UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN

ALUMNI NEWSLETTER
ISSUE NO. 64, JULY 2014
Dear Alumni & Friends
As I greet you, your campus
landscape is a cascade of
vibrant red ...the Flamboyant
trees are in full bloom! I do
hope you enjoy the cover
shot of the spectacular Flam-
boyant tree located in front
of the Cafeteria building. It
is always a joy to be in contact with you, whether
it is via newsletters, Skype, face book, twitter,
email, or my personal favorite, face to face at
alumni gatherings. Your passion for USC is al-
ways motivating and rewarding to see. Our of-
ce is committed to keeping that passion for
your alma mater going, as we continue to de-
velop and implement ideas that are diverse, inno-
vative, resourceful, and technological.
Since our last communication, I am happy to re-
port we have added 639 new alumni from the
graduating class of 2014 into our alumni family.
Hooray and welcome, once again, to the class of
2014! Recruiting our young alumni into our chap-
ters has always been a challenge. Thats why I
am excited to announce, that in the class of 2014
are our rst group of participants from our Pre-
Alumni Club, which was launched in 2000, and
which focuses on training current students about
the joy and responsibilities of being alumni of
USC. Four of the top executive members of the
Pre-Alumni Club who graduated from the class of
2014 are: Sharifa Honore, Lavyne Hutchinson,
Cavelle Bellas, and Corey Maxwell. Already
they are eager to assist their alma mater in what-
ever way they can. We look forward to the en-
ergy and involvement of our new alumni.
Since our last communication, we have also lost
one of our oldest alumnus, Ps. Paul Ramberose,
who passed away at the Mount Hope Medical
complex on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at the age of
103. Pastor Rambharose remained active in min-
istry even in his late adulthood and at the age of
97, could have still been found driving around. I
dedicate this newsletter to his legacy of service.
As an alumna of USC, I could not be more proud
of the progress and developments of our be-
loved University. You have every reason to be
proud of your alma mater. In this newsletter you
would read about some of the progress being
made. I personally salute all who continue to
support the work at our dear old USC. All of
you give valuable impulses and contribute to the
innovative power and to the dynamic develop-
ment of what is happening on our main campus
and six extensions sites. May God continue to
bless you, so you can continue to support this
grand old school. May you ever be faithful to
work and do your best for our dear old USC.
Rachel J. Sealy
FROM THE DIRECTOR
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ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND
USC Alumni Reunion Weekend takes place October 17-19, 2014 on
Main Campus. Calling all alumni from the classes of 1954, 1964, 1974,
1984, 1994, 2004, and 2014 to save the date, October 17-18, 2014!
Names like Ivan Van Lange, Nita Clements, Donn Greaves, Shirley How-
ell, Phyllis Smith, Silton Browne, Marjorie Shillingford, Leon Wilson, Jo-
seph Gilbert, Florence Telgt, Vaughn Andrews, Daryl Hinkson, Beres-
ford Hunte, Jennifer Parris, Brian Badal, and Floyd Hardy comes
quickly to mind. There are many more, but space does not allow. I do
hope some of you make it back home for this reunion. Don't miss
this wonderful opportunity to reconnect with your classmates and the
USC family; rediscover what USC means to you and reunite for your
reunion! Keep checking the University of the Southern Caribbean
Alumni Association Facebook page to hear more about this event in
the coming months.
EVENTS
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USC Alumnus Named Amongst Worlds Most
Inuential Scientic Mind
USC alumnus, David Williams (USC '76), has
made the list of the World's Most Inuential Scien-
tic Minds: 2014. The Worlds Most Inuential
Scientic Minds: 2014, is a
list published by Thomson
Reuters of top researchers
around the globe who have
earned their distinction by
publishing the highest num-
ber of articles that rank
among those most fre-
quently cited by fellow re-
searchers.
The information is drawn
from In Cites Essential Sci-
ence Indicators, the worlds
leading web-based re-
search analytics platform, and Web of Science,
the premier web-based platform for scientic
and scholarly research. The 2014 list was identi-
ed by tabulating citations that were recorded
during calendar year 2013 for papers published
between 2011 and 2013.
Over three thousand researchers earned the dis-
tinction by writing the greatest numbers of re-
ports ofcially designated by Essential Science
Indicators as Highly Cited Papersranking
among the top 1% most cited for their subject
eld and year of publication, earning them the
mark of exceptional impact.
Dr. Williams made the list for works produced in
the areas of Psychology/psychiatry and Social
Sciences, General.
Dr. Williams is the Florence Sprague Norman and
Laura Smart Norman Professor of Public Health
at the Harvard School of Public Health
(HSPH) and Professor of African and Afri-
can American Studies and of Sociology at
Harvard University. Congratulations to Dr.
