ANNUAL REPORT 2011/2012 Information contained in this 2011-2012 Annual Report is current according to records on file and verification at the time of printing. Bermuda College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the New England Association should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact: The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education New England Association of Schools and Colleges 209 Burlington Road, Bedford, MA 01730-1433 Tel: (781) 271-0022 E-Mail: [email protected]” VISION STATEMENT Bermuda College will be recognised locally and internationally as a centre for excellence as it responds to the diverse needs of the community through innovative, quality teaching and research that enables students to enrich their lives intellectually, economically, socially, and culturally. MISSION STATEMENT Bermuda College, the only tertiary level institution in Bermuda, is committed to setting Bermuda’s students on the paths to success through the provision of com- prehensive academic and technical education, along. CORE VALUES Commitment to Students Quality Teaching Commitment to Employees Respect, Recognition and being Valued Commitment to High Standards Stability, Security and Safety Responsibility and Accountability CONTENTS President’s Remarks ........................ 2 Chairman’s Report ......................... 3 About Bermuda College .................... 4 Creating Student Success ................... 5 Creating a Culture of Institutional Effectiveness ...................10 Creating a Skilled Workforce for the Present...and the Future .............11 Creating Access ........................... 18 Creating an Environment for Success . 18 PRESIDENT’S REMARKS Dr. Duranda V. Greene President, Bermuda College Undoubtedly, the defining theme for the Bermuda authors of works highlighting the Bermudian experience, College during this 2011/12 reporting period has been to the literary world. The College is indebted. one of “partnerships”. I have been particularly gratified to see the status of the College elevated as an increasing The current economic climate did not spare Bermuda number of Government, industry and business partners College and as a result of a reduced grant from the have chosen the College as a preferred trainer in work- Government, the faculty and staff of Bermuda College place development and career education. Others have pulled together and accepted a 6-day furlough and a demonstrated a ready willingness to work with us in pay freeze so that no employees would lose their jobs providing student internships in both business and and the College could balance its budget. This was a information technology careers. true demonstration of teamwork and the employees of Bermuda College are to be commended. The remarkable award of $500K from the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Hon. Patrice Minors, I cannot end this summary without a salute to this JP, MP, to be used toward the re-training of under- year’s Student Government Council, who demonstrated employed and unemployed adults was an obvious leadership, perseverance and exemplary decorum while highlight for the College. We were also extremely mounting a student protest and boycott over cafeteria pleased to have been chosen by the Ministry of Estates prices. Their campaign headlined national news media, and Information Services, the Hon. Michael Scott, MP, garnering campus and wider public support from to host leading technology and network training pro- individuals and businesses, resulting in a significant gramme partner, Cisco Academy, on campus. CISCO reduction in cafeteria prices. The level of student en- Academy Bermuda will be offered through e-learning gagement and resolve was commendable and certainly to provide internationally certified training locally to contributed to the decisive win in the relatively short, students and prepare them for work in this critically two-week boycott period. important global industry. The first cohort will begin Summer 2012. As always, my heartfelt gratitude is extended to the dedicated and committed employees at Bermuda Noteworthy, also was the generous family endowment College. It has been a challenging year, and yet the of the entire works of renowned Bermudian author College has emerged the stronger for it. I anticipate and playwright, Brian Burland, to the Bermuda College continued growth of the College and service to its Library. This generous gift will enable countless students community as we strive to set Bermuda’s students on the to appreciate the contribution of Mr. Burland, and other paths to success. 