President’s Leaving

For Immediate Release

PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LEAVES CFBC AFTER 18-YEAR TENURE WITH A HEART FULL OF GRATITUDE

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 30^th August, 2024 (CFBC): The Faculty and Staff of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) bade farewell to Mr. Andrew Abraham, the fifth President of the CFBC, who was inaugurated on October 12, 2023.

At the CFBC’s General Meeting of Faculty and Staff on 29^th August, 2024, President Abraham was commended for his sterling contributions by the Chair of the CFBC Board, Dr. Tamu Browne and the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, Dr. Moyia Rowtham, along with faculty and staff. His 18-year tenure at the tertiary academic institution saw him rise from the ranks of lecturer to dean then president.

Dr. Tamu Browne (Left), President Abraham (Right)

President Abraham said that he was leaving the institution with mixed emotions but with a heart full of gratitude as he embarks on his new assignment.

President Andrew Abraham

“I want to express my gratitude for the opportunity to serve as a lecturer, a dean and within the last 13 months as president,” Mr. Abraham said. “I am filled with a great sense of accomplishment and pride.”

“I have witnessed the growth and transformation of CFBC…I did not do it alone. It was a collective effort,” he added.

He said that the CFBC has achieved some significant milestones during his short stint in office. Some of these include the Renewable Energy Project, upgrades to the IT network and infrastructure, renovation of classrooms and buildings, the installation of projectors in most classrooms, ongoing work to upgrade the Hospitality and Culinary Arts Unit, the installation and commissioning of generators, and the establishment of a Caribbean Center of Excellence in Research, Innovation and Workforce Training with a particular focus on solar PV installation and electric vehicles (EV) maintenance and repairs.

He thanked the Government through the Ministry of Finance for its investment of over half a million dollars to the CFBC to ensure the institution’s continued improvement of services and infrastructure.

“We’ve forged partnerships. I think we have a very vibrant learning environment at CFBC, and it is not finished but it is a work in progress,” President Abraham said. “I am particularly proud of some of the initiatives that we undertook in the last year.”

He said that his near two decades at the CFBC have yielded many positive experiences that far outweigh the negative ones. He thanked senior management, faculty and staff for the support that he received over the years.

“What I’m asking of you is to continue to give CFBC your best and we will have the institution that we all desire. Keep pushing and moving this institution higher and you have what it takes to do it,” the outgoing president said.

Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, Dr. Moyia Rowtham, will serve as Interim President for a period of two years from September 01, 2024 – August 31, 2026.

Provisional Acceptance of Students

MODERN LANGUAGE LECTURER

The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) Board of Governors invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill a full-time position at the CFBC.

MODERN LANGUAGE LECTURER

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The Lecturer

• Design teaching materials to sustain students’ interests
• Teach modern language in French and Spanish
• Foster and encourage student’s intellectual curiosity
• Produce course outline and review syllabi
• Set, mark and invigilate coursework and exams
• Monitor students’ progress and academic development
• Enter attendance and grade in the Student Information System

Qualification and Experience:

• Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in modern languages in French and Spanish from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Must possess a Teaching certificate or recognised teaching qualification.
• Minimum of five years teaching experience.
• Successful experience in teaching additional language courses would be considered an asset.

Qualified applicants should submit:

• Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Police Record
• Official academic certificates, transcripts and other relevant documents (certified copies)
• Two references with telephone number and e-mail address

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the current salary structure at the CFBC.

Applications should be sent as one file to: [email protected] and addressed to:
The Chair
Board of Governors
Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College,
P.O. Box 268, Burdon Street, Basseterre, St. Kitts

The deadline for receipt of applications is  20 August 2024. Late applications will not be acknowledged.

PRESIDENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College
The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) invites applications from suitably qualified persons
to fill the following position at CFBC:

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Summary: The Administrative Assistant shall be responsible for administrative responsibilities that support the administration, faculty, staff and students of CFBC. The function of the Administrative Assistant is to contribute to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the College. Thisrole of Administrative Assistant III requires the ability to manage complex tasks and prioritise work in support of the President.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Exercise sound judgment and maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity
• Coordinate and manage schedules, i.e. avoiding clashes with other appointments
• Make arrangements for executive travel, i.e. booking flights and accommodation
• Organize and prepare meeting rooms
• Prepare agendas, take minutes of meetings and circulate to members
• Draft letters, memos and proposals
• Produce reports and presentations
• Proofread and edit documents
• Log incoming and outgoing mail
• Assist with the organising, planning and delivery of special events.
• Maintain accurate records and files for easy retrieval
• Answers telephone, screen calls, routes calls and responds to internal and external
  enquiries
• Liaise with visitors and senior management
• Employ discretion and confidentiality with all stakeholders
• Manage special projects within the President’s Office
• Assist with budgeting, prepare requisitions and order supplies
• Post content to CFBC social media accounts in accordance with CFBC protocols
• Perform other duties as assigned

