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Forbes-Vanterpool in as Chair & Dr Smith Vice-Chair in HLSCC leadership shake-up

-Dr Georges confirmed President & Dr Smith-Thompson as VP of Academic Affairs
Left to right: Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Arlene L. Smith-Thompson, Chairman Mrs. Fiona Forbes-Vanterpool, Vice Chairman Dr. L. Sauda Smith and President, Dr. Richard E. Georges. Photo: Provided
The Virgin Islands Premier tertiary learning institution, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is now under new leadership with a new Chairman, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Governors as well as the appointment of a new President and Vice President. Photo: VINO/File
The Virgin Islands Premier tertiary learning institution, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is now under new leadership with a new Chairman, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Governors as well as the appointment of a new President and Vice President. Photo: VINO/File
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) premier tertiary learning institution, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), is now under new leadership with a new Chairman, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Governors as well as the appointment of a new President and Vice President.

The VI Cabinet has approved the appointment of Mrs Fiona Forbes-Vanterpool as Chair and Dr L. Sauda Smith as Vice-Chair with effect from September 15, 2020, to May 31, 2022.

Additionally, the Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), approved the Board’s recommendation for Dr Richard W. E. Georges to be appointed as President of the College for three years with effect from 1st October 2020.

The Board has also approved the appointments of Dr Arlene L. Smith-Thompson as Vice President of Academic Affairs.       

New Leadership welcomed – Dr Wheatley

Honorable Wheatley, commenting on the appointments said: “I thank all the appointees for accepting these weighty responsibilities. I am proud that, with the appointment of our Board Chairperson and our President, we have relatively young persons who will lead the institution that helped prepare them for success.”

The Deputy Premier further added that the new appointments bring stability, new ideas, energetic leadership and vibrance to the college.

“Our Board Deputy Chair along with our new Vice President are also excellent choices which further propel the institution to new heights. Dr Sauda Smith has a great deal of experience and institutional knowledge and Dr Arlene L. Smith-Thompson has a wealth of experience in education and in administration. I congratulate this leadership team and wish them every success,” Hon Wheatley said.

12 Responses to “Forbes-Vanterpool in as Chair & Dr Smith Vice-Chair in HLSCC leadership shake-up”

  • college (03/10/2020, 10:08) Like (4) Dislike (5) Reply
    i am glas for suda keeo the president in line Arleme i am gkad for you to do your best i know that you is good material Georges keep the college alive Please open the library it is not a house you cannot be paying staff who is not working. The college library should not be shut up not only students use it adults do too. For the historarea you need to big up that area because it well be needed. Arleme congraulations but do your best COLLEGE ALIVE AGAIN
  • Lord 0 (03/10/2020, 10:17) Like (7) Dislike (6) Reply
    Great. . What's up with agriculture.? Nothing seems to be going.on there.. Not even hearing a practical plan forward....This nice farming weather go to waste,. Not good... NDP Failure is why VIP in power. Seems like it's going to be VIP failure that get NDP back in Power....
  • time will tell (03/10/2020, 10:25) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    I WONT SAY DEAD IN THE WATER JUST YET
  • rattie (03/10/2020, 10:38) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great move
  • reports (03/10/2020, 11:12) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    I honestly hope the college will stay on good foot Arlene tou are great hlp the college but be careful with the talk talk do not when not needed keep a quiet tounge and a steady head, to mush ling a ling at tge college, we need people who know what to do at the college you need a person with good library knowledge and how to run a library and deal with students, Georges do nor hire no more out siders look within thanks for what all you have doing.
  • Real Talk (03/10/2020, 15:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ok message to you all go and put some lighting in the parking lot over by the marine studies and plant some trees plesse
  • Observer (03/10/2020, 21:59) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats to all appointees....
  • Rcs Metal Worx (04/10/2020, 08:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Structure or structural welders weld structural steel, channels, pillars, 'T's, and plates. They can be seen welding on building skeletons, canal boats, or bike racks. Some may even call themselves Ironworkers. structural welding contractors
  • First on the Order Paper (05/10/2020, 06:19) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Please Revamp your grading system. It is repressive and discouraging and a real turn off for students. Just imagine, a student cannot get an A+ unless they score 100%.
    • A Parent (05/10/2020, 14:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Facts!! It's like they want the children be up there forever. They also need to either get back the book store or make sure when the children are registering they mention all the important materials that they need. I am currently sourcing a finance calculator for my child with so much demand from the teacher. Won't it be easier if the college have these calculators rather than waiting until weeks into the term to be having children/parents ordering material as Island Services never have what you want. After all these years the Administration of our Secondary and Tertiary institutions still cant get it right.
  • Its About Time!!!!! (06/10/2020, 06:56) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is the best team I have ever seen assembled in my 16 years at HLSCC. I expect great things! Refreshing!!!!!! CONGRATS TO ALL OF YOU.
    CHEF


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