University of The Bahamas (UB) has submitted its applications for accreditation candidacy to the National Accreditation and Equivalency Council of TheBahamas (NAECOB) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). This development marks a critical step in the institution’s pursuit of excellence, accountability, and the highest standards of academic and operational performance.
The achievement is the result of concerted efforts by UB’s faculty, staff, students, and senior administrators, under the leadership of Acting President Janyne Hodder. This accomplishment was further strengthened by the expertise of Advisor to the Board, Dr.Sidney McPhee, President of Middle Tennessee State University, whose leadership through numerous successful SACSCOC reaffirmations has been invaluable, along withthe support of Dr. Cheryl Cardell, a former SACSCOC assessor.
This milestone reflects the resilience and determination of the university community as itapproaches its 51st year of operation. Despite significant challenges, UB has madesubstantial progress, including the completion of outstanding audits dating back to2012 and the advancement of preparations for the 2024 audit. Accountability andtransparency will be strengthened with the completion and publication of the requisitepolicies, accessible on the UB website.
Physical upgrades have complemented institutional improvements. At the Oakes FieldCampus in Nassau, infrastructure enhancements have enriched the educational andresearch environment. In Grand Bahama, the completion of phase one renovations at UBNorth, funded by a donor, has restored a university campus experience for students forthe first time since Hurricane Dorian in 2019.
This accomplishment demonstrates UB’s commitment to building a foundation forsustainable growth and operational excellence. The submission of the accreditationapplications symbolises the university’s readiness to embrace new opportunities fordevelopment, innovation, academic excellence and service.
As we celebrate this achievement, we recommit ourselves to the rigorous requirementsand continuous improvements that will ultimately secure both national and internationalaccreditation approvals.
University of The Bahamas extends its gratitude to stakeholders, supporters, and thebroader community for their continued support, which has been instrumental in helpingthe institution reach this significant point in its development.
University of The Bahamas (UB) has submitted its applications
for accreditation candidacy to the National Accreditation and Equivalency Council of The
Bahamas (NAECOB) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission
on Colleges (SACSCOC). This development marks a critical step in the institution’s
pursuit of excellence, accountability, and the highest standards of academic and
operational performance.
The achievement is the result of concerted efforts by UB’s faculty, staff, students, and
senior administrators, under the leadership of Acting President Janyne Hodder. This
accomplishment was further strengthened by the expertise of Advisor to the Board, Dr.
Sidney McPhee, President of Middle Tennessee State University, whose leadership
through numerous successful SACSCOC reaffirmations has been invaluable, along with
the support of Dr. Cheryl Cardell, a former SACSCOC assessor.
This milestone reflects the resilience and determination of the university community as it
approaches its 51st year of operation. Despite significant challenges, UB has made
substantial progress, including the completion of outstanding audits dating back to
2012 and the advancement of preparations for the 2024 audit. Accountability and
transparency will be strengthened with the completion and publication of the requisite
policies, accessible on the UB website.
Physical upgrades have complemented institutional improvements. At the Oakes Field
Campus in Nassau, infrastructure enhancements have enriched the educational and
research environment. In Grand Bahama, the completion of phase one renovations at UB
North, funded by a donor, has restored a university campus experience for students for
the first time since Hurricane Dorian in 2019.
This accomplishment demonstrates UB’s commitment to building a foundation for
sustainable growth and operational excellence. The submission of the accreditation
applications symbolises the university’s readiness to embrace new opportunities for
development, innovation, academic excellence and service.
As we celebrate this achievement, we recommit ourselves to the rigorous requirements
and continuous improvements that will ultimately secure both national and international
accreditation approvals.
University of The Bahamas extends its gratitude to stakeholders, supporters, and the
broader community for their continued support, which has been instrumental in helping
the institution reach this significant point in its development.
