August 25, 2021
From the Human Resources Department
FMSS Belize City Campus Closure Today, August 25, 2021
The Human Resources Department would like to advise Students, Staff, Faculty and the general public that the offices at the FMSS Campus in Belize City will be closed for business today, August 25, 2021.
All offices will reopen tomorrow, Thursday, August 26, 2021.
The University apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you.
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The University of Belize wishes to welcome all its students to the start of this new semester 2021-1,and to convey that it continues to offer payment plans to assist in defraying their semester billing.
The payment terms and dates are as follows:
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PR – UB Receives Donation of Books from Dr. Carla Barnett
PRESS RELEASE
August 11, 2021
For Immediate Release
UB Receives Donation of Books from Dr. Carla Barnett
The University of Belize is the recipient of a generous book donation from Dr. Carla Barnett, recently appointed Secretary General for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Dr. Barnett is widely known in Belize and the Caribbean, having held leadership positions in various regional institutions throughout the Caribbean. These books are from her personal collection and represent the scope and breadth of Dr. Barnett’s scholarship and interests. They are a showcase of the profound dedication and quest for knowledge that no doubt has propelled her to some of the highest leadership positions in the region. These books will serve as an invaluable source of reference for students and researchers and will be a great addition to the University of Belize’s Library.
Interim President, Dr. Vincent Palacio and Chair of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Dr. Bernard Watler, received the donation on behalf of the University.
END.
From the President’s Desk – Volume 36 – July 30, 2021
FAREWELL MY FRIENDS
Good Day my colleagues, Senior Administrators, Faculty, Staff, my dear Students, alumni and our stakeholders in Belize, you would all have seen the statement of yesterday (29th July, 2021) of
Professor Emeritus Clement Sankat 7th UB President
the Chairman of the Board of Trustees on changes in the leadership of UB. It is attached. I welcome Dean Dr. Vincent Palacio as Interim President and wish him well to steer the ship and do ask for your full support of his leadership. The transition has been very short for both of us but I could not leave UB, an institution that has been central to me day in and day out, post the University of the West Indies (UWI), for the last four and a half years without saying “farewell” and “thank you”. I wish I was there in person to do so, but the circumstances in this COVID-19 pandemic time make this very difficult. This therefore will be my last communication from the “President’s Desk” which I started when I came to UB.
I want at the outset to thank all of you for the support I received at UB and in Belize in good and in difficult times. Whatever we achieved, and much was done, was due to the teamwork and goodwill shown by many, in and out of UB. I leave the University with a sense that the groundwork has been laid to build a sustainable institution for the immediate future. The transformation began and our Transformational Plan, Vision 2022, done through extensive consultation, is a road map which hopefully will be continued – more programs at the Bachelor’s level and even at the Masters including the MPhil Research degree – all truly making the University live up to its good name and expectations. Our watch words, the 4Rs; relevance, reach, responsiveness and responsibility, will hopefully continue to resonate. Despite all the challenges we experienced in the last eighteen months, UB will graduate once more over 1,100 students in October for the 2020-21 academic year. Graduates who will be able to serve Belize. This is testimony to all our dedicated work in the Faculties with the support of our Administrators particularly in Open Distance Learning, Information & Communications Technologies, the Registry and Finance. Well done and thanks to you for staying focused, being innovative and supportive of our students.
There is much more I could say but let me thank our Ag. Director of Finance, Mr. Ian Sangster and his team, including Mr. Orlando Palma, for working steadily with myself and the Senior management to ensure our financial sustainability, building financial efficiency with the welfare of our students, faculty, staff and stakeholders, steadily kept in focus. Thank you to our Ag. Director of Human Resources, Mrs. Tieola Requena for stepping up to the occasion to lead the human resource function since Ms. Hertha Gentle’s departure. Mrs. Tieola has grown in stature. To our Director of ODL and ICT, Dr. Frieda Palma and Mr. Abdul Sanderson, respectively, you have demonstrated passion for your work on technology usage that has led us out of the difficulties of this pandemic and brought great support to our Students and Faculty in teaching and learning. I wish to recognize Mrs. Rose Pineda, Registrar and Ms. Camilla Barker of Admissions for the stellar work they do, with all the information, data and guidance to the President so as to facilitate decision making. To the Dean of Students, Dr. Martin Cuellar for steadily mentoring and engaging our Student Governments and supporting their causes. I want to make a special mention of our Post Graduate and Research Committee, led by Professor Thippichetty Thiagarajan; thanks for all the great work your committee did to bring our MPhil Research degree to fruition. It will truly advance the cause of research at UB with bright, inquisitive graduate students.
Our Campuses have been secure in a time of criminality around us, and I thank the Chief of Security, Mr. John Salam for leading the effort to keep UB secure with his Public Safety Officers. I must pay a very special tribute to Mr. Francis Burns of the Facilities department and his team for fully assisting the President to transform and uplift the physical facilities of all our Campuses – Belmopan, Belize City and Punta Gorda – our little gem in the deep South. We have paved our roads and parking lots, illuminated our walkways, including solar lighting, maintained our greenery, erected new buildings very cost effectively, efficiently and in harmony with our beautiful green environment. We have painted, some by self-help, and maintained our buildings. Much more needs to be done, and especially at the UB Central Farm, Cayo – I wished I had the time to do this. Let me thank Dr. Elma Kay and Dr. Leandra Ricketts for their stellar work at the ERI, bringing credit to our University in the area of the Environment and Sustainability. Dr. Latha Thomas who is chairing our Beautification Committee, I want to thank you for your undaunted spirit to make our Campuses more beautiful. But without the steady effort of Mr. Burns, Mr. Waight and his team, we would not have achieved what we did. Thank you, Francis.
Mr. Roy Polonio and Mrs. Zoe Zetina of our PG Campus and UBCF have remained committed to enhancing their Campuses and their academic works and my gratitude goes out to them.
We have forged many new partnerships both locally and internationally during my term in Office and I do thank Mr. Arnulfo Kantun for working side by side with me to make such partnerships bear fruit – with India (IBCE Project), Mexico, with the ROC (Taiwan), with Japan, with Cuba, with UNAN-Managua (for our Medical Program), with Canada (the SAGE project for e.g. which is yielding new successes for UBCF in Climate Smart Agriculture, that was just approved), the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), the EU, the FAO, IICA, the OAK Foundation and more. Thanks to all our international partners for supporting UB and I expect these partnerships will continue.
