UTT was established in 2004 to expand 
tertiary education opportunities in areas 
integral to national development.
The University’s focus on learning and 
discovery in the fields of education, 
science, arts and technology is driven by
its mandate to facilitate social and cultural 
growth, economic competitiveness and 
wealth generation.
In pursuit of these objectives, UTT is being 
developed to be a world-class training 
institution with a significant innovation 
and development capability.
Our value system recognises that 
The Mandate of Scholarly Excellence must be constantly 
nurtured, while our operating philosophy 
The University of is premised on the concept of Excellence – not as an end-point, but as a continuum 
Trinidad and Tobago of ongoing life-long learning and improvement.
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Vision The Vision of UTT is to be the National Institution of higher learning and research 
for socio-economic and technological 
development that:
(a) Inculcates in the graduates a set of 
overarching skills – metaskills – that help 
them navigate the new and emerging 
technologies in the national and global 
contexts, and 
(b) Through its R&D activities, brings and keeps 
Trinidad and Tobago in the vanguard of 
engineering and technology in niche areas
of key importance, such as natural gas is to 
the nation.
Mission To be an entrepreneurial university designed to discover and develop entrepreneurs, 
commercialise research and development, 
and spawn companies for wealth generation 
and sustainable job creation towards the 
equitable enhancement of the quality of life 
of all individuals, families and communities of 
the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the 
Caribbean.
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President of the Republic
of Trinidad and Tobago and
Chancellor of The University
of Trinidad and Tobago
His Excellency
Professor George Maxwell Richards,
T.C., C.M.T., Ph.D.
The Honourable Christine Kangaloo
Minister of Science, Technology and 
Tertiary Education
Line Minister responsible for
The University of Trinidad and Tobago
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CONTENTS
1.0 Vision 2020 and UTT 6 7.0 Centre for Production Systems 42
 
2.0 Notice of Annual Meeting 9 8.0 Biosciences, Agriculture and
 Food Technologies 52
3.0 Signature Building Complex 
 Tamana InTech Park 10 9.0 Audited Financial Statements 62            
  
4.0 Report of the President 12 10.0 Report of the Board of Governors 94               
5.0 Report of the Provost 22 11.0 Institute for Criminology and
 Public Safety 104
6.0 Academy for the Performing Arts 34
12.0 School of Postgraduate Studies 110 
13.0 Advisory Councils 128
14.0 Profi les of Senior Academic and
  Management Staff 130
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1.0 VISION 2020 AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
In our 2nd Annual Report (2006) published in support to the various groups involved in efforts November 2008, we sought to demonstrate to stabilise and recover recent trends in this how UTT’s strategic development thrust area.
aligned itself to the fi ve Pillars underlying the 
Vision 2020 Draft National Strategic Plan of Centre for Production Systems
the Government. This Annual Report (2007) 
continues that demonstration with a particular 
emphasis on Pillar 1 “Developing Innovative The 2009–2010 Global Competitiveness Report 
People”, Pillar 3 “Enabling Competitive Business” emphasises that economies which focus on 
and Pillar 5 “Promoting Effective Government”. productivity enhancements are able to build 
UTT’s efforts in this regard are outlined in sections present and future prosperity and minimise 
6, 7, and 11 of this Report where the rationale business cycle downturns, thereby allowing for 
and activities of the Academy for the Performing sustainable development and overall growth 
Arts, the Centre for Production Systems and the potential. This, however, requires several 
Institute for Criminology and Public Safety are elements which are precursors to enhancing 
presented. competitiveness at industry or national level. 
Within the context of Trinidad and Tobago’s 
A review of national development successes of policy as an emerging economy, Government 
the latter 20th Century reveals the underlying has focused on several of these elements within 
need not only to have a skilled human resource the Vision 2020 Operational Plan 2007-2010 
base, but to utilise such a base in industries with – a framework which focuses on productivity 
signifi cant value-added potential, either through enhancement from a systems, economic and 
the application of knowledge or through the human resource perspective.  In particular, UTT’s 
generation of innovative processes. In the infl uence addresses needs in Higher education 
increasingly competitive global market, the focus and training, Technological readiness, Business 
is no longer strictly on the level of competence, sophistication and Innovation, whereby the 
but on how effi ciently those competencies can efforts of the University will bolster strategies 
be applied in different sectoral frameworks to being pursued by Government and the 
generate a quality output. Private sector in improving productivity and 
competitiveness within the country.
It is in this context that the Centre for 
Production Systems was established, having And even while the global economic downturn 
primary responsibility for “Entrepreneurship has impacted competitiveness in world 
and Commercial Studies,” “Design and economies, the 2009-2010 data for Trinidad 
Manufacturing Systems” and “Biosciences, and Tobago shows a marginal improvement 
Agriculture and Food Technologies.” It is also in in performance from the 2008 ranking, with a 
this context that work of the Academy for the score of 3.91.  This represents the fi rst advance 
Performing Arts will allow for the development in performance since 2006, and the reversal of a 
of a non-traditional niche industry which will be downward trend over the previous fi ve years.
based on a diverse and multicultural heritage that 
exists nowhere else in the world. But productivity, 
output and culture can only be maximised where Period Performance
individuals and organisations feel a sense of 
security and where there is respect for the rule 2008 – 2009 3.85
of law.  UTT’s Institute for Criminology and 
2007 – 2008 3.88
Public Safety will bring resources to bear in 
identifying the determinants and manifestations 2006 – 2007 4.03
of crime nationally. The Institute will also provide 2005 – 2006 3.81
options for addressing these drivers and provide 2004 – 2005 4.12
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Such a decline had not gone unnoticed, with Manufacturing Industry Links Limited (University 
the Manufacturing Association, Chambers of of Cambridge – UK) for institutional and 
Commerce, Government, Trade Unions and programmatic support in the development of 
other associated interest groups noting the the respective programmes within the Centre. 
need for improved performance if Trinidad and As a result of these efforts, UTT was able 
Tobago is to develop and meet the expectations to launch the M.Sc. in Industrial Innovation, 
of its citizens.  In fact, despite being the only Entrepreneurship and Management (IIEM), a 
CARICOM economy benefiting from a well- first of its kind programme in the Caribbean 
developed energy sector, Trinidad and Tobago focusing on technology, innovation and 
has ranked behind Barbados and Jamaica in entrepreneurship. This programme is seen as 
the Global Competitiveness ratings since 2006, central to generating a cadre of professionals 
only marginally moving ahead of Jamaica in the who can initiate successful new ideas and 
current Report. develop globally competitive businesses from 
these opportunities.  
Given that the Vision 2020 Operational Plan 
2007-2010 addresses the need to diversify Another milestone followed in 2008, when 
the structure of production so that reduced UTT was awarded the 2008 Investors’ Prize at 
dependence on the energy sector can be the prestigious Global Social Entrepreneurship 
realised, and given that the Plan also recognises Competition, beating out 15 other finalists from 
that “the development and exploitation of novel Ivy League tertiary institutions such as Cornell 
products, processes, services and systems and University and Harvard University, as well as 
their incremental upgrading is the main driver the University of Georgia, the University of 
of long-run productivity growth for competitive Washington in the United States, the Indian 
businesses in developed societies,” UTT, as University of Management and the University 
part of its mandate for providing ‘Education of Pretoria in South Africa. Locally, graduates 
with a Global Vision’ is focused on innovation of these programmes are sought after by 
and is pressing ahead with the development of industry, and several have embarked on start-up 
academic and research programmes that can projects which will generate future employment 
transform targeted sectors. opportunities.
In fact, UTT’s approach is a reflection of the A similar approach is being pursued for the 
position adopted in the Operational Plan that programmes in Biosciences, Agriculture and Food 
“success in innovation will be largely a function Technologies. Local agricultural production has 
of our ability to generate new ideas, methods been on the decline over the last three decades, 
and approaches and successfully apply these in part because higher wages and benefits in 
to our production processes in ways which the industrial and service sectors have attracted 
enhance performance and output”. This a substantial amount of labour. UTT intends to 
approach is seen in the strategy for the Centre implement a transitional programme which shifts 
for Production Systems where the programmes the focus from traditional agriculture towards a 
being developed in business, agriculture and “business-oriented approach” both from the 
manufacturing address not only the theoretical management and production perspectives. The 
or scientific aspects, but the principles of biosciences, agriculture and food technologies 
entrepreneurship and integrated systems driven programme will accordingly be positioned such 
by research and evidence. that Trinidad and Tobago can become a major 
international producer of a number of agricultural 
Having fostered partnerships with stakeholders products. Further, by highlighting R&D in 
in introducing the programmes, strategic biosciences, agriculture and food technologies 
alliances have been established with world- integrated with technology acquisition/utilisation, 
renowned institutions – such as Cambridge operations, market value enhancement and 
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1.0 VISION 2020 AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
commercialisation, a new generation of food and due to the existing level of illegal activity in the 
agricultural entrepreneurs and biotechnologists country.  Work has already commenced on the 
will be produced who will be better positioned to causes and implications of criminal activity, and 
make evidence-based and informed judgments several training and development initiatives are 
on implementing best practices and  developing to be launched which will support the relevant 
appropriate proposals that will enhance the entities in efforts to preempt, identify or more 
sector over time. effectively prosecute incidents of illegal activity.
Academy for the Performing Arts Conclusion
It is anticipated that work of the Academy for the As an emerging national institution of higher 
Performing Arts will serve a dual purpose.  From education, UTT continues to support the 
an economic standpoint, developing our world- Vision 2020 pillars. The institution has worked 
renowned culture with its rich mix of indigenous, to introduce a full spectrum of offerings in 
European, Asian, African and Latin heritages several areas linked to the National Strategic 
provides opportunities to generate signifi cant Plan, highlighting value-added research and 
returns. Our unique infl uences allow several the integration of technology in all fi elds. By 
options for spearheading the establishment of introducing specifi c programmes in enterprise 
additional, non-traditional pathways which can systems, manufacturing systems, biosciences 
showcase the creativity and inventiveness of our and food technologies, the performing arts 
islands.  But in so doing, the Academy will also and criminology, as well as emphasising cross-
allow for the further development of the culture disciplinary research efforts integrating elements 
of Trinidad and Tobago, by highlighting and of these programmes with other disciplines, the 
enhancing the elements which currently exist, institution is confi dent that it will continue to be 
by conducting research into areas that are not relevant to the needs of the national community, 
well documented or continue to survive only and be able to facilitate the advancement of 
in the memory of a dwindling few pioneers, Trinidad and Tobago.
or by introducing new elements which will be 
integrated into the indigenous heritage in our 
own “Trini way”.
Institute for Criminology and Public Safety
It is recognised that, as a cornerstone of 
civilised society, no country will achieve its 
full potential if the principles of trust and fair 
play are constantly challenged, and a general 
sense of anarchy pervades. Maslow’s work 
highlighting this need at the individual level 
suggests that, if not addressed, individuals, and 
by extension communities and countries, cannot 
aspire to satisfying more complex higher-order 
aspirations. The Institute for Criminology and 
Public Safety will adopt a two-pronged agenda 
for the expanding challenges being experienced 
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2.0 NOTICE OF THE 2009 FOURTH (4th)
ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS  OF UTT
NOTICE is hereby given that the 2009 Fourth (4th) Annual Meeting of the Members of The University 
of Trinidad and Tobago is scheduled for Tuesday 2009 September 22 at 10.30 a.m.* at the Board 
Room, UTT O’Meara Campus for the following purposes:
Ordinary Business
1. To confi rm Minutes of the Special Meeting of Members held on 2008 November 19.
2. To receive and consider the Audited Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Report for
 the Year ended 2007 September 30.
3. To consider the Report of the Board of Governors.
4. To re-appoint Messrs. Ernst & Young as the Auditors of the University to hold offi ce until the
 close of the next Annual Meeting.
5. To acknowledge appointments to the Board of Governors. 
6. Any Other Business.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Corporate Secretary
2009 September 14
NOTES: 
1. Service Contracts have been entered and are in force between the University and two of its
 Directors as at September 2009. 
2. A Member entitled to attend and vote at the Meeting is entitled to appoint one or more proxies
to attend and vote instead of him/her. A proxy need not be a Member. Attached is a proxy 
form for your convenience which must be completed and signed in accordance with the Notes 
on the Proxy Form and then deposited with the Corporate Secretary at the Registered Offi ce 
of the Company at least 48 hours before the time appointed for the Meeting.
3. A Member that is a body corporate may, in lieu of appointing a proxy, authorise an individual 
 by resolution of its directors or its governing body to represent it at the Meeting.
* This Meeting was subsequently postponed and held on 2009 October 6.
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3.0 THE UNIVERSITY OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
SIGNATURE BUILDING COMPLEX TAMANA INTECH PARK, WALLERFIELD
The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) Signature Building Complex, Tamana InTech Park, Wallerfi eld (Architectural Sketch).
The Tamana InTech Park is being strategically The University is currently constructing its Main 
developed to become the home of 21st century Campus, the fi rst phase being commonly known 
innovative, cutting-edge industries. Its location as the Signature Building Complex. The project 
in Wallerfi eld sets it in a green space that will be consists of the construction of buildings for 
protected as far as practicable from environmental classrooms, laboratories, offi ces, and ancillary 
degradation. One major policy for the operation services to facilitate a projected start-up student 
of the Tamana InTech Park is that every effort population of fi ve thousand persons. Between 
must be made by occupants to minimise the the two main blocks is located a Central Plaza 
entry of vehicles on the park. The initiative is that will be the hub of student activities on 
aimed at encouraging and supporting industries the campus. There is also a Public Safety and 
that are knowledge-based. The backbone for Administrative Building which will be the nerve 
the creation of the knowledge-based asset is centre of the security and safety systems on the 
The University of Trinidad and Tobago which will campus.  In addition, a short distance away, a 
be the largest single entity on the park. Central Plant Complex will house all the support 
10 The University of Trinidad and Tobago 2007 Annual Report
Signature Building Complex under construction, September 2009.
services for the functionality of the buildings, will be outfitted with cutting-edge technology 
both for Phase 1 and subsequent Phases of that will put them in the modern, smart, eco-
construction. friendly category.
The east block comprises four six-storey The actual construction started in 2008 and is 
buildings that will serve mainly as offices, progressing apace. This project is scheduled 
library, student affairs, learning spaces and to be completed before the end of 2010. 
administrative support, including offices of the Thereafter UTT’s campus at Tamana InTech Park 
Board of Governors, President and Provost. The will serve as a centre for creation of human 
west block comprises two five-storey buildings capital with the skill sets that ably support the 
that will house classrooms, laboratories, future economic development of Trinidad and 
auditorium, bookshops, cafeterias and common Tobago.
rooms for faculty and students.  All buildings 
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4.0 REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT
Introduction
We are pleased to submit our Third Annual 
Report 2007 at this time and, following the 
method we adopted in the previous Annual 
Reports 2005 and 2006 where we reported on 
the more recent events of the University up to 
the period September 2008, this Report will in 
addition outline the more recent events of the 
University up to the period September 2009.
Organisational Development
The data below depicts the rapid growth, at a 
minimum of  50% , in respect of  student numbers 
between 2007/8 and 2009/10:
Numbers of students  by level as at September:
   
 2007 2009
Postgraduate 126 169
Kenneth Julien, T.C. (Professor Emeritus) President Undergraduate 2,360 3,585
Diploma 144 2,354
Certifi cate 1,832 121
Pre-University
Highlights for the period Programme 843 504
include the visit of Prince Charles  5,305 6,733
and the Duchess of Cornwall, Final student enrolment for the academic year 
2009/10 is expected to be approximately 
representatives from the African 7,500. 
Energy Ministers, a delegation 
Greater details of our programmes will be 
headed by the Prime Minister outlined in the Report of the Provost in section 5, 
but suffi ce it to say that over the fi ve-year period 
of Grenada, and, under the the University has placed increasing emphasis 
on Postgraduate Studies and Research  (more 
aegis of the Indian High details are provided in section 12).
Commissioner, a delegation
from the National Institute of Third Graduation Ceremony
Fashion Technology (India).
In November 2007, the University hosted its 
third graduation ceremony. Three hundred and 
ninety-four (394) students received Master of 
Science and Bachelor of Applied Engineering 
degrees, Diplomas and Certifi cates in their 
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respective fi elds. To commemorate its third Entrepreneurship and innovation are key learning 
graduation exercise, the University awarded objectives incorporated in the curricula in both 
Honorary Doctorates to the following: cases. It is envisioned that the graduates from 
these programmes will acquire a wide range 
Mr. Ralph de Boissière: An acclaimed novelist, de of knowledge and skills which will enable them 
Boissière wrote extensively on Trinidad through to play a key role in transforming the society’s 
his novels, Crown Jewel, Rum and Coca-Cola, business and agricultural landscape.
Homeless in Paradise and Call of the Rainbow. 
His novels captured Trinidad as it existed both in 
pre- and post-World War II and the issues which Establishment of the Academy
were unique to each era. for the Performing Arts
Mr. Malcolm A. Jones: A graduate both of the 
University of the West Indies  (Bachelor of Science In keeping with its thrust to provide nationals 
degree (honours) in Chemical Engineering) and with the opportunity to pursue a wide range 
Queen’s University, Ontario, Canada, (Master’s of programmes locally, the Academy for the 
in Chemical Engineering),  Mr. Jones has held Performing Arts was established in 2007 to 
positions with Texaco Trinidad Inc., the Ministry provide educational opportunities to talented 
of Petroleum and Mines and with Trinidad and dedicated students of Trinidad and Tobago 
Nitrogen Company Ltd., where he served as and the Caribbean region. The Academy offers 
President. His professional career also spanned a programmes in the areas of music, theatre 
12-year period with The National Gas Company and dance, design technologies and music 
of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd. technology at the tertiary level, leading to a 
Certifi cate, Diploma and/or Bachelor’s Degree 
Mr. Rampersad Motilal: Mr. Motilal earned in Fine Arts.
degrees in Mechanical Engineering (1976) and 
Production Engineering and Management As pertains with all of UTT’s programme 
(1979) at the University of the West Indies, offerings, emphasis is being placed on producing 
St. Augustine.  He later secured an Executive well-rounded and responsible graduates whose 
Master’s in Business Administration (EMBA); creative talents can be utilised for the benefi t 
graduating, with distinction, as the top student of a culturally diverse society. Pursuant with this 
in the Class of 1995.  Mr. Motilal has served perspective in the area of music, both Caribbean 
as a Director to the Board of CL Financial Ltd. and Indo-classical music will be offered.
and has held the positions of Chief Executive 
Offi cer and Managing Director on Methanol 
Holdings (Trinidad) Ltd; as well as Director of the Institute for Criminology
Formaldehyde Council and Methanol Institute and Public Safety
(MI) in Washington DC, USA.
The work of the nascent Institute for Criminology 
Centre for Production Systems and Public Safety (ICPS) is expected to 
accelerate and take on increasing importance 
with several teaching and research programmes 
Considerable  time  and effort have been focused on this challenging phenomena of 
invested in programme review and re- crime, security and public safety and their 
structuring as deemed appropriate. One of impact on economic development. The ICPS 
the key initiatives resulting from this activity is work  programme outlines partnerships with 
the establishment of a Centre for Production various public-sector agencies directly involved 
Systems which incorporates programmes with the fi ght against crime (the Ministries of 
in Design and Manufacturing Engineering, National Security, Legal Affairs and the Attorney 
including the Master’s of Science in Innovation, General), associated Ministries impacted by the 
Entrepreneurship and Management, and effects of crime and criminal activity (Health, 
in Biosciences, Agriculture and Food Education, Social Development, Community 
Technologies. Development and Gender Affairs), as well as the 
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private sector and various NGOs and CBOs.  It The gross asset base of the University at the end 
is hoped that the data provided by this Institute of the year stood at $762 million – up from $575 
through its research efforts, and the practical million of the previous year.
assistance it will provide in enhancing the 
knowledge of personnel directly involved in the 
fi ght against crime, will positively infl uence the Developments as at September 2009
level of security in the country over time.
Delegations
Pre-University Programme (PUP)
UTT has hosted several delegations at its campus 
locations during the past several months. 
Mention has been made in previous annual These delegations represent a wide cross-
reports of the Pre-University Programme section of local and international interests, from 
introduced in 2007 as a means of strengthening eminent persons in public life, to private-sector 
the academic foundation of prospective entrants industry, to NGOs and CBOs, and Government 
to UTT Diploma programmes without the representatives involved in building bilateral 
requisite admission requirements. relationships.
Over 600 students have successfully completed Highlights included the visit of Prince Charles 
this programme to date and qualifi ed for and the Duchess of Cornwall, representatives 
matriculation to Diploma programmes, from the African Energy Ministers, a delegation 
including 14 from Tobago. It is instructive and headed by the Prime Minister of Grenada, and, 
a testament to the programme’s success that a under the aegis of the Indian High Commissioner, 
recent performance review of Diploma students a delegation from the National Institute of 
conducted at the Point Lisas, John S. Donaldson Fashion Technology (India).
and San Fernando campuses has determined that 
the performance of the Cohort 1 PUP students National Initiatives
admitted to the Diploma programme has been 
on par or even marginally above that of their But beyond the hosting of delegations, UTT 
counterparts who were admitted directly after directly contributed to two major national 
attainment of the CXC/O’Level qualifi cation. initiatives during the past year. One such activity 
– the Summit of the Americas – allowed the 
Financial Performance 2006/7 country to host the leaders of the Western 
Hemisphere as they deliberated on tangible 
interventions which would positively impact on 
The operations surplus for the period amounted the lives of peoples throughout the Americas. 
to $19 million fuelled substantially by the In keeping with the umbrella theme of the 
contribution of our Professional Educational Unit Summit – Human Prosperity, Energy Security 
which recorded a positive excess of $8.6 million. and Environmental Sustainability – UTT staff and 
Our accumulated Reserves from inception in students were invited to participate in the Youth 
2004 to 2007 now total  $32.6 million to assist in Forum which was developed around the concept 
fi nancing the future expansion of the University’s of Alliances for the 21st Century, with Professor 
staffi ng establishment to meet our expected Denise Thompson being a panel member for the 
growing programme offerings to the student Interactive Theme Session on Energy Security: 
population. Innovation and Creativity to Secure Our Future. 
The Government provided $134 million in capital In addition, several other UTT staff provided 
grants to fund our development programme, varying levels of support to the Summit 
particularly with respect  to the construction of the Secretariat in the planning and roll-out of 
new Campuses at O’Meara, Chaguaramas and Summit Activities, including Ms. Judy Lake 
Tamana InTech Park. Of the $154 million spent in the (Vice President Information Technology 
year for capital works, these three new campuses Services) and Professors Jeannette Morris and 
accounted for $127 million of such outlays. Anthony Joseph.  More recently, UTT has been 
16 The University of Trinidad and Tobago 2007 Annual Report
UTT Graduate Ms. Khadisha Williams and her supervisor Mr. Alban St. Bernard.
Khadisha Williams: Graduated in 2008,
  M.Sc. – Information and Communications Technology
Employer: Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries
“Ms. Khadisha Williams holds the position upgrading and end-user support for 
of Systems Analyst I in the Information technical applications, regular backup 
Technology Unit of the Ministry of Energy of all databases used by the technical 
and Energy Industries. She joined the applications, maintenance of documentation 
Ministry in August 2003, after attaining a on work procedures and participation in 
B.Sc. in Computer Information Systems from special project teams as required. A highly 
The University of the Southern Caribbean. motivated and ambitious person, she has 
since furthered her studies with the recent 
Khadisha’s responsibilities at the Ministry completion of the M.Sc. in ICT, from The 
include, among other things: installation, University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT).”
Supervisor: Mr. Alban St Bernard
                   Systems Analyst II
                   Ministry of Energy and
                    Energy Industries
   
