#TurksandCaicos, December 5, 2022 – The Turks and Caicos Islands Community College celebrated its 27^th annual graduation ceremony under the Theme “Resilience towards the Changing World of Work through Sustainable, Innovative and Quality Education and Training”. In the 28^th 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.

Dean’s List

1. Danae Dennie                                 Associate Degree -Tourism Management
2. Raymond Kendall                          Associate Degree – Automotive Engineering  Technology
3. Natalia Noyes                                 Associate Degree –Science
4. Brinei Jones                                    Associate Degree –General Studies (Humanities)
5. Angdwina Smith                            Associate Degree –Computer Science
6. Glodeeka Moultrie                        Business Administration (Human Resource Management)
7. Dominique Elliot                           Business Administration (Finance & Management)
8. Kandi Selver                                   Business Administration (Human Resource  Management)
9. Shicora Harvey                              Business Administration (Human Resource Management)

Best Performance in each Programme

1. Jordan Fraser                                        Associate Degree -Architectural Design and Building Technology
2. Raymond Kendall                                 Associate Degree – Automotive Engineering Technology
3. Kaylana Selver                                       Associate Degree -Business Studies
4. Angdwina Smith                                   Associate Degree -Computer Science
5. Orpha Pierre                                          Associate Degree -Criminal Justice
6. Myria Williams                                      Associate Degree -Culinary Arts
7. Sherley Belzi                                          Associate Degree -Early Childhood Education
8. Brinei Jones                                           Associate Degree -General Studies (Humanities)
9. Ferlande Alesca                                     Associate Degree -Hospitality Management
10. Ethan Stewart                                        Associate Degree -Marine Biology
11. Pandel Lightbourn                                Associate Degree -Primary Education
12. Natalia Noyes                                         Associate Degree -Science
13. Manoucheka Hamiliton                       Associate Degree -Social Work
14. Danae Dennie                                         Associate Degree -Tourism Management
15. Dominique Elliott                                  Business Administration (Finance & Management)
16. Glodeeka Moultrie                                 Business Administration (Human Resource Management)
17. Theresa Lewis                                         Hospitality & Tourism Management
18. Annelle, Joseph                                      Primary Education
19. Stanley Taylor Jr.                                   Social Work
20. 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!