The tremendous support I have received for the President’s Fete in September of each year, from the Ramada Princess Hotel, Bowen and Bowen, Traveller’s Liquors and Cuello’s Distillery, Belize Bank Limited, and the public and private sectors of Belize, are praiseworthy. For our wonderful end-of-year get-togethers and the President’s fete, the infectious Belizean music of the Gilharry 7 Band and Super Furia, will continue to reverberate with me. The support of Mr. Cornelius Cacho for the scholarships to our students and to PACT are gratefully acknowledged, as is our partnership with the DFC. The significant endowment of the Gian Gandhi family is acknowledged and hopefully more will come to UB’s support in the near future. Mr. Kantun has steadily assisted me in many of these arrangements, including the Glow parties we had with our students in Belmopan. But there are others I must thank for supporting my work as President – the City Councils of Belize City, Belmopan, PG and Orange Walk and the steady support of the Ministries of Education, Foreign Affairs, Finance and Agriculture in particular. There are many more that can be mentioned – those who expressed good will and support, and I can assure them, Ambassadors and all of my friends, you will always be remembered for making my work in Belize much easier.
I want to especially thank Zayri and Sheena, our young professionals of our Marketing and Communications team for working steadily with me to do much for enhancing UB’s communication – From the President’s Desk, UB Imprint (I fondly recognize Mr. Nectaly Vela and the Guardian Newspaper), Reports to the Board of Trustees, Press Releases and so much more for all of us to engage our constituents. Thank you and keep up your good work – grow with UB!
To our Vice President, Dr. Mariot Simon, who leads the academic effort at UB, thanks for your creativity, steadfastness and leadership. Much has been achieved under your watch. To those in the President’s Office, Ms. Denise Robinson, Senior Administrative Officer, thank you for your 24/7 steady, thoughtful support. It is difficult to imagine my Presidency at UB without your shoulders on the wheel. The UB and its Board of Trustees recognize your special commitment and knowledge. To my former Secretary, Ms. Gina, and Mrs Dez, Ms. Sabela, our Housekeeper and one of our Drivers, Mr. Eric Gongora and my personal housekeeper, Ms. Felicita, all a special thank you.
To all our Deans, Chairs and Faculty, I have always said that our work is in the Faculties, the engine room of the University. Thank you for keeping us mission-focused, despite all the challenges of change.
To my dear Students, our Student Government Leaders, past and present, it was a pleasure working with you so as to keep the UB student-centered. There will be no University without you, as I have always said.
To the past Board of Trustees, led by Chairman Mr. G.A. Harrison Pilgrim (and its Search Committee) for giving me the opportunity to lead this young University since February 2017 and expressing confidence in my leadership, thank you. It would not have begun without your leadership. To the current Board of Trustees and its Chairman, Mr. Anthony Sylvestre and its Vice Chairman, Major Jones, thanks for your support and overseeing the final six months of my UB journey to a successful close.
I have made many new friends in Belize, in Mango Street, Belmopan, with the Anglican Church in Belize, Bishop Wright of St John’s Cathedral in Belize City, where I was installed on July 27, 2017 as the 7th President of UB; and with Rev. Liz Tulloch of St. Ann’s Anglican Church in Belmopan. In PACT, TASA, CZMAI, where I served on their Boards; you will always be remembered for your welcome, kindness and generosity as well as the learnings that I have achieved in Belize, especially on environmental matters. One of my special moments at UB and in Belize was the award of the Honorary Doctoral degree to Former Governor General, Sir Colville Young, at our Graduation ceremony in Belize City on June 16, 2019. And I do appreciate the service that he has given to UB and to Belize.
As I leave, my colleagues, thanks for the moments of happiness and joy that we shared together. The pandemic has hurt us all but the UB ship is well-poised to navigate these difficult times that are still there. The sacrifices all made should not be forgotten and as I leave, I hope the rewards for this will come your way as the pandemic eases.
From my entire family and especially my daughter, Katyana, a proud alumna of UB, thanks for welcoming us and supporting us in good and difficult times. It has been a memorable journey in Belize. May you all and our University continue to be blessed.
Au revoir!
Professor Clement Sankat
7th President, UB
July 30, 2021
Leadership Change at the University of Belize
July 29, 2021
The Board of Trustees of the University of Belize (UB) wishes to announce the following change at the helm of the institution:
Professor Emeritus Clement Sankat
After serving for the past four and a half years, the current President, Professor Emeritus, Clement Sankat will demit Office on July 31, 2021.
Dr. Vincent Palacio
Dr. Vincent Palacio, Dean of the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences will take up the mantle as Interim President as of August 1, 2021 to guide the institution while the Search Committee of the Board recruits a new President.
The Board of Trustees and the University community thanks President Sankat, a regionally-renowned academic, for the implementation of the Transformational Plan and his leadership, dedication and contribution to the development of Belize’s National University during his term in Office. Professor Sankat also expresses his appreciation in being given the opportunity to lead and serve the National University.
The Board of Trustees congratulates Dr. Vincent Palacio on being selected to take up leadership of our flagship institution of higher learning. Dr. Palacio is a life-long educator with strong ties to the private and public sector. The University looks forward to his kind and reflective leadership to lead the University into its next chapter of development.
Teaching Modality for the New Academic Year
A Release was Issued Today, July 30, 2021 Updating this Information
The Management of the University of Belize informs the student population and the community that we have been continually monitoring the evolving health situation in the country. The current
situation remains fluid and while we have been anxious to return to a state of normalcy we must do so with the utmost caution.
After extensive consultations, it was decided that for Semester I of the new academic year, the University will continue to deliver teaching and learning online. Only laboratory sessions and internships/field experience will be conducted face to face at the University. These sessions will be conducted in strict observance of all health protocols as directed by the Ministry of Health and Wellness of the Government of Belize.
We will continue to monitor the situation as it evolves and make changes as necessary. The health and welfare of our students, faculty and staff are of paramount importance to us. We implore students, faculty and staff to protect themselves by getting vaccinated.
The University of Belize Urges Students to take the Vaccine
On Friday, July 30, 2021, the Faculty of Health Sciences hosted a virtual discussion on COVID-19 where they focused on the scientific and clinical basis of the Vaccination. Presenters included Dr. Eric Bradley, Dr. Cecilia Eck and Dr Yenisey Cruz.