   
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participating as a member of an Inter-Ministerial Cote D’Ivoire, Gabon, Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania 
Committee which has been established to action and Uganda held discussions in Trinidad 
the follow-up activities related to the Summit with local stakeholders on developing and 
Goals and Declaration. diversifying their energy sectors.  Several of 
these discussions included UTT, which was seen 
UTT also supported the hosting of the African as a model for developing the human resource 
Energy Ministers in May 2009.  At the beginning base needed to maximise the benefi t of the 
of the year, a team of UTT senior executives existing energy reserves in these countries. 
paid a visit to several African countries to But beyond immediate needs, the strategic 
hold discussions on support for training and approach being taken by UTT in creating a 
education initiatives that could be jointly platform for long-run national diversifi cation 
pursued with the University. Subsequently, also provided the visiting representatives with 
these discussions were advanced when the a framework for expanding the training and 
Energy Ministers of Government  and senior education opportunities in their respective 
experts from several African nations including countries.
Visit to Rwanda, January 2009: Members of UTT visit the Université Nationale du Rwanda (National University of Rwanda).  In 
photo from left: Mr. Oliver Flax, Mr. Rodney Jagai, Trinidad and Tobago’s High Commissioner to Uganda HH Patrick Edwards, 
Professor Adel Sharaf, Professor Verdiana Masanja (Université Nationale du Rwanda), Ms. Eva Paul (Ministry of Infrastructure, 
Rwanda) and Mr. Zameer Mohammed.
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Health Sciences Initiative to have therapeutic effects for persons suffering 
from several common ailments.
As part of the Trinidad and Tobago Health 
Sciences Initiative which was featured in our The public-sector projects continue to be 
earlier Annual Report (2005), UTT continues mobilised and/or be implemented, with a 
to build capacity in its Master’s in Health Ministerial Committee, established by the 
Administration Programme in which 40 students Cabinet of Trinidad and Tobago, providing 
are currently pursuing studies. UTT has also guidance and oversight to the Cardiovascular 
partnered with the University of the Southern Services Initiative and Diabetes Services Initiative 
Caribbean in establishing a temporary research which have been approved for implementation. 
laboratory for the Caribbean Herbal Medicine Recommendations are also being considered 
Research Institute, while long-term infrastructure by this Committee for the delivery of national 
is being designed at Waterloo, Central Trinidad. health services in the context of the proposed 
This will allow for an accelerated investigation of investment in hospital infrastructure proposed 
short-listed remedies which have been claimed by the Government.
Summit of the Americas, 2009, Hyatt Regency Hotel Trinidad and Tobago: 
UTT’s Senior Instructor Mr. Aaron Ameerali (centre) with students of the M.Sc. IIEM programme.  
From left to right: Priscilla Bahaw, Laura Leekam, Debbie Sammy and Dziko Woodley.
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to core UTT goals. This would build on the 
Establishment of a Learning Centre Institute’s Science Popularisation and Innovation 
Programmes and be expanded to encompass 
the Arts, Sports, Humanities, and other areas 
The process of providing high capacity Internet which are of particular interest to various 
access and electronically linking all campuses has communities.
now been completed. However, in keeping with 
its recognition of the importance of technology Major infrastructural works focused on i) the 
in creating a dynamic learning environment, O’Meara Campus where construction of the 
UTT has now established a Learning Centre Main Campus Building, Graduation Pavilion, 
to facilitate and actively promote technology- Administration Building, Sporting Facilities and 
enabled teaching, learning and research. External Infrastructure Works were all completed 
Through the aegis of the Centre, professional and operational at a total cost of TT$166.8 
development workshops on instructional million; and ii) the  Chaguaramas Campus where 
design, use of course management systems and construction of the Main Campus Building, 
problem-based learning have been conducted Workshop Building, Training Pool, Fire-Ground 
at UTT teaching campuses. Additionally, as and related Infrastructure Works are almost fully 
part of the thrust, Learning Commons which complete: the estimated total construction cost 
provide staff and students with a one-stop shop of the above being TT$119.6 million. Additional 
to address their learning, teaching and research enhancement works including the construction 
needs have been established at two campuses of a 36,000 sq. ft. pre-engineered building for 
and plans are in train to establish more at other new programmes are currently in progress. 
campuses over the next year. Construction of the Tobago Campus has not yet 
commenced owing to a delay in the fi nalisation 
of the site.
Integration and Infrastructural Update
Conclusion
UTT has continued to work assiduously towards 
the full integration of those institutions assigned 
to it by the Government. In this context several The prevailing theme for UTT in relation to all of 
joint meetings of UTT and the Ministry of these efforts and initiatives, some of which are 
Agriculture, Land and Marine Resources have expanded upon later in this Annual Report, has 
been held and a Business Plan formulated for been to provide students with an educational 
use of the resources at the Sugarcane Feed experience consonant with the demands of a 
Centre and  Aripo  Livestock Station for the Twenty-First Century educational  environment. 
Biosciences, Agriculture and Food Technologies The process is ongoing and subsequent 
Programme (see section 8). NIHERST has also Reports will continue to provide feedback on 
been actively engaged in the conceptualisation developments. However it must be emphasised 
and promotion of our Service Learning and that staff and students are all committed to 
Community Outreach initiatives. The latter ensuring that The University of Trinidad and 
aspect involves the implementation by 2010 of Tobago’s activities redound to the benefi t of the 
a coherent outreach programme informed by national community.
a shared University mission and commitment 
20 The University of Trinidad and Tobago 2007 Annual Report
UTT Graduate Ms. Arlene Wallace-Romero and her supervisor Mr. Averne Pantin.
Arlene Wallace-Romero: Graduated in 2008 – M.Sc. – Industrial Innovation    
  Entrepreneurship and Management (IIEM)
Employer: Point Lisas Port Development Corporation (PLIPDECO)
“Arlene Wallace-Romero commands the value and contributed to the future of 
respect of her peers as she undertakes PLIPDECO.
her core function as the sole Business 
Analyst with the Point Lisas Industrial Port Having worked with Arlene before she 
Development Corporation (PLIPDECO). She pursued her studies at The University of 
is responsible for researching, analysing and Trinidad and Tobago (UTT), I have found that 
evaluating business processes. Her primary she has a more comprehensive sense of the 
focus is to quantitatively and qualitatively business environment. Arlene is now better 
analyse all aspects of the business model able to communicate at a higher level in the 
and recommend improvements. Her organisation, since obtaining the M.Sc. in 
effective networking and coordination of Industrial Innovation, Entrepreneurship and 
a multidisciplinary team has greatly added Management (IIEM) at UTT.”
Supervisor: Averne Pantin
 Vice President, Special Projects
 Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Corporation
    (PLIPDECO)
   
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Introduction
The Teaching Programmes
Postgraduate Studies and Research
Research Programmes
Graduate Output 2005-2008
and Projections for Enrolment
Academic Structure
Registration and Accreditation Status
The University of Trinidad and Tobago 2007 Annual Report
R E P O R T  O F  T H E  P R O V O S T
Introduction
The Teaching Programmes
Postgraduate Studies and Research
Research Programmes
Graduate Output 2005-2008
and Projections for Enrolment
Academic Structure
Registration and Accreditation Status
Research • Relevance • Relationships
R E P O R T  O F  T H E  P R O V O S T
5.0 REPORT OF THE PROVOST
integration of programmes, where appropriate. 
This allows for students to attain their ultimate 
level in accordance with ability and personal 
choice. The Organisational Structure of the 
Academic function is structured along sectoral 
lines as shown in Figure 1: this approach allowing 
for a more multidisciplinary approach to both 
programme delivery and the organisation of the 
various research programmes.
The Teaching Programmes
Programme Structure
At the completion of the registration process 
with the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and 
Tobago (ACTT) in 2009, UTT was approved to 
deliver qualifi cations spanning the full spectrum 
from Certifi cate to Doctoral, including 27 
bachelor’s programmes and 38 postgraduate 
qualifi cations, of which 12 are at the doctoral 
level. It should also be noted that of the available 
programmes, approximately 20 (or 25 per cent of 
Professor David McGaw, Provost offerings) were new areas introduced since 2007, 
and this excludes the several programmes in the 
Performing Arts and Criminology and Public 
Introduction Safety which are now at an advanced stage of 
development. Several of these programmes have 
also been the subject of review during the past 
In its fi fth year of operation to 2008/9, UTT moved year, ensuring that the teaching and research are 
to further broaden its academic offerings with relevant to the needs of industry and producing 
the introduction of programmes in Fashion and a quality of student that can effectively support 
Design, expansion of its programmes in Sports the associated organisations.
and Leisure Studies, and the planning of new 
programmes in Marine Sciences, Agriculture, As with previous Reports, updates on the 
the Performing Arts and Criminology and Public various programmes – Pre-University, Certifi cate, 
Safety. UTT’s portfolio has increased more than Diploma, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral – 
500 per cent since 2004. At inception, the are presented under the various Schools and 
University offered a total of 17 programmes Academies through which these programmes 
in seven engineering disciplines – petroleum, are delivered.
chemical, mechanical, electrical, computer, 
telecommunications and process and utilities. Pre-University Programme
During the 2010 academic year, the Institution 
expects to offer more than 80 programmes over The Pre-University Programme (PUP) registered 
a wide range of disciplines. its second cohort in 2008/9 with 295 students 
achieving the standard for moving into the 
In designing these new programmes, key mainstream programmes. Based on reviews 
considerations were the relevance to national undertaken at three campuses, the performance 
development, the maximisation of access to of the Cohort 1 PUP students admitted to the 
tertiary education, and the provision of vertical Diploma programme has been on par or even 
24 The University of Trinidad and Tobago 2007 Annual Report
marginally above that of their counterparts who The B.Tech (with UWI) and B.Eng programmes 
were admitted directly after completion of the which are at the Incorporated Engineer level are 
O’Level qualification, particularly in the fields of being phased out over the next two years.
Chemical, Computer, Mechanical and Petroleum 
Engineering. Over 500 students are registered The first graduates from the two Maritime 
to date for the 2009/10 Academic Year, and, Diploma Programmes completed their studies in 
based on the potential shown during these very 2008/9. This area remains a popular choice for 
early evaluations, UTT will continue to monitor local students seeking training in non-traditional 
progress and make appropriate modifications fields, and interest has also been increasing from 
to facilitate the development of the PUP as a several other Caribbean states.
catchment for students wishing to refocus on 
the attainment of a tertiary-level qualification. The traditional ECIAF Diploma Programmes in 
Agriculture and Forestry continued, as did the 
School of Science, Engineering  newer UTT Diploma Programmes in Ornamental 
and Technology Horticulture and Animal Health, Production 
and Veterinary Public Health. However, a new 
The current offerings at the different levels may thrust in Agriculture was developed in 2008/9, 
be summarised as follows: background to this initiative being detailed in 
section 8 of this Annual Report.
•	One	Certificate	Programme	in	Process	
Operations; The new Diploma Programme in Animation 
•	Ten	National	Engineering	Technicians’	 initiated at the John S. Donaldson Campus in 
Diploma (NETD) Programmes in the various 2008/9 has proved to be very popular.
Engineering and IT Disciplines;
•	Maritime	Diploma	Programmes	training	both	 There were approximately 2000 registrations in 
Deck Officers and Engineering Officers; these programmes in the 2008/9 Academic Year, 
•	Four	Diploma	Programmes	in	Agriculture	and	 and this will increase slightly in 2009/10.
Forestry;
•	Two	Diploma	Programmes	in	Animation	and	 School of Learning, Cognition and Education
Visual Communications Design;
•	BASc/M.Eng	programmes	in	seven	 The 4-Year B.Ed Programme was initiated at 
Engineering and IT disciplines. the behest of the Government of the Republic 
of Trinidad and Tobago’s (GORTT) Ministry 
The first graduates (63) from the original B.Sc. in of Education in September 2006, with an 
Engineering Programmes in ICT, Manufacturing average intake of ~400 students each at the 
Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, and in two campuses, Valsayn and Corinth. Since that 
Process and Utilities Engineering completed time both campuses have been expanded to 
their programmes in June 2009. The second and accommodate the new programme with its 
last cohort will complete their programmes in specialist disciplines. The first 45 graduates 
June 2010. completed the programme in August 2009, 
these being in Primary Education, having been 
These programmes have been replaced by the granted credits to give exemption from the first 
3-Year BASc and 4-Year M.Eng Programmes year. The fourth cohort entered in September 
which were introduced for the first time in the 2009, with the first full slate of graduates in 
2007/8 Academic Year, and are offered both Full all specialities being available to the Teaching 
Time and Part Time. The number of disciplines Service in August 2010. 
was expanded in 2008/9 to include Biomedical 
Engineering and Civil Engineering, the first There were ~2000 registrations in the B.Ed 
students on these programmes entering the Programme in 2008/9; however, it is expected 
second year in 2009/10. that this will increase to 2500 in 2009/10.
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Coached by Mr. Jon Ishee of Southeast Missouri University, UTT’s High 
Performance basketball team practises at their training clinic in August, 2009.
Professor Kenneth S. Julien, Chairman of the Board of 
Governors and President of The University of Trinidad and 
Tobago, bowls the ceremonial fi rst ball to Mr. Brian Lara, 
world-renowned cricketer and Advisor to UTT’s Academy 
for Sport and Leisure Studies (ASLS) at the opening of the 
Sporting Facility, O’Meara Campus in April 2009.
26 The University of Trinidad and Tobago 2007 Annual Report
Academy for Sports and Leisure Studies
Members of UTT’s High Andrew Ivan Lewis, a member
Performance football team of UTT’s High Performance Team, 
go through their training training in the waters off the coast 
paces in preparation for of Southampton, UK in preparation 
competition  during the for possible qualifi cation in the 
football season. 2012 Olympics.
Research • Relevance • Relationships 27
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The Academies In several national competitions during the 
course of the year, UTT student-athletes 
The Academy for Sports and Leisure Studies secured top places, including in Netball, Boxing, 
– The Certifi cate in Sports Studies was initiated Swimming, Rugby, Volleyball and Table Tennis. 
in the 2007/8 Academic year with 25 Sports Several of these students have been selected 
Scholars completing the programme. These for inclusion on the respective national teams. 
students were specifi cally chosen for their It should also be noted that the Academy 
potential for success in the major sports. Two served as the local organising committee for the 
new cohorts, one for a new set of Sports Scholars, Inaugural Caribbean Congress and Exposition 
and another for general admission, completed of the International Council for Health, Physical 
the programme in 2008/9. In addition, a new Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance 
Bachelor’s programme in Sports Studies started (ICHPER.SD) in May 2009.
in the 2008/9 Academic Year with the graduates 
from the 2007/8 Certifi cate programme taking The Caribbean Academy for Fashion and 
up places, together with new students from Design – This Academy opened its doors in 
general admission. September 2008 introducing two Diploma 
Programmes and a Bachelor’s programme in 
There were 173 registrations in the Sports Fashion and Design at the JSDTI campus from 
programmes in 2008/9 which will increase to September 2008. There were 85 registrations 
almost 300 in 2009/10. on these programmes in 2008/9, increasing to in 
excess of 120 in 2009/10.
in every aspect of the University in an effort 
to ensure that each student’s university 
experience is fulfi lling and memorable. 
In recognition of the adage, “All work and 
no play makes Jack a dull boy…” the Guild 
is committed to providing extra-curricular 
activities that are not only highly enjoyable, but 
also add to the quality of campus life. To this 
extent, the Guild facilitates and endorses the 
formation of student clubs and organisations, 
offering whatever assistance is required. By 
the Guild’s defi nition, “extra-curricular” is not 
limited to clubs and organisations, or to sporting 
Mr. Heera Dookran
Executive President of the Student Guild, 2007 and physical activity; “extra-curricular” is an 
encompassing term which also incorporates the 
student’s personal development. The tangible 
The Student Guild output of UTT is its students. It is, therefore, 
crucial that the students be aptly prepared for 
The fi rst Student Guild elections were held in study and for what lies ahead upon graduation 
October 2007, with Executives and Elected in order to adequately contribute to the wider 
Representatives nominated and elected by community.
students at each campus of the University. The 
main function of the Guild is to represent the The greatest contribution that one can make 
students of UTT to the Academic Body, the is to be of benefi t to one’s fellow man. The 
Government and the Nation by extension. Student Guild is comprised of dedicated 
The Student Guild is a vital and active element students working together, representing the 
of University life and its aim is to be involved voice of the students to their fullest ability.
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Mr. Rajiv Takru, Director General, National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi, India, admires the 
hand-painted silks and other works produced by students of the Caribbean Academy of Fashion and Design 
(CAFD), at the Art and Design Exhibition held at UTT’s John S. Donaldson campus in May, 2009.
In May 2009, an Open House was hosted by the outreach programmes, namely, the “Saving 
Academy where the work of the students, which the Calypso Series”; the “Research Fellows’ 
was on display for assessment by local pioneers Series”; “Critical  Writing Workshops” designed 
in the Fashion Industry and senior Ministry and to teach young writers  the fundamentals of 
UTT staff, received high commendation. creative writing and the many ways of publishing 
their creative work; and included a Symposium 
The Academy for the Performing Arts – This on the Life and Work of J.D. Elder in Tobago 
Academy is looking forward to the completion in November 2008 and the introduction of 
of the National Centre for the Performing Arts Certificate courses in Yoruba Language and 
later this year, with the planned programmes Culture as well as Ramlila/Ramdilla Studies. 
in Dance, Music, Theatre and the Technologies 
for the Performing Arts being phased in for Five postgraduate students continued to be 
delivery between the National Centre and the supervised with a view to their gaining the Ph.D. 
John S. Donaldson Campus. The first Diploma Award in the Humanities and in Ethnographic 
Programmes, however, will be introduced Studies. Perspectives on future Academic 
at the Valsayn Campus in 2009/10. A more Programmes have been developed and are at 
comprehensive background to the Academy for different stages of implementation, e.g. the 
the Performing Arts is presented in section 6 of BFA, M.A. and Ph.D. in Carnival Studies. 
this Annual Report.
In June 2009, the Academy lost the invaluable 
The Academy of Arts, Letters, Culture and services of its founding Associate Provost, 
Public Affairs – This Academy continued its Professor Kenneth Ramchand.
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•	 Information	Communications	Technology
Postgraduate Studies and Research •	 Literary	and	Cultural	Studies
•	 Mechatronics/Manufacturing	Engineering
•	 Natural	Gas	Institute	of	the	Americas	(NGIA)	
with the University of Texas, Austin
Postgraduate Teaching Programmes •	 Petroleum	Engineering
•	 Process	Engineering
The following M.Sc. Programmes continued to •	 Utilities	Engineering
be operated during the 2008/9 Academic Year:
•	Environmental	Science	and	Management Of particular note is the construction of a Pilot 
•	Health	Administration	(with	Johns	Hopkins		 Plant at the Point Lisas Campus for evaluating 
   University, USA) the production of Single Cell Protein from 
•	Industrial	Innovation,	Entrepreneurship	and	 Natural Gas or Methanol. This is being done 
 Management (with Cambridge University, in collaboration with NEC, e Teck, the Danish 
 UK) Technical University, and the UNIBIO Company, 
•	Information	and	Communications	Technology also from Denmark. The Plant is scheduled for 
•	Maritime	Management	(with	Southampton start-up in the fourth quarter of 2009.
 Solent University, UK)
•	Petroleum	Engineering	(with	the	University	of The fi rst research degree was awarded in the 
 Texas, Austin, USA) 2008 convocation.
Two new programmes were introduced as In addition, the Academy for Arts, Letters, 
follows: Culture and Public Affairs has eight distinguished 
•		 International	Master’s	in	Sports	Management Research Fellows carrying out research on a wide 
•	 International	 Master’s	 in	 Sport	 for range of cultural topics of national importance:
 Development - Hidden Cultures – French Creole/History 
There were 176 registrations on these and Culture of Sugar/First Peoples Ramlila
programmes in 2008/9 and this is expected - Visual Arts
to increase to >250 for the 2009/10 Academic - History of Media
Year. - Entrepreneurship 
The research work of UTT is disseminated 
Research Programmes nationally through the Public Lecture Series, the 
organisation of conferences and also through 
the Fellows gatherings of the Academy for Arts, 
In its quest towards being a research-based Letters, Culture and Public Affairs. 
University, UTT has initiated a number of research 
programmes, with students registered for the 
award of M.Phil and Ph.D. degrees (see section Graduate Output 2005-2008 
12 of this Annual Report). UTT recognises the and Projections for Enrolment
importance of multidisciplinary research and has, 
since its inception, been developing a number 
of research groups in specifi c areas associated Between 2005 and 2008, UTT graduated over 
with national development as follows: 1,800 students mostly at the Diploma level. 
•	 Biomedical	Engineering Over the coming years, there will be an increase, 
•	 Biosciences,	Agriculture	and	Food	 not only in the numbers of students graduating, 
Technologies but also in the distribution of qualifi cations to 
•	 Education include larger numbers of Bachelor’s, Master’s 
•	 Energy	Systems	with	an	emphasis	on	 and Doctoral awards.
Renewable and Green Energy Technologies
•	 Environmental	Health	and	Safety In the 2008/9 Academic Year, the total student 
•	 Environmental	Science	and	Management body was 6,500 students in the various 
•	 Herbal	Medicine	(with	John	Hopkins	 programmes, but this is expected to  increase to 
University, USA) well over 7,500 in 2009/10 with the introduction 
30 The University of Trinidad and Tobago 2007 Annual Report
     UTT Graduate Mr. Brian James. Inset: Mr. Brian James and his supervisor, Mr. Cipriani Davis.
Brian James: Graduated in 2008, M.Sc. – IIEM
Employer: Metal Industries Company Limited
“I have known Mr. Brian James since 1980 In 2007, Mr. James was awarded unpaid 
when, as a student at John S. Donaldson leave to pursue the M.Sc. qualifi cation in 
Technical Institute (JSDTI), he pursued Industrial Innovation, Entrepreneurship 
a Mechanical Engineering Technician and Management (IIEM) at The University 
programme.  After many years, I once again of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT). Having 
met Mr. James at Metal Industries Company successfully completed this programme, he 
Ltd. (MIC) where he underwent training as was promoted and is currently employed as 
a Design Technician. Mr. James’ meticulous the Manager, Engineering Division, at MIC. 
documentation skills, his ability to analyse Mr. James has never lost focus of his goals 
design problems and to identify possible and has demonstrated that perseverance 
solutions made him stand out above the has its rewards.”
other trainees.  
Supervisor: Mr. Cipriani Davis
 Chief Executive Offi cer
 Metal Industries Company Ltd (MIC)
   
   
Research • Relevance • Relationships 31
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Figure 1
Academic Structure as at August 31 2009
Board of Governors
President
Provost
Accreditation Centre
for Learning Technologies
Academic Council
School of Science, School of Cognition, School of Postgraduate The Academies Library Systems
Engineering & Learning & Studies, Research &
Technology Education Development
Centre for Engineering Centre for Education Master’s Programmes Arts, Letters, Culture & 
Systems Programmes (MSc; MHA; MPhil) Public Affairs
Centre for Centre for Doctoral
Production Systems Assessment & The Performing ArtsProgrammes
Learning
Centre for Information & Centre for Pre-University Postdoctoral Sports & Leisure 
Communication Technology Programmes & Programmes Studies
Foundation Courses
Caribbean Fashion
& Design
Centre for Environmental 
Studies and Applied Life 
Sciences
Institutes
Natural Gas Institute of the Americas
Institute of Public Arts and Processes
Caribbean Herbal Medicine Research Institute
Institute of Design and Innovation
Institute of Systems Engineering
UTT Tobago Regional Knowledge Hub
32 The University of Trinidad and Tobago 2007 Annual Report
Members of UTT’s victorious debate team who competed against their UWI counterparts in the South Trinidad 
Chamber of Industry and Commerce (STCIC) debate challenge. From left: Brendon Davy, Moderator Andy 
Johnson, Patrice Joseph and Randall Ballack.
of the four new programmes in BAFT, Criminology under the Act governing the ACTT. UTT was 
and Public Safety, Performing Arts and Marine formally re-registered by the ACTT in June 2009 
Sciences. for the period until June 2012. UTT has now 
moved towards the next stage and has begun to 
On the current trend, projected growth over the prepare its submission for Accreditation.
next three years is as follows:
- 2009/2010  –  7500 A Quality Assurance and Accreditation Unit has 
- 2010/2011  –  9000 been set up in order to ensure that all academic 
- 2011/2012  –  9500 programmes conform to the highest Quality 
This increase in growth will be fuelled by the Standards and are in accordance with the 
natural expansion of existing programmes and University’s Regulations. It should be noted that 
the introduction of new programmes in the a programme may only qualify for accreditation 
following areas: after it has graduated its fi rst cohort of students. 
•	Biosciences,	Agriculture	and	Food	 Two of the B.Tech programmes (offered jointly 
 Technologies (BAFT)
•	Criminology	and	Public	Safety with the Faculty of Engineering UWI) have 
•	Energy	Studies already received accreditation from the Institute 
•	Performing	Arts of Engineering and Technology (UK). With 
the original B.Sc. Engineering programmes 
maturing in July 2009, moves have been 
Registration and Accreditation Status made to accredit these programmes through 
Professional Institutions under the Engineering 
Council in the UK, with the fi rst visit from the 
The Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago Energy Institute in August 2009 to evaluate the 
(ACTT) requires that all tertiary level institutions Petroleum Engineering programmes.
operating in Trinidad and Tobago be registered 
Research • Relevance • Relationships 33

