Students at the UWI St Augustine Campus are being told to start the Semester Two registration process, although they still haven't received their Semester One grades.
In a January 18 Facebook post to the UWI St. Augustine page, Campus Principal Prof. Clement Sankat told students, "Faculties have been encouraged to publish a pass list but no grades will be made available to students."
Sankat advised students to complete academic advising at respective Faculties, as second-semester registration will continue despite ongoing talks between the university management and key stakeholders from government, labour and students.
Continue to use hashtag #FreeOurGrades to let us know how you're being affected by this situation. We want to hear from you!
What Sankat said
Here's the full text of Prof. Sankat's Facebook post:
My dear students,
I know that some of you may be anxious about the situation as it pertains to registration for Semester II, but let me assure you that the Campus Management team has been working feverishly towards a solution with all the stakeholders involved including the Government, the West Indies Group of University Teachers (WIGUT) and the Guild of students.
While attempts are being made to pay the outstanding salary arrears to the Academic, Senior Administrative and Professional Staff, the WIGUT at a meeting yesterday, has agreed with the UWI Campus Management team that the student registration process for the second semester will continue despite the current impasse.
For this registration, the following process will apply.
- Students must complete academic advising at their Faculty before registration.
- Students are required to go to Faculty Deans, Heads of Departments, or their representatives at the Faculty Office for direction on what courses they should pursue.
- Students who are required to withdraw will also be advised.
- Faculties have been encouraged to publish a pass list but no grades will be made available to students.
The Deans of our faculties have assured me that they are facilitating Academic Advising and are guiding students through the registration process for Semester II, and the commencement of classes on Monday January 19th, so that you are not disadvantaged. In some cases, you have pre- requisites and co-requisites to complete and your Faculty Advisors will direct you to ensure that you work towards successfully completing all the requirements for your programme of study.
In closing, let me reiterate that the Campus Management team is working steadily with our stakeholders to resolve this matter, and as a student-centred institution; we are focused on facilitating your registration and progress. I am hopeful that this matter with our union WIGUT will be resolved very soon, and with minimal disruption to your progress.
I thank all for their support at this time.
Campus Principal