Williams on his achievement.
ALUMNI SHOWCASE
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USC Alumna appointed Editor of the Journal
of Adventist Education
USC alumna, Faith-Ann
McGarrell (91 & 93),
has been appointed Edi-
tor of The Journal of Ad-
ventist Education, the
professional publication
for Seventh-day Advent-
ist teachers and educa-
tional administrators,
worldwide. The award-
winning Journal is pro-
duced by the General Conference Ofce of Edu-
cation for educators, kindergarten through univer-
sity level, in English, French, Portuguese, and
Spanish. Most articles are peer-reviewed using
a double-blind review process. Faith-Ann is ex-
cited about being a part of the distinct, unique
publication that provides resources for teachers,
administrators, and individuals vested in the
mission-focused quality of Adventist education.
McGarrell, who most recently served as the Asso-
ciate Professor of Teaching, Learning, and Cur-
riculum in the School of Education, Andrews Uni-
versity, holds a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction,
an MA in English Literature, and a BA in English.
In addition to teaching at the university level,
McGarrell has published several articles, and
presented papers at national and international
conferences such as the International Associa-
tion for the Advancement of Curriculum Studies,
the American Association for the Advancement
of Curriculum Studies, and the American Educa-
tion Research Association. We wish Gods bless-
ings on Dr. McGarrell as she assumes her new
role as Editor.
USC Alumna Advances to Bible Boom Finals
USC alumna,
Shama Felix
(07), will be rep-
resenting the
Caribbean Un-
ion Conference
at the 2014 Bi-
ble Boom chal-
lenge at the Inter-American Division (IAD) Youth
Congress in Guatemala City on Sabbath August
02, 2014. The Bible Boom competition is the an-
nual youth Bible knowledge challenge of the IAD
of Seventh-day Adventist that ensures the study
of Gods word. We wish Ms. Felix success in this
venture.
USC Alumni Return To Serve
Alumni Drs. Mario (04) and Krystal Philip (04),
have been appointed as full time faculty at the
University of the Southern Caribbean in the
schools of Theology & Religion, and Science &
Technology respectively. Dr. Mario Phillip joined
the USC family in November 2013 and Dr. Krystal
Phillips rst day on the job was June 1, 2014.
After graduating from USC with her Bachelor of
Science degree in Biology, Dr. Krystal Phillip
went on to complete her Master of Science de-
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gree in the elds of Biodiversity, and Zoology
and a PhD in Molecular Biology and Biotechnol-
ogy, with a minor in Genetics. Dr. Mario Phillip
completed his Master of Arts degree in the elds
of Missiology, and Philosophy and completed a
PhD in New Testament Biblical Studies, with a mi-
nor in the Old Testament. Drs. Mario and Krystal
Phillip are thrilled to be serving their alma mater
at this time. They said, We both see being at
USC as God's leading. We accept this call from
God with humility. Being here offers us a unique
opportunity to give back to our alma mater, and
to continue the legacy of service and
commitment--tenets upon which Adventist educa-
tion is built. Most importantly we see our pres-
ence here as agents of transformation, entrusted
with a mandate to help in fashioning the minds of
students to become better citizens of this world,
and ultimately the world come. Together they
have a son, Kairs Zo!is Phillip, who is just three
months old. We welcome Drs. Mario and Krystal
Phillip, and son, to the USC family.
Three USC Alumni Complete MD
USC alumni, Mandique
Roach (07), Kyrstan Hosein
(08), and Jillian John (08)
completed their Doctor of
Medicine Degrees in June
2014. All three graduated
with
Bache-
lors of
Science degrees in Biology
from USC, however, their
post graduate degrees took
them on different journeys.
Mandique completed her
MD at St. Georges Univer-
sity School of Medicine in
Grenada, while both
Krystan Hosien and Jillian
John went on to UWI Mona
in Jamaica where they
completed their MBBS de-
grees. All three testied
that the journey was lled
with many challenges, but
giving up was never an option. Congratulations
and success to these young doctors.
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MANDIQUE
ROACH
JILLIAN JOHN
KRYSTAN HOSEIN
Alumni Career Services
The ofce of Alumni Relations is launching its Ca-
reer Services program for current students and
alumni. This program is intended to help stu-
dents and alumni plan, prepare and promote
their careers. Beginning September 2014, this
ofce would offer three events annually, which
would assist in accomplishing the goals of this
program. Events will include Resume Writing
Workshops, Mock Interview Days, and Profes-
sional Development & Networking Days. Please
look out for the announcements regarding these
events. We also intend to partner with local and
national employers to bring a variety of intern-
ships and jobs. Through this program we would
also keep alumni updated of currently available
job positions at USC and partnering companies.
