University of The Bahamas was chartered on 10th November 2016 by an Act of Parliament of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.  The University is governed by the Board of Trustees which is responsible for the general direction and control over the conduct of the affairs of the University. The Board shall be free from undue influence from political, religious, or other external bodies and is responsible for protecting the University from such influence.

The Board of Trustees functions as a legislative body dealing mainly with general policies.  The Board may make Ordinances for the purposes of furthering the mission of the University and the good order and governance of the University.  Board responsibilities include determining the strategic direction or policy matters affecting the University; approving an annual business plan, budget and annual audited accounts; tuition and room and board fees; a risk management strategy; and reviewing and monitoring the management of the University and its performance.

Trustees play an integral role by providing oversight and input regarding the University’s large scale programmatic goals and its financial and physical resources.  They provide leadership in fundraising to sustain the University’s progress and serve as advocates for the University locally, nationally and throughout the world.

The Board meets every quarter; the quorum consists of a two-thirds majority of the serving members.

 

Functional Standing Committees

Much of the Board’s work is carried out by functional standing committees with appropriate representation from respective constituents; such as students, faculty, staff and alumni.  The standing committees meet as necessary and exercise the powers and perform the duties delegated by the Board.

Pursuant to Article 5.5 of the University of The Bahamas Act, 2016, the Board may delegate the following duties to a functional standing committee:

  • Investment;
  • Audit and financial affairs;
  • Academic affairs;
  • Student affairs;
  • Nomination of trustees;
  • Institutional advancement ;
  • Infrastructural development; and
  • Such other powers and duties that the Board may delegate.
Executive Committee
Chair: Z. C. Allyson Maynard-Gibson KC
Gadville McDonald, Vice Chair
Staffed By: Maelynn Ford, Acting University Secretary
Keith Russell, Academic Affairs
Alexandra Hall, Human Resources
Barry Rassin, Advancement
Kristie Powell, Technology
Henry St. George, Freeport (UB North)
Erik Rolland, Ex-Officio
Tracy Ferguson-Johnson, General Counsel
Communications and Strategic Planning (including institutional effectiveness)
Staffed By: Tameka Lundy, Assist. VP
Chair: Z. C. Allyson Maynard-Gibson KC
Gadville McDonald, Vice Chair
Jazmine Romer-Rolle, Alumni Trustee
D’Arcy Rahming, Trustee
Dr. Erik Rolland, Ex-Officio, President, Ex-Officio
Virginia Balance, Faculty
Deidre Moss, Staff
Infrastructure
Staffed By: Ronnie Stevenson, VP, Operations
Marcus Laing, Trustee
Kristie Powell, Trustee
Henry St. George, Trustee
Tracy Ferguson-Johnson, General Counsel
Dr. Erik Rolland, Ex-Officio, President, Ex-Officio
Claude McNamara, Faculty
Ian Strachan, VP, UB-North
Academic Affairs
Staffed By: Dr. Maria Oriakhi, VP, Academic Affairs
Chair: Dr. Keith Russell, Trustee
Dr. Joseph Ferguson, Faculty Trustee
Melvert Clarke, Staff Trustee
Dr. Erik Rolland, President, Ex-Officio
Human Resources (incl. all UB handbooks)
Staffed By: Vochelle Ferguson, VP, HR
Chair: Ms. Alexandra Hall, Trustee
Dr. Joseph Ferguson, Faculty Trustee
Melvert Clarke, Staff Trustee
Tracy Ferguson-Johnson, General Counsel
Dr. Erik Rolland, President, Ex-Officio
Advancement
Staffed By: Dino Hernandez, VP, Advancement and Alumni Affairs
Chair: Barry Rassin, Trustee
Jazmine Romer-Rolle, Alumni Trustee
Brian Jones, Trustee
Dr. Erik Rolland, President, Ex-Officio
Jessica Minnis, Faculty
Philippa Moss-Collie, Staff
Dr. Dion Hepburn
Shapreka Clarke, Student
Audit
Staffed By: Erald Thompson, CIA
Assisted By: Arlington Hunter, VP, Finance
Chair: Gadville McDonald
Dr. Erik Rolland, President, Ex-officio
Brian Jones, Trustee
Technology (audit, quality assurance)         
Staffed By: Vernice Williams, CIO
Chair: Kristie Powell
Dr. Erik Rolland, President, Ex-Officio
Investment/Finance
Staffed By: Arlington Hunter, VP Finance
Chair: Brian Jones, Trustee
Gadville McDonald, Vice Chair
Marcus Laing
Kristie Powell, Trustee
Henry St. George, Trustee
Tracy Ferguson-Johnson, General Counsel
Dr. Erik Rolland, President, Ex-Officio
Llewelyn Curling, Faculty
Vaughn Kerr
Athletics
Staffed By: Marcella Elliott-Ferguson, VP Administrative Services and Kim Rolle, AD
Chair: D’Arcy Rahming, Trustee
Dr. Erik Rolland, President, Ex-Officio
Janice Munnings, Faculty
UB North
Staffed By: Ian Strachan, Campus President, UB North
Chair: Henry St. George, Trustee
Dr. Erik Rolland, President, Ex-Officio
Keith Russell, Trustee
Student Experience/Alumni
Staffed By: Joe Stubbs, Dean of Students, VP  Dr. Marcella Elliott-Ferguson, and Dir. Alumni Affairs, Elvardo Thompson
Chair: Jazmine Romer-Rolle, Alumni Trustee
D’Arcy Rahming, Trustee
Thomas Robinson, Staff
Dr. Erik Rolland, President, Ex-Officio
Craig Smith, Faculty
Nominating
Staffed By: Maelynn Seymour-Major Acting University Secretary
Chair: Z. Allyson Maynard-Gibson, KC
Dr. Joseph Ferguson, Faculty Trustee
Dr. Erik Rolland, President, Ex-Officio
Sandra Dean-Smith, Staff
Ad Hoc Confucius Institute
Staffed By: Maelynn Seymour-Major Acting University Secretary
Chair: Z. Allyson Maynard-Gibson, KC
Gadville McDonald, Trustee
Henry St. George, Trustee
Shapreka Clarke, Student Trustee
D’Arcy Rahming, Vice Chair
Dr. Erik Rolland, President, Ex-Officio
Ad Hoc Student Housing Facility
Staffed By: Tracy Ferguson-Johnson, General Counsel
Marcus Laing
Henry St. George, Trustee
Dr. Joseph Ferguson, Faculty Trustee
Dr. Erik Rolland, President, Ex-Officio