Three Deans Appointed Effective August 1, 2021
The President is pleased to announce the appointment of the three Deans of the following Faculties: Faculty of Management and Social Sciences (FMSS), Faculty of Education and Arts (FEA) and Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) – Dr. Vincent Palacio, Dr. Nadine Tun and Dr. Sherlene Enriquez Savery, respectively.
The appointments were confirmed by the UB Board of Trustees on the 1st of July, 2021 and came from recommendations of the Acting Human Resources Director, the relevant search committees chaired by the Vice President and the President. The Deans will serve for a period of five years, effective 1st of August, 2021. All come with significant experiences as each served as Interim Deans in the last academic year 2019-2020.
I ask you to join with me in wishing our three Deans a very successful term in Office and as they provide transformational leadership to take their Faculties and the University to the next level.
6th Binational Seminar Mexico-Belize
The President attended and represented the University of Belize at this virtual meeting of rectors of Central American Universities and the Dominican Republic. The 6th Binational Seminar (Mexico – Belize), was held virtually from June 15 – 17, 2021. The focus of this year’s seminar was on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy, education, health and environment in Mexico and Belize. Due to the relevance of this subject, the purpose was to evaluate the impact/consequences of the phenomenon on the various fields in both countries.
CXCIV CSUCA Meeting
The Consejo Superior Universitario Centroamericano (CSUCA) held its 194th business meeting virtually on June 16 and 17, 2021.
The President attended and represented the University of Belize.
UB Hosts a Handing Over Ceremony
On June 28, 2021 the University of Belize hosted a handing over ceremony at the Doctoral Room, FMSS building in Belize City for the donation of books provided by the Japan International
Cooperation Agency (JICA).
The Vice President, Dr. Mariot Simon and Chairman of the UB Board of Trustees, Mr. Anthony Sylvestre, were in attendance and gave their remarks and thank you on behalf of the University. The Chairman of the Board also presented JICA with a certificate of appreciation.
The Importance of Mind Education
On June 18, 2021, the International Youth Fellowship, in collaboration with the University of Belize, hosted “The Importance of Mind Education” virtually.
A Special Presentation was given by Revd Dr. Ock Soo Park – Seoul, South Korea, Founder of the International Youth Fellowship.
The President gave introductory remarks and sincerely hopes that this education continues.
UB Hosts Live Virtual Recruitment
On June 30, 2021, the University of Belize hosted a live virtual recruitment event on Facebook where various representatives from the different departments and Faculties gave brief presentations to prospective students. A presentation was also given by the Development Finance Corporation (DFC).
The President gave his remarks at the beginning of this event as we need to focus on our enrollment for the new academic year.
TASA/Blue Finance Proposes to UB on Leasing the Calabash Caye Facilities
This is a work in progress and will be addressed by our Board of Trustees.
Paying Attention to Our Student Application Numbers for the New Academic Year
I urge all to be great Ambassadors for UB in this process of encouraging student applications.
Vacancies at the University of Belize
Academic Calendar 2021-22 from the Registrar
The 2021-22 Academic Calendar can be viewed and downloaded now at: https://registration.ub.edu.bz/search.cfm
The Board of Trustees Approved (July 23, 2021) a Restructured ERI as Shown in the Organogram Below
Faculty Workload Policy Follow Up that Went to the Board of Trustees on July 14, 2021
UB Senior Managers Bid Professor Sankat a Farewell Today
Thank you, Vince, Denise, Mariot, Deans, Directors, for the touching words expressed from all of you, my friends.
Thank you, once more!
(Extracts from my last Board Meeting)
We live in a time of great unpredictability and the National University must navigate this on a daily basis, as we have done, ensuring our students are receiving the Education and Training that they have enrolled for, that our income and expenditure are closely monitored and we maintain a positive balance, that our employees continue to deliver on the priorities of our mission, and that they may be encouraged, rewarded and recognized as our circumstances allow us in these unprecedented times. We must continue to summon the will to lead and manage the institution in the wholesomeness of its parts, putting UB first.
My thanks once more to the former Chairman and the Board of Trustees for giving me such a unique opportunity to have served the University of Belize. I thank the Chairman and the current Board for their continued support of the President and his Senior Management, the latter in whom I have built considerable confidence and trust – Vice President, Directors of Finance and Human Resources. Nothing that was achieved during my tenure would have been accomplished without the steadfast support of all our Directors, Deans, Chairs, Faculty and Staff. I pay a special thank you to the Vice President, my Administrative Officer for her devotion to duty and full support as I do for the Director of Physical Plant and Facilities and those in Institutional Advancement and Marketing and Communications. To the many new friends in Belize far and wide, these friendships will remain despite the distance. Belize has been an experience that cannot be erased and thanks to the many who supported me.
‘Til we meet again!
Professor Clement Sankat
President
July 30, 2021
LEADERSHIP CHANGE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BELIZE
July 29, 2021
From the Office of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, UB
LEADERSHIP CHANGE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BELIZE
The Board of Trustees of the University of Belize (UB) wishes to announce the following change at the helm of the institution:
Professor Emeritus Clement Sankat
After serving for the past four and a half years, the current President, Professor Emeritus, Clement Sankat will demit Office on July 31, 2021.
Dr. Vincent Palacio
Dr. Vincent Palacio, Dean of the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences will take up the mantle as Interim President as of August 1, 2021 to guide the institution while the Search Committee of the Board recruits a new President.
The Board of Trustees and the University community thanks President Sankat, a regionally-renowned academic, for the implementation of the Transformational Plan and his leadership, dedication and contribution to the development of Belize’s National University during his term in Office. Professor Sankat also expresses his appreciation in being given the opportunity to lead and serve the National University.
The Board of Trustees congratulates Dr. Vincent Palacio on being selected to take up leadership of our flagship institution of higher learning. Dr. Palacio is a life-long educator with strong ties to the private and public sector. The university looks forward to his kind and reflective leadership to lead the University into its next chapter of development.