Research • Relevance • Relationships
6.0 THE ACADEMY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Top: Aglow in amber lighting, UTT’s Professor Peter Seivewright captivates the audience with a mixture of 
classical and jazz music at UTT’s San Fernando Campus. Left: Nicole Wesley, Associate Professor of Dance 
at UTT’s Academy for the Performing Arts; Centre: Actors demonstrate “Give and Take Support” during a 
workshop conducted by UTT’s Academy for the Performing Arts in 2009; Right: Indian dancer, Sangeeta 
Dash, strikes an alluring pose in Oddissi dance, during a workshop at UTT’s O’Meara Campus on her visit 
to Trinidad in August 2009.
36 The University of Trinidad and Tobago 2007 Annual Report
Introduction The Academy’s Mission and Goals
The Academy for the Performing Arts (APA) The APA’s mission is “To deliver advanced 
was established in 2007 to provide educational knowledge and excellent professional training 
opportunities to talented and dedicated in the Performing Arts within a Caribbean 
students of Trinidad and Tobago and the contextual bias, for the purposes of expanding 
Caribbean Region. The Academy will focus on and supporting career diversity, whilst 
the areas of music, theatre and dance, design strengthening national and regional cultural 
technologies, and music technology at the development.”  
tertiary level, leading to a Certifi cate, Diploma 
and/or Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts. To achieve this, the Academy has identifi ed 
several short- and medium-term goals 
which will guide the academic, research and 
The Academy’s Vision outreach programmes being contemplated. 
These include:
The Vision of the APA is to produce graduates •	 Provide	 an	 educational	 environment	 that
who will be relevant to the industry and society fosters the artistic, intellectual and personal 
at large, while allowing students to engage in growth of its students, so preparing them to 
the educational process of understanding and embark on successful careers and productive 
exploring the contributions of our creative lives as professional artists, responsible 
industries for the benefi t of our future culture citizens, as well as leaders in their chosen 
and economy. professions;
•	 Establish	 and	 continuously	 pursue	 mutually	
The performing arts is a powerful means of benefi cial and collaborative relationships with 
expression and a key medium for communicating existing performing arts organisations and 
a country’s culture. However, despite Trinidad individuals in order to advance, integrate and 
and Tobago’s rich cultural background, formal reinforce the aims, objectives and impact of 
training in the performing arts and opportunities the Academy, its students and faculty among 
for pursuing a career in this fi eld locally have the wider communities;
historically been limited. Only a relative few with •	 Continue	 to	 attract	 and	 retain	 renowned	
deep passion and through sheer determination faculty members in all artistic disciplines by 
have been fortunate enough to access structured providing a collaborative work environment 
programmes internationally. Even fewer have and involving them fully in the artistic 
returned to Trinidad and Tobago and are able to educational life of Trinidad and Tobago;
utilise their skills and experiences appropriately •	 Uphold	its	commitment	to	the	diversity	of	its	
and with some measure of satisfaction. community by fostering an environment that 
is inclusive, supportive and welcoming to all;
As such, the APA is intended to be a forum •	 Develop	 audiences	 who	 will	 further
whereby critical mass is created in a niche sector appreciate and fi nancially support the arts; 
that will be unique in the Americas.  In pursuing and
this opportunity, the Academy envisages a •	 Explore	 new	boundaries	 and	 undertake	 the
programme that will develop students artistically, required research which will further develop 
academically and socially and so transform them the arts in Trinidad and Tobago and the 
into professional, independent, responsible and Caribbean.
creative artistic practitioners, having lifelong 
interests and abilities in the performance and 
learning of the Arts.
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Programmes Students’ Outcomes
The Academy will be offering in September 2010 The APA is committed to developing graduates 
a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in the following who can assume leadership positions in their 
programmes with the exception of Music disciplines. Building the critical mass in the 
Technology which will offer a Diploma:- performing arts not only requires raw talent, but 
individuals with an appreciation of the arts as a 
•	 Acting profession, and the level of commitment required 
•	 Dance to sustain a vibrant sector that brings value to 
•	 Music	(Caribbean,	Indian	Classical, local expression. The programmes to be offered 
 Vocal, Instrumental, Western Classical, Jazz) by the APA are being developed with these 
•	 Music	Technology	(Diploma) factors in mind, so that apart from mastering 
•	 Design,	Technology	and	Management. the specifi c discipline, upon completion of 
a Certifi cate, Diploma or BFA Programme, 
As a precursor to the BFA, commencing graduates will be able to:-
September 2009 the Academy will be offering 
the following programmes at the Valsayn •	 Integrate	the	theoretical	perspectives	of	the
campus:  Performing Arts in Trinidad and Tobago, the 
Caribbean and the World;
•	 Music	(Voice,	Instrumental)	– •	 Integrate	 historical/traditional	 constructs	 of
 2-year Artist Diploma the Performing Arts in Trinidad and Tobago 
•	 Music	(Indian	Classical)	–	1-year	Certifi	cate in developing variations of, or completely 
•	 Acting	–	Classes	in	Voice	&	Speech, new forms of expression;
 Improvisation, Movement for the actors,  •	 Develop	 and	 deliver	 a	 high	 quality	 of	
 Singing for the actors performance based on internationally 
•	 Dance	–	Classes,	Workshops	and	Labs accepted standards of excellence in the 
professional realm;
The objective of these programmes will be •	 Build	 teams	 that	will	 provide	 service	 to	 the
to systematically expose the public to the community and support the expansion of the 
Academy’s offering, while preparing potential arts through local groups; and
students for the BFA. •	 Apply	a	strong	sense	of	ethics,	 self-identity,	
 confi dence and self-esteem.
Outreach Programme
To bring awareness of the Academy and the 
programmes to be offered by it, the Academy’s 
faculty undertook a series of community-
based performances, workshops, seminars and 
forums – all designed to stimulate an interest in 
education in the Arts.  A particular workshop of 
note was the one undertaken for professional 
and aspiring actors at the Caribbean School of 
Dancing, with additional examples of the work 
undertaken being outlined as follows:- 
38 The University of Trinidad and Tobago 2007 Annual Report
Top: Prashant Patasar (left), Instructor, Dr. Ruby Mallik (right), Assistant Professor, both with UTT’s Academy for 
the Performing Arts, conducted an Indian Classical Workshop – Vocal, Harmonium and Tabla – in January 2009 
at the Divali Nagar site in Chaguanas. Centre: In April 2009, fellow Cellists Manab Naska and Caitlyn Kamminga 
of UTT’s Academy for the Performing Arts entertained the audience at a lunchtime recital of classical music at 
UTT’s O’Meara Campus. Above: UTT’s Music Technology Programme Administrators Martin Raymond (left) and 
Yoichi Watanabe (right) make adjustments at the “Making Good Music Better” workshop in February 2009.
Research • Relevance • Relationships 39
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MONTH PRESENTATIONS
October	2008		 •	 Dance	Workshop	–	Locks,	Keys	and	Garments
   (Costume as Partner in Caribbean Dance)
November	2008		 •	 Dance	Workshop	–	Shaping	Creative	Movement,
   The Fundamentals of Choreography
	 	 •	 Acting	Workshop	for	professional	and	aspiring	actors
January	2009	 •	 Dance	Forum
	 	 •	 Dance	Workshop	for	CXC	Teachers	–	Principles	of	Choreography
	 	 •	 Indian	Classical	Workshop	–	Vocal,	Harmonium	and	Tabla
February	2009	 •	 Indian	Classical	Workshop	–	Vocal,	Harmonium	and	Tabla
	 	 •	 Behind	the	Bacchanal	–	The	Business	and	Technology	of	a
   Carnival Event
	 	 •	 Audio	Production	Seminar,	Making	Good	Music	Better	–
   The Art of Mastering Audio
	 	 •	 Indian	Classical	Dance	Workshop	–	Orissi
March	2009	 •	 Indian	Classical	Dance	Workshop	–	Orissi
	 	 •	 Indian	Classical	Dance	Workshop	–	Kathak
	 	 •	 Indian	Classical	Workshop	–	Vocal,	Harmonium	and	Tabla
	 	 •	 Community	Concert	in	Indian	Classical	Music		–
   Vocal, Harmonium and Tabla
	 	 •	 Acting	Workshop	in	Audition	Techniques
April	2009	 •	 An	Evening	of	Music
June	2009	 •	 Play,	“Three	Women”	–	Acting
July	2009	 •	 Choral	Singing	Seminar	
August	2009	 •	 Dance	Criticism	Workshop	–	Thinking	Movement
September	2009	 •	 Choral	Singing	Seminar	
Since the Professors of the APA are also Instructors who are experienced performers 
performers, and given the success of the as well as teachers. These faculty have been 
activities already completed, the Academy will recruited from several different cultural 
shortly initiate an expanded outreach programme environments – local, North American, Euro-
through a series of nationwide concerts and pean and Asian, with several having performed 
performances which will serve to expose the extensively in parts of the world renowned for 
work of the Academy to the general population, the performing arts – New York, London, Paris, 
and attract interested students to the offerings Sydney to name a few. The expectation is that 
being made available in the various disciplines. the faculty will bring these experiences to 
bear in the design and delivery of the courses 
contemplated for the Academy which will 
Faculty/Staff ultimately benefi t the students of The University 
of Trinidad and Tobago. 
To deliver the programmes, the University has 
as part of its team a range of Professors and 
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Artist’s rendition of one of two Auditoriums to be used by UTT’s Academy for the Performing Arts at the National Centre for 
the Performing Arts, Queen’s Park West, Port of Spain. The building’s architectural design features two Auditoriums with a 
combined seating capacity of more than 500 and a grand Auditorium with seating accommodation for over 1,200 persons.
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and contribute to productivity, product creation 
Overview and global competitiveness in Trinidad and 
Tobago. These skills are demonstrated in the fi nal-
year engineering projects. Projects submitted 
In keeping with the entrepreneurial mission of included the design-build-test phases of the 
The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) product development process; and business 
and national aspirations, the primary objective concepts forming the fi rst stages of developing 
of the Centre for Production Systems is to be potential businesses. 
a teaching, research and consulting centre of 
excellence for the development and growth At the graduate level, entrepreneurship and 
of innovative people and world-class, globally innovation are the fundamental drivers in the IIEM 
competitive, manufacturing, bio-agricultural programme which is based on an established, 
and technology/knowledge-based companies. high-performing Master’s programme from the 
The Centre for Production Systems has Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), University of 
currently launched two innovative programmes Cambridge. The IIEM programme integrates 
– Design and Manufacturing Systems (DMS) core learning and skills from lectures, practical 
and Biosciences, Agriculture and Food exercises, national and international company 
Technologies (BAFT) which will be highlighted visits and live industrial projects. Graduates 
in this Annual Report (BAFT will be  discussed develop problem-solving skills that enable them 
in section 8 following). The fi rst programme, to identify improvements for local, regional and 
the Master of Science in Industrial Innovation, international businesses. 
Entrepreneurship and Management (M.Sc. IIEM) 
in Design and Manufacturing Systems, enrolled A requirement for the completion of the IIEM 
its fi rst cohort in September 2006. The fi rst programme is the development of a business 
cohort of undergraduate students specialising plan, which entails the conceptualisation of a 
in Design and Manufacturing Systems started business opportunity, feasibility testing and 
that elective at the second year of their four-year presentation of that business opportunity 
programme in September 2007.  to a panel of potential investors for start-up 
fi nancing.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship in
Design and Manufacturing Systems (DMS) After three years (2006–2009), the IIEM 
programme will be expanded, based on direct 
consultation with the University’s Manufacturing 
Innovation, invention and entrepreneurship Advisory Council and local industrialists, to 
have been linked to the economic and further emphasise the importance of innovation 
social development of societies. At DMS, and design in today’s business environments. 
entrepreneurship and innovation are key An Innovation and Technology Management 
learning objectives incorporated into both the module has been developed in collaboration 
undergraduate and graduate curricula where with the IfM which aims at providing graduates 
all students are exposed to the steps involved with the knowledge of the tools, techniques and 
in the commercialisation of new products and skills needed to manage innovation, balancing 
processes and the principles of new business both technological and commercial drivers for 
creation. At UTT, the defi nition of manufacturing change. 
used is that of the full cycle of activities from 
identifying market need, through product A Design option has also been developed which 
creation and production, to after sales service. will foster the development of creative people 
and produce ideas for new products and services 
The Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc.) through iterative design and prototyping 
programme in Design and Manufacturing activities. Graduates will produce free-form 
Systems provides industry with graduates designs as well as participate in exercises and 
possessing a wide range of professional activities including reverse engineering and 
engineering knowledge and skills necessary to product teardown exercises linked to marketing 
overcome modern manufacturing challenges, concepts. 
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International Study Tour (Brazil, July 2009): Students of UTT’s IIEM Programme in their protective wear prior to touring (left) 
Barducco – an international food company and leading producer of oven-baked products in Brazil; and (right) Valtra – one of 
the largest companies in the heavy agricultural equipment industry.
These course developments will further enhance - Improve Customer Complaint Database
the ability of the programme to educate the  and Reduce Complaints (Glass manufacturer)
students in the complete process from ideation - Verify the Accuracy of Key Process
to business creation, thus giving them a  Parameters (Printing & Packaging company)
framework for taking their ideas to market. By - Business Expansion Strategy (Fruit Juice
incorporating this holistic approach, the Centre  Production company) 
for Production Systems stimulates the growth - Increasing Productivity on Metal Fabrication
of the local manufacturing sectors, specifically  Line (Lighting Technology company)
in the areas of light manufacturing, food and - Warehouse Space Optimisation
beverage and ICT. It also further develops the  (International paint manufacturer)
indigenous innovative capabilities of the people - Re-establishment of Product Brand Name
of Trinidad and Tobago.  in T&T (Distribution company)  
A major focus area of the M.Sc. IIEM programme Typical public sector projects included:
is the industrial projects to be undertaken at the 
end of each module. Graduate students spend - Process Improvement for the Adult Priority
five three-week periods working in teams of  Care Facility (Mt. Hope Hospital)
two or three on industry projects, four in the - Evaluate 7-day Delivery Time Objective for
private sector and one in the public sector. Repair of Specific Public Sector Vehicles 
In these projects, students engage in real (Vehicle Management Corporation of T&T)
industrial problems and produce realistic and - Refuse Collection/Removal System
feasible technical and business solutions for  (Arima Borough Corporation)
the organisation. An average of 45 industrial 
projects are done on an annual basis, and at A major component of the IIEM programme is 
the end of each project, each team presents its the international study tour where students are 
findings to senior management and faculty staff exposed to global manufacturing realities. This 
with an opportunity for feedback prior to final international exposure helps students meet 
project assessment. the objectives of the programme including 
the acquisition of knowledge and transferable 
Typical private sector projects included: skills for global enterprise development and 
management. One of the desired outcomes is 
- Evaluate the 24-hour Turnaround Time the development of a culture of entrepreneurship 
Objective (Distribution company) which will fuel the conceptualisation, start-
- Waste Reconciliation (Manufacturer) up, and growth of globally competitive local 
- Marketing Plan for Launch of New Electrical businesses.
 Product (Components manufacturer)
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Company briefi ng for Industry Project Teams.
During the international study tour of overseas contrast and compare different approaches 
companies, manufacturing plants, development to manufacturing and the organisation of 
offi ces, research centres and educational different industries. The module ends with an 
establishments, themes of direct practical “outward bound” exercise to demonstrate 
value in enhancing business profi tability and simple elements of teamwork.
competitive business opportunities for Trinidad 
and Tobago are investigated. The study tour also ii) Induction Project: A three-week, two-
encourages networking for career development person project to demonstrate problem 
and professional information exchange. solving skills and an understanding of the 
tools for data gathering in industry.
Study tours have to date been carried out to the 
US, Venezuela, Dominican Republic and Brazil. iii) Business Strategy and Marketing: This
The tours provided the students with an in depth module  emphasises the importance of 
insight into manufacturing in a global context, market and customer focus in both existing 
giving them exposure to the cultural differences and  new businesses. It  covers the strategy 
of business operations and educational systems development processes both at the 
in foreign countries, and allowed them to enterprise and the functional level and the 
compare and contrast international companies business processes associated with the Sales 
with local companies already visited or worked and Marketing functions.
in.
iv) Marketing  and  Strategy  Projects: This project 
In summary, the M.Sc. IIEM Programme involves carrying out a market analysis/
comprises the following modules (the order and strategy development project for a small 
content is liable to change from year to year as business to demonstrate understanding of 
part of a continuous improvement plan): the subject knowledge.
i) Induction: A four-week module aimed v) Design Project 1: To execute the Con-
at developing a satisfactory standard in ceptual Design process for a simple product 
presentation, report writing and problem- based on marketing specifi cations.
solving skills to enable graduates to 
complete their fi rst industry project. vi) Innovation and Technology Management:
Graduates receive foundation lectures This module focuses on the ability to generate 
covering all manufacturing disciplines; visit a new products and services; it  provides a 
range of factories; and do in-class exercises to framework for innovation and technology 
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management to enable the student to participation from students, faculty and staff 
evaluate innovations and technologies in representing groups of the Diploma in Fashion 
small and medium companies in order to Management, Academy of Sports and Leisure 
deliver sustainable commercial benefi ts. Studies, Electrical and Electronic Engineering 
Technology, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, 
vii) Process Improvement Project: This project and Information and Communication Technology 
enables graduates to test their understanding programs. The judging panel comprised of 
of the selection and deployment of process- representatives from venture capital, economic 
improvement tools and techniques. development, investment and lending agencies 
including representatives from local banks, 
viii) Design Project II: To execute the front-end angel investor networks and the Venture Capital 
design process for an industry design Incentive Programme of the Ministry of Trade 
problem including concept generation and and Industry.
evaluation based on design specifi cations. 
The Business Plan Competition (BPC) initially 
started off as the fi nal module of the MS 
Related Initiatives (IIEM) programme in 2007. The BPC continues 
to challenge the Masters students to design 
i) Entrepreneurship Competitions products or services that are innovative and have 
the potential to be marketed locally, regionally 
The Centre for Production Systems has now and internationally and able to meet industry 
developed two competitions- a) an IDEAS standards and needs in Trinidad and Tobago.
competition for early stage ideas followed by 
b) a Business Plan competition where some ii) Virtual Innovation Centre
of those ideas are further developed to viable 
business plans. While the Trinidad and Tobago Innovation 
Centre (TTIC), jointly owned by UTT and e TecK, 
The IDEAS competition held  at UTT’s O’Meara is planned to be eventually located at the 
campus on March 5th 2009 received wide Tamana InTech Park, it is presently operated 
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Mr. Carl Francis, presents the prize of TT$100,000 to 
Miguel and Fiona Jagessar, proud winners of UTT’s Business Plan Competition 2009. The Jagessars developed 
the board game “Heaven’s Gate”.
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as a Virtual Incubator under UTT and e TecK’s 
joint oversight.  For the past two years, the 
Centre for Production Systems has provided the 
Virtual Incubator programming that has more 
than quadrupled in participation from an initial 
Knowledge and Networking Series offered to 
four small, high-growth aspiration companies, 
to networking, training and business support 
workshops, seminars and project consulting 
targeting three groups.  The programme Professor Denise Thompson
includes (i) mentoring and coaching for almost Centre for Production Systems (CPS)
20 small businesses committed to specifi c 
growth goals; (ii) Intellectual Property-related The meeting has formed the basis for some 
commercialisation awareness and exposure for exciting new initiatives for the participants and 
UTT faculty, staff and graduate students; and the Centre for Production Systems. Papers and 
(iii) business start-up, growth and angel funding presentations based on the Conference fi ndings 
support and tracking for some 60 graduates have been given to the International Conference 
of the fi rst two cohorts of the M.Sc. IIEM  and in Kigali, Rwanda and at the Kennedy School 
ICT programmes, and other UTT alumni and of Government in the US. The participants 
participants of UTT’s IDEAS and Business Plan identifi ed common interests in climate change 
competitions. and two UTT faculty helped set up a planning 
committee for an International Conference in 
iii) Appropriate Technology (AT) Jamaica. Based on the network relationships 
    Regional Meeting developed through these conferences two 
collaborative research proposals were submitted 
The University accepted an invitation from to the European Union, one of which included 
the Planning Committee of the International the design of an appropriate technology cocoa 
Conference of Appropriate Technology to host the dryer and development of cell phone technology 
fi rst regional meeting in April 2008.  Appropriate for real-time in-fi eld support for farmers and 
Technologies are those suitable for developing which  was awarded research funding of over 
nations and involve adapting and developing US$1 million.
new technologies to fi t the local context. That 
meeting was attended by 89 participants from iv) Developing a Research Agenda
the Caribbean and the US; it was also supported 
by all the engineering programmes at UTT and all The initial focus of the Centre for Production 
the Tertiary Institutions in Trinidad and Tobago. Systems was graduate and undergraduate 
The conference focused on the innovation and manufacturing education. As the Centre 
policy issues related to the development and becomes fi rmly established it has developed a 
commercialisation of AT in the areas of Health; research agenda that allows UTT an opportunity 
Water, Food and Shelter; Energy and the to contribute to making Vision 2020 a reality. New 
Environment; and Industry and Transportation, internal initiatives include innovation strategy 
all of which are at the heart of the quality of life and entrepreneurship, design and materials 
that a society affords its people. technology and environmental sustainability 
(see Table 1). 
The objectives of the meeting were to establish 
a network of regional AT researchers and Alliance Successes
practitioners who would identify, research and 
highlight initiatives and other AT activities in the The Alliance programme developed in 2005 in 
region. This research would be used to promote conjunction with the Institute for Manufacturing 
commercialisation of AT solutions and develop at the University of Cambridge is unique in 
regional technology-based R&D capacity. combining technical and management skills 
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Table 1: DMS – Research Agenda Perspectives
Innovation & Engineering Materials Sustainability &
Entrepreneurship Product Design Technology Environmental 
Management
Manufacturing Strategy Decision-making in Nanotechnology Environmental 
Engineering Design Focusing on Management
Operational Efficiency and Nanocomposites
Productivity Interventions Bearings and Life Cycle Assessments 
Lubrication Fracture Mechanics (LCA)
Technology 
Entrepreneurship and Inclusive Design Mechanisms and Sustainable 
Sustainable Economic (Universal Design) and Kinetics of High Manufacturing and 
Development Design for Healthcare Temperature Reactions Product Design
Engineering, Novel Interfaces for Development and Material Recovery 
Entrepreneurship, User Interaction and Manufacturing of the Methods
Education, Policy and Smart Products Steelpan
Strategy Eco-Tourism, Energy 
Artificial Intelligence Economy and Cost 
Innovation, Incubation Applications in Control
and Technology Engineering Design
Commercialisation Environmental Reporting 
and Monitoring
in running a business with the innovation proved in IIEM, are providing models for other 
and entrepreneurship skills necessary for programmes to adopt.
new venture creation. In the third year of the 
alliance, the IIEM teaching programme has been The enrolment targets of 20-25 full-time 
successfully transferred to be taught by UTT students and a goal of two or three fundable 
staff. The 800-year traditions of the University of business concepts each year, expressed by the 
Cambridge are being blended with the dynamic willingness of venture or angel capital companies 
and ambitious development of UTT to further to fund the business plan competition proposals, 
develop programmes rooted in global excellence have also been met. Of the 17 business plans 
and focused on increasing the prosperity of the developed by IIEM graduates, and five business 
country’s economy. The approaches to teaching concepts developed by ICT graduates, 11 
and learning pioneered through the alliance, and business plans or concepts were deemed 
Participants listen in rapt attention during the Appropriate Technology Conference at UTT’s Point Lisas Campus in 2008.
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The Prime Minister’s 
National Awards for 
Innovation 2008
 
Intrinsic to the Vision 
2020 Action Plan 
of the Government 
of the Republic of 
Trinidad and Tobago, 
is that of promoting 
innovation within the 
national community. 
The biennial “Prime 
Minister’s Awards 
for Innovation and 
Invention” recognises 
persons whose 
ideas embrace this 
concept. Mr. Jannix 
Joseph, entrant 
in the NIHERST/
UTT, “Innovators 
and Inventors” and 
“Design Challenge” 
Competitions, copped 
the Special Prize – 
Junior Category for the 
Non-Slip Fork.
In photo, Jannix 
receives his award 
from The Honourable 
Christine Kangaloo.
immediately fundable by the judging panel, Of the 38 graduates who enrolled in the fi rst 
and nine graduates are actively working on two years of the programme 90% are currently 
those business ideas.  Three new companies, all employed or pursuing postgraduate work, the 
winners in the 2008 Business Plan Competition, details of which are as follows:
have been registered – one each in food and - 12 returned to their previous jobs of which 
beverage, corrugated plastic products and  fi ve have received promotions on their 
downstream aluminium sectors. Five students  return;
with businesses prior to starting the programme - 15 have gone to new companies/institutions
returned to operate those businesses, with the of which four are employed at UTT either full 
aim of making them nationally and regionally time or part time; 
competitive. - Four are employed in their family business 
- Four are pursuing postgraduate work of 
 which three are at UTT.
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UTT Graduate Ms. Stephanie Ramhit and her supervisor Mr. Paco Maldonado.
Ms. Stephanie Ramhit:  Graduated in 2007, M.Sc. – Petroleum Technology
Employer: Repsol T&T.
“Ms. Stephanie Ramhit works as a Stephanie is a good team member who 
Production Engineer in the Poui fi eld (Repsol shares her work experience with others 
T&T). Since her start with Repsol, she has and when dealing with other departments 
excelled in her daily duties, showing herself she has always pursued production targets 
to be a quick learner and a responsible beyond any diffi culties. Stephanie has 
worker who is focused on results. Despite become a key member at Repsol T&T due, 
the diffi culties of working in a mature in part, to her determination in pursuing her 
asset with old completions and a declining goals; such as graduating with the M.Sc. 
production, her efforts towards production Petroleum Technology at The University of 
optimisation has made it possible to keep Trinidad and Tobago (UTT).”
production up in the Poui fi eld.  
Supervisor: Paco Maldonado
 Reservoir Engineering Manager
 TSP Asset
 Repsol T&T
   
