I-1000 Update
Tabor Economic Development Hub (TED Hub) Update
Photos Courtesy of Keith Williams, Flyright Productions
Graphic Design and Editing, Kalea Perry
RESPONSE TO RUMORS SPREAD BY GBALEE GRAY, J. PHILIP AUGUSTUS THEOWAY AND COUN...Solo Otto Gaye
Response of the Administration of Tubman University to the rumors spread by Mr. Gbalee Gray (a former employee) and Mr. J. Philip Augustus Theoway (an employee who has resigned his position effective May 31, 2016) about the University and its President, Dr. Elizabeth Davis-Russell. In collaboration with others, these two individuals claim to be representing what they referred to as ‘Tubman University Interest Group’.
The Administration of William V.S. Tubman University has learnt of reports published in certain media entities in Monrovia, alleging that the University is involved in “corruption act”. The University is aware that this is a smear campaign by some unscrupulous individuals aimed at maiming the character and reputation of members of its management team. The University strongly condemns such acts.
As Liberia combats the deadly Ebola virus, it is my hope that you are all safe and doing well in your
individual activities. On behalf of the University administration, may I also extend to you warmest
Season’s greetings; and to update you of happenings at the University towards the resumption of
academic activities.
I-1000 Update
Tabor Economic Development Hub (TED Hub) Update
Photos Courtesy of Keith Williams, Flyright Productions
Graphic Design and Editing, Kalea Perry
RESPONSE TO RUMORS SPREAD BY GBALEE GRAY, J. PHILIP AUGUSTUS THEOWAY AND COUN...Solo Otto Gaye
Response of the Administration of Tubman University to the rumors spread by Mr. Gbalee Gray (a former employee) and Mr. J. Philip Augustus Theoway (an employee who has resigned his position effective May 31, 2016) about the University and its President, Dr. Elizabeth Davis-Russell. In collaboration with others, these two individuals claim to be representing what they referred to as ‘Tubman University Interest Group’.
The Administration of William V.S. Tubman University has learnt of reports published in certain media entities in Monrovia, alleging that the University is involved in “corruption act”. The University is aware that this is a smear campaign by some unscrupulous individuals aimed at maiming the character and reputation of members of its management team. The University strongly condemns such acts.
As Liberia combats the deadly Ebola virus, it is my hope that you are all safe and doing well in your
individual activities. On behalf of the University administration, may I also extend to you warmest
Season’s greetings; and to update you of happenings at the University towards the resumption of
academic activities.
Most Successful Universities to Expanding Education in Caribbean.pdfTheKnowledgeReview2
In the latest edition, Most Successful Universities Expanding Education in the Caribbean, The Knowledge Review magazine is pleased to feature Inter American University along with other successful universities making a positive impact.
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #360, December 23, 2013EducationUSA
ccredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #347, September 23, 2013EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #352, October 28, 2013EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
TU Response to Bush Chicken ( Press Release 25.03.19)Solo Otto Gaye
Press Release from the administration of William V.S. Tubman University (TU) about an article published by Bush Chicken on March 21, 2019. In that article, the newspaper’s Maryland County correspondent alleged that several professors have left the University and students who have not paid their fees risked losing their status as students.
Weekly Update Issue #395 September 29, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #348, September 30, 2013EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #354, November 11, 2013EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #370, March 17, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
Most Successful Universities to Expanding Education in Caribbean.pdfTheKnowledgeReview2
In the latest edition, Most Successful Universities Expanding Education in the Caribbean, The Knowledge Review magazine is pleased to feature Inter American University along with other successful universities making a positive impact.
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #360, December 23, 2013EducationUSA
ccredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #347, September 23, 2013EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #352, October 28, 2013EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
TU Response to Bush Chicken ( Press Release 25.03.19)Solo Otto Gaye
Press Release from the administration of William V.S. Tubman University (TU) about an article published by Bush Chicken on March 21, 2019. In that article, the newspaper’s Maryland County correspondent alleged that several professors have left the University and students who have not paid their fees risked losing their status as students.
Weekly Update Issue #395 September 29, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #348, September 30, 2013EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #354, November 11, 2013EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #370, March 17, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
Statement of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Liberia regarding Proposition # 24. The Bishops are vehemently opposed to the proposition, seeing it as divisive and a recipe for chaos for our emerging democracy.