Mr. Anthony Sylvestre
Chairman of the Board of Trustees, UB
From the President’s Desk – Volume 35 – Special Edition – July 20, 2021
From the President’s Desk – July 20, 2021
Special Edition – Volume 35
THREE DEANS APPOINTED
The President is pleased to announce the appointment of the three Deans of the following Faculties: Faculty of Management and Social Sciences (FMSS), Faculty of Education and Arts (FEA) and Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) – Dr. Vincent Palacio, Dr. Nadine Tun and Dr. Sherlene Enriquez Savery, respectively.
The appointments were confirmed by the UB Board of Trustees on the 1st of July, 2021 and came from recommendations of the Acting Human Resources Director, the relevant search committees chaired by the Vice President and the President. The Deans will serve for a period of five years, effective 1st of August, 2021. All come with significant experiences as each served as Interim Deans in the last academic year 2019-2020.
I ask you to join with me in wishing our three Deans a very successful term in Office and as they provide transformational leadership to take their Faculties and the University to the next level.
Professor Clement Sankat
President
You are Invited to Attend “The Importance of Mind Education”
You are Invited to Attend
The Importance of Mind Education
A Special Presentation by
Revd Dr Ock Soo Park
Seoul, South Korea
Founder of the International Youth Fellowship
With an Introduction from
Professor Clement Sankat
President
University of Belize
On Friday, June 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
Join the Meetinghttp://bit.ly/IYF-UB-06-18-21
Meeting ID: 884 676 3684 | Password: 1234
All are invited to attend!
Don’t miss it!
From the President’s Desk – Volume 34 – February – June 2021
From the President’s Desk – February – June 2021
Volume 34
My Dear Faculty, Staff and Students,
I am bringing to your attention this report, Volume 34, for your information. As we move closer to the end of the Semester II, I want to thank all of you for contributing to the success of our students and to the overall well-being of our University in this difficult time of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Last week there was a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the University of Belize and I shared many of the highlights of the achievements of our Faculty, Staff, Students and the University as a whole, which I am sharing with you now. Despite the pandemic era, and all of the changes we have had to adjust to, I wish to state that the University is alive and well and adapted to essentially an online environment. In fact, at my recent meeting with our Student Government leaders, they echoed the sentiment that our online teaching this semester was so much improved and hence my commendations once more to all Faculty and Students as well as our online Administrators.
I also wish to thank the outgoing Student Government leaders from all our campuses and note their generous grants of bursaries to students in need among other things. I congratulate and welcome our new Student Government leaders and note that they were sworn in on May 28, 2021. I wish to especially commend Mr. J Good, President of the Belize City Campus, who also discharged his responsibilities admirably on the Board of Trustees. I wish him and others who are leaving well in their future endeavors.
At the Board meeting, I appraised the Board on several matters including our financial state of affairs and wish to advise that we did experience a reduction in our Government subvention for the months of April and May but I cannot comment more at this time as we are awaiting formal communication from our line Ministry; however, we just have to continue managing our finances tightly in a very uncertain time. I also apprise the Board on what we have been observing with respect to applications for the new academic year – significantly falling applications. We are hopeful that in this month of June applications will increase significantly. Our student receivables continue to challenge us but I do commend the majority of our students who met their financial obligations to our University and progressed to their examinations.
You will be pleased to know that the Board also approved the Management’s recommendation that increments be restored when individually due, beginning on the 1st of August. Please see the communiqué from our Acting Director of Human Resources in the box. 
I also wish to advise that the Administration, together with our Board are working assiduously to fill the three vacant positions of Deans (FEA, FMSS, FST) and Directors (Finance and Human Resources) as these advertisements were recently closed. You will be advised on the successful candidates once the process has been completed and hopefully very soon.
I wish to advise, with regret, that one of our Employees, Mr. Carlos Choc of the Maintenance Department, under the leadership of Mr. F Burns, was injured in an accident in the Engineering Department in Belize City. I am pleased to note, however, that he is recovering at home and we hope that he makes a complete recovery and returns to our fold very soon. Just advising that we are preparing to return one of the Engineering buildings in Freetown Road, Belize City, to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology at their request. All of this is in preparation for the Engineering Department to eventually move to Belmopan by August 2022.
On another note, just last weekend we heard about the unfortunate robbery of Mr. Roy Polonio, Campus Administrator, Punta Gorda. This happened at his farm and thankfully he was not injured but severely traumatized. This all speaks to crime that surrounds us and I urge that each of us must continue to be vigilant. It is a timely reminder that as a University, our teaching, our research and our outreach should address some of the root causes of this scourge. A program of teaching and learning and outreach in Criminology/Criminal Justice would be important for our students and stakeholders as a whole.
I hope you find the report below interesting and good reading! I do thank our young Marketing & Communications team for assisting me in putting this together. Have a pleasant weekend and let us continue to build UB together.
Professor Clement Sankat
President
June 5, 2021
1st Gian Gandhi Memorial Lecture – “Economic Policies for Prosperity and Stability; Thoughts on the Future for Belize” by Dr Delisle Worrell
The University of Belize held its inaugural Gian Gandhi Memorial Lecture on February 25, 2021 entitled “Economic Policies for Prosperity and Stability; Thoughts on the Future for Belize”. Dr. Delisle Worrell, former Governor of the Barbados Central Bank, answered the question, “how does the quality of life in Belize compare internationally?” He also gave a brief discussion of the economic policy mix that works best in small open economies like Belize. Dr Worrell went over an analysis of economic growth in Belize over the past 3 decades and gave possible suggestions for policy for future economic prosperity.
Congratulations to Dr. Husaini
The University of Belize congratulates Dr. Danladi Husaini, Senior Lecturer of the Pharmacy Program Faculty of Health Sciences.
Dr. Husaini graduated and obtained his Ph.D. Degree in Public Health from the University Of South Africa (UNISA) on April 13, 2021.
The President and UB administration congratulates him on his major success!
Student Government Hosts Virtual Mayoral Debate in Punta Gorda
The Student Government of the Punta Gorda Campus organized and hosted a Virtual Mayoral Debate where two Mayoral candidates of the Punta Gorda Town along with a candidate for councillor made presentations. The debate took place on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. via the Zoom platform.
The event was conceptualized and organized by the current Student Government of the Punta Gorda Campus as a means of encouraging student participation in elections and promoting more social responsibility among university students.