   
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8.0 BIOSCIENCES, AGRICULTURE AND 
FOOD TECHNOLOGIES: PERSPECTIVES
Introduction UTT’s strategy of intervention is evidence-based 
and will be driven by results of the research 
and development effort.  This approach, when 
The Programme in Biosciences, Agriculture and coupled with the state-of-the-art facilities 
Food Technologies (BAFT) of UTT was established anticipated at the several BAFT locations, will 
following the approval of the Cabinet of Trinidad allow for the development of the full value 
and Tobago in 2007 and is a culmination of chain of activities in the sector – from education 
decisions previously taken that were to impact and training through to extension services and 
positively on national agricultural and related incubators. However, it should be noted that the 
activity.  UTT’s intervention in the educational, model of extending the arm of the University 
R&D activities and extension services of the outside its walls and its laboratories to farmers, 
agriculture and food sectors was based on the food processors, the market place on the one 
premise that: hand, and into the classroom of primary and 
secondary schools on the other, would be 
•	 A	new	approach	to	education	and	training	in entirely different from the previous approaches 
the sector was required if the appropriate used locally, and follows a model utilised in the 
human capacity was to be generated; United States and China.
•	 An	increased	and	targeted	level	of	research To establish the programme, UTT would provide 
would develop knowledge and provide a a capital budget to meet expenditure for the 
launch for the application of technology and enhancement of facilities that would provide the 
innovation to respond to the needs of all infrastructure for creating a Centre of Excellence 
stakeholders; to service the needs of Trinidad and Tobago and 
the region.  This includes several areas previously 
•	 The	 incorporation	 of	 outreach	 activities assigned to the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands 
would facilitate appropriate behavioral and Marine Resources (MALMR) to UTT/BAFT:
change and equip all stakeholders with skills 
required in creating a competitive industry; •	 the	Aripo	Livestock	Station	(ALS);
•	 the	Research	Division	of	the	Central
•	 Value	for	the	national	agricultural	investment  Experiment Station (CES);
would be maximised by removing duplication •	 the	Sugarcane	Feeds	Centre	(SFC);	and
of effort and over-staffi ng; and •	 the	agricultural	holdings	of	the	Palo	Seco
 Agricultural Enterprises Limited.
•	 A	 comprehensive	 outreach	 to	 primary	
and secondary schools and collaborations In accordance with the decision of Cabinet, 
with other UTT programmes would result in several Government entities have also been 
a robust, technology-based and business- absorbed operationally by the University, namely 
oriented programme that met future needs The Eastern Caribbean Institute of Agriculture 
and attracted students to a career in the and Forestry (ECIAF) and The Research 
sector. Extension and Support Services (RESS).  As such, 
for the purposes of this Report, the above Units, 
together with those assigned from the MALMR, 
would be referred to as the “fi eld stations.”
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Dressed in their protective gear, students inspect a bee hive as part of their practical studies at Aripo.
The transfer of agricultural assets for teaching, USA. This approach builds on GORTT’s significant 
research, demonstration and development by historical investment in these facilities, including 
GORTT to UTT/BAFT represents a significant but not limited to:
departure from the previous approach to •	 Provision	of	technical	and	analytical	support;
agricultural development. It also presents a •	 The	development	and	supply	of	improved
significant challenge and a great opportunity adapted breeds of cattle, buffalo, sheep and 
for UTT to re-establish Trinidad and Tobago as goats;
a leader in Tropical Agriculture, in the tradition •	 The	 conservation,	 development	 and	 supply
of the highly respected Imperial College of of water buffalo genetics; Demonstration of 
Tropical Agriculture (ICTA).  Importantly, it innovative production practices, including 
presents to UTT/BAFT the opportunity to integrated farming and the use of alternative 
develop synergy across the four components feed sources;
(Teaching, Research, Processing and Extension/ •	 Applied	 research	 towards	 the	 refinement	of	
Services) which can accelerate the development, technology for transfer and adoption on 
acquisition, teaching and transfer of appropriate farms; and
technology to support the agriculture sector as •	 Production	 of	 farm/work-ready	 agriculture
accomplished by Land Grant Institutes in the practitioners.
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FOOD TECHNOLOGIES: PERSPECTIVES
BAFT Workshop
Programmes
Showcasing the country’s fl ora and fauna, students of Biosciences, Agriculture and Food Technologies (BAFT) 
display their talents at ornamental horticulture and husbandry.
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Goals and Objectives of UTT’s •	 Expanding	 existing	 sectors	 and	 creation	 of	
BAFT Programmes  jobs and wealth;
•	 Creating	of	 new	 sectors	with	 additional	 job	
The BAFT programmes provide the opportunity  and wealth creation; and
not only to reduce the decline in agriculture, •	 Producing	 new	 leaders	 in	 food	 and
but to place Trinidad and Tobago as a major agriculture who are ready to lead with action, 
international producer of a number of agricultural technology and vision.
products.  The programme aspires to be:
•	 The	 National	 Learning	 Centre	 for	 cutting-
 edge technology in food and agriculture; BAFT Work Programmes
•	 The	 National	 Research	 Centre	 in	 food,
 agriculture, biotechnology and food safety;
 and A. Teaching:
•	 The	 National	 Centre	 for	 technical	 support
to agriculture practitioners and public and UTT will continue to mount the Diploma 
private organizations in food and agricultural Programmes in Agriculture and Forestry at the 
policy, technology transfer, information ECIAF Campus with the necessary revisions to 
dissemination, plant production and upgrade content and delivery.  Two new Diploma 
protection, animal production and protection programmes that have been added in the areas 
and food and agricultural development. of Ornamental Horticulture and Veterinary 
Public Health are also to continue.  In January 
Such programmes are expected to produce 2010, it is planned that UTT will be launching 
a new generation of food and agricultural the fi rst of its new programmes leading to the 
entrepreneurs and biotechnologists who can Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Technology 
undertake and sustain the development of the qualifi cations.  The initial programmes are in 
food and agricultural sectors leading to the goals Animal Science, Crop Science, Biotechnology 
of wealth creation, food security and food safety. and Food Science and Technology.  As the 
By highlighting R&D in biosciences, agriculture critical mass develops, these offerings are to be 
and food technologies integrated with expanded to the Master’s and Doctoral levels 
technology acquisition/utilisation, operations, so that, when fully operational, approximately 
market value and commercialisation, graduates 700 persons are expected to be enrolled in the 
will be better positioned not only to be farmers, various programmes at any one time.
but to make evidence-based and informed 
judgments on implementing best practices and B. Research:
to developing appropriate proposals that will 
enhance the sector over time. Efforts in this area will focus on several aspects 
including:
The Programmes are expected to impact 
Trinidad and Tobago by: •	 The	 breeding,	 selection	 and	 production	 of	
•	 Producing	 a	 new	 generation	 of	 food	 and animals such as buffalo, cattle, sheep, goats, 
agricultural technologists and providing rabbits and fi sh.  It should be noted that 
momentum for the future food and agricultural the focus will be on species such as the 
sector; ruminants and rabbits which can be sustained 
•	 Retaining	 second-generation	 food	 and from grass (a renewable local resource);
agricultural entrepreneurs and ensuring •	 Enhancing	reproductive	management	of	the
a continuation of human capacity and aforementioned animals;
sustainability; •	 Alternative	 feed/forage	 sources,	 based	 on
•	 Developing	business	incubators	for	selected the utilisation of locally produced starches as 
 rural populations to create new enterprises; an energy source;
•	 Providing	 technical	 training	 to	 existing •	 Alternative	 vegetable	 production	 systems
practitioners and improving effi ciency and geared towards the year-round production 
competitiveness; of traditionally consumed vegetables and 
•	 Diversifying	enterprise	and	reduction	of	risk; the production of vegetables such as carrots 
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FOOD TECHNOLOGIES: PERSPECTIVES
•	 Controlled	 environment	 vegetable	 and	
poultry production systems, highly automated 
and mechanised production systems;
•	 The	 production	 of	 primary	 products	 to	
support product development and processing 
components; and
•	 Provision	 of	 technical	 support,	 which	 will	
allow for direct and indirect transference to 
stakeholders/clientele.
Products and Services to be Offered
Working to improve methods of dairy One objective of UTT is to inculcate in its 
production, the milk extraction process takes programmes and students an entrepreneurial 
place at the ECIAF campus. spirit, which it is believed will drive national 
development in the long-term.  In refl ecting 
and onions which are not normally grown in this overall approach in the curriculum and 
Trinidad and Tobago; operations of BAFT, the following products and 
•	 Product	 development	 and	 processing services are expected to be provided by the 
technologies related to carbohydrates, milk, various fi eld stations:
meat, fruits and vegetables; and
•	 Vertical	 integration	 of	 primary	 production	 From the Aripo Livestock Station:
and processing as a strategy for sustainable 
development of local agriculture. •	 Improved	 breeding	 stock	 for	 cattle,	 sheep,
 goats, rabbits and buffalo;
C. Development: •	 Demonstrated	 techniques	 and	 systems	 of	
production for dairy cattle, sheep, goats, 
UTT will support the development of agriculture rabbits and buffalo;
within the existing policy framework of GORTT •	 Consultancy	 services	 for	 the	 management
and in line with its long-term goals for the of the aforementioned livestock species and 
industry.  Specifi cally, with the incorporation of assistance in solving problems which may 
the transition facilities, UTT is well placed to develop on farms;
undertake activities which can support the sector •	 Planting	 material	 for	 high	 protein	 forages
by either providing improved inputs, systems or which can be planted on farms to be used as 
processes which allow lower costs of production, feed supplements;
higher yields and higher quality of output, or •	 Appropriate	 strategies	 for	 the	 proper
by demonstrating appropriate systems and management of pastures; and
technologies which have the capacity to enhance •	 Training	in	farm	management	principles	and	
local production in the targeted areas.  Specifi c practices.
aspects include:
From the Sugar Cane Feeds Centre:
•	 Food	 processing	 technology	 and	 processes
for carbohydrates, vegetables, dairy products •	 Demonstration	 of	 the	 production	 and	 use
and meats; of alternative feeds and feeding under the 
•	 Provision	 of	 superior	 animal	 genetics	 intensive system for cattle, sheep, goats, 
particularly in water buffalo, dairy and beef pigs, and rabbits;
cattle, sheep and goats (live animals, embryos •	 Demonstration	 of	 semi-intensive	 and
and semen); intensive systems for the production of fresh 
•	 Provision	 of	 planting	 material	 for	 forage water fi sh, in particular tilapia;
 production; •	 Tilapia	fi	ngerlings;
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•	 Meats	 including	 beef,	 pork,	 mutton,	 goat products showing large increases in price, 
 and rabbit; many are simply becoming unavailable.  The 
•	 Consultancy	 services	 for	 the	 production	 of reduction in availability and increase in price in 
the aforementioned species and systems of livestock products were attributed to several 
production; and factors, including rapidly increasing price of 
•	 Consultancy	on	integrated	farming	systems. oil and gas; increasing demand from non-
traditional markets (China, India and Eastern 
From the ECIAF Campus: Europe); adverse weather conditions in major 
supply countries (Australia and USA); high grain 
In the short term (one year or less): prices associated with increase production of 
•	 Demonstration	of	semi-intensive	production bio-fuels and increase real estate prices (New 
systems for the production of cattle, sheep, Zealand) that hampers the expansion of the 
pigs, layers and broilers; livestock industry. 
•	 Demonstration	of	the	high-density	broiler
production system using tunnel-ventilated While there has been temporary respite 
pens; from these trends with the contraction of the 
•	 Consultancy	services	on	the	aforementioned world economy, most experts believe that the 
 systems; and increased prices and growing demand will 
•	 The	sale	of	livestock	including	pigs,	rabbits,	 continue in the long run.  Trinidad and Tobago’s 
 goats and broilers. major animal protein source comes from 
poultry, in particular broilers, with an estimated 
In the medium term outputs will be centred on annual consumption of 44,000 metric tonnes or 
food processing technologies demonstrating: 86 per cent of total protein consumption. The 
remaining 14 per cent or 7,000 metric tonnes 
•	 Milk	 processing	 to	 pasteurised	 milk comes from goats, sheep, beef, pigs and other 
 and yogurt; animals such as rabbits.  Though most of the 
•	 Carbohydrate	 processing	 to	 composite
fl ours; baked products; extruded snacks; poultry consumed is reared locally, almost all 
sugars and ethanol; of the ingredients used (corn and soya bean) in 
•	 Meat,	fi	sh	and	vegetable	processing; feed manufacturing are imported.  In addition, 
•	 Tunnel	Ventilated	system	for	 the	production most of the non-poultry meat is imported. 
 of broilers;
•	 Intensive	 systems	 for	 the	 production	 of It is therefore critical that Trinidad and Tobago 
 tilapia; enhances its livestock production capacity if it 
•	 Undercover	vegetable	production	systems; is to address the negative effects of dwindling 
•	 Production	systems	for	horticultural and fruit availability and higher prices of livestock 
 trees; and products such as goat, mutton, beef, poultry, 
•	 Consultancy	 services	 for	 all	 of	 the	 afore- rabbits, milk and milk products.  While the 
mentioned production and processing primary objective of the various fi eld stations will 
systems. not be commercial, each facility, while pursuing 
its core functions of teaching and research, will 
have the capacity to produce quantities of such 
Market Potential for Products products for sale on the local market.
The market potential for all of the products 
It is a well-established fact that signifi cant therefore exists, but it will be imperative 
increases in the price of livestock and livestock that while engaging in production, extra 
products have occurred over the last three years effort be made, by the adoption of improved 
in Trinidad and Tobago. These price increases technological and scientifi c methods, to ensure 
generally threaten to derail the development that the costs of production make the local 
of many small states by masking economic products competitive relative to the imported 
and social gains achieved in other sectors of alternatives.
the economy. Moreover, not only are livestock 
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8.0 BIOSCIENCES, AGRICULTURE AND 
FOOD TECHNOLOGIES: PERSPECTIVES
UTT Point Lisas Campus, its origin depicted from the canefi elds in Couva (reproduced from Annual Report 2006).
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9.0 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY Auditors’ Responsibility
OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on 
these fi nancial statements based on our audit. 
We have audited the accompanying fi nancial We conducted our audit in accordance with 
statements of The University of Trinidad and International Standards on Auditing. Those 
Tobago (“the University”) which comprise the standards require that we comply with ethical 
balance sheet as at 30 September, 2007 and the requirements and plan and perform the audit 
statements of income and expenditure, changes to obtain reasonable assurance whether the 
in reserves and cash fl ows for the year then fi nancial statements are free from material 
ended, and a summary of signifi cant accounting misstatement.
policies and other explanatory notes.  
An audit involves performing procedures to 
Management’s Responsibility obtain audit evidence about the amounts and 
for the Financial Statements disclosures in the fi nancial statements. The 
procedures selected depend on the auditors’ 
Management is responsible for the preparation judgment, including the assessment of the 
and fair presentation of these fi nancial risks of material misstatement of the fi nancial 
statements in accordance with International statements, whether due to fraud or error. In 
Financial Reporting Standards. This respon- making those risk assessments, the auditor 
sibility includes: designing, implementing considers internal control relevant to the entity’s 
and maintaining internal control relevant to preparation and fair presentation of the fi nancial 
the preparation and fair presentation of the 
fi nancial statements that are free from material statements in order to design audit procedures 
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; that are appropriate for the circumstances, but 
selecting and applying appropriate accounting not for the purpose of expressing an opinion 
policies; and making accounting estimates that on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal 
are reasonable in the circumstances. control. An audit also includes evaluating the 
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appropriateness of accounting policies used the year ended 30 September, 2007, as the 
and the reasonableness of accounting estimates deferred tax asset equates the deferred tax 
made by management, as well as evaluating the liability. However, non-current assets and non-
overall presentation of the financial statements. current liabilities as reflected on the balance 
sheet as at 30 September, 2007 is understated 
We believe that the audit evidence we have by $12.7 million (2006: $6.08 million) in respect 
obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide of the unrecorded gross deferred tax asset and 
a basis for our audit opinion. liability. There is no impact on accumulated 
reserves as at 30 September, 2007.
As explained in Note 18 to the financial 
statements, no tax liability has been recorded in Opinion
the financial statements notwithstanding the fact 
that the University’s application for Charitable In our opinion, except for the matter explained in 
Organisation Status under the Corporation Tax the preceding paragraph, the financial statements 
Act, with retroactive effect from 14 September, give a true and fair view of the financial position 
2004, has to date not yet been granted by of the University as at 30 September, 2007, and 
the Board of Inland Revenue. The University of its financial performance and its cash flows 
continues to pursue a resolution of the matter, for the year then ended in accordance with 
and is therefore subject to taxation. If the International Financial Reporting Standards.
University were to account for taxation there 
would be no corporation tax liability and expense 
to be recorded as at 30 September, 2007 and 
for the year then ended, as the tax computation 
reflects a tax loss position. There would also be Port of Spain
no net deferred tax expense to be recorded in TRINIDAD:
the statement of income and expenditure for 22 September, 2009
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER, 2007
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
  2007 2006
 Note $ $
Current assets   
Inventory  743 –
Accounts receivable and prepayments 3 144,882 133,746
Cash and short-term deposits 4 118,502   74,373
  264,127 208,119
Current liabilities   
Bank overdraft  4 5,271 –
Accounts payable and accruals 5 118,117 72,351
Deferred fees 6   22,611   15,080
  145,999   87,431
Net current assets  118,128 120,688
   
Non-current assets   
Property, plant and equipment 7 481,215 353,394
Intangible assets 8 7,149 3,294
Other assets 9   10,204    10,456
  498,568 367,144
  616,696 487,832
Non-current liabilities   
Deferred capital grants 10 571,301 463,392
Deferred contributions 11 10,415 7,331
Amount due to ‘National Energy Skills Center’ (NESC) 15     2,400     3,600
  584,116 474,323
Reserves   
General  18,248 7,800
Professional Education Unit (PEU)     14,332     5,709
    32,580   13,509
  616,696 487,832
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these fi nancial statements.
These fi nancial statements were approved by the Board of Governors on 22 September, 2009 and 
signed on its behalf by:
Member of the Board of Governors   Member of the Board of Governors
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STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 2007
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
  2007 2006
 Note $ $
   
Income   
Government contributions:   
   Recurrent grants  197,320 96,868
   Capital grants released 10 26,182 13,251
Tuition and other related fees  42,908 19,231
Professional Education Unit (PEU)   35,625 14,355
Non-Government contributions 11 970 74
Interest income  6,248 4,231
Other income 12     1,070        553
   
  310,323 148,563
   
Expenses   
Staff costs 13 150,298 51,579
General and administrative expenses 14 22,695 16,306
Academic programs and related costs 14 35,686 38,426
Professional Education Unit (PEU)  14 27,002 11,837
Facilities costs 14 29,180 14,328
Depreciation    26,391   13,251
   
  291,252 145,727
   
Excess of income over expenditure for the year     19,071     2,836
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these fi nancial statements.
 
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN RESERVES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 2007
 (Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)  
              Reserves        
     
 General PEU Total
 $ $ $
   
Year ended 30 September, 2007   
   
Balances as at 30 September, 2006 7,800 5,709 13,509
   
Excess of income over expenditure   
for the year 10,448     8,623   19,071
   
Balances as at 30 September, 2007 18,248   14,332   32,580
   
   
Year ended 30 September, 2006   
   
Balances as at 30 September, 2005 7,482 3,191 10,673
   
Excess of income over expenditure   
  for the year       318      2,518     2,836
   
Balances as at 30 September, 2006    7,800      5,709   13,509
   
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these fi nancial statements.
 
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 2007
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
 2007 2006
 $ $
Cash fl ows from operating activities
Excess of income over expenditure for the year 19,071 2,836
Adjustments to reconcile excess of income over 
  expenditure to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation 26,391 13,251
Capital grants released to the statement of income 
   and expenditure (26,182) (13,251)
Deferred contribution released to the statement of
   income and expenditure (970) (74)
Amortisation of intangibles 2,397 853
Disposal of assets (non-cash) (95) 95
Amortisation of leasehold premiums         121          121
Operating income before working capital changes 20,733 3,831
(Increase)/decrease in inventory (743) 35
Increase in accounts receivable and prepayments (11,136)  (78,092)
Increase in accounts payable and accruals and 
  deferred fees  53,297 34,123
Decrease in amount due to NESC (1,200) -
Decrease in other assets         131            32
Net cash infl ow/(outfl ow) from operating activities    61,082    (40,071)
Cash fl ows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (154,117) (183,777)
Purchase of intangible assets     (6,252)      (1,660)
Net cash outfl ow from investing activities (160,369)  (185,437)
Cash fl ows from fi nancing activities
Proceeds from capital grants 134,000 194,696
Proceeds from deferred contributions      4,145       4,955
Net cash infl ow from fi nancing activities  138,145   199,651
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 38,858 (25,857)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year    74,373   100,230
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year (Note 4)  113,231     74,373
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these fi nancial statements.
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 2007
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
1. Corporate information
 The University of Trinidad and Tobago (“the University”) was incorporated on 14 September, 
2004 as a non-profi t company under the Companies Act 1995, Chapter 81:01 of the laws of 
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.  This was an interim measure until such time as appropriate 
legislation is enacted to govern the conduct of its affairs.
 The University operates out of multi-campus facilities throughout Trinidad and Tobago. Its 
registered offi ce is at No. 6 Trintoplan Compound, Orange Grove Road, Tacarigua, Trinidad.
 The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (GORTT), through the Corporation Sole, 
is the Founder Member of the University and can appoint no more than one-third of the members 
of the Board of Governors. 
 The management of the University is vested in a Board of Governors, ten (10) of whom can be 
appointed by the three (3) First Members of the University and fi ve (5) of whom can be appointed 
by the Corporation Sole.  As at 22 September, 2009 the Board of Governors consists of fourteen 
(14) Governors (30 September, 2007: 10) and includes fi ve (5) persons who have been appointed 
by the Corporation Sole.
 The University is an institution of higher education and research. It provides training and educational 
services primarily at the undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral levels, and performs research 
and other services through contributions from corporate donors and sponsoring organisations 
and under contracts with various clients. The University has fostered partnerships with the private 
sector and entered into strategic alliances with internationally reputable universities.  The private 
sector brings industry-relevant course content with the result of a graduate being industry-
ready.
 The University has a “business school” referred to as ‘Professional Education Unit’ (PEU), formerly 
called ‘Industry Liaison and Professional Education Unit’ (ILPE) which provides short courses and 
professional programs mainly to meet the technical training needs of the oil and gas industry.  The 
trainees are from wide sectors of the community – State Agencies and Government Ministries, 
Corporate Entities and Private Individuals.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 2007
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
1. Corporate information (continued)
In March 2007, the University established two companies as follows:
(i) ‘URECO Ltd’ – to manage the University’s real estate portfolio;
(ii) ‘(UTT) Caribbean Industrial and Technological Services Ltd’ – to provide scientifi c and 
technological services.
As at 30 September, 2007, these companies have not issued any shares.
2. Signifi cant accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these fi nancial statements are set 
out below:
a. Basis of preparation
These fi nancial statements do not include any results or net assets of ‘URECO Ltd.’ and ‘(UTT) 
Caribbean Industrial and Technological Services Ltd’ for the year ended 30 September, 2007 
as these companies have not commenced operations and do not have any net assets to be 
reported here in. 
These fi nancial statements are expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars and 
have been prepared on a historical cost basis.  
Statement of Compliance
The fi nancial statements of the University have been prepared in accordance with International 
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards 
Board (IASB).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 2007
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
2. Signifi cant accounting policies (continued)
a. Basis of preparation (continued)
Standards in issue not yet effective
The University has not early adopted the following new and revised IFRSs and IFRIC 
(International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee) interpretations that have been 
issued but are not yet effective:
IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures (effective from 1 January, 2007) requires disclosures 
that enable users of the fi nancial statements to evaluate the signifi cance of the University’s 
fi nancial instruments and the nature and extent of risks arising from those fi nancial instruments. 
The new disclosures are to be included throughout the fi nancial statements and comparative 
information will be revised as needed.
IFRS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements was amended (effective from 1 January, 2007) 
regarding Capital Disclosures, and requires the University to make new disclosures to enable 
the users of the fi nancial statements to evaluate the University’s objectives, policies and 
processes for managing capital.
IAS 23 Borrowing Costs was amended (effective from 1 January, 2009) and requires 
capitalisation of borrowing costs that relate to a qualifying asset.  The transitional provisions 
of the standard require prospective application from the effective date.
IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation was amended (effective from 1 January, 2009) 
regarding “puttable” Financial Instruments and Obligations Arising on Liquidation, and 
requires entities to classify certain types of fi nancial instruments as equity provided they have 
particular features and meet specifi c conditions.
IFRS 3 Business Combinations was amended (effective from 1 July, 2009).  The amendments 
were the result of a joint project with the US FASB, and certain fundamental changes and 
improvements were made to reinforce the existing standard and remedy problems that have 
emerged with its application.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 2007
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
2. Signifi cant accounting policies (continued)
a. Basis of preparation (continued)
Standards in issue not yet effective (continued)
In May 2008, the International Accounting Standards Board issued “Improvements to IFRSs”, 
which is part of its annual improvements project, and a vehicle for making non-urgent but 
necessary amendments to various IFRSs.  These amendments primarily become effective for 
annual periods beginning on or after 1 January, 2009.
b. Signifi cant accounting estimates, assumptions and judgments
The preparation of the fi nancial statements in conformity with IFRS necessitates the use of 
estimates, assumptions and judgments.  These estimates and assumptions affect the reported 
amounts of assets and liabilities and contingent liabilities at the balance sheet date as well as 
affecting the reported income and expenses for the year.  Although the estimates are based 
on management’s best knowledge and judgment of current facts as at the balance sheet 
date, the actual outcome may differ from these estimates, possibly signifi cantly.
The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at 
the balance sheet date, which have a signifi cant risk of causing a material adjustment to the 
carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next fi nancial year are discussed below:
Property, plant and equipment
Management exercises judgment in determining whether costs incurred can accrue 
signifi cant future economic benefi ts to the University to enable the value to be treated as 
capital expenditure.  Further judgment is applied in the annual review of the useful lives of 
all categories of property, plant and equipment and the resulting depreciation determined 
thereon.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 2007
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
2. Signifi cant accounting policies (continued)
c. Impairment of assets
Various assets of the University are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in 
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.  An impairment loss 
is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable 
amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and 
value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest 
levels for which there are separately identifi able cash fl ows (cash generating units).
d. Foreign currency translation
Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded in the functional currency at the 
prevailing rate at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated 
in foreign currencies are translated into Trinidad and Tobago dollars at the rate of exchange 
ruling at the balance sheet date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated using 
exchange rates that existed when the values were determined. Exchange differences on 
foreign currency transactions are recognised in the statement of income and expenditure.
e. Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated in the balance sheet at cost less accumulated 
depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.
Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate 
asset, only when it is probable that future economic benefi ts will accrue to the University 
and the cost can be measured reliably.  All other repairs and maintenance are charged to 
the statement of income and expenditure when incurred.  Where the carrying amount of an 
asset is greater than its estimated recoverable amount, it is written down immediately to its 
recoverable amount.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 2007
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
2. Signifi cant accounting policies (continued)
e. Property, plant and equipment (continued)
With the exception of land and capital works in progress, depreciation is charged on all 
other assets on the straight line basis at rates estimated to write off these assets over their 
expected useful lives as follows:
Buildings and improvements - 2.5% - 5%
Motor vehicles - 25%
Reference library materials - 20%
Machinery and equipment - 10% - 33 1/3%
Offi ce equipment, furniture and fi xtures - 10% - 33 1/3%
The costs of buildings under construction are classifi ed under ‘capital works in progress’. 
Depreciation is charged when the construction is substantially completed and the assets are 
ready for use.
Property, plant and equipment transferred by GORTT and/or donated by other sources to the 
University are recognised at estimated fair values, with a corresponding credit to the deferred 
capital grants or deferred contribution account.
Gains or losses arising from the derecognition of property, plant and equipment are measured 
as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and 
are recognised in the statement of income and expenditure when the asset is derecognised.
f. Intangible assets
Intangible assets acquired are measured on initial recognition at cost.  Following initial 
recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any 
accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets are amortised over their useful economic lives and assessed for impairment 
whenever there is an indication that the intangible assets may be impaired.  The amortisation 
period for an intangible asset is reviewed annually.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 2007
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
2. Signifi cant accounting policies (continued)
f. Intangible assets (continued)
Changes in the expected useful life or the expected pattern of consumption of future economic 
benefi ts embodied in the asset is accounted for by changing the amortisation period, as 
appropriate, and is treated as changes in accounting estimates. The amortisation expense 
on intangible assets is recognised in the expense category consistent with the function of 
intangible assets.
Gains or losses arising from the derecognition of an intangible asset are measured as the 
difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are 
recognised in the statement of income and expenditure when the asset is derecognised.
g. Leases
Operating leases
Leases of assets under which all the risks and benefi ts of ownership are effectively retained 
by the lessor are classifi ed as operating leases.  Payments made under operating leases are 
charged to the statement of income and expenditure on a straight-line basis over the period 
of the lease.
When an operating lease is terminated before the lease period has expired, any payment 
required to be made to the lessor by way of liquidated damages is recognised as an expense 
in the period in which termination takes place.
h. Inventory
Inventory representing the cost of laptop computers and related software for resale to 
students, is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.  Cost is determined using 
the “fi rst-in fi rst-out” (FIFO) method.  Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the 
ordinary course of business, less estimated costs necessary to make the sale.
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 2007
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
2. Signifi cant accounting policies (continued)
i.  Accounts receivables
Accounts receivables are recognised and carried at original full amounts less provision for 
doubtful debts. Specifi c provisions for doubtful debts are made where the recovery of the full 
amount is considered doubtful. Bad debts are generally written off against the provision when 
identifi ed.
j. Financial instruments
Financial instruments carried in the balance sheet include cash and bank balances, receivables 
and payables, and are stated at cost.
k. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash at bank and in hand and funds held in short-term deposits 
with original maturity of three months or less and are carried at cost which approximates their 
fair value.  
l. Capital grants and government contributions
Capital grants
Capital grants are received from both GORTT and private sources for the specifi c purpose of 
construction and/or purchase of property, plant and equipment.  These grants are recognised 
where there is reasonable assurance that the grant funds will be received and utilised in 
accordance with all stipulated conditions.  An amount equivalent to the depreciation charge 
on the relevant property, plant and equipment is released to income over the expected useful 
life of the asset. Non-monetary capital grants are recorded at fair value and are released to 
income over the expected useful life of the asset.
Government contributions
Contributions received from GORTT to meet operating defi cits are recognised in the respective 
year to which the Government’s annual budget allocation applies.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 2007
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
2. Signifi cant accounting policies (continued)
l. Capital grants and government contributions (continued)
Government contributions (continued)
The University receives funding from donors for research projects, bursaries, scholarships, 
capital and other purposes. The University follows the deferral method of accounting for 
grants and donations when they are restricted in use by the donor.
Donations that are governed by donor-imposed stipulations, which must be complied with 
to the satisfaction of the donor for the project expenditure to be approved, are generally for 
projects undertaken by the various departments and are referred to as ‘Deferred contributions’ 
(Note 11).  Such donations are accounted for as follows:
i. Donations received in advance of expenditure:
 Donations received in advance of expenditure are deferred and shown in the balance 
sheet as ‘Deferred contributions’.  When funds are disbursed, the amount is charged as 
an expense in the statement of income and expenditure or, if applicable, included on the 
balance sheet as property, plant and equipment or intangible assets. An equivalent amount 
is then released as income from ‘Deferred contributions’ to the statement of income and 
expenditure.
ii. Expenditure in advance of receipt of donations pledged:
 Expenditures, made in accordance with donor’s stipulations in advance of receipt of 
donations pledged, are included in the balance sheet as ‘Accounts Receivables’. The 
amount is also refl ected in the statement of income and expenditure as relevant expenses 
or if applicable, in the balance sheet as property, plant and equipment with an equivalent 
amount refl ected as ‘Non-Government Contributions’ in the statement of income and 
expenditure or if applicable, ‘Deferred capital grants’.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 2007
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
2. Signifi cant accounting policies (continued)
m.  Accounts payable
Accounts payable are carried at cost, which is the fair value of the consideration to be paid in 
the future for goods and services received, whether or not invoiced to the University.
n. Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the University has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as 
a result of a past event where it is probable that an outfl ow of resources embodying economic 
benefi ts will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the 
amount of the obligation.
o. Revenue recognition 
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that economic benefi ts will fl ow to 
the University and the revenue can be reliably measured.  Revenue is measured at the fair 
value of the consideration received, excluding discounts and rebates.  The following specifi c 
recognition criteria apply to the relevant category of revenue:
i) Grants relating to operating activities
 Grants relating to operating activities are recognised as income on a systematic and 
rational basis over the periods in which the related expenses are incurred.
ii) Tuition and other related fees
 Tuition fees are recognised on the accruals basis over the period of instruction.
iii) Interest income
 Interest income is accounted for on the accruals basis.
iv) Other income
 Income is received from a range of activities including catering, room hire, rental and other 
services rendered. Income is recognised on the accruals basis commensurate with the 
exchange of relevant services.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 2007
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
2. Signifi cant accounting policies (continued)
o. Revenue recognition (continued)
v) Professional Education Unit (PEU)
 Income is recognised on the accruals basis commensurate with the exchange of relevant 
services and is reported separately to segregate its revenue and expenses for future 
activities relating to this Unit.
p. Comparative information
Certain changes in presentation of comparative information have been made in these fi nancial 
statements. These changes primarily relate to the reclassifi cation of balances previously 
presented as ‘Managed projects’ to ‘Accounts payable and accruals’. In addition, there were 
changes to the classifi cation of certain prior year expenses to ensure consistency with current 
year presentation. These changes had no effect on net assets or operating results for the 
previous year.
 2007 2006
3.    Accounts receivable and prepayments $ $
Amounts due from GORTT (see below) 74,271 122,173
Corporate receivables 22,708 7,461
Prepayments 39,557 3,918
Other receivables   11,248     2,339
 147,784 135,891
Less: provision for doubtful debts   (2,902)    (2,145)
 144,882 133,746
Amounts due from GORTT comprise:
Recurrent/capital contributions (cash in transit) 28,238 94,197
Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE)   36,122   27,976
Reimbursement for “Trinidad and Tobago Health 
  Sciences Initiative” (TTHSI)     9,911            –
   74,271 122,173
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 2007
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
 2007 2006
 $ $
4. Cash and short-term deposits
Cash at bank and in hand 45,950 21,110
Money market mutual funds 52,137 53,263
Term deposits   20,415            –
 118,502   74,373
The applicable interest rates at the balance sheet date on the money market mutual funds (TT$) 
range from 5.75% to 5.95% per annum. The term deposits are for a 90-day maturity period and 
earn interest at a rate of 7.25% per annum.
Cash and cash equivalents for the purposes of the statement of cash fl ows include the 
following:
 2007 2006
   $ $
Cash and short-term deposits 118,502 74,373
Bank overdraft    (5,271)          –
 113,231 74,373
5. Accounts payable and accruals
Other payables and accruals 66,835 38,961
Trade creditors 41,280 21,250
Retentions payable 5,939 8,206
Amount due to Johns Hopkins Medicine International 850 1,921
Amount due to National Energy Skills Center
  (NESC) – Note 15     3,213   2,013
 118,117 72,351
6. Deferred fees
This represents the portion of tuition fees that is deferred, as the services will be provided in the 
subsequent period. When the services are performed, the amount is released to the statement of 
income and expenditure and included within tuition and other related fees income.
Research • Relevance • Relationships 81
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 2007
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
7. Property, plant and equipment
    Offi ce 
  Machinery   equipment Capital 
  and Motor and  works in
 Buildings Equipment Vehicles fi xtures progress Total
Year ended $ $ $ $ $ $
30 September, 2007 
Cost      
As at 1 October, 2006 214,842 37,780 4,725 34,476 82,260 374,083
Additions 9,812 3,959 593 25,626 114,127 154,117
Disposals and other 
  movements – 151 (80) (7) 2 66
Transfers from work in 
  progress    19,759 23,601        – 11,654    (55,014)            –
As at 30 September, 2007 244,413 65,491 5,238 71,749   141,375 528,266
      
