Centre Reports at a Glance

Office of Administration

Dr Maurice Smith

University Registrar


The Office of the University Registrar

  • Chaired the Working Group for the Administration of Global Students
  • Convened the working group to begin the implementation of the Data Protection Policy
  • Coordinated The UWI's support to students at GIST during the COVID pandemic
  • Created Vision, Mission & Value Statements for the Office of Administration
  • Developed three-year Strategic Plan for the Office of Administration
  • Hosted meetings of Heads of RHQ Units
  • Initiated and hosted the inaugural RHQ Quality Awareness Competition
  • Led the repositioning of UWI Libraries
  • Operationalized the Office of the Visitor
  • Provided technical support to the establishment of the Five Islands Campus
  • Revitalized project to redesign The UWI's network of websites
  • Served as Steering Custodian for the Digital Transformation Programme
  • Supported the implementation of the Gender Policy

Human Resources

  • Completed draft of proposed revisions to Ordinance 8
  • Completed proposed revisions to assessment instruments
  • Conceptualized, produced and published biannual editions of the Voices in the Vice-Chancellery (VIV) Magazine
  • Conducted leadership development workshops for senior managers on three campuses
  • Coordinated harmonization of employment contracts and job descriptions
  • Coordinated the conduct of a regional Staff Census
  • Developed a Travel Policy
  • Resumed the development of a Differential Workload Policy
  • Hosted a Webinar on "Futuring"
  • Hosted Employee Appreciation Day and End of Year Event
  • Piloted introduction of psychometric testing, case studies and scoresheets in the recruitment of SAP personnel
  • Regularized job descriptions for RHQ Staff

Secretariat

  • Automated the input of meetings/events into the Academic Diary
  • Hosted Strategic Review of the Faculty of Sport
  • Initiated the harmonization of a system wide policy framework
  • Updated the existing policy repository

Operations

  • Achieved 5% reduction in expenditure
  • Coordinated Chancellor's Medal Presentation Ceremony
  • Developed marketing strategy and automated booking system for RHQ Conference/Meeting Facilities
  • Facilitated work of the Chancellor's Commission on Governance (2018)
  • Developed a University Naming Policy

Archives and Museum

  • Completed survey of campus electronic records and archives management systems
  • Conducted four Oral History Legacy Project interviews
  • Conducted preservation planning survey Coordinated the development of updated classification and retention policies Developed guidelines for managing electronic records and archives
  • Developed manual on Collections Management Developed procedures and guidelines for appropriate handling and use of archival material Developed Arts Policy
  • Developed Use of Seals/Stamps Policy Digitized selected archival material to facilitate wider access to Library of the Spoken Word Drafted Preservation Policy
  • Established regional museum network
  • Expanded use of Archives software for storage of electronic records/archives
  • Facilitated tours through partnerships
  • Mounted two exhibitions for 2019/2020 (one pop up/one major exhibit)
  • Performed interventive conservation
  • Produced a digital inventory of Minott Collection
  • Produced one publication for the International Council of Museums

Facilities Management

  • Completed selection process for award of contract to widen entrance to RHQ
  • Contracted Concessionaire Service for the RHQ
  • Developed COVID Emergency Plan for RHQ
  • Developed Emergency Preparedness and Management Policy for RHQ
  • Developed Safe Return to Work Policy for RHQ
  • Erected UWI RHQ's Signage
  • Oversaw renovation and upgrade of UWItv/Radio Unit Studio