“Globalization & Its Implications for Africa” Solo Otto Gaye
Book annotation:
The history of globalization and democracy and globalization’s
impact on sovereignty, governance, economic
development, political development, mass communications,
human development, and cultural change in African
nations in the twentieth and twenty- first centuries are vital
for all to know.
Five Years of Episcopal Ministry in RetrospectSolo Otto Gaye
FIVE YEARS (2011 – 2016) OF EPISCOPAL MINISTRY IN RETROSPECT: A JOURNEY OF CHALLENGES AND BLESSINGS
BY MOST REV. ANDREW JAGAYE KARNLEY
BISHOP OF CAPE PALMAS
Speech delivered by H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr at Tubman UniversitySolo Otto Gaye
K E Y N O T E A d d r e s s delivered By Honorable Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. Vice President of the Republic of Liberia at the SPEAKERS’ BUREAU OF THE WILLIAM V.S. TUBMAN UNIVERSITY under the auspices of the Institutional Advancement Division, William V.S. Tubman University Campus, Harper, Maryland County on April 25, 2016
Wishing You a Successful Life (2 Timothy 4:3-8)Solo Otto Gaye
William V. S. Tubman University Baccalaureate Sermon (July 18, 2015) delivered by Rev. Msgr. Melvin Nyanti Gaye – Vicar General, Catholic Diocese of Cape Palmas, Liberia
Tubman University Public service announcementSolo Otto Gaye
The Administration of the William V. S. Tubman University wishes to inform the general public of the reopening of the institution for Academic Year 2014-15.
In the wake of the rapid spread of the deadly Ebola virus in Liberia, William V.S. Tubman University (TU) has joined the campaign to educate and create awareness about health safety, and prevention against contracting the disease. Ebola plagued West Africa and claimed the lives of of over 800 in Liberia.
The EBOLA virus is spreading rapidly in Liberia. The following precautions can help prevent infection and spread of Ebola.
• Avoid traveling to areas of known outbreaks. Before traveling around Liberia, find out about any current epidemics by checking the Ministry of Health website.
• Wash your hands frequently. As with other infectious diseases, one of the most important preventive measures for Ebola virus is frequent hand-washing. Use soap and water, or use alcohol-based hand rubs containing at least 60 percent alcohol when soap and water aren't available.
• Avoid bush meat. In Liberia, bush meat is sold in local markets. Avoid buying or eating any of these animals.
• Avoid contact with infected people. In particular, caregivers should avoid contact with the person's body fluids and tissues, including blood, semen, vaginal secretions and saliva. People with Ebola are most contagious in the later stages of the disease.
• Follow infection-control procedures. If you're a health care worker, wear protective clothing — such as gloves, masks, gowns and eye shields. Keep infected people isolated from others. Carefully disinfect and dispose of needles and other instruments. Injection needles and syringes should not be reused.
• Don't handle remains. The bodies of people who have died of Ebola are still contagious. Specially organized and trained teams should bury the remains, using appropriate safety equipment.
Vaccine development
Scientists are working on a variety of vaccines that would protect people from Ebola virus. Some of the results have been promising, but further testing is needed.
A message from the Press & Public Relations Department of the WVST University
Acetabularia Information For Class 9 .docxvaibhavrinwa19
Acetabularia acetabulum is a single-celled green alga that in its vegetative state is morphologically differentiated into a basal rhizoid and an axially elongated stalk, which bears whorls of branching hairs. The single diploid nucleus resides in the rhizoid.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Wvstu presss release response to hon. bartekwa 08 nov 14 (1)
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Media Contact: Solo Otto Gaye
Director
Department of Public & Media Relations
Email: sgaye@tubmanu.edu.lr
Cell: +231886709726/+231886333194
Skype:solo.otto.gaye
Website: www.tubmanu.edu.lr
RE: RESPONSE TO HON. BARTEKWA‘S ALLEGATIONS OF WILLIAM V.S. TUBMAN UNIVERSITY UNFAIR RECRUITMENT OPERATIONS
William V.S. Tubman University (TU) has taken note of misleading allegations in a communication presented to the House of Representatives plenary session by Hon. Numene T.H. Bartekwa on October 30, 2014. That communication focused on the employment policy at TU was written without seeking any clarification or information from the University. Hon. Bartekwa’s fabricated communication is inflammatory, capable of smearing the reputation of the institution, intending to damage the kind of rapid reforms undertaken at the institution, and damaging to the kind of community we are trying to build.
