The Virgin Islands Caribbean Cultural Center (VICCC) is nestled within the College
of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) at the University of the Virgin Islands
(UVI). VICCC is designated to produce, develop and institute state-of-the-art research, publications,
mixed media networks and programs, regional and international conferences, collaborative
initiatives, academic and community partnerships, interdisciplinary cultural exchanges,
socioeconomic development and heritage tourism events, educational resources and more.
UVI President Dr. David Hall has stated: “The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI)
is deeply and authentically committed to ensuring that the unique cultures and heritages
of the U.S. Virgin Islands and the wider Caribbean are researched, compiled, cultivated
and disseminated broadly. This should always be a core responsibility of a University
situated within a social and cultural context as UVI.” UVI President Dr. David Hall
has stated: “The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) is deeply and authentically
committed to ensuring that the unique cultures and heritages of the U.S. Virgin Islands
and the wider Caribbean are researched, compiled, cultivated and disseminated broadly.
This should always be a core responsibility of a University situated within a social
and cultural context as UVI.” (September 2012)
The VICCC Advisory Council Members include:
- Johann A. Clendenin, CEO of IC Logistics, LLC and Retired Lt. Colonel of the US Marine
Corps
- Llewellyn Cornelius, PhD - Donald L. Hollowell Distinguished Professor of Social Justice
and Civil Rights Studies and Director, Center for Social Justice, Human and Civil
Rights at University of Georgia- Athens
- Nicholas Faraclas, PhD - Professor of Linguistics at University of Puerto Rico-Rio
Piedras
- George A. Franklin, DM - Griot and CEO of Calm Caribbean See Clarity Coaching
- David L. Horne, PhD - Emeritus Professor, California State University-Northridge
- Roland Roebuck, Cultural Ambassador, Heritage Activist, and International Liaison
- Sandra Richards, PhD - Regional Officer, University of the West Indies
-
- New Media Advisor: DaraMonifah® Cooper, MA - Communication Specialist, CEO of Sankofa
Saturdays, Inc.
- Emeritus Founding Advisor: Simon B. Jones-Hendrickson, PhD - Emeritus Professor, Retired
Dean of UVI CLASS
- VICCC Director: Chenzira Davis Kahina, MS, PhD - Virgin Islands Caribbean Cultural
Center