Accumulated depreciation      
As at 1 October, 2006 4,630 8,235 1,682 6,142 – 20,689
Charge for the year 6,611 7,605 1,216 10,959 – 26,391
Disposals and other 
  movements            –          –    (27)         (2)              –         (29)
As at 30 September, 2007   11,241 15,840 2,871 17,099              –   47,051
Net book value as at
30 September, 2007 233,172 49,651 2,367 54,650   141,375 481,215
Year ended 
30 September, 2006
Cost      
As at 1 October, 2005 57,055 27,941 3,911 12,418 89,082 190,407
Additions 2,958  4,642 915 13,073 162,189 183,777
Disposals – – (101) – –  (101)
Transfers from work in 
  progress   154,829   5,197        –   8,985 (169,011)            –
As at September 30, 2006   214,842 37,780 4,725 34,476     82,260 374,083
      
Accumulated depreciation       
As at 1 October, 2005 1,638   3,595 585 1,626 – 7,444
Charge for the year 2,992  4,640 1,103 4,516 – 13,251
Disposals             –          –       (6)          –              –           (6)
As at 30 September, 2006     4,630   8,235 1,682   6,142              –   20,689
Net book value as at 
30 September, 2006 210,212 29,545 3,043 28,334    82,260 353,394
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 2007
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
7. Property, plant and equipment (continued)
Capital Works in Progress:
Capital Works in Progress at year-end include design and construction costs of the pre-
fabricated Administrative Building at the O’Meara Campus, Arima, the Maritime Campus Phase 
II, Chaguaramas and the Main Campus at Tamana In Tech Park, Wallerfi eld in the amounts of 
$13.3 million, $41.8 million and $71.7 million respectively. During the year the amount of $19.1 
million was transferred to buildings from the capital works in progress account with respect to the 
O’Meara Graduation Pavilion.
Point Lisas Campus:
In May 2004, GORTT approved the establishment of The University of Trinidad and Tobago and 
decided that the ‘Trinidad and Tobago Institute of Technology’ (TTIT), a division of the National 
Energy Skills Center (NESC), would be integrated with the University.  In September 2004, the 
University recorded the building and equipment of TTIT (‘the Point Lisas Campus’) at fair values of 
$56.0 million and $26.4 million respectively and with corresponding credits to “Deferred capital 
grants” (Note 10).  These assets have been recognised in the balance sheet on the basis that it 
is probable that future economic benefi ts will fl ow to the University and the assets have a cost or 
value that can be measured reliably.
In July 2005, GORTT approved the transfer of the land on which the building at the Point Lisas 
Campus is situated. The transfer has to be effected via a state grant and is subject to the provisions 
of the Real Property Ordinance which requires the submission of approved survey plans by the 
University.  The University has submitted the survey plans but has not yet secured legal title to 
the land at the balance sheet date and accordingly, has not recognised the land on its balance 
sheet.
John S. Donaldson and San Fernando Campuses:
In June 2005, GORTT agreed to the assignment of John S. Donaldson Technical Institute and San 
Fernando Technical Institute to the University and accordingly to the vesting of the properties 
of these two (2) Institutes to the University. The formal transfer of these properties has not been 
effected as at the balance sheet date.  In the interim, the University has been granted permission 
to occupy and utilise the said properties. 
The University has therefore not recognised these properties on its balance sheet except for any 
upgrade works to these properties undertaken by the University. 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 2007
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
7. Property, plant and equipment (continued)
Valsayn and Corinth Campuses:
In December 2005, GORTT agreed to the transfer of Valsayn and Corinth Teachers’ Training 
Colleges to the University. These two properties are currently vested with the Republic of Trinidad 
and Tobago with the Ministry of Education being the previous occupier. In the interim, the Ministry 
of Education has granted permission to the University to occupy and utilise these premises.  
The University has therefore not recognised these properties on its balance sheet except for any 
upgrade works to these properties undertaken by the University. 
ECIAF Campus:
In September 2006, GORTT agreed to the integration of the Eastern Caribbean Institute of 
Agriculture and Forestry (ECIAF) into the University. As part of the decision GORTT agreed to the 
vesting of the properties of ECIAF. The formal transfer of the properties of ECIAF has not been 
effected as at the balance sheet date. In the interim, the Ministry of Science, Technology and 
Tertiary Education has granted permission to the University to occupy and utilise the properties 
and buildings of ECIAF.  
The University has therefore not recognised these properties on its balance sheet except for any 
upgrade works to these properties undertaken by the University.
8. Intangible assets
 Computer  Book 
 software Licences Rights Total
 $ $ $ $
Year ended 30 September, 2007    
Opening balance 3,227 67 – 3,294
Additions 6,214 – 38 6,252
Amortisation during the period (2,335)      (62)      – (2,397)
Balance as at 30 September, 2007  7,106         5    38  7,149
    
Cost 10,333 1,299 38 11,670
Accumulated amortisation 
  and impairment (3,227) (1,294)      – (4,521)
Net book amount  7,106         5    38  7,149
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 2007
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
8. Intangible assets (continued)
    Computer  Book 
 software Licences Rights Total
 $ $ $ $
Year ended 30 September, 2006
    
Opening balance 2,358 129 – 2,487
Additions 1,660  – – 1,660
Amortisation during the period    (791)     (62)         –      (853)
Balance as at September 30, 2006   3,227      67         –     3,294
    
Cost 4,119 1,299 – 5,418
Accumulated amortisation 
  and impairment    (892)  (1,232)         –   (2,124)
Net book amount   3,227        67         –    3,294
Computer software
This includes the costs of acquired computer software and is being amortised on a straight-line 
basis over a fi nite period of three (3) years.
Licences
This represents the costs incurred by the University to acquire the licences granted by a foreign 
university in respect of the delivery of the University’s educational program. The licence fee 
is being amortised on a straight-line basis over a fi nite period of three (3) years, which is the 
applicable period of the licence.
Book rights
This represents the costs incurred by the University to acquire the rights to two publications in 
relation to the herbal research project being established under TTHSI.
 
Research • Relevance • Relationships 85
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 2007
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
 2007 2006
9. Other assets $ $
Lease premiums (see below) 10,204 10,325
Rental deposits            –         131
   10,204    10,456
Lease premiums:
Opening balance 10,446 10,567
Amortisation during the period      (121)        (121)
 10,325 10,446
Current portion included in other receivables       (121)        (121)
   10,204    10,325
Lease premiums comprise amounts paid to acquire the leases of parcels of lands on which the 
O’Meara Campus, Arima and the Maritime Campus, Chaguaramas are situated. These payments 
are stated at cost and are amortised over the periods of the respective leases which are ninety-
nine (99) years for Chaguaramas and thirty (30) years for O’Meara.
 2007 2006
10. Deferred capital grants $ $
Monetary grants 504,319 391,214
Non-monetary grants   66,982    72,178
 571,301  463,392
Balance as at 30 September 463,392 281,947
Received during the period 134,000 194,696
Transfer from ‘Deferred contributions’ (Note 11) 91 –
Released to the statement of income and expenditure (26,182)   (13,251)
Balance as at 30 September 571,301  463,392
For each reporting period, the University transfers to income an amount equivalent to the 
depreciation charge of related property, plant and equipment.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 2007
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
 2007 2006
11. Deferred contributions $ $
Balance as at 30 September 7,331 2,450
Received during the year 4,145 4,955
Released to the statement of income and expenditure (970) (74)
Transfer to ‘Deferred capital grants’ (Note 10)         (91)            –
Balance as at 30 September   10,415     7,331
These funds represent receipts from donors with specifi ed conditions and restrictions relating to 
its use.  When these funds are spent in accordance with the donor’s stipulations, the amount is 
released to the statement of income and expenditure.
 2007 2006
12. Other income $ $
Facility rental 389 238
Project management fees (net) 318 294
Sundry income 276 10
Foreign exchange gain 82 8
Sale of laptops (net)            5           3
     1,070       553
13. Staff costs
Salaries, gratuities, allowances and other benefi ts 141,013 45,270 
Independent contractors 7,668 5,603
Recruitment costs 3,540 1,291
Administrative fees recharged to PEU (Note 14 c)   (1,923)      (585)
 150,298  51,579
Compensation of key management personnel
   included above is as follows:
Salaries, gratuities, allowances and other benefi ts     4,708    2,753
Research • Relevance • Relationships 87
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 2007
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
 2007 2006
14. Analysis of expenses $ $
a) General and administrative expenses
Marketing and public relations costs 5,554 5,510
Travelling costs 3,512 1,891
Stationery and offi ce supplies 3,267 2,136
Legal and professional fees 3,515 1,992
Amortisation of computer software 2,335 791
Audit fees and related costs 1,395 1,049
Insurance (non-property) 430 155
Other   2,687   2,782
 22,695 16,306
b) Academic programs and related costs
Collaborative agreements with foreign universities 10,354 19,323
Medical transcription training costs 5,612 5,952
Student stipends 4,120 1,404
Student functions, transport and related costs 3,424 1,469
External instructors’ fees  3,350 5,262
Advertising courses 2,925 1,220
Laboratory supplies 1,256 1,389
Amortisation of license 62 62
Other   4,583   2,345
 35,686 38,426
c) Professional Educational Unit (PEU)
Independent contractor services 6,463 16
Direct staff costs 6,243 1,834
External facilitators’ fees 5,076 2,731
Administrative fees (Note 13) 1,923 585
Facilities charge (Note 14 d) 1,311 1,096
Catering 1,830 997
Other   4,156   4,578
 27,002 11,837
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 2007
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
 2007 2006
14. Analysis of expenses (continued) $ $
d) Facilities costs
Telecommunications 4,903 2,837
Utilities (electricity and water) 4,427 2,103
Security 3,810 1,474
Repairs and maintenance 3,877 1,849
Rental of offi ces 2,886 1,748
Lease of land 2,827 684
Janitorial and sanitation 2,710 1,482
Aripo facility costs (see below) 1,866 999
Rental of offi ce equipment  1,313 950
Insurance (property) 1,122 605
Other 750 693
Facilities costs recharged to PEU (Note 14 c) (1,311) (1,096)
 29,180 14,328
Aripo facility costs of $1.866 million include staff costs of $0.53 million (2006: $0.344 
million).
15. Related party disclosures
 During the year, the University had the following transactions with related parties as 
follows:
 
 2007 2006
 $ $
Medical transcription training costs incurred by
  Evolving Tecknologies and Enterprise Development 
  Company Ltd (e-Teck) and invoiced to the University 5,612 5,952
Rent paid to Evolving Tecknologies and Enterprise 
  Development Company Limited (e-Teck) for the land at 
  the O’Meara Campus 553 553
Research • Relevance • Relationships 89
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 2007
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
15. Related party disclosures (continued)
Management is of the view that these transactions were entered into on terms no less favourable 
than those that could have been obtained from other parties providing these services.
Related party balances at year-end include: 2007 2006
 $ $
Amount due to NESC (current) – Note 5 3,213 2,013
Amount due to NESC (non-current) 2,400 3,600
An amount due to NESC of $3.6 million is subject to an agreement dated 29 May, 2008. This $3.6 
million is repayable in equal monthly instalments of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000), the 
fi rst such instalment is due on 2 June, 2008 and subsequent instalments due monthly thereafter, 
with the last such instalment due in May 2009.
 2007 2006
 $ $
Amount due to e-Teck re: 
  Medical transcription training costs 19,024 13,412
16. Contributed services
Certain industry partners have seconded professional staff to assist the University in the start-up 
of its operations at no cost to the University.  The value of these services is therefore not included 
in these fi nancial statements.
17. Commitments 
Future minimum rentals payable under non-cancellable operating leases entered with various 
companies are as follows:
 2007 2006
 $ $
Due within one year 5,316 2,255
Due after one year but not more than fi ve years 5,244 3,623
Due after fi ve years 13,273 13,838
 23,833 19,716
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 2007
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
17. Commitments (continued)
The University has approved capital commitments amounting to $140.5 million (2006: $112.3 
million) mainly relating to obligations in connection with the construction of the O’Meara, Maritime 
and Wallerfi eld Campuses and the pre-fabricated buildings at Valsayn and Corinth Campuses.  This 
capital expenditure committed at 30 September, 2007 is fully funded by government grants.
The University had entered into various agreements with foreign universities for delivery of its 
educational program.  As at 30 September, 2007 the contractual commitments for these foreign 
universities amounted to $9.2 million (2006: $18.3 million).
18. Taxation
No tax liability has been recorded in the fi nancial statements notwithstanding the fact that the 
University’s application for Charitable Organization Status under the Corporation Tax Act, with 
retroactive effect from 14 September, 2004 has, to date (22 September, 2009), not yet been 
granted. In April 2008, the Minister of Finance granted Interim Charitable Organisation Status 
to the University pending the fi nal recommendation by the Board of Inland Revenue.  In January 
2009, the Board of Inland Revenue advised the University that it was unable to recommend the 
grant of Charitable Organisation Status. The University continues to pursue a resolution of the 
matter. 
If the University were to account for taxation there would be no corporation tax liability and 
expense to be recorded as at 30 September, 2007 and for the year then ended, as the tax 
computation refl ects a tax loss position. There would also be no net deferred tax expense to be 
recorded in the statement of income and expenditure for the year ended 30 September, 2007, 
as the deferred tax asset equates the deferred tax liability.  However, non-current assets and 
non-current liabilities as refl ected on the balance sheet as at 30 September, 2007 is understated 
by $12.7 million (2006: $6.08 million) in respect of the unrecorded gross deferred tax asset and 
liability.  There is no impact on accumulated reserves as at 30 September, 2007.
Research • Relevance • Relationships 91
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 2007
(Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
19. Financial instruments and risk management practices
a) Fair values
The methods and assumption used to estimate the fair value of each class of fi nancial 
instruments for which it is practical to estimate a value are as follows:
Short-term fi nancial assets and liabilities
The carrying value of these assets and liabilities is a reasonable estimate of their fair value 
because of the short maturity of these instruments.  Short-term fi nancial assets comprise cash 
and short-term deposits and accounts receivable. Short-term fi nancial liabilities comprise 
accounts payable and accruals.
b) Foreign currency risk
The University incurs foreign currency exposure on transactions that are denominated in 
a currency other than the Trinidad and Tobago dollar.  The University ensures that the net 
exposure is kept within reasonable limits by monitoring and, where necessary, adjusting its 
exposure.
c) Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk, also referred to as funding risk, is the risk that the University will encounter 
diffi culty in raising funds to meet commitments.  Liquidity risk may result from an inability 
to sell a fi nancial asset quickly or at close to its fair value. Prudent liquidity risk management 
implies maintaining suffi cient cash and ensuring the availability of funding through an 
adequate amount of committed facilities.  The management of the University manages this 
risk by keeping a substantial portion of its fi nancial assets in liquid form.
20. Subsequent events
On the basis of events subsequent to the balance sheet date, potential liabilities amounting to 
approximately $10 million exist.
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UTT Graduate Ms. Patrice Olivier and her supervisor Ms. Zarrina Hosein.
Patrice Olivier: Graduated in 2008, M.Sc. – IIEM
Employer: Fine Choice Meats Ltd
“Miss Patrice Olivier has been the understands, from the onset, exactly what 
Production Manager of Fine Choice Meats a project is all about and how to get it 
Ltd since September 2008.  It is not often done quickly and effectively.  Specifi cally, 
that one fi nds a young graduate with we would like to compliment Patrice on the 
the right combination of attitude and improvements she has made in the process 
aptitude, yet, this is exactly what Patrice fl ows in the production plant which have 
has shown. Although her background was impacted positively on our production and 
not specifi c to the poultry industry, Patrice delivery times.  
has proven that she is capable of quickly 
learning and has adapted her knowledge We at Fine Choice Meats Ltd. are delighted 
and training, attained from the M.Sc. in to have Patrice; a self-confi dent, driven 
Industrial Innovation, Entrepreneurship and and conscientious individual, as a part of 
Management (IIEM) at UTT, to the benefi t our team and it is our hope that UTT can 
of our company. continue to mould the future workforce 
with the successful attributes that Patrice 
She has thus far proven herself to be a has displayed.” 
hard-working self-starter who invariably 
   