The University puts on the public record the following facts regarding its employment operations:
Salary is not based on nationality but on the level of education, breadth and depth of experience and professionalism. It does not discriminate against Liberians. It is based on education and competencies. Our core values explicitly state our focus to be local, national, and international, with an emphasis on the celebration of diversity and the promotion of equal opportunities;
Regarding relocation allowance, our policy clearly stipulates the process. Relocation allowance is based on position and place of origin. Relocation allowance has nothing to do with nationality – whether Liberian, or not. The employee eligible to receive relocation allowance signs a two year service contract proviso to inculcate service and commitment to the University;
Tubman University’s mission and vision are to provide quality educational experiences that transform the life of individuals for worthy service envisioning so doing with quality
William V. S. Tubman University
Tubman Town, Maryland County
MAILING: P. O. Box 3570 Harper, Maryland County, Republic Of Liberia, West Africa
Monrovia Office: 15th & Tubman Boulevard, Sinkor, Monrovia, Liberia
EMAIL: info@tubmanu.edu.lr WEBSITE: www.tubmanu.edu.lr
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and excellence. Therefore the University attracts candidates from a global arena. Each candidate is vetted for job qualifications match and fit to the organization. Our policies and guidelines are clear with respect to academic appointments, rankings, and performance expectations;
If, as asserted that we favor foreigners over Liberians, why are we sending Liberians to obtain advanced degrees to return and serve the University? Currently, we have seven (7) Liberians studying at master degree level at Obafemi Awolowo University and University of Ibadan in Nigeria respectively; one (1) person at the University of Birmingham-UK; and one (1) person at Stella Maris Mother Patern College of Health Sciences program in Nursing. We already have two (2) persons who have completed their master’s studies from Cuttington University and Makerere University-Uganda who are currently serving the University. Developing a critical mass of Liberians competent to serve is implicit in our mission. Therefore we implemented this “Grow Our Own” scholarship program that from year to year depends on funding availability;
Vacant positions at TU are advertised in local dailies, online media outlets such as TLC Africa and our TU website, http://www.tubmanu.edu.lr In order to bridge the gap given the human capacity problem faced by our nation, we do hire foreigners in some instances where a competent Liberian cannot be found to match our needs, or a competent Liberian who is unwilling to relocate to the duty station in Maryland County;
Hon. Bartekwa claims that about 80% of the workforce at Tubman University are foreigners. Our FactSheet produced each semester clearly defeats his research. The most recent FactSheet dated 14 April 2014, shows that Tubman University had a workforce of 370 general and professional staff comprising 312 non-instructional staff and administrators, and 58 faculty. They supported the needs for 807 regular students enrolled in the five colleges and 189 students enrolled in the preparatory Access to College program for the 2nd semester of academic year 2014-2015. Dissecting our 312 non-instructional staff and administrators, 299 or 96% are Liberians while 13 or 4% are foreigners; of the 58 instructional staff, 35 or 60.34% are Liberians while 23 or 39.66% are foreigners.
The University assures the general public that its employment policy does not favor foreigners over Liberians. Hon. Bartekwa’s information provided in his letter to Plenary is outrageous, fabricated on falsehood, and is without merit. AT TU, our mission is “to provide quality educational experiences that transform the lives of individuals for worthy service”. In keeping
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with this mission, our vision is “to be center of quality and excellence”. To fulfill and actualize our mission and vision, this public University perseveres to provide excellent educational experiences and opportunities that are relevant, meaningful, and globally competent in the training of future leaders of Liberia and the world at large.
The public is also invited to peruse our website (that has a tab for our human resource needs), or, visit our campus in Harper, or our Monrovia Site Office to access information on the University’s policies, programs, and initiatives. Additionally, email requests can be sent to publicrelations@tubmanu.edu.lr, or to sgaye@tubmanu.edu.lr
William V.S. Tubman University views the claims of Hon. Numene T. H. Bartekwa as a deliberate attempt to create mischief and undermine the tremendously great and dedicated work of those Liberians and foreigners striving to build a quality university for Liberia.
As of Semester II of academic year 2014, 23.30% of the regularly enrolled student population of TU hailed from Grand Kru County, second in percentage to Maryland County, 46.22%. That is to say more than two-thirds of the students of TU came from these two counties, finding four-year tertiary education in southeast Liberia. Perhaps Hon. Numene T.H. Bartekwa might busy himself with sponsorship of students to build capacity not only in Grand Kru, but in Liberia, and wherever they might choose to serve. Tubman University invites Hon. Bartekwa to become involved in our efforts to build human capacity competent to serve locally, nationally, globally.