TCI Community College celebrates its 27th Annual Graduation Ceremony
#TurksandCaicos, December 5, 2022 – The Turks and Caicos Islands Community College celebrated its 27th annual graduation ceremony under the Theme “Resilience towards the Changing World of Work through Sustainable,
#TurksandCaicos, December 5, 2022 – The Turks and Caicos Islands Community College celebrated its 27th annual graduation ceremony under the Theme “Resilience towards the Changing World of Work through Sustainable, Innovative and Quality Education and Training”. In the 28th year of the College’s existence, we have embarked on the blended and online learning modalities to offer programmes to students across the Turks and Caicos Islands. The College offers several levels of certification, which include the Certificate, the Associates degree, and the Bachelor’s Degree, and for the first time, Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR).
Attendees to the ceremony included His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Nigel Dakin, Hon. Akierra Missick, Hon. Edwin Astwood, Leader of the Opposition, and other government officials. H. H. Mrs. Oreika Selver- Gardiner Resident Magistrate, was the keynote speaker for the ceremony.
The President of the College, Dr. Candice Williams, articulated “As the CEO of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College I am responsible for the overall strategic leadership of TCICC, formulating and implementing
progressive strategic plans for the development and improvement of the institution, whilst providing highly effective leadership across the organisation, to ensure the achievement of a shared vision, mission and purpose”. Dr. Williams also mentioned that the success of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College hinges on the collective efforts of “Government officials, employers in the public and private sectors, industry partners, our governing board, leaders and staff of TCICC, our accrediting bodies, students, alumni and residents of the TCI.” With the expectancy that all entities will “understand and embrace their roles and responsibilities in TCICC’s success matrix”.
Hon Rachel Taylor, Minister of Education, Labour, Employment and Customer Service, graduation message asserted that the “Success in reskilling and upskilling the labor force of the Turks and Caicos Islands will be heavily dependent on the way we chart this institution, making the TCICC our students’ first choice”. Honourable Taylor also charged the graduates to be lifelong learners, to choose a path of service, and to be community oriented.
Ms. Glodeeka Moultrie, Valedictorian of the Bachelor Degree Programme, in her address, remarked: “It’s the beginning of a future with promise. It’s now time to build. Build a culture of hope and success not only for ourselves but for a generation that depends on our leadership to survive.”
Ms. Danae Dennie, Valedictorian of the Associate Degree Programme commended the College for its ability to adapt to the new teaching modalities used during the Covid-19 Pandemic and expressed appreciation for the quality teaching and learning experience she obtained at the College.
Graduates were encouraged to view this time to reflect on a job well done. They were commended for successfully navigating the challenges met during the Global Pandemic and encouraged to continue in their pursuit of excellence.
Valedictorians
Glodeeka Moultrie Bsc. Business Administration (Human Resource Management)
Danae Dennie Associate Degree -Tourism Management
Salutatorians:
Shicora Harvey BSc. Business Administration (Human Resource Management)
Natalia Noyes Associate Degree –Science
The Dean’s List reflects students who have obtained an overall GPA of 3.5 and above at the end of their programme.
- Danae Dennie Associate Degree -Tourism Management
- Raymond Kendall Associate Degree – Automotive Engineering Technology
- Natalia Noyes Associate Degree –Science
- Brinei Jones Associate Degree –General Studies (Humanities)
- Angdwina Smith Associate Degree –Computer Science
- Glodeeka Moultrie Business Administration (Human Resource Management)
- Dominique Elliot Business Administration (Finance & Management)
- Kandi Selver Business Administration (Human Resource Management)
- Shicora Harvey Business Administration (Human Resource Management)
- Jordan Fraser Associate Degree -Architectural Design and Building Technology
- Raymond Kendall Associate Degree – Automotive Engineering Technology
- Kaylana Selver Associate Degree -Business Studies
- Angdwina Smith Associate Degree -Computer Science
- Orpha Pierre Associate Degree -Criminal Justice
- Myria Williams Associate Degree -Culinary Arts
- Sherley Belzi Associate Degree -Early Childhood Education
- Brinei Jones Associate Degree -General Studies (Humanities)
- Ferlande Alesca Associate Degree -Hospitality Management
- Ethan Stewart Associate Degree -Marine Biology
- Pandel Lightbourn Associate Degree -Primary Education
- Natalia Noyes Associate Degree -Science
- Manoucheka Hamiliton Associate Degree -Social Work
- Danae Dennie Associate Degree -Tourism Management
- Dominique Elliott Business Administration (Finance & Management)
- Glodeeka Moultrie Business Administration (Human Resource Management)
- Theresa Lewis Hospitality & Tourism Management
- Annelle, Joseph Primary Education
- Stanley Taylor Jr. Social Work
- Jalicia Astwood Management Information Technology
The Turks and Caicos Islands Community College is committed to providing quality education to the communities it serves, and it is our vision for that TCICC becomes the institution of first choice within the Turks and Caicos Islands and beyond.
The graduation exercise can be viewed on the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialTCICC
We are TCICC! Daring to Aspire Determined to Succeed!
