Feb 25,1902
Scholar and educationist, who was appointed member of the Irvine Commission, which conceived the University College of the West Indies (1945). His signal contribution was the introduction of Extra Mural Studies at the University. This department helped to transform continuing adult education by providing access to certification for individuals who needed to work and study.
He had the honour of being the Region's first Director of Extra Mural Studies when the UWI was established in 1948.
Our 7 faculties and 12 professional schools offer more than 200 programmes to some 18,000 graduate, undergraduate and continuing studies students.
The UWI, Mona ranks first in Jamaica among accredited tertiary-level programmes. In 2012, the University was again one of Jamaica’s Top 100 Employers.