The University of Belize Encourages Faculty, Staff & Students to Get Vaccinated
The University of Belize recognizes the importance of getting vaccinated to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Lisa Johnson, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences has taken the necessary steps to get vaccinated. She shared the following message: “One of our duties to our patients/clients/community is to make sure we are not transmitting any illnesses
to them. Take the steps to ensure a better health for all by vaccinating now.”
The Student Government, with the help from the Office of Student Affairs, hosted a COVID-19 Vaccine Symposium on April 22, 2021 via zoom, with medical advisors, Dr Natalia Beer – Ministry of Health & Wellness, as well as Dr. Fernando Cuellar – Belize Medical Associates, to educate the UB student body on the vaccine.
The University of Belize encourages all Faculty, Staff and Students to get vaccinated when it’s their turn to do so.
1st JICA Program Japanese Studies (JICA Chair) 2021 Lecture By: Dr. Nobuko KAYASHIMA, Senior Vice President of JICA
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in collaboration with the University of Belize, held its first online seminar
“Educational Development in Modernization in Japan and Ideas on the Future Cooperation with Belize” on March 19, 2021.
The main focus of the lecture, by Dr. KAYASHIMA, was to showcase how Japan was introduced to a modern educational system, transitioning into a technologically-driven society.
The President welcomed participants to the lecture and also concluded the program by reflecting on Japan’s development through education, particularly Science and Technology.
5th Annual Math Symposium
On March 26, 2021, the Faculty of Science and Technology hosted the fifth Math Symposium entitled “Mathematics – Freedom Zone” via Zoom and Facebook.
The objectives of the Symposium were to:
- Raise the awareness of the importance and applications of Mathematics in everyday life.
- To emphasize the importance of Mathematics as a stepping stone to many other disciplines.
- Highlight current Mathematical research being done in Belize and elsewhere.
- Inspire faculty, students and the general community to engage in mathematics-related research/careers.
Presentations included:
- Dr. David Aguilar (Galen University, Belize) on “Mathematics for Rebels”
- Dr. Minerva Brauss & Dr. Daniel Brauss (Francis Marion University, SC, USA) on “Student Success through Holistic Learning in STEM”
- Mr. Envic Castaneda (Belize Bureau of Standards) on “The Mathematics of Metrology”
- Dr. Aaron Lewis (Former Assistant Professor at UB), on “An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)”
- Ms. Yasmin Tzib (Student, University of Belize) on “Quality of Life among San Jose Succotz residents during COVID-19”
- Ms. Taylor Boatwright, Ja’Nya Breeden and Jada Lytch (Students, Francis Marion University, SC, USA) on “At Least Squares Can Solve Fluid Flow”
Congratulations, Mrs. Thisbe Usher
Mrs. Thisbe Usher, Chair of Education and Arts (FEA), is the recipient of the 2021 Best Paper Student Award for the American Educational Research Association’s, Caribbean and African Studies in Education – Special Interest Group (AERA, CASE-SIG). She received the award for her research paper proposal entitled, “Belizean Educators’ Perceptions of Teacher Supervision and of a Supervision Model on Teachers’ Instructional Practices.”
Mrs. Usher presented her paper on April 12, 2021 at the AERA 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting.
UB President – Professor Emeritus Clement Sankat and Senior Managers at UB join the Faculty of Education & Arts in congratulating Mrs. Usher on this accomplishment.
Mrs Lydia Thurton at the Global Health Conversation Series
Mrs Lydia Thurton, Senior Lecturer and Department Chair, Allied Health, from the Faculty of Health Sciences, along with students from the Pharmacy program, participated in a Student Global Health Conversation Series entitled “Global Perspectives on fieldwork preparation by Universities in Belize and in the U.S.” This was hosted by the University of South Florida, USF Health on April 9, 2021.
Recent Publications by UB’s Very Own
The following are the most recent publications by members of the University of Belize:
Dr. Philip Castillo, UB Assistant Professor
In collaboration with University colleagues at the University of the West Indies in St Augustine, Trinidad, and Cave Hill, Barbados, as well as with the University of Technology in Jamaica.
Dr Castillo co-authored two publications on health in the Caribbean, the first being based on the Caribbean countries and which can be viewed at: https://hqlo.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12955-021-01734-8
By the Faculty of Health Sciences Pharmacy Team
Prostate cancer awareness, knowledge, and perception of screening among men aged 40–70 in the Belize district: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10389-021-01527-9
Over-The-Counter Sales of Antibiotics at Community Pharmacies in Belize: A Cross Sectional Simulated Client Visit study: https://doi.org/10.15342/ijms.2021.455
By Dr. Joyanne De Four-Babb, Ed.D, MBA, M.Ed., Assistant Professor
Making sense of spirituality in our academic lives through co-mentoring: Journal for the Study of Spirituality: Vol 0, No 0 (tandfonline.com): https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/20440243.2021.1898806
By Mr. Joaquin Magaña, FST Lecturer
in collaboration with professors from the Mexican National Fisheries and Aquaculture Institute, UAGro, CONACYT and CIBNOR,
This publication focuses on ecology and distribution of a species of fish, the Mojarra, in the Eastern Pacific and is entitled Turkish Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences: https://www.trjfas.org/abstract.php?lang=en&id=14797
By Dr. Apolonio Aguilar
Double tailed scorpiand-type calix[10]phyrin: Synthesis and proton-driven anion recognition
features. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0040402021003434
By Dr. Christopher De Shield, Assistant Professor, FEA
in collaboration with Mr. Gerardo Polanco, Sacred Heart College,
Succouring an Ixtabai: Zee Edgell’s Deployment of Belizean Folklore in The Festival of San Joaquin (1997). https://uottawa.scholarsportal.info/ottawa/index.php/rceh/article/view/5899
UB Social Work “COPING WITH COVID-19” Virtual Summit 2021
The UB Social Work Virtual Summit 2021, entitled “Coping with COVID-19”, was held on April 12, 2021 via the Zoom Platform. The Virtual Summit aimed at providing information and opening a conversation with partners/stakeholders to current crisis situation affecting Belize’s communities at various system levels.
The objective of the event was to sensitize participants and key social partners on coping strategies and treatments of trauma, anxiety, and stress, as well as to engage and recruit prospective social work students by showcasing the work being done by social workers in Belize.
The President congratulated the Chair, Mr Fermin Olivera, and his team for organizing this event.
