The University of the Virgin Islands is pursuing a total of nine projects which were
approved by the US Department of Education in the 2022-2027 Title III Part B Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) and the 2025-2030 Part F CDP
Below, each project is described.
- Introducing an Associate of Applied Science in Renewable Energy—An innovative activity that involves the development of a new Associates Degree program
in Renewable Energy Technology that will offer students training in basic electrical
engineering concepts, renewable energy technologies, and installing and repairing
photovoltaic (PV) systems.
- Developing a Certificate Program in Biomedical Laboratory Research—Headquartered on the AAS Campus of UVI, this project provides for the development
of a certificate program that will offer practical knowledge and experience to ensure
success in entry-level employment in the field of biomedical science.
- Achieving Greatness Through the Customer Experience- This excellence will be realized through developments in the areas of institutional
research, training, technology, and library services, which support the achievement
of the University’s strategic plan.
- Holistic Innovative Approach to Student Success- This activity is a student services project that seeks to increase retention, persistence,
graduation rates, and student success.
- Increasing the Research and Effectiveness of UVI Data Science Program- Is to expand and strengthen the University’s current offerings with additional courses
in areas such as Big Data, visualization, statistics for data scientists, and machine
learning.
- Advancing the Inclusive Early Care and Education Learning Laboratory- This project incorporates the development of an on-campus after-school center that
will provide a laboratory for elementary and early childhood education preservice
teachers to apply cutting-edge educational research methodologies.
- Supporting Fine Arts at UVI- This project will expand the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences to initiate
Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts majors.
- Biomedical Science Expansion- Aims to enhance further the academic and research experiences of undergraduate students
in biomedical science, while also advancing faculty research capabilities and opportunities.
- UVI Strategic Plan Support (Carry Forward Projects)
- Human Resources Record Management Upgrades (Carry Forward Projects)
- Improving the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sponsored Program Administration at
UVI (Carry Forward Project)- This activity is developed to improve the administration functions at the University
of the Virgin Islands.
