Relevant Experience Cont'd

Major Responsibilities:

Assist with the development of the National Standards Curriculum (NSC) (Language Arts - Grade 6), monitor the implementation of the NSC at the primary and secondary levels, and conduct and monitor training of teachers in the use of the NSC.

Major Accomplishments:

• Re-accreditation of all programmes that had expired accreditation status or had lost accreditation prior to 2013 (total of six programmes)
• UCJ Approval and accreditation of the Bachelors of Education in Applied Technology
• Revision/development of numerous policies and procedures attendant to teaching and learning
• Mapping and strengthening of critical internal processes
• Development of four programmes based on labour market intelligence data (inclusive of a Post-graduate Diploma in Learning Technologies)
• Average of 95% attainment on assigned departmental targets for the period April 2013-March 2017

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide vision and direction to the two schools (School of Education and Professional Studies and School of Applied Technology)
• Develop and monitor strategies for achieving excellence in teaching and learning
• Design and maintain professional development programmes for faculty and other staff to support and improve excellence in the teaching and learning process
• Monitor the use of technology and flexible learning modalities in the teaching and learning process
• Provide guidance to the Librarian and Practicum Coordinator to ensure coordination of these key learning support mechanisms with general teaching and learning processes
• Oversee the development of new academic programmes
• Oversee the monitoring of existing academic programmes
• Monitor programme delivery and quality assurance at all three locations (Kingston, Mandeville and Montego Bay)
• Monitor new and existing partnerships to ensure greater support for the teaching and learning process
• Monitor the development and management of the academic budget
• Manage institutional risks and respond appropriately to audit findings
• Serve as a member of the Procurement Committee – HEART Trust/NTA
• Serve as a member of the Programme Development Committee – HEART Trust/NTA.