Dr. Carla Barnett Appointed Next Secretary General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
On May 11, 2021, Dr Carla Barnett was appointed the next Secretary General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Dr. Barnett is the first woman and the first Belizean to be appointed to this post. She will replace Ambassador Irwin LaRocque and will assume office on August 15, 2021.
The President congratulated Dr. Barnett for such a special achievement and appointment.
UB Launches Recruitment Drive for the New Academic Year 2021
On March 31, 2021 the University of Belize launched its Recruitment drive for August 2021-1 with the President – Professor Clement Sankat, Director of Open Distance and Learning – Dr. Frieda Palma, University Registrar – Mrs. Rose Pineda, and Admissions Coordinator – Mrs. Camilla Barker, on the LoveFM Morning Show.
The Admissions Department, in collaboration with all Faculties, has been hosting live weekly forums via Zoom and Facebook.
Recruitment Work at the PG Central Park
On Monday April 26, 2021 Admissions/Records Assistant, Ms. Yesenia Figueroa, and the Punta Gorda Campus Administrator, Mr. Roy Polonio carried out a special recruitment campaign at the Punta Gorda Central Park where they promoted the UB online Bachelor Degree in Social Work (BSOW) program and advised interested persons about such pertinent matters as career options available to graduates of the program, financial requirements and application procedures for admission to the program in August 2021.
This outreach work is in connection with the ongoing joint recruitment efforts by the UB Faculty of Health Sciences and the Admissions Department to increase enrollment of students from southern Belize in our BSOW program. While working at the Central Park, Mr. Polonio and Ms. Figueroa also sought opportunities to continue advertising all programs offered by our National University.
Responses from the many people who visited the information booth were very encouraging thus the outreach campaign efforts slated for the PG Central Park are to intensify during months of May and June. The PG Campus’ special recruitment team remains grateful for the continued support received from President Sankat and from the University’s Departments of Admissions, Social Work and Marketing & Communications.
Information Technology Students Complete Work Experience and Professional Practice
The Department of Mathematics, Physics and Information Technology carried out its Information Technology (IT) internship program this semester and saw 28 Associates students (CMPS2992-Project) and 15 Bachelor students (CMPS4992-Professional Practice) successfully complete the courses. The associate’s course offers students a chance to gain real world working experience in various IT related areas, some of which included, junior developer, network administrator, and computer technicians among others. The students were placed at various host organizations for work over 9 weeks; every Tuesday and Thursdays (or remotely). The professional practice course at the bachelor level is more rigid and requires students to perform full time jobs, as would a regular employee of the host organization. Students work over 12 weeks (Mon-Fri) in positions such as Software Developer, System Administrator and Database Administrator among others. Given the pandemic most students worked remotely at organizations such as CARDI, The Belize Collection, A+ Computer Solutions, Ministry of Agriculture, ThinkTech, Westrac Ltd. and Caribbean Tires, just to name a few.
Since its inception this internship has enabled our students to perform at the highest level, and showcase to our stakeholders the type of skills they are gaining here at UB through our IT program. Every year students are held in high regards based on performance during the internship period and at the end of the course they are sought after by host and other organizations for permanent employment.
The MPIT Department, FST and UB wishes to thank all the host organizations for their continued collaboration with us and our internship program.
The University Mourns the Passing of Alejandro Pop, Math Education Major
The University of Belize regretted and mourned the sudden passing of a very promising Math Education Major, Mr. Alejandro Pop, who died under very unfortunate circumstances.
The President as well as the Board, the Administration, the Faculty and Staff, as well as our Student Governments and Students, shared in this grief, at the very unfortunate passing. All contributed significantly to ensure that Mr. Pop was given a dignified funeral in Toledo, where he was from.
The President also thanked the UB Grief Circle, which was facilitated by Mr. Fermin Olivera, for its support to the family and friends of Mr. Pop.
FMSS Research Conference
The Faculty of Management and Social Sciences held its 10th Annual Research Conference on Friday, April 30, 2021, with the theme, “Developing Belize: Research as a Gateway to Growth”. The keynote Address was delivered by Dr. Osmond Martinez, Chief Executive Officer at the Ministry of Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform.
The purpose of the conference was to highlight students’ thesis research papers which are based on Belize’s development. FMSS lecturer, Dr. Philip Castillo, presented on “Declining Religious Affiliations in Belize”. The President congratulated the Dean and his faculty on this 10th Anniversary conference and also the students who participated in this event.
FST Earth Day
The Faculty of Science and Technology hosted a three-day seminar to celebrate Earth Day from April 21 – 23, 2021. Among those invited to speak were Mr. Rafael Manzanero, Executive Director at Friends for Conservation and Development; Dr. Kenrick Williams, Chief Executive Officer at the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management; and Ms. Kennedy Carrillo, Chief Executive Officer at the Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation. The event was hosted virtually via Zoom and Facebook.
FST MIS Conference
The Faculty of Science and Technology held its 4th Annual Management Information Systems Conference 2021 on April 30, 2021. This year’s theme was “Selecting Appropriate Technology: Evidence from the Education Sector of Belize”. There were over 125 students from the University of Belize who conducted research regarding Learning Management Systems, which was utilized during the pandemic at educational institutions in Belize.
Thirty academic research papers were written, peer reviewed and presented at the conference, with the keynote address delivered by Hon. Louis Zabaneh, who is the Minister of State Education, Culture, Science, and Technology.
UB’s COVID-19 Reflections Video 2021
On May 7, 2021 the University of Belize released a COVID-19 Reflections Video where various Heads of Departments shared how the COVID-19 affected their Department. The University faced much difficulty whereby finances were severely reduced; students were no longer able to attend classes face-to-face; all classes had to be delivered fully online; and the University also lost one of their own, Faculty of Education and Arts Dean, Dr. Nestor Chan.
This reflections video can be viewed at: https://www.ub.edu.bz/ubs-covid-19-reflections-2021/
Students Urged to Meet their Financial Obligations to the University of Belize for Semester II
The Department of Finance promoted a number of payment plans for students in support of our students to meet their obligations
before their final examinations. In the final analysis, students who met at least 50% of their tuition and fees were allowed to sit their exams, bearing in mind the country’s current financial situation due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, students must settle their bills in order for them to receive their semester grades.
The President thanks the very many students and their parents/sponsors who met their financial obligations with UB.
