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9:30 a.m. Opening Remarks (Moderator) – Mr. Ruiz Warren,
Dean Recruitment Admissions and Outreach
9:35 a.m. Prayer – Mrs. Marsha Crawford, Librarian
9:40 a.m. Welcome – Mr. Darien G. Henry, J.P., Principal
9:45 a.m. Greetings – Mr. Stephen Dear, Chairman Board of Management
9:50 a.m. Introduction of 1st Guest Speaker – Ms. Nichole Amair, Assistant Lecturer
9:55 a.m. Mr. Clifton Reader, President – Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association
Recover from Covid-19! Transforming the Economic Landscape
10:20 a.m. Musical Item
10:30 a.m. Introduction of 2nd Guest Speaker – Mrs. Synandre Montaque Dwyer,
Associate Dean Workforce Development and Continuing Education
10:35 a.m. Guest Speaker – Dr. Thomas Frederick
Chair of General Education for Union Institute & University
Making the Transition: Traditional to Virtual Teaching & Learning Environment.
11:05 a.m. Introduction of 3rd Guest Speaker – Mr. Lij Sinclair, Lecturer
11:10 a.m. Guest Speaker – Professor Neville Ying
Chairman Covid-19 Labour Market Task Force
Recover from Covid-19
11:40 a.m. Questions and Answers
11:50 a.m. Vote of Thanks – Dr. Sonja Madden, Associate Dean Research
Room | Presenter | Topic | Moderator |
1 | Mrs. Georgette Shirley Dyer, Director/Principal HCIT | Transformation of STEM and TVET for the Post Pandemic Era | Mrs. Nichola Beckford-Cameron |
2 | Ms. Delta Wright, Assistant Lecturer MBCC | Online education and its future in Jamaica: A case study of student experiences. | Mrs. Sherian Baker-Mercy |
3 | Mr. Rudolph Robinson, Industrial Engineer | Technological Advancement – Next Generation of Motor Vehicles | Mr. Saun-jay Samuels |
Room | Presenter | Topic | Moderator |
1 | Dr. Schontal Moore, UNESCO | Rethinking Teaching and Learning for the Post Pandemic Era | Mrs. Marsha Crawford |
2 | Mr. Chandradath Madho, Associate Dean (Sociology Lecturer) MBCC | Social Development and Poverty Reduction: Are we on the right PATH? | Mrs. Heather Henry-Spence |
3 | Mr. Lambert Johnson, President of Jamaica Bar Association | Can they force the Jab? The Workplace and Mandatory Vaccine Policies | Mr. Lij Sinclair |
Room | Presenter | Topic | Moderator |
1 | Mr Chandradath Madho, Sociology Lecturer | Korea Vs. Jamaica: Social Protection and the Aging Population | Ms. Delta Wright |
2 | Ms. Georgia Lowe DSP Natalie Palmer- Mair | Social Intervention: Is it working? Community Policing | Mrs. Canice Jones-Blake |
3 | Ms. Diana Bellanfonty, Mr. Lucien Rattray, | a. How Vulnerable are you? Cyberspace and Security Issues in the Banking Industry b. Coding for Banking Security | Mr. Andre Grant |
Room | Presenter | Topic | Moderator |
1 | Mrs. Tashion Hewitt-Stennett, Branch Manager: Jamaica Information Service | Media and Their Role in Economic and Educational Recovery | Mrs. Heather Henry-Spence |
2 | Mr. Lloyd B. Smith, Chairman of Western Mirror | Collaboration For Equitable and Resilient Recovery | Mr. Lij Sinclair |
3 | Panel Discussion: Ms. Davio Henry – Magical Cakes Ja Ms. Peta-Gaye McClure – Psychologist | Micro-businesses: Continuity and Recovery through Social Media | Ms. Kayla-Marie Ashman |
Room | Presenter | Topic | Moderator |
1 | Mr. Tajeme Robinson Mr. Renardo Raynor, Student Church Teachers College | Monetizing through Innovation: Agro-processing b. Onion: A staple on your spice rack | Ms. Romae Stanley |
2 | Mr. Martin Anderson, Student Church Teachers College Mrs. Christine Good, | Agro-Processing and its Potential for Transformation b. Food Preservation: Concerns and Challenges | Mrs. Debra Mckenzie |
3 | Mr. Jevaire McDonald, Assistant Lecturer Ms. Annaleise Aiken, Scientific Research Council | Assessing School Nutrition: Policy Recommendations Are sugar loaded products more marketable? | Ms. Kimone Frazer |
3:30 p.m. Opening Remarks (Moderator) – Mr. Ruiz Warren,
Dean Recruitment Admissions and Outreach
3:35 p.m. Introduction of Guest Speaker: Mrs. Nichola Beckford-Cameron,
Associate Dean Arts Natural and Social Sciences
3: 40 p.m. Guest Speaker: Mrs. Peta-gay McClure,
Clinical Psychologist
Mental Health: Recovery & Renewal
4:00 p.m. Announcement of Award Recipients – Dr. Sonja Madden,
Associate Dean Research
4:05 p.m. Vote of Thanks
4:10 p.m. Closing remarks