Below is a list of positions currently available at
USC. You can visit
http://www.usc.edu.tt/human-resources/hr-emplo
yment.html for further details on these positions.
MEDICAL DOCTOR
SECURITY OFFICER
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR TOBAGO CAMPUS
BIOLOGY LAB TECHNICIAN - MEDICAL
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT-GE-CAPS
INSTRUCTOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Alumni Teach- In Program
The ofce of Graduate, Continuing and Profes-
sional Studies in collaboration with the Ofce of
Alumni Relations is launching the Alumni Teach-
In Program. This program offers alumni the won-
derful opportunity to come home to USC or any
other Caribbean country to teach a class, pro-
vide workshops or seminars while enjoying a
brief respite. The University will reimburse the
alumnus reasonably within market rates, for on-
ward air and ground transportation costs, board
and lodging for workshops and seminars. Spe-
cial conditions apply. Alumni may plan to offer
service at their places of birth origin or national-
ity. If you are interested in this program please
contact the ofce of alumni for further details.
Our email contact is alumni@usc.edu.tt and our
phone contact is 662-2242 ext. 1171-3. You can
also contact ofce of Graduate, Continuing and
Professional Studies at 662-2242 ext. 311.
Please visit
http://www.usc.edu.tt/alumni-and-friends/alumni-
support.html for information on other alumni pro-
grams and great ways for you to connect with
your university.
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Alumni Giving
The Ofce of Alumni Relations works to encour-
age nancial efciency and effectiveness in or-
der to support signicant growth of alumni en-
gagement and the improvement of the alumni giv-
ing rate. We are happy to report we have seen a
signicant growth in alumni giving to planned pro-
jects, scholarships, and research. Funds in TTD
received for Period of April June, 2014 are as
follows:
USC is grateful for the nancial support offered
by the many alumni and friends who partner with
us to provide Christian SDA Education.
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STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
USC Alumni Association - $24,000.00
USC NA Alumni
Association
$18,720.00
Harold Baptiste
Scholarship Fund
$18,720.00
DORMITORY FUND
Mr. & Mrs. St. Hillarie
Mr. & Mrs. Rolston Roberts
USC Alumni Association
USC NA Alumni Association
Mr. Roy Hoyte & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Holitzia James
2,000.00
6,000.00
15,000.00
249,600.00
6,200.00
6,000.00
ENDOWMENT FUND
Various Faculty & Staff 7,050.00
AUDITORIUM
REBUILDING
Arima SDA Church
(Member donation)
350.00
GEORGE SIMMONS
LECTURE SERIES
USCNA ALUMNI
ASSOCIATION
62,400.00
Breaking Ground for New 2000-seat Audito-
rium
On June 18, 2014, heavy machines rolled onto
USC campus and began breaking ground for the
new 2000-seat auditorium which would replace
the previous auditorium that was gutted by re
on April 26, 2012. Since the re, the university
family had been holding all major campus activi-
ties, including church services, in what had be-
come affectionately known as the Tentorium. The
Tentorium, which was intended to be used tempo-
rarily, was on May 21, 2014, removed. Many
alumni and
friends have
given selessly
towards the re-
building of the
auditorium pro-
ject.. Though
there were
many efforts to raise the necessary funds for this
new facility, the University is still woefully short of
the entire amount needed for completion. Dr. Val-
ley, in announcing the plans for the rebuilding of
the new facility called on the Government to de-
liver on its pledge of support towards the rebuild-
ing exercise. Senator the Honorable Fazal
Karim, Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills
Training, during the Commissioning Ceremony of
the Timothy Greaves Hall on May 19, 2014, prom-
ised to fulll the pledge which was made to the
University two years ago. We continue to solicit
your prayers and your nancial contributions to-
wards the rebuilding of the new auditorium. Nam-
ing opportunities are available. You can contact
alumni ofce 662-2242 Ext 1171-3 or
alumni@usc.edu.tt to nd out more about how
you can support.
USC becomes fourth member of high speed
education online network TTRENT.
The University of the Southern Caribbean has be-
come the fourth member of the Trinidad and To-
bago Research and Education Network
(TTRENT), a privileged group of local tertiary in-
stitutions linked by high speed media and ad-
vanced information and communications tech-
nologies. This was made ofcial at a formal sign-
ing ceremony at the Ofce of the President on
Monday May 26th, 2014. USC is the only private
institution that has thus far been included in this
initiative by the Ministry of Tertiary Education and
Skills Training (MTEST). Other members include
UWI, COSTAATT and UTT. This connection has
resulted in faster internet speeds and provides
students the access to vast repositories of infor-
mation (text, audio and video) through a single
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sign-on process. In this networked society, both
the capability and efciency of content delivery
to ourstakeholders would be greatly enhanced.
