NATIONAL ACCREDITATION BOARD – CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE (2016)

The National Accreditation Board was established in 2008 following the passage of the relevant legislation (Act No 35 of 2006) to govern the functions, power and authority of the Board.  It is a broad-based Board with representatives from the most common professions in the nation of St. Vincent & the Grenadines.

The functions of the Board include the consideration of applications for recognition, registration and accreditation of institutions of higher learning in St. Vincent & the Grenadines and to exercise the monitoring and evaluation of those institutions to ensure that they meet at least minimum standards of best practice in higher education.

The Board is also empowered by law to ensure that the quality of all higher education programmes offered in this country meet the standards set by the Board for any award of degrees; to determine equivalency of programmes of study and qualification in accordance with the framework established by the pertinent accreditation body, and assist in due diligence in respect of qualifications presented for the purpose of functioning legitimately in St. Vincent & the Grenadines.

Therefore, under the legislation, the Board shall also be responsible to verify certificates of qualification to assist in the process of Certification to facilitate the movement of persons across the CARICOM region.

The National Accreditation Board is pleased to assist in ways to ensure that nationals are not exposed to undue risk in their quest for higher education. We are accessible through the Accreditation Unit for guidance in respect of issues related to the authenticity of institutions, and qualifications offered to our nationals.

We are here to help you.

-Dr. Rosalind Ambrose
Chairman 

National Accreditation Board

The SVG National Accreditation Board
               & The Accreditation Unit

The National Accreditation Board (NAB) of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has been established by the Further and Higher Education (Accreditation) Act Nos. 35 of 2006. The NAB is empowered by the Act to register and accredit tertiary level institutions and their programmes. The NAB is equally empowered to deregister or cause the closure of any institution that operates outside the provisions of The Further and Higher Education (Accreditation) Act.

Open the tab below to discover what the Accreditation Act permits

The Accreditation Act permits the following to sit on the NAB:

  • Chief Education Officer
  • Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education;
  • a representative from each of the following professional associations or bodies:
    • Bar Association
    • Medical Association
    • Teaching
    • Engineering
    • Architectural
    • Accounting
  • the Director of the Community College or Nominee;
  • the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health; or Nominee
  • a representative from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce
  • the Attorney General or Nominee
  • the Chief Personnel Officer or Nominee;
  • a representative of the Technical and Vocational Sector;
  • the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Planning or Nominee;
  • a representative of the Workers’ Institute for Education and Research or any similar body;
  • a representative of the National Training Agency;
  • not more than three persons nominated by the Cabinet from among persons with expertise in higher education, business and personnel management or training.

 

A number of institutions continue to offer their services outside of the legal expectations of the Accreditation Act of 2006. The National Accreditation Board has already taken measures to protect the interest of unsuspecting nationals / residents with respect to tertiary level education.  The National Accreditation Board continues to be vigilant with respect to its mandate and has reviewed the applications of several establishments.

The first and only Chief Executive Director of the NAB was Mr. Kelvin Malcolm in 2009.   Since the departure of Mr. Malcolm, the Accreditation Unit in the Ministry of Education has been working to support the operations of the NAB with the provision of both human and material resource.  The AU is currently headed by Dr.Trisha-Ann Job-Moses.  Her predecessors were Mrs. Descima Hamilton and Mrs. Corinne Gonsalves. Both Mr. Malcolm and Mrs. Gonsalves were supported by Administrative Assistant Mrs. Taja Young-Cupid. 

The Accreditation Unit

The Accreditation Unit serves as the secretariat of the NAB. The AU is currently headed by Dr. Trisha-Ann Job-Moses.  The other officers assigned to the Accreditation Unit include, Ms.Kristhlyn Williams, Ms. Telisa Ollivierre, Mrs. Amanda St.Clair-Burke and Mr. Jontéz Primus.  However, the functioning of the Accreditation Unit is enabled by a number of External Evaluators.  Additionally, the staff at the Accreditation Unit has been given intimate support by other Senior Officers in the Ministry of Education.  Their support allows the AU/ NAB to more readily meet the needs of the public.

 

The members of the National Accreditation Board are: 

Members Position
Dr. Rosalind Ambrose  Chairman/SVG Medical Association
Mr. Brian Glasgow  Deputy Chairman – Accounting
Hon. Jaundy Martin  The Attorney General/Office of the Attorney General
Mrs. Arlene Sam  CPO/Service Commissions Department
Ms. Dixeana Cudjoe  (Representative) Ministry of Health
Mr. Nigel Scott  Director/SVG Community College
Mr. Myccle Burke  Permanent Secretary – Ministry of Education
Mrs. Kay Martin-Jack  Chief Education Officer
Mr. Obsorne Bowens  Dean SVGCC-TVET
Mr. Dennis Gaymes  Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Mrs. Cerepha Harper-Joseph  Office of the Attorney General 
Mr. Dwayne Daniel  Vice President/SVG Bar Association 
Ms. Joye Browne  Workers’ Institute of Education Research 
Mr. Cecil Harris  Architecture
Ms. Giselle Myers  (Representative) Central/Economic Planning Unit
Mr. Nikolai Lewis  Engineering
Mr. Wendel Edwards  Teaching Fraternity
Dr. Trisha-Ann Job-Moses  Senior Education Officer/Accreditation
Mrs. Eula Adams  Educator
Mr. Brent Bailey  Engineer

 

The members of the National Accreditation Unit are:

Members Position
Dr. Trisha-Ann Job-Moses Senior Education Officer/Accreditation
Ms. Kristhlyn Williams Administrative Officer II
Ms. Telisa Ollivierre Junior Clerk
Mrs. Amanda St.Clair Burke Junior Clerk
Mr. Jontéz Primus Junior Clerk
  • In the fulfilment of its mission and execution of its functions the Board is guided by these core values:
  • Conducting all activities with integrity, courtesy and professionalism.
  • Exhibiting transparency and accountability by adhering to approved policies and procedures in all of its operations.
  • Committing to excellence and rigour in its standards and processes.
  • Displaying conduct that is consistent with principles of openness, fairness and equity.
  • Maintaining currency, relevance and responsiveness to stakeholder and societal needs
  • Embracing a culture of continuous quality improvement for itself and the institutions it serves.






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