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After being without a Pro-Chancellor for just over seven months, the University of Guyana (UG) has finally been able to fill that void. A statementNew UG Pro Chancellor, Bibi Shadickissued by the tertiary institution yesterday informed that Former Minister and Attorney-at-Law Bibi Shadick has been appointed the eighth Pro-Chancellor of UG. The decision was made at an adjourned Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 20,Cheap Hockey Jerseys, 2015. Her appointment became effective immediately.Shadick’s predecessor,Cheap Jerseys From China, Dr. Prem Misir, had tendered his resignation in May of last year, which became effective on June 2, 2014. Dr. Misir who resigned about one year ahead of his contract’s expiration date in pursuit of other professional goals, was in fact, the University’s longest serving Pro Chancellor having served for more than a decade in that capacity.In addition to holding the position of Pro Chancellor,Jerseys NFL Cheap, Shadick will continue serving as a member of the University’s Council and will remain Chairperson of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority.The Pro-Chancellor is elected by the University Council from among members of that body, to hold that office for a period of three years. In the absence of the Chancellor, the Pro-Chancellor performs the functions of the Chancellor.It was for this reason that there were grave concerns raised about the absence of the Pro Chancellor when the University conducted its 48th Convocation exercise last November.These were however appeased by Registrar, Mr Vincent Alexander, who pointed out that “Subject to these Statutes, the Academic Board shall have the following powers: – … (c) to award Degrees (other than Honorary Degrees) Diplomas, Certificates and other distinctions:” (Statute 15(2) (c) University of Guyana Act and Statutes). “The Principal and Vice-Chancellor shall be the academic and executive head of the University… in the absence of the Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor, he shall perform the functions of Chancellor,” based on (Section 7, University of Guyana (Amendment) Act 1977).The University has been without a Chancellor since the resignation of Professor Compton Bourne in 2012.Meanwhile, the University is currently advertising for the position of Registrar. This publication understands that Alexander, as the current Registrar, commenced his pre-retirement leave earlier this month and reports are that he was not expected to reapply for the position. Although attempts were made by this publication to make contact with Alexander to comment on his future academic plans, these were not successful.The Registrar’s position as advertised by the University is a full-time administrative portfolio that will see the suitable applicant being stationed at the Turkeyen Campus. As one of the principal officers of the University,Jerseys NFL Wholesale, the Registrar is responsible to the Vice Chancellor. He or she will be tasked with managing the academic administration of the University and those services which support the efficient delivery of the academic programmes. The Registrar will also serve as an executive secretary to the University Council and the Academic Board and to all Committees of these bodies; while other functions could be assigned by the University Council and the Vice Chancellor.According to the University’s website,Wholesale Cheap Jerseys, academic qualifications for this position should include a good first degree or equivalent and possession of postgraduate qualifications at least at the Masters level. Added to this, substantial experience at a senior level in administration is required; preferably experience at the academic and/or administrative levels within a University system.The benefits of this position will include: housing allowance,Cheap Jerseys Online, contributory medical and pension schemes, gratuity (where applicable), entertainment, duty and travelling allowances,Wholesale Authentic Jerseys Outlet, free telephone (with conditions) and Annual/Vacation Leave. And anyone recruited from overseas will receive up to four full economy air fares (i.e. for self, spouse and two unmarried children up to eighteen years of age) from point of recruitment, limited removal expenses and a settling-in allowance.The closing date for applications is Monday March 9, 2015. |
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