A Visit from the Chairman of the UB Board of Trustees and the CEO of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science & Technology
In Preparation for a move from Engineering in Freetown Road, Belize City, to the Belmopan Campus, the Chairman of the UB Board of Trustees – Mr. Anthony Sylvestre, and Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology – Dian Castillo Maheia, toured both the Freetown Road (Belize City) and the India Belize Center For Engineering on February 23, 2021. They were shown around by Director of Physical Plant, Projects and Facilities and the Vice President.
Water Purification System Installed at the University of Belize, Central Farm Campus, by South Korea
The University of Belize Central Farm Campus received a donation of a water purification system from South Korean Missionaries, Pastor Bong Choi and Ms Esthera. The official inauguration of this facility took place on April 17, 2021.
The President in his speech thanked the Rainwater Research Centre of Seoul National University in South Korea, especially Professor Mooyoung Han and his team for most appropriate, impacting work from a famous University. He also noted that the UBCF family will be very happy for this Project as the Farm has had a very difficult problem where it lacked safe drinking water and he lauded our South Korean friends.
Visit from H.E. Ambassador Mr. Kazuhiro IRYU of Japan
H.E. Ambassador Mr. Kazuhiro IRYU of Japan visited the University of Belize and met with UB Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Mr. Anthony Sylvestre, and with members of the Administrative team, to discuss possible partnership and scholarship opportunities for faculty and staff. Along with the Ambassador, there were also representative from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Resident Representative – Mrs. Michiyo HASHIGUCHI and Volunteer Coordinator – Mr. Tomoyuki AONO, who expressed interest in supporting the University in the areas of Science and Technology.
JICA’s work involves reducing disparities and disaster preparedness. JICA has already started assisting the University through the SDG Global Leadership Scholarship program whereby the objective is to develop the human resource capacity.
During the Ambassador’s and JICA representatives’ visit, a tour of key facilities within the UB Belmopan Campus was conducted. This included the Medical School, the Regional Language Center, as well as the Library.
The Chairman of the Board then accompanied the Ambassador and the JICA representatives to the UB Central Farm Campus where they met with UBCF’s Director, Mrs. Zoe Zetina, for another tour.
The aim of this visit was to look at areas for possible collaboration with JICA in the future.
UB Awards 34 Tuition Assistance Bursaries
The University of Belize is pleased to award 34 Tuition Assistance Bursaries to deserving students. This Tuition Assistance Bursary program gives financial assistance to full time students, and supports them to meet their tuition expenses and can cover up to 25 % of the cost of tuition in any given semester.
These awards mark the second disbursement under this program and the UB is hopeful to continue to provide this assistance to students in the upcoming Semester 1 in the new academic year 2021-2022.
The University congratulates the following students who received awards:
Name of Student
- Dina Avila
- Luis Ayala
- Sheena Cab
- Freddy Chable
- Thearde Chavarria
- Jeremiah Che
- Rosaime Chi
- Jermain Dominguez
- Melissa Ellington
- Faith Flowers
- Tatyana Guild
- Kevin Herdia
- Jenny Itza
- Jenia Jenkins
- Vercine Jimenez
- Itzel Kotch
- Deeksha Lakhani
- Abdias Mai
- Canid Mendez
- Edras Mijangos
- Karla Mis
- Julio Noble
- Steven Palma
- Carlicia Petillo
- Ashley Perez
- Nella Requena
- Dinika Rowland
- Kaleah Rowland
- Tanisha Sedacy
- Collin Smith
- Ana Suazo
- Henry Teck
- Danny Zul
- Erica Zuleta
The University of Belize thanks the Government of Belize through the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science & Technology for the grant which made this support to students possible.
Students who are interested in this program for Semester 1 of the new academic year may submit an application through the link below: https://www.ub.edu.bz/admissions/finance-your-education/#scholarships
The President Meets with the Student Government in Preparation for the Final Examinations and to Close off the 2020-2 Semester
The President met with the Student Government in preparation for the final examinations and to close off the 2020-2 semester. The student leaders assured the President of their preparedness for online education which was much improved compared to the previous semester. The students also thanked UB as they had a good experience with this teaching modality.
Students did, however, express concern with what should happen for the new coming semester. The President assured the students they will have a mixed form of delivery, especially in the areas of FST and FHS, where there are significant demands for practical work.
Students felt that the online education gives working students, as well as students who live outside of the campus locations, a form of flexibility. The President endorsed these sentiments.
Student Government Elections
The Office of Student Affairs facilitated this year’s Student Government Elections, which took place on May 20, 2021. After virtual campaigning done by SG candidates through the use of visuals, such as flyers and videos – which were posted on social media – there was victory for various students from all three campuses.
On May 25, 2021, the new UB Student Government 2021-2023 was announced via Facebook and email, with photos of all student leaders along with their titles.
The President thanked the Dean of Student Affairs for managing this exercise with the creativity that is required in this time.
Faculty of Education & Arts Congratulates Dr. De Four-Babb
The Faculty of Education and Arts is pleased to announce that Dr. Joyanne De Four-Babb will again be serving as Co-Chair for the Caribbean and African Studies in Education SIG. Dr. De Four-Babb was selected as the winner in their recent election. Her term for this position began on May 1, 2021, and will end in April 2023. Dr. De Four-Babb had previously served as Co-Chair for the term 2020-2021.
Dr. De Four-Babb’s position will provide good visibility for the University of Belize, and she hopes that faculty members will submit proposals for American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2022.
Dr. Joyanne De Four-Babb’s re-election is indicative of the exemplary work that she does in the area of research. She is truly an inspiration to the Faculty of Education and Arts. The President adds his congratulations to Dr. Babb’s re-election to this position.
Work on the SAGE Project Continues
The Central Farm UBCF has been working with our CICan partners (VIU, Parkland, Memorial in Canada) in advancing the Skills to Access the Green Economy (SAGE) project. They have been developing a curriculum for Climate Smart Agriculture and Agroforestry while we have had training programs in Marketing & recruitment, gender issues, students with disabilities, etc.
