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The
University
Introduction
The International
University of the Caribbean (IUC) is an institution which draws
on a long tradition of experience
in the field of education and represents one of the most insightful
responses to the realities and challenges of the
Caribbean.
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Consultant Dr. Adlyn White cuts the ribbon at the launch
of the International University of the Caribbean in 2005.
Joining in are President of IUC Rev. Dr. Maitland Evans,
Former G.G and Chancellor, Sir Howard Cooke and Vice President,
Dr. Elvris Hewitt Buckle. |
The
International University of the Caribbean was founded by the
United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands
in November
2005. It consists of two educational entities: The Institute
for Theological and Leadership Development
and the Mel
Nathan College. These entities bring to the University a
rich history of educational innovation, high
academic and research
standards, and a commitment to community engagement. The union
of the two entities will
serve to concretise their already existing
strengths, while providing a platform for expansion and increased
impact
in the Caribbean and beyond.
The
University has pledged to deliver affordable, accredited, tertiary
education, to people who have the desire to
empower themselves to meet the demands of a competitive global
employment environment.
The
International University of the Caribbean is characterised by
a commitment to:
- Leadership
Formation
- Accessibility
- Student-friendly
and student-focused orientation
- Culture-specific
programmes
- Quality
research and publication
- Highly
qualified staff
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The Peace Studies Agenda
The
University's spirit and character are intricately linked with
the establishment of a Peace Studies Agenda.
In this way, the
University will commit itself to affirming the voice and values
that honour the highest good of
the people who fall within its
sphere of influence. The University functions with the burden
of knowledge of the
'shalom', that this, the Peace - a theologically
potent and all-embracing terminology. Peace is elevated as the
fundamental principle of health and the epitome of wholesome
and purposeful living. Peace is taught, experienced
and learned
as the energy force that is life-giving. The Peace Studies Agenda
will summon people from all walks
of life to wrestle with and
practise as a way of life the things that work for peace. In
the near future all programmes
offered at IUC will incorporate
a peace-related course as part of the institution's commitment
to engendering
peace-making in its students.
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