2 BERMUDA COLLEGE ANNUAL REPORT 2010/2011 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT deserving of such an honour having made significant contributions both locally and internationally in their respective fields. Dr. Brock was the youngest to be named an Honorary Fellow and he and his father, Mr. Mansfield Brock, are the first father and son pair to be named Honorary Fellows. At the Honorary Fellows induction dinner we also bid farewell to Col. Michael Darling as he ended his term as Chairman and welcomed Dr. Walwyn Hughes as the new Chairman of the Honorary Fellows and a member of the Board of Governors. Along with Dr. Hughes, the Board also welcomed five additional members: Ms. Sheila Brown who replaced Ms. Wendy Augustus; Mr. Stephen Lightbourne who replaced Mr. Antonio Belvedere as the student re- presentative; Senator Diallo Rabain who replaced Mr. Gregory Swan as the National Training Board (NTB) Senator Walton Brown representative; Mr. Craig Simmons who replaced Mrs. Chairman, Bermuda College Board of Governors Cathy Ziepniewski as the faculty representative; and Rev. Ruth Van-Lowe Smith who replaced Mr. Patrick On behalf of the Board of Governors, it is my pleasure Jones. I am personally grateful to current and past Board to submit the Bermuda College Annual Report for the members for their dedication and commitment to period April 1, 2011, to March 31, 2012. The Board is Bermuda College and the success of its students. once again privileged to have played a role in the College’s mission of “setting Bermuda’s students on the The Board remains confident that Bermuda College paths to success”. is well positioned to continue to meet its mission of “setting Bermuda’s students on the paths to success” During the 2011-2012 academic year, the College and we are indebted to the dedicated and committed began to implement its mid-term (4 to 7 years) action executive, administration, faculty and staff who have steps from its 2008 10-year Strategic Plan. A 5-year faithfully and diligently provided their services to make academic plan to support the strategic direction of the this another successful year for the College. College was developed as part of the process and approved by the Board in March. The Bermuda College Foundation was re-established and the registered charity, Bermuda College Trust, was re-named The BOARD OF GOVERNORS Bermuda College Foundation to support the Founda- tion’s fundraising efforts. CHAIRMAN Mr. Walton Brown, Chairman In January, the College held its first Winter Commence- ment since 1999, and conferred degrees and certificates MEMBERS upon 20 students, giving them a head start in seeking Mr. Dane Commissiong (Deputy Chairman) employment during these trying economic times. Ms. Sheila Brown Mr. Peter Crisson Mr. Malcolm Furbert The College is thankful to the Government for con- Dr. Duranda Greene tinuing to fund the institution at the same level as last Ms. Deena Harvey year and the Board commends the executive for Dr. Walwyn Hughes producing a balanced budget without any significant Mr. Warren Jones cuts in student services or salaries. Mr. Stephen Lightbourne Senator Diallo Rabain During the course of this past year, the Board had the Mr. Craig Simmons honour of inducting two members into the Company of Mr. Peter Sousa Honorary Fellows of Bermuda College, Dr. Malcolm Rev. Ruth Van-Lowe Smith Dr. Myra Virgil Brock and the Hon. Dale Butler. Both individuals were Mr. Paget Wharton BERMUDA COLLEGE ANNUAL REPORT 2011/ 2012 3 ABOUT BERMUDA COLLEGE ABOUT BERMUDA COLLEGE Winter Commencement Graduates - 2011 Bermuda College is accredited by the New England History Association of Schools and Colleges, and has approxi- The College was created by the Parliament of Bermuda mately 1300 students; 864 of whom are registered in through the passage of the Bermuda College Act in 1974 credit courses. There are 39 full-time lecturers. Bermuda with the amalgamation of three flourishing institutions: College offers a variety of academic, technical and the Bermuda Technical Institute, established in 1956; professional courses in the Divisions of Applied Science the Bermuda Hotel & Catering College, established in & Technology; Business Administration & Hospitality; 1965; and the Academic Sixth Form Centre, established Liberal Arts; and the Centre for Professional and Career in 1967. Education. Programmes lead to baccalaureate, associ- ate degree, certificate or diploma credentials; there Size of Campus: 26 acres are also a number of professional development and non-credit offerings for life-long learners. Degrees and Certificates Granted: Associate degrees, certificates and diplomas Bermuda College embraces the community college philosophy and is dedicated to offering the highest Number of Faculty: standards of academic and professional excellence,