UB and COL Launch Training in Online Assessments
On April 19, 2021, the University of Belize and the Commonwealth of Learning launched their training in “Designing and Developing Online Assessments” via Zoom. Among the attendees and speakers was Mr. Fermin Magaña, a representative of the UB Board of Trustees. President Sankat was also in attendance and gave the welcoming remarks, while Dr. Mairette Newman, a representative of the Commonwealth of Learning, gave more information about the organization. Dr. Tashane Haynes-Brown, Lecturer in Teacher Education of the UWI, Mona, gave an overview of the course.
President’s Presentation at the University of the West Indies Webinar
President Sankat presented at the Improving Food Packaging Practices in CARICOM Virtual Webinar, University of the West Indies on May 17, 2021. The topic of his presentation was “Postharvest considerations in the fresh produce supply chain (harvesting, field handling, packinghouse, transportation and storage activities)”. And there were just over a 100 participants from all our CARICOM countries, including Belize.
The President once more thanked the Commonwealth of Learning represented by its Vice President, Dr. K Balasubramanian for their steady support of the University of Belize.
UBCF received a consignment of IT equipment (laptops, etc.) from this project. The work on this project with the ITVETs (Stann Creek and Toledo) continues into the next few years.
The University of Belize’s Faculty & Staff Long Service Awards
On May 28, 2021 the University of Belize released its virtual Faculty & Staff Long Service Awards ceremony video. The University recognized Faculty and Staff who have been working at UB for the past 5, 10, 15 and 20 years.
The President, in his address, particularly singled out twenty-year awardees who have been with us from the very beginning of the University, which also celebrates 20 years.
Names of Awardees
5 Years
- John Baptist
- Emeri Cayetano
- Glendamae Teck
- Edwin Williams
- Ninon Martinez
- Christopher De Shield
- Ainsley Ferguson
- Zeida Franco- Leon
- Cheng-En Huang
- Shanera Sanchez
- Josiah Santos
- Alia Tzul
- Rajeanna Webster
- Thisbe Usher
- Rebecca Chun
- Cleavon Diego
- Kieran Ryan
- Orlando Portillo
10 Years
- Tyrone Francis
- Hertha Gentle
- Ausencio Olivera
- Arlenie Rogers
- Anthony Bautista
- Patricia Requena-Lopez
- Melanie Smith
- Destine Swaso
- Kenrick Ramclam
- Clifford Cacho
- Victor Castillo
- Tito Melvin
15 Years
- Vincent Palacio
- Maria Alvarez
- Leandra Ricketts
- Elma Kay
- Violet Neal
- Justina Oh
- Feliciana Torres
- Lily Gomez-Mahung
20 Years
- Martha Jonch
- Sharret Yearwood
- Kevin Tucker
- Lydia Harris-Thurton
- Bernard Watler
- Denise Robinson
- Eda Arzu
- Leonard Mortis
- Beverly Faber
- Kevin Geban
- Jeffrey Jones
- Jacqueline Noralez
- Pedro Carrillo
- Daren Brown
- Noemi Polanco
- John Salam
- Myrna Teck- Rivero
- Latha Thomas
- Nadine Tun
- Orlando Palma
- Somanadevi Thiagarajan
- Cesar Ross
- Pio Saki
- Lisa Ramirez
- Ridhma Requena
- Eden Garcia
- Carola Rejon
- Michelle Munnings
- Isidora Espadas
- Rose Pineda
- Olga Manzanero
- Evelyn Canto
The video can be viewed at: https://www.ub.edu.bz/icymi-the-university-of-belizes-faculty-and-staff-long-service-award-ceremony/
Teaching Modality for the New Academic Year
The University of Belize wishes to inform both new and returning students about the teaching and learning modalities for the new academic year, beginning Semester I, August 1, 2021.
- Programs in the Faculty of Education and Arts (FEA) will continue to be delivered online. Internships will be by mixed modality (face-to-face and online).
- Programs in the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences (FMSS) will be mostly online with some supportive face-to-face interactions. All internships will be face-to-face.
- Programs in the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) will be by mixed modality. All FST laboratory courses will be face-to-face.
- Programs in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) will be face-to-face – laboratory courses, clinical clerkships and practica while theory courses will be mostly online, with some blended.
The University Registrar has advised that the first semester schedule will be open for viewing on 2nd July, 2021 and hence students will be able to see courses and modality of delivery at that time.
Students who would like to know more on a particular course can call the relevant Faculty Office.
FEA 822-1000 ext. 350
FMSS 822-1000 ext. 144
FST 822-1000 ext. 414
FHS 822-1000 ext. 320
The University of Belize looks forward to receiving both new and returning students for the new academic year and we thank all our students, parents and our Faculty and Staff for working together with us to manage within this pandemic era so as to ensure our mutual success. We will engage you face-to-face or in an online modality or in a blended way, striving to engage you wherever you may be in Belize. As we try to manage with the COVID-19 pandemic and its uncertainties, let’s continue to work together to make your future at UB a success.
Office of the President
June 5, 2021
NOTICE – Teaching Modality for the New Academic Year
June 3, 2021
Teaching Modality for the New Academic Year
The University of Belize wishes to inform both new and returning students about the teaching and learning modalities for the new academic year, beginning Semester I, August 1, 2021.
- Programs in the Faculty of Education and Arts (FEA) will continue to be delivered online. Internships will be by mixed modality (face-to-face and online).
- Programs in the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences (FMSS) will be mostly online with some supportive face-to-face interactions. All internships will be face-to-face.
- Programs in the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) will be by mixed modality. All FST laboratory courses will be face-to-face.
- Programs in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) will be face-to-face – laboratory courses, clinical clerkships and practica while theory courses will be mostly online, with some blended.
The University Registrar has advised that the first semester schedule will be open for viewing on 2nd July, 2021 and hence students will be able to see courses and modality of delivery at that time.
Students who would like to know more on a particular course can call the relevant Faculty Office.
FEA – 822-1000 ext 350
FMSS – 822-1000 ext 144
FST – 822-1000 ext 414
FHS – 822-1000 ext 320
The University of Belize looks forward to receiving both new and returning students for the new academic year and we thank all our students, parents and our Faculty and Staff for working together with us to manage within this pandemic era so as to ensure our mutual success. We will engage you face-to-face or in an online modality or in a blended way, striving to engage you wherever you may be in Belize. As we try to manage with the COVID-19 pandemic and its uncertainties, let’s continue to work together to make your future at UB a success.
Thank you for your attention.
Office of the President
June 3, 2021
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