Community Tools:

The Regional Student Alumni Programme

UWI STAT(Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow)

Vice Chancellor’s Student Ambassador Corps

UWI STAT Application Form:

Please download, fill out and return to The IAD with a copy of your resume or email to iad.mona@alumni.uwi.edu

Recent Update:
Posted July 28, 2009 from Mikhail Lutchman (UWI STAT St. Augustine)

"I attended the first sitting of the National Youth Assembly Parliament 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel today. This consisted of the elected youth members of Parliament of all constituencies debating a mock bill.
"An Act to engender the Principles of Regional, Economic and Political integration with special emphasis on Youth Employment and the creation of a Secretariat to facilitate these aims."
I was not a mere observer ... Members of Parliament who were present included the Hon. Gary Hunt and Paula Gopee-Scoon, Ambassador Joan Yuille Williams also passed through... This amazing experience was not only the perfect stage to see our future politicians in action, but an ideal opportunity to network with enthusiastic and exceptional individuals and promote UWI STAT as well. These youth MP's are in an ideal position to impact communities across the country by working with the official MP".

What is UWI STAT?
UWI STAT Ambassadors are the Vice Chancellor’s Student Representatives on all four UWI campuses. They are responsible for promoting their campus and the entire institution regionally and internationally. They encourage their student peers to "give back" to their campuses through the regional annual FOOTPRINTS: Students for Development programme and promote involvement in alumni relations, as well as "connectivity" and engagement with the respective campuses / institution via the UWI Alumni Association (UWIAA).UWI STAT Ambassadors strive to be leaders and companions to fellow students, alumni and the UWI community. They introduce students to the importance of alumni relations and loyalty and service, educate them about the UWIAA and the relevance of Caribbean cross-cultural integration, thereby cultivating in students the relevance of a life long relationship with The University of the West Indies.  UWI STAT provides students with opportunities for integration with fellow Caribbean colleague. It encourages the development of leadership skills. It provides experiences that enhance their education and promotes regional “Pelican Pride” through involvement in campus, community and alumni activities.

Overview : UWI STAT was developed by the Director of Alumni Relations in the Office of the Vice Chancellor in 2005, in association with the Guild of Students of the three UWI campuses, in order to increase regional ties between students and alumni and create student awareness of alumni relations and alumni involvement. The official launch of the programme took place on January 23, 2006. Like other student organizations, it is registered with the Office of Student Services on all campuses.  The three 2005- 2006 Guild of  Students Presidents (Richard Toomer – Mona, Fallon Lutchmansingh - St. Augustine and Floyd Green - Cave Hill) are the founding members. 

 STAT Ambassadors will:

• Give service and exercise leadership in promoting the goals, aims and objectives of UWI STAT

• Be equipped with the knowledge, attitudes and skills to
advocate for and to educate their student peers

• Channel youth ideas and perspectives on topical issues to
the Vice Chancellor and other policy makers

• Work strategically with other regional youth groups such as
the CARICOM Youth Ambassadors

• Act with honesty, integrity and professionalism

• Model and promote pride in regional diversity, volunteerism
and responsible citizenship and provide mentorship when needed.

• Promote Caribbean pride, culture and values

• Be responsible for the annual Student Giving
Footprints: Students for Development programme                    



 
 

 

UWI STAT Annual High School Visits 

The Vice Chancellor has authorized the UWI STAT Ambassadors to visit High Schools locally and regionally on an annual basis in order to:

• Showcase the student talent and leadership at UWI to assist in the promotion of the UWI as a first option for tertiary education to students in the Caribbean.

• Promote the CARICOM Single Market and Economy to the youth of the region

• Encourage HIV/Aids Prevention in Caribbean youth

• Meet with the Prime Minister, Minister of Education and leaders in other sectors and to publicize in the various media their objectives and in addition, to equip themselves with the knowledge and perspectives necessary to inform the Vice Chancellor about the youth perspective both locally and regionally.

In summary: To individually and collectively drive positive change in the Caribbean region.


Recent Highlights:

While the activities of the various campus Corps varies some what, The UWI STAT Corps has performed well regionally in the academic year 2008 -2009.  We accomplished our goals on increasing awareness on HIV/ AIDS, regional integration and Pelican Pride.  Volunteerism was an important pillar in this past year’s activities. The Corp collaborated with numerous NGO’s and UWI offices.As a student body we believe in The UWI and are committed to “Pelican Pride”. This commitment is institutionalized in the form of programs such as Foot prints but also a way of life, as daily we encourage students and alumni to support The UWI.