 Su perv isor: Ms. Zarrina Hosein,
 CEO 
 Fine Choice Meats Ltd 
Research • Relevance • Relationships 93
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Research • Relevance • Relationships
10.0 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Standing from left: Mr. Ian Welch,
Mr. Frank Look Kin, Dr. René Monteil,
Mr. Errol Pilgrim, Mr. Scott Hilton-Clarke, 
Mr. Lincoln Warner, Dr. Dyer Narinesingh,
Mr. Ravindra Nath Maharaj.
Seated from left: Ms. Joan John,
Dr. Helmer Hilwig, Mr. Kenneth Gordon, 
Kenneth S. Julien, T.C. (Professor 
Emeritus) (Chairman),
Ms. Margaret Richardson, and
Professor Andrew Ramroop
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Research • Relevance • Relationships 97
10.0 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Professor George Maxwell Richards, President of The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, congratulates
Mr. Frank Look Lin – Recipient of the Chaconia Medal Gold (2008) and Member of UTT Board – for his contribution 
to National Energy Development.
The Board of Governors is pleased to submit its 
Report for the year ended 2007 September 30: Legal Status
    Pursuant to a decision of Cabinet in 2004 August, 
  $(000) $(000) UTT was incorporated as a private non-profi t 
company under the Companies Act, Chapter 
Excess of Income 81:01 on 2004 September 14. It was felt that 
 over Expenditure incorporation as a non-profi t company would 
 for the year after allow the institution to be more responsive to 
 accounting for:  19,071 the changing requirements of a new University.
Directors’ Fees As a non-profi t company, UTT has no share capital. 
 and Expenses 330 However, its By-Laws provide for four classes of 
Depreciation 26,391 Members (the equivalent of shareholders) of the 
Capital Grants University as follows:
 released to Income (26,182)
i. The Founder Member being the Corporation 
Sole on behalf of the Government (GORTT);
ii. The First Members being the persons fi rst 
named in the Articles of Incorporation; 
iii. Benefactor Members being persons 
(corporations and individuals) who make 
a fi nancial contribution to the University 
98 The University of Trinidad and Tobago 2007 Annual Report
based on a pre-determined level prescribed A) The Executive Committee 
by the Board of Governors; and
iv. Honorary Members being corporations The membership of the Executive Committee 
and individuals who are invited by the effective 2005 April 29 was as follows:
Governors in recognition of their work for •	 Kenneth	Julien,	T.C.	(Professor	Emeritus)
the University. •	 Dr.	René	Monteil
•	 Professor	Dyer	Narinesingh
The Members of the University for the year ended •	 Mr.	Ravindra	Nath	Maharaj
2007 September 30 were the Founder Member •	 Mr.	Robert	Riley
(the Corporation Sole) and First Members •	 Mr.	Ian	Welch	
Kenneth Julien, T.C. (Professor Emeritus), Mr. •	 Mr.	Gervase	Warner
Robert Riley and Mr. Ian Welch.    (member until 2007 July 31)
B) The Board Tenders Committee
Board of Governors
At the meeting of the Executive Committee 
held on 2005 July 21, it was decided that 
The members of the Board of Governors of UTT the Executive Committee would act as 
(also called Directors) for the year ended 2007 the Tenders Committee for UTT pending 
September 30 were as follows: approval of UTT’s Procurement Policies and 
•	 Kenneth	Julien,	T.C.	(Professor	Emeritus)	–	 Procedures by the Board.
   Chairman 
•	 Mr.	Robert	Riley UTT’s Manual of Procurement Policies and 
•	 Mr.	Ian	Welch Procedures was approved by the Board
•	 Mr.	Scott	Hilton-Clarke on 2005 December 12 and revised on 2006 
•	 Mr.	Frank	Look	Kin July 10. 
•	 Dr.	René	Monteil
•	 Professor	Dyer	Narinesingh C) The Audit Sub-Committee
•	 Mr.	Ravindra	Nath	Maharaj
•	 Mr.	Errol	Pilgrim The membership of the Audit Sub-Committee 
•	 Mr.	Lincoln	Warner for the year ended 2007 September 30 was 
•	 Ms.	Allyson	Ramkerrysingh as follows:
   (member until 2007 March 29) •	 Mr.	Frank	Look	Kin	–	Chairman					
•	 Ms.	Gisele	Marfl	eet •	 Mr.	Errol	Pilgrim	
   (member until 2007 March 29)
•	 Mr.	Gervase	Warner D) The Finance and Budget Sub-Committee
  (member until 2007 July 31)
The membership of the Finance and Budget 
Sub-Committee for the year ended 2007 
Sub-Committees of the Board September 30 was as follows:
for the Financial Year 2007 •	 Mr.	Gervase	Warner	–	Chairman
   (member until 2007 July 31)
•	 Mr.	Errol	Pilgrim
The Board of Governors at its inaugural •	 Mr.	Frank	Look	Kin
meeting held on 2005 March 11 approved •	 Dr.	René	Monteil
the establishment of the following Sub- •	 Ms.	Allyson	Ramkerrysingh
Committees:    (member until 2007 March 29)
•	 Ms.	Feona	Lue	Ping	Wa	–	Financial		
1. Executive  Controller
2. Finance and Budget •	 Professor	K.D.	Srivastava	–	then	Provost		
3. Planning and Development  & Senior Vice President
4. Human Resource and Appointments •	 Mr.	Dave	Bhajan	–	VP	Capital	Projects	&		
5. Audit  Institutional Planning
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10.0 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
E) The Planning and Development
 Sub-Committee Material Interests
The membership of the Planning and 
Development Sub-Committee for the year At no time during or at the end of the fi nancial 
ended 2007 September 30 was as follows: year did any Director or Offi cer have any material 
interests in any contract or arrangement in 
•	 Kenneth	Julien,	T.C.	(Professor	Emeritus)	–		 relation to the business of the University.
 Chairman
•	 Dr.	René	Monteil Clause 10(10) of the University’s By-Laws requires 
•	 Mr.	Scott	Hilton-Clarke a Director or Offi cer to disclose to the Board and 
•	 Mr.	Ravindra	Nath	Maharaj the Members any material contract entered into 
•	 Mr.	Lincoln	Warner with the University.
•	 Ms.	Gisele	Marfl	eet
   (member until 2007 March 29)
•	 Professor	K.D.	Srivastava	–	then	Provost	&	 Service Contracts
Senior Vice President
  (member until 2007 June 30)
•	 Dr.	Peter	Smith	–	then	Associate	Provost,	 Other than that entered into with the President 
 Research & Development of the University with effect from June 2005, 
•	 Mr.	Dave	Bhajan	–	VP	Capital	Projects	& there were no service contracts between the 
 Institutional Planning University and any of its Directors for the year 
•	 Ms.	Jennifer	Sampson	–	Senior	Advisor, ended 2007 September 30.
 Offi ce of the President
•	 Professor	David	McGaw	–	Provost The service of the Executive Director was 
   (member w.e.f. 2007 August 15) donated by BG Trinidad and Tobago for the 
period under review.
F) The Human Resource and Appointments 
 Sub-Committee Board Tenders Committee 
The membership of the Human Resource and 
Appointment Sub-Committee for the year At a meeting of the Board of Governors held 
ended 2007 September 30 was as follows: on 2008 August 29, the Board resolved that the 
•	 Mr.	Scott	Hilton-Clarke	–	Chairman	 membership of the Board Tenders Committee 
•	 Dr.	René	Monteil be revised as follows:
•	 Mr.	Ravindra	Nath	Maharaj	 •	 Kenneth	Julien,	T.C.	(Professor	Emeritus)	–
•	 Professor	Dyer	Narinesingh  Chairman
•	 Ms.	Allyson	Ramkerrysingh •	 Dr.	René	Monteil
   (member until 2007 March 29) •	 Mr.	Scott	Hilton-Clarke
•	 Ms.	Gisele	Marfl	eet •	 Mr.	Lincoln	Warner
   (member until 2007 March 29) •	 Professor	Dyer	Narinesingh
•	 Professor	K.D.	Srivastava •	 Mr.	Frank	Look	Kin
   (member until 2007 June 30)
•	 Mr.	Oliver	Flax	–	then	VP	Human Appointment of new Chairmen of Audit,
 Resources and Administration and Finance and Budget Sub-Committees
•	 Professor	David	McGaw	–	Provost
   (member w.e.f. 2007 August 27) Following the resignation of Mr. Gervase Warner 
from the Board of Governors, the Board ratifi ed 
the appointment of Mr. Frank Look Kin as pro 
tem Chairman of the Finance and Budget Sub-
Committee and Mr. Errol Pilgrim as pro tem 
Chairman of the Audit Sub-Committee (both 
with effect from 2007 September). 
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Changes in the Membership of the Period from 2009 March 29 
Board of Governors 
By written resolution signed by the Corporation 
Pursuant to its Articles of Incorporation, there Sole on behalf of the Government pursuant 
shall be a minimum of eight and a maximum of to By-Law 14(18), the following persons were 
15 Directors/Governors on the Board of UTT. appointed/re-appointed as Directors/Governors 
of the Board (the Government’s appointees) 
Although the first members of the Board of with effect from 2009 March 29:
Governors were appointed by the Government, 
in 2007 the re-election of Directors/Governors •	 Kenneth	 Julien,	 T.C.	 (Professor	 Emeritus)	 –	
was carried out in accordance with UTT’s re-appointed for the period 2007 August 23 
approved By-Laws (which provide that the to 2010 August 22.
Government, through the Corporation Sole •	 Mr.	Kenneth	Gordon,	CMG	–	appointed	 for
–being the Minister of Finance or his proxy – has the period 2009 March 29 to 2011 March 28.
the power to exclusively appoint one-third of the •	 Professor	 Andrew	 Madan	 Ramroop,	 OBE,	
maximum number of Directors, while the First  CMG for the period 2009 March 29 to 2011 
Members, being the only other Members, have  March 28.
the power to appoint the remaining Directors).  •	 Dr.	Helmer	Hilwig	for	the	period	2009	March
 29 to 2011 March 28.
Ms. Gisele Marfleet and Ms. Allyson •	 Ms.	 Margaret	 Richardson	 for	 the	 period
Ramkerrysingh did not seek re-appointment as  2009 March 29 to 2011 March 28.
Directors/Governors of the Board at the Annual 
Meeting of Members held on 2007 March 29 and By written resolution signed by the First 
they both ceased being members of the Board Members of the University (Professor Julien 
of Governors with effect from this date. and Mr. Welch), the following persons were re-
appointed as Directors/Governors for the period 
Period 2007 March 29 to 2009 March 28 2009 March 29 to 2011 March 10:
At the Annual Meeting of Members held on 2007 •	 Dr.	René	Monteil
March 29 the following  10 persons were re- •	 Mr.	Frank	Look	Kin
appointed as Directors of the Board for a period •	 Professor	Dyer	Narinesingh
of two years from the date of that meeting (for •	 Mr.	Scott	Hilton-Clarke
the period up to 2009 March 28): •	 Mr.	Ravindra	Nath	Maharaj
•	 Mr.	Robert	Riley •	 Mr.	Errol	Pilgrim
•	 Mr.	Ian	Welch •	 Mr.	Lincoln	Warner
•	 Dr.	René	Monteil •	 Mr.	Welch	(for	the	period	2009	March	29	to
•	 Mr.	Frank	Look	Kin  2010 August 10).
•	 Professor	Dyer	Narinesingh
•	 Mr.	Scott	Hilton-Clarke By written resolution signed by the First Members 
•	 Mr.	Ravindra	Nath	Maharaj of the University, Ms. Joan John was appointed 
•	 Mr.	Errol	Pilgrim as a member of the Board of Governors with 
•	 Mr.	Lincoln	Warner effect from 2009 September 7 for a period of 
•	 Mr.	Gervase	Warner two years. 
Mr. Gervase Warner tendered his resignation Mr. Robert Riley by letter dated 2008 December 
as a Director/Governor with effect from 2007 29 informed the University that he was not 
July 31. able to accept any offer of re-appointment as 
a Director/Governor of the Board beyond 2009 
March 29 and is no longer a member of the 
Board. 
Mr. Robert Riley also resigned as a Member of 
the University with effect from 2009 March 29. 
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Current Membership of the C) The Audit Sub-Committee
Board of Governors
 Members:
The current composition of the Board of •	 Mr.	Errol	Pilgrim	(Chairman)	
Governors as at 2009 September 15 is as •	 Mr.	Frank	Look	Kin
follows: •	 Ms.	Margaret	Richardson
•	 Kenneth	Julien,	T.C.	(Professor	Emeritus)	–  Members Ex-Offi cio:
 Chairman •	 Provost	–	Professor	David	McGaw
•	 Professor	Andrew	Madan	Ramroop •	 Senior	Vice	President	Student	Affairs		
•	 Professor	Dyer	Narinesingh   and Human Services – Mr. Oliver Flax 
•	 Mr.	Errol	Pilgrim •	 Vice	President	Finance	and	
•	 Mr.	Frank	Look	Kin   Procurement – Mr. Lennard Prescod
•	 Dr.	Helmer	Hilwig •	 Financial	Controller	–
•	 Mr.	Ian	Welch   Ms. Feona Lue Ping Wa 
•	 Ms.	Joan	John	 •	 Manager,	Internal	Audit	–
•	 Mr.	Kenneth	Gordon   Ms. Florence Bhagwandass 
•	 Mr.	Lincoln	Warner •	 Corporate	Secretary	–
•	 Ms.	Margaret	Richardson	   Ms. Debbie Sirjusingh
•	 Mr.	Ravindra	Nath	Maharaj
•	 Dr.	René	Monteil D) The Finance and Budget Sub-Committee
•	 Mr.	Scott	Hilton-Clarke
•	 Mr.	Kenneth	Gordon	–	Chairman
Revised Membership of Board Sub-Committees •	 Mr.	Frank	Look	Kin
•	 Dr.	René	Monteil	
On 2009 June 22 the membership of all Board •	 Mr.	Errol	Pilgrim
Sub-Committees was revised as follows:
 Members Ex-Offi cio:
A) The Executive Committee •	 Provost	–	Professor	David	McGaw	
•	 Kenneth	Julien,	T.C.	(Professor	Emeritus) •	 Senior	Vice	President	Student	Affairs		
 – Chairman   and Human Services – Mr. Oliver Flax 
•	 Professor	Dyer	Narinesingh	 •	 Vice	President	Finance	and
•	 Mr.	Frank	Look	Kin	 Procurement – Mr. Lennard Prescod  
•	 Mr.	Kenneth	Gordon	 •	 Vice	President	Capital	Projects	and
•	 Dr.	René	Monteil Institutional Planning –
•	 Mr.	Scott	Hilton-Clarke Mr. Dave Bhajan 
•	 Financial	Controller	–
B) The Board Tenders Committee   Ms. Feona Lue Ping Wa  
•	 Senior	Advisor,	Offi	ce	of	the
Members: President –
•	 Mr.	Frank	Look	Kin	(Chairman) Mr. Ramnarine Ramnasibsingh  
•	 Dr.	René	Monteil •	 Corporate	Secretary	–
•	 Professor	Dyer	Narinesingh	   Ms. Debbie Sirjusingh 
•	 Mr.	Scott	Hilton-Clarke
•	 Mr.	Kenneth	Gordon	 E) The Planning and Development
 Sub-Committee
 Members Ex-Offi cio:
•	 Provost	–	Professor	David	McGaw  Members:
•		 Vice	President	Finance	and •	 Kenneth	Julien	(Professor	Emeritus)	–	
  Procurement    (Chairman) 
  – Mr. Lennard Prescod •	 Dr.	René	Monteil	
•	 Vice	President	Capital	Projects	and	 •	 Mr.	Scott	Hilton-Clarke
Institutional Planning – •	 Mr.	Ravindra	Nath	Maharaj
Mr. Dave Bhajan •	 Mr.	Lincoln	Warner
•	 Corporate	Secretary	– •	 Mr.	Kenneth	Gordon
  Ms. Debbie Sirjusingh   •	 Dr.	Helmer	Hilwig
•	 Committee	Secretary:
  Mr. Dayle Connelly – Manager, Legal 
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 Members Ex-Officio:
•	 Provost	–	Professor	David	McGaw
•	 Vice	Provost	Research	and
Postgraduate Studies –
Professor Adel Sharaf 
•	 Vice	President	Capital	Projects	and
Institutional Planning –
Mr. Dave Bhajan
•	 Vice	President,	Campus	Planning
and Architectural Design –
Mr. Darren Brathwaite Ms. Debbie Sirjusingh
•	 Vice	President,	Quality	Assurance Corporate Secretary
and Institutional Advancement –
Dr. Ruby Alleyne Re-Appointment of Auditors
•	 Senior	Advisor,	Office	of	the
President – Ms. Jennifer Sampson At a Special Meeting of the Members of the 
•	 Senior	Advisor,	Office	of	the University held on 2006 December 18, on the 
President – recommendation of the Board of Governors, 
Mr. Ramnarine Ramnasibsingh the Members resolved that the firm of Ernst & 
•	 Senior	Manager,	Planning	and Young, Chartered Accountants be appointed 
Development – Mr. Cedric Connor as Auditors of the University until the close of 
•	 Corporate	Secretary	– the next Annual Meeting of the Members of the 
  Ms. Debbie Sirjusingh University at a remuneration to be fixed by the 
Board of Governors of the University.
F)  The Human Resource and Resolutions to re-appoint Ernst & Young as 
 Appointments Sub-Committee Auditors until the next succeeding Annual 
General Meeting of Members and to authorise 
 Members: the Board to determine their remuneration were 
•	 Mr.	Scott	Hilton-Clarke	(Chairman) proposed and accepted at the 2008 (3rd) Annual 
•	 Dr.	René	Monteil	 Meeting of Members of the University held on 
•	 Ms.	Margaret	Richardson 2008 July 03.
•	 Mr.	Lincoln	Warner
•	 Dr.	Helmer	Hilwig	 The Board at its meeting held on 2008 August 
•	 Professor	Andrew	Ramroop	 29 agreed to the engagement of Ernst & 
Young, Chartered Accountants, to conduct the 
 Members Ex-Officio: combined audits of the Accounts & Financial 
•	 Provost	–	Professor	David	McGaw	 Statements of UTT for the years ended 2007 
•	 Senior	Vice	President	Human	 September 30 and 2008 September 30. The 
  Resources – Mr. Oliver Flax Auditors were informed of their engagement by 
•	 Vice	President	Finance	and letter dated 2008 September 26.
  Procurement – Mr. Lennard Prescod 
•	 Vice	President,	Quality	Assurance Indemnities and Insurance
  and Institutional Advancement – The University maintains liability insurance for 
  Dr. Ruby Alleyne its Directors and Officers. With effect from 2009 
•	 Corporate	Secretary	– January 13, new insurance arrangements for 
  Ms. Debbie Sirjusingh the provision of Directors and Officers’ Liability 
Insurance were approved. 
The Corporate Secretary 
Cover is not provided in the event that a Director 
The Corporate Secretary for the period up to or Officer is proved to have acted fraudulently 
2007 May 15 was Mr Errol Ashby.  He has been or dishonestly.
succeeded by Ms. Debbie Sirjusingh who was 
appointed as the new Corporate Secretary with 
effect from 2007 May 16. Mr Dayle Connelly, 
Manager Legal, was appointed by the Board of Kenneth Julien, T.C. (Professor Emeritus)
Governors as Assistant Corporate Secretary with CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
effect from 2008 August 29. 2009 September 15
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11.0 INSTITUTE FOR CRIMINOLOGY AND PUBLIC SAFETY
UTT Stakeholders’ Consultation on Security & Public Safety Consultation in July  2009: Seated at the head 
table (from left to right): Commodore Anthony Franklin, Director, Institute of Marine Affairs; Professor Adel Sharaf, 
Vice-Provost; Professor Ramesh Deosaran (Emeritus), Programme Professor; Professor Anthony Joseph, Professor 
in Practice; Mr. Clarence Rambharrat, Employers’ Consultative Association and Mr. Omar Dubay, Deputy Chief 
Security Offi cer, National Maintenance Training  and Security Company Ltd. 
The Mission of the Institute for Criminology and Journal of Criminology and Public Safety 
Public Safety (ICPS) is: [CJCPS] ), as well as, the preparation of 
two manuscripts – the 2009 volume of 
“To provide high quality professional the CJCPS and a monograph on the 
programmes, academic and practical in crime prevention efforts of 10 civic 
content, relevant and policy-oriented, organisations in Trinidad and Tobago; 
serving the demands of crime management, and 
justice and public safety while earning a •	 Hosting	of	several	outreach	programmes	
fi rst-class reputation for teaching, research,  and projects.
policy development and public education.”
Given its mandate, the ICPS has been engaging Teaching
in a number of activities including the:
•	 Development	of		teaching	programmes Training/Teaching Programmes
in consultation with industry stake-
holders; Three training/teaching programmes in 
•	 Conducting	 a	 number	 of	 research criminology, security and public safety have 
projects, for example, on youth violence, been developed by the ICPS in consultation with 
juvenile delinquency, gangs and crime major industry stakeholders.  These are:
statistics;
•	 Publication	of	its	main	journal	–	the	only 	 •	 Certifi	cate	in	Security	and	Public	Safety
such journal in the Caribbean (Caribbean 	 •	 Diploma	in	Security	and	Public	Safety
106 The University of Trinidad and Tobago 2007 Annual Report
	 •	 Bachelor	of	Applied	Science	in International Collaboration 
  Criminology and Public Safety
  (B.A.Sc.) The ICPS is currently engaged in establishing 
strategic institutional linkages with key 
These programmes are expected to be international universities and centres in the 
implemented in 2010 and will have both applied areas of security, criminology and public safety. 
as well as academic content. Training in cutting- These include, for example, the Institute of 
edge and contemporary issues, methods and Criminology, Cambridge University, England; 
technology will be treated in these courses. St. Petersburg College, Florida International 
Also, the programmes will be offered both full University and the University of Miami, USA. 
and part times. Appropriate memoranda are now being fi nalised. 
These arrangements are being sought to bridge 
UTT-Private Sector Partnership: Certifi cate in the gap between UTT’s programmes and those 
Security and Public Safety of the international community. 
On Saturday September 12, 2009, a stakeholders’ Research
consultation was held with owners/managers of 
the private security industry and senior offi cers 
of UTT at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Port of Youth Violence and Delinquency:
Spain. UTT presented the Certifi cate in Security A Tracer Study 
and Public Safety and discussions followed for 
the establishment of a UTT-PRIVATE SECTOR The ICPS is currently engaged in the data 
PARTNERSHIP for this programme. Arising from analysis and report preparation on a Tracer Study 
this stakeholders’ consultation is a Committee which involved tracking the behavioural and 
to operationalise the Partnership that will work attitudinal characteristics of secondary school 
out the fi nancial and logistical details. students from Form One through to Form Five. 
More specifi cally, it examines not only students’ 
Short Professional Development Courses involvement in violence and delinquency but 
also their social psychological dispositions such 
The ICPS will develop and offer a number of as civic attitudes, self-esteem, and relative 
short professional development courses in deprivation. This longitudinal study is the fi rst 
2010. These will be targeting the special needs of its kind in the English-speaking Caribbean 
of the private security industry, police and prison and has numerous implications for policy 
services and education system amongst others. development. Findings and recommendations 
are being submitted to the Ministry of Education 
Graduate Programmes on an on-going basis. Appropriate publications 
will be made in 2010. 
In 2010, following the implementation of the 
three main teaching programmes outlined Crime Statistics 
earlier, the ICPS will engage in the development 
of three graduate programmes in criminology The ICPS continues to be engaged in the 
and public safety. These are the: compilation and analysis of various relevant 
statistics and data. Appropriate reports 
	 •	 Master	of	Science	in	Criminology	and and analyses are submitted to the relevant 
  Public Safety (M.Sc.) governmental ministries and agencies, as well 
	 •	 Master	of	Philosophy	in	Criminology		 as, where applicable, published as part of the 
  and Public Safety (M.Phil.) ICPS’s public education drive. 
	 •	 Doctor	of	Philosophy	in	Criminology
  and Public Safety (Ph.D.) Police and Penal Reform 
The ICPS continues to conduct research in the 
areas of police and penal reform in Trinidad 
and Tobago and the wider Caribbean. Policing 
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issues such as – community policing, police 
training and retraining, crime reduction, crime 
prevention and crime-solving, public confi dence 
in the police, and police reform - form part of the 
research and public policy formulation agenda. 
With regard to penal reform, issues such as 
prisoner recidivism, rehabilitation, restorative 
justice, prison conditions, mediation and confl ict 
resolution, and human resource training and 
retraining are researched. 
Other Research Areas
The ICPS continues to conduct research in a 
number of other areas, for example, the criminal 
justice system, gang behaviour and prevention, 
fear of crime, sentencing, domestic violence and 
child abuse, road safety, private security and 
public safety. 
Publications
Caribbean Journal of Criminology and Public Safety 
Caribbean Journal of Criminology and (Volume 13), launched at UTT’s John S. Donaldson campus 
Public Safety on May 2, 2009, was edited by Professor Ramesh Deosaran 
(Emeritus), Programme Professor at UTT. This Volume shines 
On May 2, 2009, the ICPS launched the 2008 the spotlight on crime in Trinidad and Tobago.
Volume of the 13-year old journal, Caribbean 
Journal of Criminology and Public Safety (CJCPS) 
(ISSN 2073 5405), now published by UTT, at the 	 •	 Mr.	Andrew	Johnson,	Trinidad	and
John S. Donaldson campus. Editor is Professor   Tobago Chamber of Industry and
Ramesh Deosaran (Emeritus).   Commerce
	 •	 Mr.	Michael	Aboud,	Chairman,
The CJCPS is the only such journal in the English-   Amalgamated Security Services  
speaking Caribbean devoted to criminology,   Limited
criminal justice and public safety. It helps develop 	 •	 Mr.	David	Abdulah,	Education	and
and promote research and policy relevant to Research Offi cer, Oilfi eld Workers Trade 
criminology and public safety in the Caribbean. Union (OWTU) & Head, Federation of 
Independent Trade Unions and Non-
This volume was a Special Issue devoted to Governmental Organizations (FITUN)
“Crime in Trinidad and Tobago”. Guest Editors 	 •	 Mr.	Marlon	Hopkinson,	President,	
were Professors Edward R. Maguire and Richard Media Association of Trinidad and 
R. Bennett, American University, USA. This and Tobago ( MATT)
previous issues of the journal can be accessed 
on www.cjcsp.com. The 2009 volume of the CJCPS is in progress 
and is expected to be launched within the next 
Special presentations of the CJCPS were given three months. 
to distinguished members of society. These 
included: Celebrating The Civic Spirit: A Crime 
Prevention Project
	 •	 Professor	David	McGaw,	Provost,	UTT
	 •	 Dr.	Derek	Chadee,	Senior	Lecturer, In October 2009, the ICPS launches its latest 
  UWI & Contributor to this Volume publication – Celebrating the Civic Spirit: A 
108 The University of Trinidad and Tobago 2007 Annual Report
Crime Prevention Project authored by Professor Pre-University Programme (PUP) – 
Ramesh Deosaran (Emeritus), Ian K. Ramdhanie Career Fair 2009
and Vidya Lall (ISBN 978 976 8223 96 8). 
The ICPS participated in a Career Fair for the 
This is a publication based on a joint research/ Pre-University Programme (PUP) students for 
policy project with the United Nations Offi ce for 2009. This was held on March 4, 2009 at the 
Drug Control and Crime Prevention (UNODC) John S. Donaldson campus. 
and 10 civic organisations in Trinidad and 
Tobago. These organisations are: UTT Task Force to Review Programmes 
on Security and Defence
•	 Families	In	Action
•	 Family	Court	of	Trinidad	and	Tobago In January 2008, UTT’s President established 
•	 New	Life	Ministries a UTT Task Force to Review Programmes on 
•	 Peace	Promotion	Project,	Ministry Security and Defence. Its membership includes:
  of Education
•	 Piparo	Empowerment	Centre •	 Professor	Ramesh	Deosaran	(Emeritus),	
•	 Police	Youth	Club,	Roxborough Programme Professor, ICPS, UTT 
•	 Rape	Crisis	Society (Chairman)
•	 SERVOL •	 Professor	Anthony	Joseph,	Professor
•	 Transform	Life	Ministries in Practice, Environmental and Safety 
•	 Vision	on	Mission Engineering, UTT 
•	 Commodore	Anthony	Franklin,	
Outreach Programmes / Projects Director, Institute of Marine Affairs, UTT
•	 Ms.	Debbie	Sirjusingh,	Corporate
  Secretary, UTT
Youth CareerTRACK Project •	 Samuel	Jones	Jr.,
  Senior Manager, Security Services, UTT
In March 20, 2009, the ICPS embarked on a 
special project entitled, YOUTH CareerTRACK. The ICPS provides research and administrative 
This project aims to develop actionable plans to support to this Task Force. 
stimulate and sustain interest and enthusiasm 
in youths from an early age (12 to 18 years) in Faculty:
careers in the various protective, defence and 
security services. The current staff complement of the ICPS 
includes:
To date, the ICPS hosted three consultations  with 
key stakeholders, for example, representatives •	 Professor	Ramesh	Deosaran	(Emeritus)		
from various government ministries and   – Programme Professor
agencies, NGOs, schools, community groups, •	 Ms.	Vidya	Lall,	B.A.	(Hons.),	M.	Phil.,
senior offi cers from the Trinidad and Tobago   (Ph.D. candidate) – Senior Research 
Police Service, Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service,   Assistant
Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service, Trinidad and •	 Mr.	Ian	K.	Ramdhanie,	B.Sc.	(Hons.),
Tobago Defence Force, Civilian Conversation M. Sc., (Ph.D. candidate) – Senior 
Corps, MILAT, MYPART, YTEPP, scouts, girls’ Research Assistant
guides, students, PanTrinbago, NPTA, TUTTA, •	 Ms.	Chantelle	Cummings,	B.Sc.	(Hons.),
etc.   M. Sc. – Programme Assistant
•	 Ms.	Kervelle	Durant,	B.Sc.	(Hons),
Arising from these discussions were 50   (M. Sc. candidate) – Programme
recommendations which are now being   Assistant
prioritized by UTT’s Advisory Committee. •	 Mr.	Kevin	Soyer	–	Offi	ce	Assistant	
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12.0 SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
In June 2008, The University of Trinidad and 
Tobago introduced the new position of Vice 
Provost, School of Post Graduate Studies, 
Research and Development. This is in keeping 
with the University’s mission to be both future 
driven and sustainable, a University with a 
mission for scholarly teaching, enterprise and 
entrepreneurship.
The Offi ce of the Vice Provost plays an important 
leadership and catalyst role in the achievement 
of excellence in Research and Graduate 
Studies. Through the Offi ce of Research and 
Development, the Vice Provost is responsible 
for research facilitation and promotion, including 
maximizing research funding opportunities, the 
development and implementation of policies 
related to research, technology transfer and 
providing a full range of research services and 
support to UTT Researchers.
Through the School of Post Graduate Studies, 
students, faculty and administrators are guided 
through the academic and administrative 
components of The University of Trinidad and 
Professor Adel Sharaf Tobago’s Graduate programmes, while also 
Vice Provost, Postgraduate Studies, offering assistance in matters pertaining to 
Research & Development and Graduate Studies.
Programme Professor, Energy Systems
The University is fully engaged in its Community 
by realising the three Pillars of Academic life, 
namely: Teaching, Research and Community 
Service. The need to address emerging world 
technological changes and their serious global 
impact on the international economy and tilting 
employment markets are paramount to ensuring 
the University’s long term competitiveness and 
responsiveness.
The need for establishing International Research 
Linkages and Academic channels requires 
sustainable effective research excellence and 
competitive edge. UTT realises that Value 
Added Research is the engine of employment, 
prosperity and progress.
The pages following contain a selection of the 
Research Projects in which the University is 
currently engaged (Appendix a) and selected 
Papers published over the two years 2007/8 and 
2008/9 (Appendix b).
112 The University of Trinidad and Tobago 2007 Annual Report
UTT Graduate Mr. Sherwin Wallace and his supervisor Mrs. Betty Adams-Skeete.
Mr. Sherwin Wallace: Graduated in 2008, M.Sc. – Information and 
  Communications Technology
Employer: Ministry of Education; Belmont Secondary School
“Mr. Sherwin Wallace is employed with to enable them to improve their computer 
the Ministry of Education and has been literacy skills.
assigned to Belmont Secondary School as 
the Information Technology teacher since It has been a learning and very rewarding 
August 2004. Mr. Wallace has provided experience working with Mr. Wallace and 
excellent technological support to all I feel confi dent that the knowledge he 
school personnel and, as the only IT teacher acquired through attaining the M.Sc. in ICT 
in the school, he enjoys a very demanding at The University of Trinidad and Tobago 
workload. Our students have benefi ted (UTT) has made, and will continue to allow 
tremendously from his vast experience and him to make, a positive contribution to 
knowledge which he willingly imparts at all Belmont Secondary School where he 
times.  Members of staff have relied on his also serves as an integral member of the 
gentle guidance, persuasion and assistance school’s ICT committee.”
Supervisor: Mrs. Betty Adams-Skeete
 Principal (Secondary)
    Belmont Secondary School
   
