotes the discipline. The tassels on the mortarboards worn by the faculty may be black or a colour indicating the degree. Those who hold a doctoral degree may wear a gold tassel.

Tassel colours worn by graduates can include:

Accounting -Drab Agriculture- Maize Architecture - Blue Violet Arts- White Business Studies- Drab Economics - Copper Education- Light Blue Engineering- Orange Finance - Drab General Studies -White Geography- White History- White Journalism - Crimson Language & Literature -White Law/Criminal Justice- Purple Library Science - Lemon Marketing - Drab Mathematics - Gold Nursing- Apricot Psychology - Gold Public Administration - Peacock Sciences- Gold Secretarial Studies - Drab Social Studies- Citron Sociology - Citron Technology- Gold

THE HOOD The hood is the most prominent feature of the academic costume and is lined with the official colours of the institution conferring the degree. It is edged and bound with velvet or the colour appropriate to the degree. At The College of The Bahamas, the lining of the hood is orange and yellow representing The College 's colours.

THE CORD The gold cord is worn by candidates graduating with distinction. The cumulative grade point average required for the award of distinction is 3.51 - 4.00, effective Fall 1998. ·

ACADEMIC HONOURS Three levels of pass are awarded in each programme:

GPA Distinction Credit Pass

3.51 - 4.00 3.00-3.50 2.00- 2.99


The College of The Bahamas 30th Commencement Exercises Thursday, 31st Day of May, 2007 9:00a.m. Bahamas Faith Ministries International Carmichael Road New Providence, The Bahamas

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NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Trained Clinical Nurse

Pass DEVEAUX, De-Alton Kendal FORBES, Clinton Jermaine LAING, Christine Rosen ell

MORRIS, Cynthia Maud MORRISON, Barbara Sandy

TAYLOR, Tracie Iva

"The Wait is Over- Walk Into Your Season"

The College of The Bahamas 30th Commencement Exercises Thursday, 31st Day of May, 2007 9:00a.m. Bahamas Faith Ministries International Carmichael Road New Providence, The Bahamas

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AsHFO~ JT 1 In collaboration with The College of The Bahamas

Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning with Technology

CLARKE, Shayvon COLLIE, Veronica

GRANT, Portia HUNT, Keishla

JOHNSON, Coral MINNIS, Katie

MUNROE, Nicole RILEY, Wendy

ROBINSON, Leslyn SIMMONS, Daniel

"The Wait is Over- Walk Into Your Season"

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATION Advertismg/Marketi ng

Publications Public Relations

The College of The Bahamas P 0 Box N-4912

Nassau, The Bahamas Telephone: 302-4354/4353/4365/4366 E-mail: communicationracob.edu.bs

ADMISSIONS OFFICE The College of The Bahamas

Second Floor East, Portia Smith Student Services Centre P 0 Box N-4913

Nassau, The Bahamas Telephone: 302-4377 or 302-4499

Facsimile: 302-4586. E-mail: admissionsracob.edu.bs;

Programme Booklet produced by the Office of Communication

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