Personal Characteristics:

• Provide keen attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask with competing priorities
• Forward-thinker who seeks solutions to challenges and makes recommendations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrates emotional maturity
• Ability to function in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Exercises a high level of professionalism when interacting with stakeholders
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work autonomously or as a member of a team

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management or a related field
• 3-5 years experience in an administrative role serving senior managers
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office Suite — Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
  Publisher
• Competent in the use of various types of office equipment
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Ability to demonstrate research and analytical skills.

Please be advised that the salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the current salary structure at Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College.

Applications should be sent to [email protected] and addressed to:
The Human Resources Manager
Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College,
P.O. Box 268, Burdon Street, Basseterre, St. Kitts

The deadline for receipt of application is 16 August 2024. Late applications will not be acknowledged.

Financial Accountant

The Board of Governors of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following full-time position:

Financial Accountant

Job Title: Financial Accountant
Reports to: Bursar
Purpose: To assist the Bursar in the operations of the Finance Department

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Supervise the Accounts Officers and Driver.
2. Sign Purchase Orders for approved requisitions.
3. Approve petty cash vouchers for approved requisitions.
4. Verify the following: (a) daily receipts with the prepared bank Deposit Book to ensure that all funds collected daily are being deposited to the bank daily; (b) daily entries posted for revenue.
5. Arrange daily deposits to the bank.
6. Assist with the verification of student invoices in the accounting system against the information in the student information system.
7. Assist with responding to student queries made by phone, email or in person on billing or other financial matters.
8. Monitor the following to ensure they are correctly posted in the accounting system by the cashier: (a) emailed weekly registration lists from the Office of the Registrar; (b) online receipts.
9. Reconcile accounts transactions with the various departments.
10. Prepare student payment plans, salary deductions and credit memos for approval by the Bursar.
11. Prepare monthly reports on accounts receivable, payment plans and salary deductions.
12. Communicate with students by mail, email, phone or in person to pursue collection of balances.
13. Email monthly statements to customers in the accounting system.
14. Assist with the provision of documents and information to the internal and external auditors.
15. Provide other reports and reviews as requested by the Bursar.
16. Serve on institutional committees and teams as requested.
17. Perform other related duties as requested by the Bursar.

Qualifications and Experience

• Applicants must possess at least 1-3 years experience an Accounting position
• A Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
• A strong understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and budgeting processes is essential.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required

Qualified applicants should submit

• Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Official academic certificates, transcripts and other relevant documents (certified copies)
• Two references with telephone number and e-mail address

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the current salary structure at the CFBC.

Applications should be sent as one PDF file to: [email protected] and Addressed to:
The Chair
Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College,
P.O. Box 268, Burdon Street, Basseterre, St. Kitts
The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 16 August 2024.

TIMBER LECTURER

The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) Board of Governors invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the CFBC:

TIMBER LECTURER

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach Timber and related courses.
• Produce course outlines and review syllabi.
• Set, mark and invigilate coursework and exams.
• Maintain attendance records.
• Enter attendance and grades in the Student Information System

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Applicants must possess a minimum Bachelor’s degree in timber technology or an equivalent professional qualification in a related area from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Successful experience in tertiary education, preferably in a two or four-year college, or equivalent record of success in industry and some knowledge of effective teaching and learning processes at the tertiary level will be considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of timber technology, wood science, and related fields
• She/he is expected to practice, advocate and promote the highest standards for scholarship, academic achievement, honesty and professional integrity.

Applications from Qualified Applicants should include:

• Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Police Record
• Official academic certificates, transcripts and other relevant documents (certified copies)
• Two references with telephone and e-mail addresses

Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the current salary structure at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College.

Applications should be sent as one file to [email protected] and addressed to:
The Chair
Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College,
P.O. Box 268, Burdon Street, Basseterre, St. Kitts

The deadline for receipt of applications is 16 August 2024. Late applications will not be acknowledged.

