In June 2014, at a graduation ceremony, Allan Slusher was introduced as the new president of the University of Belize. In his speech, he had expressed his vision to re-energize the institution. Well, while the jury is very much out on whether he fulfilled that goal, his contract as Interim President ended this week and a new president is taking over. Professor Clement K. Sankat has been appointed as the 7th President of the University of Belize. He is a former Pro Vice-Chancellor and Campus Principal of The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad. His appointment took effect on Wednesday February 15th. In a press release from the University it states that "….The Board of Trustees ....undertook a wide and comprehensive search, employing a transparent, albeit robust selection process for the President."
Professor Sankat comes from The University of the West Indies as a scholar and administrative leader, rising to the Dean in the Faculty of Engineering among other posts. The press release notes, quote, " Under his leadership, the St. Augustine Campus became the largest within the Regional University system with approximately 19,000 students, new Faculties and academic Staff." The release ends with a breathless flourish by saying "We expect that he will 'hit the ground running' and not stop until UB becomes the shining emerald of education within the Jewel we call Belize".
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