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PROGRAMME RESEARCH TOPICS
 
Doctor of Philosophy •	Evaluating	storage	and	leakage	scenarios	for	carbon	
dioxide sequestration in Trinidad and Tobago.
•	A	strategy	for	CO2 emissions mitigation in T&T (CO2 
inventory and techno-economic comparisons of capture 
technologies).
•	Selection	and	screening	of	surfactants	for	enhanced	
recovery in gas condensate reservoirs.
•	Proposal	for	an	advanced	modelling	approach	for	
studying the behaviour of gas prices in regional markets.
•	Develop	and	explain	a	methodology	for	tracing	the	
indentured East Indian ancestors of present day people of 
Trinidad and Tobago and its diaspora.
•	Optimisation	of	pectoral	exercises	using	EMG.
•	Hydraulic-based	wave	force	simulator.
•	An	investigation	of	the	recovery	of	oil	from	tar	sand	
deposits in Trinidad and Tobago by in situ combustion.
•	Analysis	of	performance	of	different	photovoltaic	
technology with time under fi eld testing in Trinidad and 
Tobago.
•	An	evaluation	of	different	techniques	for	recovery	of	the	
heavy oil from the Parrlands E Formation and testing the 
best available technique.
•	Charaterisation	of	the	Nozzle	U-Loop	Fermenter	for	
production of Single Cell Protein.
•	Charaterisation	of	seawater	desalination	membranes	
under varying pressure and fl ow rates for application in a 
wave- powered desalination unit.
•	Feasibility	study	of	methanol	as	a	fuel	for	power	
generation in Caribbean markets.
•	Sustainable	agricultural	production.
•	Design	and	develop	a	sensor	for	trace	metals	or	an	
organic substance in water or soil.
•	Environmental	sustainability	and	waste	management.
•	Germicidal	control	and	disinfection	technology.
•	Biodiesel	production	for	island	electricity	generation	from	
plants and algae.
•	Curriculum	studies.
•	Emergency	response	planning	and	implementation	for	the	
Maracas St. Joseph Village Community.
•	Narratives	of	in-service	teachers	in	Trinidad	and	Tobago:	
An analysis of their motives, expectations and experiences 
before formal teacher training. Implication for future 
policies and practices in teacher training institutions.
•	ESA	–	Electrical	signal	analysis	and	condition	monitoring.
•	 Investigation	of	oil	content	of	indigenous	algae	for	
biodiesel production.
•	Development	of	methanol	reformer	for	PEMFC	against	
membrane crossover in DMFC.
•	Deveopment	of	a	suitable	cost	effective	method	for	on	
line detection, statistical assessment and mitigation of this 
country’s power quality problem.
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Appendix a: SELECTED RESEARCH PROJECTS
as at August 31 2009
PROGRAMME RESEARCH TOPICS
 
Doctor of Philosophy •	Educational	leadership	and	non-performing	
primary schools in two educational districts in the 
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
•	The	evaluation	of	the	impact	of	fertiliser,	
herbicides and pesticides on the environment and 
its implications on cattle livestock production.
•	Energy	from	Waste:	Generation	of	energy	from	
unconventional sources study into production of 
biogas from eco-sanitation facilities.
•	How	effective	has	been	the	teacher	education	
policies in restructuring educational development 
and training in the Caribbean Community 
(CARICOM) and more specifi cally in Trinidad and 
Tobago to address the major social problems 
facing youth.
•	Examining	the	relationship	between	teacher	
professional development and student learning 
outcomes.
•	Mas	and	the	Monarchy.
•	An	investigation	of	the	environmental	impacts	of	
mining operations on the terrestrial environment.
•	The	development	of	an	implementation	model	
for wind farms and wind energy solutions in the 
Caribbean developing nations, for sustainable 
energy and economic independence.
Doctor of Philosophy •	Microbiology	and	agronomic	investigations	
in Agriculture on indigenous soil microorganisms with 
biofertiliser potential for vegetable production 
in Trinidad and Tobago.
Doctor of Philosophy in •	Synthesis	of	novel	compounds	for	the	
Biomedical Engineering purpose of diabetes therapy.
Doctor of Philosophy •	Origin	and	development	of	Dimanche	Gras	show.
in Carnival Studies
Doctor of Philosophy •	The	changing	dynamics	of	some	major	festivals	and	
in Cultural Studies rituals brought by East Indians to Trinidad and Tobago 
and their counterparts in India.
•	The	Indian	fi	lm	industry	in	Trinidad	and	Tobago:	The	oral	
and musical tradition.
•	Culture	and	identity	in	Indo-Trinidadian	music	within	a	
multiracial society.
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Doctor of Philosophy •	Teachers’	Perceptions	of	teaching	as	a	Profession	in	
in Education Trinidad and Tobago – An investigation into individual 
realities.
•	Exploring	the	use	of	self-assessment	in	improving	
problem-solving among pre-service teachers in an 
undergraduate mathematics course.
•	Teacher	experiences	in	learning	to	integrate	technology	in	
instructional practice in Trinidad and Tobago.
•	A	proposal	to	study	the	relationship	between	reform	of	
the Ministry of Education (decentralisation ) and reforms 
in teacher education in Trinidad and Tobago.
•	Teacher	professional	identity.
•	Advantages	and	disadvantages	of	presentation/teaching	
of Literature novels (British, Australian and West Indian) in 
written vs fi lm format.
•	The	Haves	and	the	Have-nots:	Conjoining	experience	and	
academia in Early Childhood Care and Education.
•	Demotivation:	a	link	to	low	achievement	in	adolescent	
males.
•	The	dynamics	of	teacher	empowerment	and	curriculum	
implementation.
•	Leading	and	managing	school	health	practices:	A	pilot	
study of selected primary schools in the St. George East 
Education Division.
•	An	investigation	of	teachers’	beliefs	and	practices	of	
classroom assessment in mathematics at the infant level.
•	The	infl	uence	of	teachers’	technology	training	on	the	
integration of technology into secondary schools in 
Trinidad and Tobago.
•	Technology	in	primary	Spanish	education.
Doctor of Philosophy in •	 Indoor	Air	Quality:	Investigate	indoor	air	quality	of	
Environmental, Health buildings in Trinidad suspected to cause discomfort or 
and Safety illness of the occupants.
•	OSH	surveillance	system:	Development	of	an	Occupational	
Safety and Health Surveillance System for Trinidad and 
Tobago.  
Doctor of Philosophy in •	Air	Pollution	and	Energy:	Landfi	ll	emissions	
Environmental Science and the environment in Trinidad.
Doctor of Philosophy in •	Water	Management	System	and	Pollution:	The	
Environmental Studies management of water production and pollution 
prevention systems in Trinidad and Tobago.
Research • Relevance • Relationships 117
Appendix a: SELECTED RESEARCH PROJECTS
as at August 31 2009
PROGRAMME RESEARCH TOPICS
 