HEALTH SCIENCE PRE.NURSING PROGRAMME

American and Canadian Universities Visit

AMERICAN AND CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES

TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP AND ADMISSION INFORMATION

AT THE CFBC

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 7^th June, 2024 (CFBC): Representatives from American and Canadian Universities will be in Saint Kitts at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) on Friday, 14^th June, 2024, at 3:00 pm to provide scholarship and admission information and to field questions from prospective students. The session will take place in the Poinciana Conference Room at the CFBC’s main campus on Burdon Street.

Universities that will be represented are Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA; University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada; Suny Brockport in New York, USA; Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois, USA and St. George’s University located in Grenada, West Indies.

Current students and alumni of the CFBC and other students desirous of pursuing tertiary education are specially invited to gain more information.

CFBC LAUNCHES PUBLICATION OF NEW DIGITAL EXHIBIT

CFBC LAUNCHES PUBLICATION OF NEW DIGITAL EXHIBIT—CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF AUTHORS

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 24^th May, 2024 (CFBC): The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) is pleased to announce the publication of a new digital exhibit – Celebrating 40 Years of Authors – displaying the works of local authors over the past 40 years since the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis became an independent state. The exhibit was launched on Tuesday April 23, World Book and Copyright Day, at the 4^th annual CFBC Author’s Forum “In Celebration of Books”.  

Mrs. Sonita Daniel, Director of Library Services at CFBC

The project was conceptualized and spearheaded by Mrs. Sonita Daniel, Director of Library Services at the CFBC in commemoration of the 40^th anniversary of independence of the Federation which was celebrated in September 2023. Mrs. Daniel has had over 40 years’ experience in education and librarianship and has hosted annual physical exhibitions in the CFBC Library for several years on various topics including significant events in the history of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College. 

Taking a community-driven approach, Mrs. Daniel reached out to authors locally and in the diaspora to provide content for the exhibit. Authors provided photographs, a biography, and book descriptions for the exhibit. CFBC staff edited the content and created the exhibit on the GitHub platform. Special commendation is extended to CFBC staff members Cassandra Nesbitt, Vernicia Wyatt, Jose Dasent, and Isabel Byron. Work on the exhibit will continue and any Kittitian or Nevisian author whose work may not already be represented is invited to contact Director Daniel ([email protected]) to arrange for inclusion of their work. The exhibit can be viewed directly at https://bit.ly/SKN40Authors and will be linked from the CFBC website in due course. 

L-R: Mr. Chesil Hamilton; Mrs. Sonita Daniel; Ms. Denise Belle (Author); Mrs. Kayrisa Kelly (Author); Mr. Wayne Maynard (Author); Mrs. Elzeva Cuffy (Author); Mr. Enoete Inanga (Author); Mr. Hanzel Manners (Author); Loughlin Tatem (Author).

The digital exhibit makes visible the richness, breadth, and depth of local writing. Visitors to the digital exhibit can use the filter buttons to sort books by 14 categories including history, children’s books, romance, memoir, educational, biography and so on.

Mr. Lesroy Williams, Communications Specialist at the CFBC, who hosted the Author’s Forum held on April 23, noted that while books from outside our region are important we have the talent to produce our own books and tell stories through our own experiences, our own eyes, and our own history, and not simply allow someone from outside to tell our story. 

In this endeavour the CFBC Library was delighted to collaborate with the Indiana University Bloomington Libraries. Mrs. Willa Liburd Tavernier, a native of St. Kitts and Nevis, who works as Research Impact & Open Scholarship Librarian and her team members, provided training and support to the CFBC Library staff members. Mrs. Liburd Tavernier uses digital humanities methods in her work, particularly public open digital scholarship and digital archiving. The two libraries intend to continue to work together on other digital projects.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

CFBC – UWI Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Candidates who are interested in pursuing the UWI, Bachelor of Science in Nursing programme at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College, are advised that the application period for the 2024-2025 Academic Year is now open.

Eligible applicants are required to:

1.  Be at least 17 years of age at the time of admission.

2. Have obtained passes in the Caribbean Examination Council (CSEC) Examination, the General Certificate Examination (GCE) Ordinary Level or an approved equivalent, in at least five (5) subjects, including English A, Mathematics, and Biology or Human & Social Biology.

OR

Hold two [2), 2- unit Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination ICAPEJ subjects. One subject from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology, and one other academic subject.

3. Complete a CFBC application. The application can be accessed via the College’s website cfbc.edu.kn. All applications and supporting documents must be received no later than March 28. 2024.

For more information, please visit the CFBC website or contact us at [email protected] or 869-465-2856 to speak with an admission officer.