Furthermore, research possibilities and cross-
institutional collaborations are now endless. We
are indeed excited by the prospect of moving a
step closer to
achieving
our strategic
objectives in
the spheres
of character,
curriculum,
campus,
community
and capacity development as we seek to be-
come a world class Seventh-day Adventist institu-
tion.
Conferences and Workshops
USC continues to deliver conferences and work-
shops that add to the intellectual and profes-
sional development of the local, regional and in-
ternational human capital. Collaborating with
GC Scored: The Global Center for School Coun-
seling Outcome, Research Evaluation & Develop-
ment, and Indiana University South Bend Coun-
seling & Human Services (CHS) Department,
USC will host the GCSCORED Conference: Think-
ing Globally, Counseling Locally: Reaching our
Children, Youth, and Communities in an Era of
Globalization. This conference is to be held
June 29-July 01, 2015. The key note speaker is
Cirecie A. West-Olatunji who serves as Associate
Professor/Academic Program Director of the
Counseling Program and Director of the Center
for Traumatic Stress Research at the University of
Cincinnati. She is also president of the American
Counseling Association (ACA). As an internation-
ally recognized speaker, trainer, and author in
the area of culture-centered, theory, research,
and practice, she has provided consultation and
training in Africa, Asia, Western and Eastern
Europe, and the Americas. Topics which would
be addressed at this conference includes: Risk
factors impacting social-emotional development
in children, Risk factors impacting academic &
career development in children, Counselor edu-
cation & training, Research & evaluation in the
eld of school counseling. This conference is in-
tended for psychologists, social workers, chief
education ofcers, student support directors, uni-
versity faculty, school administrators, research-
ers, mental health workers, religious leaders and
youth workers. For more information on this con-
ference visit
www.usc.edu.tt
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FROM LEFT, DR. CLINTON VALLEY, MR DAVID BAYNES, MR
RODNEY RAJKUMAR AND MR GERARD AHEE
CIRECIE A. WEST-OLATUNJI
Fellow alumni, it's excit-
ing to see what The Lord
is doing at USC. First of
all, I am so appreciative
of the many alumni who
are returning to serve our
dear alma mater. We al-
ready spoke of the Phil-
lips, and to these must be
added Dr. and Mrs. Lash-
ley, Dr. Kethurah Williams
(January 2015) Genne-
vieve Boucaud (October 2014). Next year we
will also see the return of Ronnie and Angele
Roberts, Dr.Tracey and Kerron Hislop, and Nad-
ine Joseph. Capacity development is a key de-
velopmental pillar for the University and we are
so thankful that The Lord is impressing qualied,
dedicated, and energized experts to return to
serve.
Another source of great joy relates to another
strategic pillar - Campus Development. Over
100 ministers from across the Caribbean Union
had the rst opportunity to stay in the new Timo-
thy S. Greaves Residence Hall when they at-
tended the rst Pastoral Leadership and Evangel-
ism Conference recently (PLEC 2014). Other
ministers on the summer MAPTh program are
also staying there. The ladies residence hall
buildings are also up and will be ready for occu-
pancy in January 2015. The University is cur-
rently looking for alumni or a sponsor who would
wish to have the ladies hall named in their honor.
I would be pleased to personally engage any in-
terested party in such a discussion.
Apart from the residence halls, work has started
on the new auditorium. This is an act of faith for
we do not see the funds, but all indicators were
saying to the Administration, and the Board of
Trustees that it was time to arise and build. The
hope and prayer is that our graduates of 2015
will have their weekend graduation events on
campus.
As I close, let me express my appreciation and
thanks to our alumni leaders locally and interna-
tionally. I must express our thanks to Dr. Vernon
Andrews, president of the USC Alumni Associa-
tion, who bows out this year. Thanks to our stal-
warts who have served with passion and distinc-
tion on the North American Alumni Association
Executive over the many years - what would USC
be without their sterling contributions?
As we look to the future with regards to alumni
support, we value the new leadership of USC
NAAA President, Dr. Curtis Fox, his team, and
the leadership in the various chapters. Together,
alumni and the University Administration in con-
cert with the Board, faculty and staff have a great
opportunity to really take USC "Beyond Excel-
lence". I am condent for the future, not only be-
cause of those who serve but more importantly,
because of Him, whose mission we serve.
Clinton A. Valley, MBA, Ed.D
A FINAL WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT
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