Doctor of Philosophy in •	Safety	and	Health	Education:	The	contribution	of	health	
Health and Safety and safety education to the welfare of the craft person, in 
particular the jeweller.
Doctor of Philosophy in Information •	Wireless	Networking.
and Communication Technology •	Data	Security.
•	Methods	for	improving	performance	in	wireless	networks.
Doctor of Philosophy in Literary •	Novels	of	Lawrence	Scott.
and Cultural Studies
Doctor of Philosophy in  •	Economic	and	social	development	impact	of	technology	
Manufacturing Engineering enterprises: A case of Trinidad and Tobago.
•	To	develop	a	robotic	device	for	applications	in	the	
manufacture of musical instruments in the idiophone 
class.
•	To	develop	a	walking,	biped,	sporting	robot.
Doctor of Philosophy in •	To	design,	fabricate	and	test	a	bowling	arm.
Mechatronics •	Fuzzy	logic-based	operator	decision	support	system.
•	Robot	capable	of	playing	tenor	pan.
Doctor of Philosophy in •	An	Investigation	of	the	Reserves	and	the	Recovery	of	the	
Petroleum Engineering Residual Oil in the Guapo Field.
•	Exploration	of	some	Instability	and	Incompatibility	
Characteristics of the Heavy Oils of Trinidad and Tobago.
Doctor of Philosophy in Process •	Determination	of	the	active	Components	of	the	Pitch	
and Utilities Engineering Lake Bitumen and the Formulation of Asphalt Products.
•	Techno-economic	evaluation	of	Trinidad’s	tar	sand	
deposits.
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Appendix b: SELECTED PUBLISHED PAPERS
2007/8 and 2008/9
NAME JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS 
Dr. Mansour H. Assaf •	Das,	S.R.;	Hossain,	A.;	Biswas,	S.;	Petriu,	E.M.;	Assaf,	
M.H.; Jone, W.B.; Sahinoglu, M.; “On a New Graph 
Theory Approach to Designing Zero-Aliasing Space 
Compressors for Built-In Self-Testing,” IEEE Transactions 
on Instrumentation and Measurement, Vol. 57,  Issue 10,  
October 2008,  Page(s): 2146 – 2168.
•	Groza,	V.;	Abielmona,	R.;	Assaf,	M.H.;	Elbadri,	M.;	
El-Kadri, M.; Khalaf, A., “A Self-Reconfi gurable Platform 
for Built-In Self-Test Applications,” IEEE Transactions 
on Instrumentation and Measurement, Vol. 56, Issue 4, 
August 2007, Page(s):1307 - 1315.
•	Das,	S.R.;	Zakizadeh,	J.;	Biswas,	S.;	Assaf,	M.H.;	Nayak,	
A.R.; Petriu, E.M.; Jone, W.B.; Sahinoglu, M., “Testing 
Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuits With Built-In Hardware – 
A New Approach,” IEEE Transactions  on Instrumentation 
and Measurement, Vol. 56, Issue 3, June 2007, Page(s):840 
– 855.
Dr. Krishna Athre •	Rao,	T.V.V.L.N.	and	Athre,	K.,	“Active	Control	on	
the Stability of Flexible Rotor Supported on Journal 
Bearings,” Advances in Vibration Engineering, 7(3) 
2008.
•	Mishra,	P.C.,	Pandey,	R.K.	and	Athre,	K.,	“Temperature	
Profi le of an Elliptic Bore Journal Bearing,” Tribology 
International, Vol. 40, 2007, pp.453-458.
Dr. Denver  F. Cheddie •	D.	Cheddie,	N.	Munroe,	“Semi-analytical	PEM	fuel	cell	
modelling,” J. Power Sources 183 (2008) 164-173
•	D.	Cheddie,	N.	Munroe,	“A	two-phase	model	of	an	
intermediate temperature PEM fuel cell,” Int. J. Hydrogen 
Energy, 32 (2007) 832-841.
•	D.	Cheddie,	N.	Munroe,	“A	dynamic	1D	model	of	a	SOFC	
for real-time simulation,” J. Power Sources, 171 (2007) 
634-643.
•	S.	Ibrir,	D.	Cheddie,	“Model-Based	Observation	of	PEM	
Fuel Cell Systems,” IEEE Systems Controls 2009.
Dr. Adel A.A. Elgammal •	Adel	M.	Sharaf,	Adel	A.A.		Elgammal	“Novel	Particle	
Swarm Optimisation PSO Self-Regulating Control 
Schemes for Dynamic Error Driven PMDC Motor Drives,”  
International Journal of Power and Energy Conversion, 
Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, 2009.
Research • Relevance • Relationships 119
Appendix b: SELECTED PUBLISHED PAPERS
2007/8 and 2008/9
NAME JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS 
Dr. Adel A.A. Elgammal •	Adel	M.	Sharaf,	Adel	A.A.		Elgammal	“A	Dynamic	MOPSO	
Self-Regulating Modulated Power Filter Compensator 
Scheme for Electric Distribution Networks,” The Journal of 
the Association of Professional Engineers of Trinidad and 
Tobago, ISSN 1000 7924, 2009.
•	Adel	M.	Sharaf,	Adel	A.A.	Elgammal	“A	Novel	Discrete	
Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimisation (MOPSO) 
Technique for Optimal Hybrid Power Filter Compensator 
Schemes,” International Journal of Power and Energy 
Conversion, Vol. 1, Nos. 2/3, 2009, page 157-177, 
Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, 2009.
•	Adel	M.	Sharaf,	Adel	A.A.	Elgammal	“A	Multi	Objective	
Multi-Stage Particle Swarm Optimisation MOPSO Search 
Scheme for Power Quality and Loss Reduction on Radial 
Distribution System,” RE&PQJ-7, Renewable Energy and 
Power Quality Journal, No.7, April 2009.
•	Adel	M.	Sharaf,	Adel	A.A.	Elgammal	“Optimal	Design	of	
Hybrid Power Filter Compensator Using Multi-Objective 
Particle Swarm Optimisation (MOPSO),” Al-Azhar University 
Engineering International Scientifi c Journal (JAUES), (ISSN 
1110-6409).
•	Adel	A.A.		Elgammal,	Adel	A.	El-Samahy,	“Optimal	Tuning	
of PID Controller on a DC Motor Drives Using Particle 
Swarm Optimisation PSO,” Al-Azhar University Engineering 
International Scientifi c Journal (JAUES), (ISSN 1110-6409).
Professor Mohammed El-Sayed •	“Neural	network	controller	for	a	geothermal	space	
heating,” OJEEE, Online Journal on Electronic and 
Electrical Engineering, No. W09-0002, pp 4-8, 2009.
•	“Artifi	cial	Intelligence	Technique	for	Controlling	PV-Wind	
Powered Rural Zone in Egypt”, RE&PQJ, Renewable 
Energy and Power Quality Journal, No. 7, Ref. 257, April 
2009.
•	“Dynamic	Control	of	Fuel	Cell	Powered	Water	Pumping	
Station”, RE&PQJ, Renewable Energy and Power Quality 
Journal, No.7, Ref. 257, April 2009.
•	“Control	and	Optimal	Sizing	of	PV-Wind	Powered	Rural	
Zone in Egypt”, JAUES, Al-Azhar University Engineering 
Journal, Vol. 3, No. 12, pp. 146-157, Dec. 2008.
•	“Simulation	Model	for	Predicting	the	Performance	of	PV/
Wind-Powered Geothermal Space Heating System in 
Egypt,” JAUES, Al-Azhar University Engineering Journal, 
Vol. 3, No. 12, pp. 482-494, Dec. 2008.
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Professor Mohammed El-Sayed •	“Geothermal	hot	water	and	space	heating	system	
in Egypt,” ASJEE, Ain Shams Journal of Electrical 
Engineering, Vol. 2, pp 211-221, Dec. 2008.
Mr. Colin Gopaul •	C.	Gopaul	and	R.	Andrews,	“The	effect	of	atmospheric	
turbulence on entangled orbital angular momentum 
states,” New Journal of Physics, Volume 9, 94 (2007), doi. 
10.1088/1367-2630/9/4/094. 
Dr. Salim Ibrir •	S.	Ibrir,	“Adaptive	observers	for	time-delay	nonlinear	
systems in triangular form,” Automatica, Vol. 45, no. 10, 
pp. 2392-2399, October 2009.
•	S.	Ibrir	and	S.	Diop,	“Robust	state	reconstruction	of	linear	
neutral-type delay systems with application to lossless 
transmission lines: A convex optimisation approach,” IMA 
Journal of Mathematical Control and Information, Vol. 26, 
no. 3, pp. 281-298, doi:10.1093/imamci/dnp008, 2009.
•	S.	Ibrir,	“Stability	and	robust	stabilisation	of	discrete-
time switched systems with time-delays: LMI approach,” 
Applied Mathematics and Computation, online published, 
doi:10.1016/j.amc.2005.05.149, published by Elsevier Inc., 
July 2008.
•	S.	Ibrir	and	S.	Diop,	“Novel	LMI	conditions	for	observer-
based stabilisation of Lipschitzian nonlinear systems 
and uncertain linear systems in discrete-time,” Applied 
Mathematics and Computation, online published, 
doi:10.1016/j.amc.2008.05.150, published by Elsevier Inc. 
July, 2008.
•	S.	Ibrir,	“Static	output	feedback	and	guaranteed	cost	
control of discrete-time nonlinear systems with partial 
state measurements,” Nonlinear Analysis: Theory, 
Methods and Applications, Vol.68, no.7, pp.1784-1792, 
April 2008.
•	S.	Ibrir,	“Circle-criterion	approach	to	discrete-time	
nonlinear observer design,” Automatica, Vol. 43, no.8, pp. 
1432-1441, August 2007.
•	S.	Ibrir,	W.F.	Xie,	and	C.-Y.	Su,	“Adaptive	tracking	of	
nonlinear systems with non-symmetric dead-zone input,” 
Automatica, Vol. 43, no. 3, pp. 522-530, March 2007.
•	S.	Ibrir,	”Design	of	static	and	dynamic	output	feedback	
controllers through Euler approximate models: Uncertain 
systems with norm-bounded uncertainties,” IMA Journal 
of Mathematical Control and Information, May 2007
Research • Relevance • Relationships 121
Appendix b: SELECTED PUBLISHED PAPERS
2007/8 and 2008/9
NAME JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS 
Dr. Salim Ibrir •	S.	Ibrir,	“Regularisation	and	robust	control	of	uncertain	
singular discrete-time linear systems,” IMA Journal of 
Mathematical Control and Information, Vol. 24, pp. 71-
80, 2007.
Dr. Ejae John •	Vittoria	Blasucci,	Cerag	Dilek,	Hillary	Huttenhower,	Ejae	
John, Veronica Llopis-Mestre, Pamela Pollet, Charles A. 
Eckert, Charles L. Liotta. “One-component, switchable 
ionic liquids derived from siloxylated amines.” Chemical 
Communications (2009), Vol. 1, pp. 116-118
Dr. Anthony Joseph •	Joseph,	A.	J.	(2008).	“Moving	Forward,	Safety	and	
Health in T&T.” HSE Quarterly, Trinidad.
Dr. Solange Kelly •	Kelly,	S.,	G.	Tsatsaronis	and	T.	Morosuk.	“Advanced	
Exergetic Analysis: Approaches for Splitting the Exergy 
Destruction into Endogenous and Exogenous Parts 
Energy,”  Volume 34, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 384-391.
•	Kelly,	S.		“Energy	Systems	Improvement	Based	on	
Endogenous and Exogenous Exergy Destruction.” VDI 
Verlag GmbH, Dusseldorf 2008, ISBN 978-3-18-357206-9 
opus.kobv.de/tuberlin/volltexte/2008/1831/pdf/kelly_
solange.pdf.
•	Kamel	Singh,	Solange	O.	Kelly	and	Musti	K.S.	Sastry	
(2009). “Municipal Solid Waste to Energy: An Economic 
and Environmental Assessment for Application in 
Trinidad and Tobago.” The Journal of the Association of 
Professional Engineers of Trinidad and Tobago. Vol. 38, 
No. 1, October 2009.
Ms. Vidya Lall •	Lall,	V.	(2007).	“Bullying,	Victimisation	and	Delinquency	
in Primary Schools in Trinidad and Tobago: Some 
Preliminary Results.”  In Caribbean Journal of 
Criminology and Social Psychology, 12(1&2), pp. 161-
183.
Dr. Kumar  Mahabir •	“A	Hindu/Indian	Male	Anthropologist	Works	Among	
Multi-Ethnic Caribbean Women.” International Journal 
for Women’s Studies. 1(1): 12-18. March 2008. Women’s 
Studies Centre: Rani Durgavati University, Jabakpur 
(M.P.), India.
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NAME JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS 
Dr. Kumar  Mahabir •	“V.S.	Naipaul:	Childhood	and	Memory.”	Journal of 
Caribbean Literatures. 5(2): 70-84. Fall 2007. La Trobe 
University: Bundoora, AU.
•	“The	struggle	against	overweight	and	obesity:	Is	
behavioural change an effective way to lose weight?” 
Caribbean Medical Journal. 68(2): 17-26. 2007.
Mr. Rean Maharaj •	“The	screening	of	mushrooms	found	in	Trinidad	to	
determine the presence of Psilocin and Psilocybin.”          
R. Maharaj, L. Garraway. Living World Journal 2007
•	Rean	Maharaj,	Gizelle	Singh,	Clive	Thomas	and	Deborah	
John: “Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Cannabis 
Found in Trinidad and Tobago,” The Internet Journal of 
Forensic Science. 2007; Volume 2, Number 2.
•	Rean	Maharaj,	Gizelle	Singh,	Clive	Thomas	and	Deborah	
John: “Quantitative Analysis of Cocaine-Using Fourier 
Transform Infra Red Spectroscopy-Attenuated Total 
Refl ectance: A Preliminary Investigation,” The Int. Journal 
of Third World Medicine. 2009; Volume 7, Number 2.
•	Rean	Maharaj:	“A	Comparison	of	the	Composition	and	
Rheology of Trinidad Lake Asphalt and Trinidad Petroleum 
Bitumen,” The International Journal of Applied Chemistry. 
2009; In Press.
Dr. Betty McDonald •	McDonald,	B.	(2009).	“Exploring	Academic	Achievement	
in Males Trained in Self-Assessment Skills.” Education 
3-13, 37, 2,145.
•	McDonald,	B.	(2009).	“Reshaping	Educational	Assessment:	
Challenges for the 21st Century.” Educational Research 
and Experiment, Central China University Press.
•	McDonald,	B.	(2008).	“Interrelationships	from	Scores	
on Self-Assessment Variables.” Journal of International 
Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA), University 
of Cambridge, UK.
•	McDonald,	B.	(2008).	“Profi	ling	Career	Choice:	The	
Case of Business Management Technicians from State-
run Technical Institutes in the Republic of Trinidad and 
Tobago, West Indies.” The Canadian Journal of Career 
Development, 7, 2 on-line 14 p. <http://voc.ed.psu.edu/
projects/publications/books/Fall2003/McDonald.pdf>.
•	McDonald,	B.	(2008).	“Self-Assessment	in	Action	
Book,” Common Ground Publishers: Australia Record 
Id: 000042364462, ISBN: 9781863356145 (pdf), Dewey 
Classifi cation Number: 371.144, National Library of 
Australia. National Library of Australia (ANL) 4241892.
Research • Relevance • Relationships 123
Appendix b: SELECTED PUBLISHED PAPERS
2007/8 and 2008/9
NAME JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS 
Dr. Betty McDonald •	McDonald,	B.	(2008).	“Enhancing	Learning	Through	
Self-Assessment.” Thinking Classroom/ Peremena, 9, 3, 
University Victoria, Canada. 
 <http://ct-net.net/tc_ann_9 - 3_Mcd>.
•	McDonald,	B.	(2007).	“Self-Assessment	for	
Understanding.” Journal of Education, Boston University 
School of Education, USA, 188, 1, 25 - 44.
•	McDonald,	B.	(2007).	“Assessment	for	Learning	in	Project-
Based Learning.” The International Journal of Learning, 
2007, 14, 1 - 11. <http://www.learning-journal.com>.
•	McDonald,	B.	(2007).	“Predicting	Mathematical	
Aptitude for Higher Education.” International Journal of 
Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, Taylor 
and Francis Production, UK: TMES 268680 (production 
tracking number), November 02, 2007. DOI: 10.1080/ 
00207390701688141. 293 - 299. <http://cats.tfi nforma.
com/PTS/in>. Published iFirst site  <www.informaworld.
com/ijmest>.Access to iOpenAccess.
•	McDonald,	B.	(2007).	“Career	Aspirations	and	Academic	
Achievement.” Education Resources Information Centre 
(ERIC); bibliographic database of over 1.1 million citations  
on Education topics ED494586, February, 2007. 
 <http://www.eric.ed.gov>, online 21 pgs.
•	McDonald,	B.	(2009).	“Inclusion	through	Service	
Learning.” Enabling Education Network (EENET), 
University of Manchester, UK,<http://www.eenet.org.
Dr. Adel Ben Mnaouer •	Adel	Ben	Mnaouer,	Lei	Chen,	Chuan	Heng	Foh,	Juki	
Wirawan Tantra: “An Optimised Polymorphic Hybrid 
Multicast Routing (OPHMR) Protocol for MANET,” IEEE 
Transactions on Mobile Computing, Vol. 5, No. 6, May 
2007.
Dr. Reza Mohammed •	 Sprenger	S.,	Eger	C.,	Kinloch	A.,	Taylor	A.,	Mohammed	R.,	
 “Rubber-toughened CFRCs for high performance 
applications optimised by nanoparticles – Part III,” JEC 
Composites Magazine, 30, 54 (2007).
•	 Sprenger	S.,	Kinloch	A.,	Taylor	A.,	Mohammed	R.,
 “Rubber-toughened FRCs optimised by nanoparticles –  
Part IV,” JEC Composites Magazine, 38, 34, (2008).
•	 Johnsen,	B.B.,	Kinloch	A.J.,	Mohammed	R.D.,	
 Taylor A.C., Sprenger S., “Toughening mechanisms of 
nanoparticle-modifi ed epoxy,” Polymer, 48, 530, (2007).
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NAME JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS 
Dr. Reza Mohammed •	 Kinloch	A.J.,	Mohammed	R.D.,	Taylor	A.C.,	Eger	C.,	
Sprenger S., Egan D., “The Bulk and Interlaminar 
Composite Toughness of ‘Hybrid-Toughened’ 
Temperature-Resistant Epoxy Polymers,” Journal of 
Materials Science, In-Press, (2008).
Professor  Prakash Persad •	P.	Persad,	J.	Bisnath	and	N.	Ramkissoon,	“Developing	a	
Tabla Playing Robot,” Journal of ITC, Sangeet Research 
Academy, Vol. 22 pp 13 – 22, December 2008.
Dr. Ulrich Rauch •	Ulrich	Rauch,	Marvin	Chodas	and	Tim	Wang,	“The	Arts	3D	
VLE Metaverse as a Network of Imagination.” Innovate 
Journal of Online Education, Volume 5, Issue 6, August/
September 2009, http://innovateonline.info/index.
php?view=article&id=580
Dr. Suzana  Russell •	Allwood,	J.M.,	Laursen,	S.E.,	Russell,	S.N.,	de	Rodríguez,	
C.M. and Bocken, N.M.P (2008). “An approach to 
scenario analysis of the sustainability of an industrial 
sector applied to clothing and textiles in the UK,”  
Journal of Cleaner Production, 16: 1234-1246
•	Russell,	S.N.	and	Allwood,	J.M.,	(2008).	“Environmental	
evaluation of localising production as a strategy for 
sustainable development: a case study of two consumer 
goods in Jamaica,” Journal of Cleaner Production, 16: 
1327-1338.
Dr. Ziad Sakr •	Z.	Sakr	and	N.D.	Georganas,	“Robust	Content-Based	
MPEG-4 XMT Scene Structure Authentication and 
Multimedia Content Location,” ACM Transactions 
on Multimedia Computing, Communications, and 
Applications, August 2007.
Dr. Kalim Shah •	Dulal,	H.,	Shah,	K.,	Ahmad,	N.	(2009)	“Social	Equity	
Considerations in the Implementation of Caribbean 
Climate Change Adaptation Policies.” Sustainability 2009, 
1(3), 363-383.
•	Shah,	Kalim	and	Rivera,	J.	(Oct.	2007)	“Export	Processing	
Zones and Corporate Environmental Performance – The 
case of the oil, gas and chemical sector of Trinidad and 
Tobago.” Policy Sciences 40:265-285
Research • Relevance • Relationships 125
Appendix b: SELECTED PUBLISHED PAPERS
2007/8 and 2008/9
NAME JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS 
Professor Adel Sharaf •	 I.H.	Altas	and	A.M.	Sharaf,	“Novel	Maximum	Power	Fuzzy	
Logic Controller for Photovoltaic Solar Energy Systems,” 
Renewable Energy (2007), doi 101016/j.renene 2007 03 02.
•	 I.H.	Altas	and	A.M.	Sharaf,	“A	Generalised	Direct	Approach	
for Designing Fuzzy Logic Controllers in Matlab/Simulink 
GUI Environment,” International Journal of Information 
Technology and Intelligent Computing, No. 4, Vol. 1, 2007.
•	M.S.	El-Moursi,	A.M.	Sharaf,	Khalil	El-Arroundi,	
“Optimal Control Schemes for SSSC for Dynamic Series 
Compensation,” Electric Power System Research, 2007.
•	Syed	Muhammad,	Atif	Saleem	and	Adel	M.	Sharaf,	“A	
Novel Wavelet Transform-Based Fault Detection Scheme 
for Series Compensated Transmission Lines,” Int’l Journal 
of Power and Energy, UK, June 2008.  
•	Amir	H.	Norouzi	and	A.M.	Sharaf,	“Two	Control	Schemes	to	
Enhance the Dynamic Performance of the STATCOM and 
SSSC,” IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, Volume 20, 
Number  1, ISSN 0885-8977, pp. 435-442.
Professor Michael Smith •	Li,	W.,	Jun,	W.,	and	Smith,	M.,	“Performance	and	Capacity	
Analysis of UWB Networks over 60GHz WPAN Channel,” 
Journal of Communications, Vol. 3, No. 1, January 2008.
Dr. Prahalad Sooknanan •	Sooknanan,	P.,	Logan,	P.	(2008),	“The	Portrayal	of	Women	
in Advertising: The Cross-Cultural Infl uence of Idealised 
Images in the Print Media of African-Trinidadian Women.”
•	Sooknanan,	P.,	Smith,	W.		(2007),	“Cross-Cultural	
Adaptation of Botswana Students as an Indicator of 
Academic Success in Dental School.” Intercultural 
Communication Studies, 16(2), 114-125. 
Dr. James Speight •	Mazen	M.	Abu	Khader	and	James	G.	Speight,
 “Infl uence of High Asphaltene Feedstocks on Processing”,
 Rev. de l’Institut Français du Pétrole, 2007, 62, 715. 
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His Excellency Professor George Maxwell Richards, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, pins the Hummingbird 
Medal (Gold) – Culture on Mr. Len “Boogsie” Sharpe, in recognition of his loyal and devoted service to Trinidad and Tobago.
Research • Relevance • Relationships 127
13.0 ADVISORY COUNCILS
As at September 30 2009
The Terms of Reference of the Advisory MANUFACTURING* 
Councils are as follows:
Mr. Linford Carrabon 
i) To advise UTT on aspects related to the Professor Clement Imbert
development of its various programme Dr. Alfredo Riviere 
offerings; Mr. Oxley Paul
ii) To formulate and submit proposals/ Mr. Wayne Punnette
recommendations for the enhancement Dr. Trevor Townsend
and/or revision of its programme offerings; Mr. Kelvin Mahabir
iii) To assist UTT in enhancing its links with Mr. Greig Laughlin
Industry, the Community and the Private Mr. Robert Tang Yuk
Sector; Programme Professor:
iv) To identify areas and topics for research Professor Denise Thompson
 and development; and
v) To provide advice on such other matters *note Chairperson TBD
referred to the Council by the President or 
the Board of Governors of UTT. ICT
The Membership of the Council is comprised Mr. Scott Hilton-Clarke (Chairman)
of Industry and practising professionals and Mr. Samuel Martin
non-UTT academics. Each Council is expected Professor  Brian Copeland
to focus on a specifi c fi eld of study at UTT.  The Mr. George Gobin
ongoing and proposed areas of study are as Mr. Keith Thomas
follows: Mr. Cleveland Thomas
Ms. Gillian Macintyre
•	 Energy,	Process	and	Utilities	Engineering Mr. Simon Aqui
•	 Arts,	Letters,	Culture	and	Public	Affairs Programme Professor:
•	 Manufacturing	(with	a	focus	on	Innovation	 Professor Michael Smith
 and Entrepreneurship)
•	 Maritime
•	 The	Performing	Arts THE ACADEMY FOR
•	 Fashion	and	Design THE PERFORMING ARTS
•	 Information	and	Communications
 Technology (ICT) Mr. Scott Hilton-Clarke (Chairman)
•	 Education	 Dr. Patricia Dardaine-Ragguet
•	 Construction	 Ms. Sonja-Jeanne M. Dumas
•	 Sports	and	Leisure Professor Jeff Henry
•	 Biosciences,	Agriculture	and Dr. Geoffrey Holder
 Food Technologies Mr. Christian Holder
Ms. Gisele Marfl eet
All proposals/recommendations of the Councils Mr. Wendell Manwarren
are referred to the Board of Governors for Ms. Simone Phillips
consideration. Each Advisory Council is chaired Mr. Dave Williams
by a Member of the Board of Governors, thus Mr. Christopher Laird
providing direct access to the Board. Mr. Bhadase Seetahal-Maraj
Ms. Annette Alfred
Mr. Ralph Maraj
Programme Professor: Drama/Theatre Arts – 
Professor Emeka Nwabueze
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PROFILES OF SENIOR ACADEMIC AND
MANAGEMENT STAFF AS AT SEPTEMBER 2009
MARITIME ENERGY, PROCESS & UTILITIES
ENGINEERING
Professor K. S. Julien (Chairman)
Captain Rawle Baddaloo Dr.	René	L.	Monteil	(Chairman)
Mr. Courtney Lange Mr. Trevor Boopsingh
Mr. Leonard Chan Chow Mr. Anthony Paul
Commodore Anthony Franklin Mr. Vincent Pereira
Mr. Anthony Paul Mr. Andrew Jupiter
Commander Kirton Huggins Dr. Kermitt Walrond
Mr. Kurt Duncan Dr. Mukul Sharma
Mr. Reginald Williams Mr. Frank Look Kin
Mr. Terrance Perez Mr. Derek Hudson
Programme Professor: Mr. Anthony Greene
Dr. Colin Stevenson Mr. Rampersad Motilal
Mr. Errol Grimes
Mr. Garth Cahtoor
THE ACADEMY OF ARTS, LETTERS, CULTURE Dr. Chandrabhan Sharma
AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS Mr. Prem Nandlal
Mr. Indarjit Singh
Mr. Ravindra Nath Maharaj (Chairman) Mr. Todd Peterson
Dr. Merle Hodge Programme Professor:
Mr. Rawle Gibbons Professor David McGaw
Mr. R. Barry McComie
Mr. Ian Teddy Belgrave
Mr. Mark Loquan
MMr. John Cupid
Mr. Santanand Sharma
THE CARIBBEAN ACADEMY OF
FASHION & DESIGN AT UTT
Mr. Scott Hilton-Clarke (Chairman)
Ms. Melca Alexander
Mrs. Karen de Montbrun
Mr. Peter Elias
Ms. Meiling Esau
Ms. Heather Jones
Ms. Coline Mills
Ms. Claudia Pegus
Ms. La Shaun Prescott
Research • Relevance • Relationships 129
B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany with Plant Pathology
B.E. Mechanical Engineering
Ph.D Petroleum Engineering
M.Phil. Petroleum Engineering;
B.Sc. Mathematics & Physics
Ph.D. Computer Engineering;
M.Eng. Electrical Engineering;
B.Sc. Informatics & Computer Science
14.0 PROFILES OF SENIOR ACADEMIC AND
MANAGEMENT STAFF As At September 2009 
Belinda Barnes-Durity
Academic Staff – Associate Professors M.A. Dramatic Arts;
B.A. Drama & English
Puran Bridgemohan
Ph.D. Crop Science;
MBA Business Administration;
B.Sc. Agriculture
Laurette Bristol
Ph.D. Pedagogy;
M.Ed. Educational Studies
Elna Carrington-Blaides
Ph.D. Special Education;
M.Ed. Special Education;
B.Sc. Social Sciences
Denver Cheddie
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering;
B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Amarnath Chinchamee
B.Sc. Surveying & Land Information
Francis Davis
Ph.D. Philosophy;
B.Sc. Agricultural Science
Academic Staff – Assistant Professors Lionel Douglas
Ph.D. Instructional Technology;
MBA Educational Technology
Bibi Ali
Ph.D. Plant Science; Adel Elgammal
M.Sc. Crop Protection; Ph.D. Electrical Power & Machine Engineering; 
B.Sc. Agronomy M.Sc. Electrical Power & Machine Engineering; 
B.Sc. Electrical Power & Machine Engineering
Carol Andrews-Redhead
Ph.D. English; Talia Esnard-Flavius
M.A. English; Ph.D. Sociology; B.Sc. Sociology
B.A. Literatures in English
George Gowrie
Brian Aufderheide Ph.D. Educational Administration;
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering; M.A. Educational Leadership;
M.Sc. Chemical Engineering; B.A. Social Sciences
B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
Reia Guppy
Derrick Balladin Ph.D. Biology & Psychology;
Ph.D. Chemistry; B.Sc. Marine Biology
B.Sc. General Science
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Nishawn Hanif Ruby Mallik
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering; Ph.D. Music;
B.Sc. Chemical Engineering M.Phil. Music - Hindustani Classical;
B.A. English Literature
Shaheeda Hosein
Ph.D. History; Hayward Mickens
B.A. History & English Literature M.M.; B.M.
Sharaaz Hosein Musa Mohamed
Ph.D. Applied Energy; Ph.D. Biological Sciences;
M.Sc. Energy Conservation & the Environment; M.Sc. Biological Sciences;
B.Sc. Industrial Engineering B.Sc. Agriculture
Marc Jackman Nazim Mohamed
Ph. D. Psychlogical Studies in Education, Ph.D. Bioorganic Chemistry;
M.A. Educational & Developmental Psychology B.Sc. Applied Chemistry
Jelliffe Jackson Aphzal Mohammed
Ph.D. Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering; Ph.D. Livestock Science;
M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering; M.Ed. Curriculum Development;
B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering B.Sc. Agriculture
Yvonne John Vishnarayan Mooleedhar
Ph.D. Education; M.Sc. Special Education; Ph.D. Plant Sciences; M.Phil Crop Science;  
B.Sc. Computer Science & Economics B.Sc. (Hons.)  Agriculture
Lydia Jones Paul Nash
Ed.D. Organisational Leadership; B.Sc. Mechanical & Marine Engineering
M.Sc. Varying Exceptionalities of Learning
& Behaviour and Education Leadership; Umesh Persad
B.Sc. Elementary Education Ph.D. Engineering Design;
B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Barbara Joseph
Ph.D. Languages; Patrice Piggot
M.A. Literatures in English; Ph.D. Chemistry;
B.A. Literatures in English B.Sc. Chemistry
Rowena Kalloo Varma Rambaran
M.Ed Teacher Education; Ph.D. Chemistry;
B.Sc. Biochemistry & Zoology B.Sc. Chemistry
Solange Kelly Rohit Ramgoolam
Ph.D. Energy Engineering; Ph.D. Physics;
M.Phil. Mechanical Engineering; B.Sc. Physics & Analytical Chemistry
B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Natasha Ramroop Singh
Kumar Mahabir B.Sc. Chemistry & Biochemistry
Ph.D. Anthropology;
M.Phil. English; Pallant Ramsundar
B.A. English M.Sc. Production Engineering & Management
Research • Relevance • Relationships 133
14.0 PROFILES OF SENIOR ACADEMIC AND
MANAGEMENT STAFF As At September 2009 
Myrna Ransome Rachael Williams
Ph.D. Educational Research & Evaluation; Ph.D. Environmental Engineering & Science; 
M.Ed. Special & Inclusive Education M.A. Statistics; M.Sc. Biometrics;
B.Sc. Natural Sciences
Martin Rhodes
B.Sc. Maritime Studies Reinford Williamson
Ph.D. Biomedical / Chemical Engineering; 
Suzana Russell M.Phil. Engineering & Applied Science;
Ph.D. Manufacturing & Management; M.Eng. Chemical Engineering;
M.Sc. Management Information Systems; B.A. Chemical Engineering
B.Sc. Industrial Engineering
Hugh Wilson
Nadine Sangster
M.Ed. Education; M.Sc. Agriculture;
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering;
B.Sc. Agriculture
B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Kalim Shah Shellyanne Wilson
Ph.D. Public Policy and Environmental Science; Ph.D. Manufacturing Strategy
M.Sc. Environmental and Natural Resources 
Management; Yufei Wu
B.Sc. Natural Sciences Ph.D. Computer Engineering Technology;
MBA Information Systems;
Lynette Simmons M.Sc. Geo Computing
Ph.D. Education; M.Ed Education;
B.A. General Studies
Academic Staff – Senior Research Associates
Arvind Singh
B.Sc. Electrical & Computer Engineering
Arthur Potts
Vashti Singh Ph.D. Fisheries & Allied Aquaculture;
Ph.D. Sociology of Education; M.Sc. Fisheries & Allied Aquaculture;
M.A. Sociology of Education; B.Sc. Marine Sciences & Biology
B.A. English Literature
Norris Sookoo
Ph.D. Mathematics; Academic Staff – Research Associates
B.Sc. Mathematics
Balmattee Sukha Paulette Alfred
B.Sc. Industrial Management B.A. Visual Arts
Clint Sutherland Azeena Ali 
Ph.D. Civil Engineering; B.Sc. Analytical Chemistry
B.Sc. Civil Engineering
Catherine Ali
Marian Watson M.Ed. Education
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering;
B.Sc. Chemical & Process Engineering Neal Alleyne
MBA Business Management;
Daniel White B.Sc. Petroleum Engineering Technology
Ph.D. Physics; B.Sc. Physics
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Edwin Vicente Bolastig Steve Seetahal
Doctor of Medicine; M.A. Energy & Mineral Resources;
M.Sc. Health Policy, Planning and Financing B.Sc. Mathematics
B.A. Economics
Wayne Butcher
M.Sc. Computing Science;
B.Sc. Electrical Engineering Academic Staff – Senior Academic Support
Sharri Byron
M.Sc. Economics; Stephen Sheppard
B.Sc. Mathematics & Economics (Assistant Vice President, Student Affairs)
M.Sc. Customer Service Management
Patrice Cox-Neaves EMBA
B.A. Musical Arts
Kenneth Butcher
Martin Jones (Senior Manager, Academy of
B.A. English & History Sports & Leisure Studies)
B.Sc. Behavioural Sciences
Saeed Mohamed
B.Sc. Civil Engineering; Commodore Anthony Franklin
M.Sc. Construction Engineering (Administrator Marine & Maritime Programmes)
& Management M.A. Marine Affairs Management;
B.Sc. Maritime Geography
Judith Morrain-Webb
M.Ed. Education; Dr. Samuel Howard
MBA Business Administration; (Senior Manager, Administration)
B.Sc. Management Studies Ph.D. Biology & Reproductive Physiology; 
M.Sc. Genetics & Reproductive Physiology; 
Jennifer Paul B.Sc. Animal Science/Animal Production
Ph.D. Chemistry;
B.Sc. General Studies Karen Pierre
(Programme Manager)
Bernard Pierre M.Sc. Health Service Management;
M.Sc. Civil Engineering; MBA;
MBA Management/Operations Management; Pg.Dip. Health Education;
B.Sc. Chemistry B.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Doodnath Ramsundar Martha Preddie
M.Sc. Petroleum Engineering; (Chief University Librarian)
B.Sc. Petroleum Engineering M.Sc. Library Science;
MBA;
Pearl Rivers B.A. Sociology and Management
Ph.D. Teacher Education;
M.A. Management Studies; Anselm Walters
Pg.Dip. Technology Education (Senior Manager, Food Processing Technology)
M.Sc. Food Technology;
Carlton Sambury B.Sc. Agricultural Science
M.Sc. Forestry;
B.Sc. Forestry
Research • Relevance • Relationships 135
14.0 PROFILES OF SENIOR ACADEMIC AND
MANAGEMENT STAFF As At September 2009 
Corporate Staff – Executive Management Corporate Staff – Core University
Kenneth S. Julien T.C., CMT Mungal Patasar
(Chairman and President) (Senior Advisor)
Ph.D. Electrical Energy Systems; Ph.D. (honoris causa)
B.Sc. (Hons.) Electrical Engineering M.A. Sitar Music;
FIEEE (USA); FIEE (UK); C.Eng. (UK); APETT B.A. Sitar Music
René Monteil Ramnarine Ramnasibsingh
(Executive Director) (Senior Advisor)
Ph.D. Chemistry; Pg.Dip. Management Studies;
M.A. Law B.Sc. Social Sciences
Oliver Flax Jennifer Sampson
(Senior Vice President – Student Affairs & (Senior Advisor)
Human Services) M.A. Sociology;
Pg.Dip. HR Management; B.A. (Hons.) English & Sociology
EMBA
Zameer Mohammed
Ruby S. Alleyne (Assistant Vice President,
(Vice President – Quality Assurance & Professional Education)
Institutional Advancement) M.Ed. Educational Measurement;
Ph.D. Education MBA Industrial Policy & Corporate Strategy; 
B.Sc. Geology/Chemistry
Dave Bhajan
(Vice President – Capital Projects & Nigel Campbell
Institutional Planning) (Senior Manager, Project Finance Services)
M.Sc. Production Engineering B.Sc. Industrial Management;
and Management FCCA; CPA; CAPM
Darren Brathwaite
(Vice President – Vishnu Chackan
Architectural Planning& Design) (Senior Manager, Facilities Maintenance)
SMArchS Architecture & Urban Design B.Sc. Applied Mechanical Engineering
Judy Lake Cedric Connor
(Vice President – (Senior Manager, Planning & Development)
Information Technology Services) M.Sc. Development & Project Planning;
B.Sc. Information and Communication B.Sc. Management Studies
Technologies Corporate
David DeSouza
Lennard Prescod (Senior Manager, Information
(Vice President – Finance & Procurement) Technology Services)
M.Sc. Accounting & Finance; B.Sc. Accounting
MBA Financial Services M.Sc. Systems Analysis and Design
FCCA, FCIB, FCMI
Sandra Ganness
(Senior Manager, Corporate Communications)
MBA Information Technology;
B.Sc. (Hons.) Statistics & Zoology
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Samuel Jones Jr.
(Senior Manager, Security Services) Campus Addresses
B.Sc. Criminology
Glen Lezama O’Meara Campus
(Senior Manager, Systems & Processes) Lot 74-98, O’Meara Industrial Park
Pg.Dip. Management Arima, Trinidad
Tel: (868) 642-8888, Fax: (868) 643-1617
Feona Lue Ping Wa  
(Financial Controller) Point Lisas Campus
FCCA Esperanza Rd, Brechin Castle
Couva, Trinidad
Brent Lyons Tel: (868) 636-4125, 636-5001, 636-5003
(Senior Manager, Human Resources & Fax: (868) 636-3339
Administration)
B.A. Business Administration Pasea Offi ce
Cor. Pasea Main Rd & Churchill Roosevelt Hwy
Asha Ramkeesoon Tunapuna, Trinidad
(Senior Manager, Procurement Services) Tel: (868) 663-3138, 663-8160, 663-9718, 
M.Sc. Food Technology; 663-9562, Fax: (868) 663-0152
MBA Negotiation & Change Management; 
B.Sc. Physics & Analytical Chemistry Valsayn Campus
Old Southern Main Rd, Graver Rd
Debbie Sirjusingh Valsayn, Trinidad
(Senior Manager, Corporate Services & Tel: (868) 662-2417, 663-8882, 662-9780
Corporate Secretary) Fax: (868) 662-2417
LLB, LEC
John S. Donaldson Campus
Dr. Alison Williams Wrightson Rd, Port of Spain, Trinidad
(Senior Engineer) Tel: (868) 623-8214, Telefax: (868) 627-0540
Ph.D. Transportation;
M.Sc. Civil Engineering; B.Sc. Civil Engineering San Fernando Campus
Tarouba Link Rd West, Tarouba, Trinidad
Dayle Connelly Tel: (868) 653-4451, Fax: (868) 657-0069
(Manager, Legal & Assistant Corporate 
Secretary) Corinth Campus
LLM, LLB, LEC Corinth Rd, Via San Fernando, Trinidad
Telefax: (868) 652-4445
Corporate Staff – Subsidiaries Chaguaramas Campus
2nd Avenue North, Western Main Rd
Chaguaramas, Trinidad
Neil Chapman Tel: (868) 634-8888, Fax: (868) 634-3003
(General Manager, URECO)
M.A. Business Administration; Barataria Offi ce
B.Eng. Manufacturing Engineering TTMA Building
& Management 42 Tenth Avenue, Barataria, Trinidad, W.I.
Tel: (868) 674-8788, 638-3015, 674-1148,
638-4636, Fax: (868) 638-8615
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