The Board consists of not less than nine and not more than 21 Trustees appointed by the Governor General representing various interests of the University and the public at large. Trustees include:

  • the President of the University, ex-officio;
  • a member selected by each of the following: the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition, the Minister responsible for finance and the Minister responsible for education; a member of the Alumni Association selected by the Trustees; and such other persons as may be appointed by the Trustees to ensure the Board has a broad range of competencies, skills and experiences representing business, labour, civil and religious society and the industrial, scientific, cultural and creative community, all of whom shall hold office for a period of four years and who may be reappointed for an additional period not exceeding eight consecutive years in total;
  • the President of the Alumni Association, ex-officio, who shall serve during his/her term in office which shall not exceed eight consecutive years in total;
  • a current faculty member who has been employed for five or more consecutive years and elected by faculty, a staff employee elected by the staff and who has been employed in either line or managerial staff for five or more consecutive years, and a member of the Retired Faculty Association selected by the Trustees after consultation with retired faculty members, all of whom shall serve for a period of two years and who may be reappointed for an additional period not exceeding four years in total; and
  • a full-time UB student elected by the student body who shall serve for a period of one year.
Ms. Janyne Hodder (Ex Officio)
Mrs. Allyson Maynard-Gibson, K.C. – Chairperson
Dr. Gadville McDonald, Vice Chair
Dr. Keith Russell
Ms. Alexandra Hall
Mrs. Jazmine Romer-Rolle (Ex Officio)
Dr. Joseph Ferguson
Mr. Melvert Clarke
Ms. Shapreka Clarke
Marcus Laing
Dr. Barry Rassin
Mr. Brian Jones
Ms. Kristie Powell
Mr. D’Arcy Rahming
Mr. Henry St. George
Ms. Debi Williams
Dr. Indira Martin
Mr. Sonless Dorian Martin Jr.
Khrystle Rutherford-Ferguson, Trustee
Kevin Sweeting, Trustee

Click here to view the University of The Bahamas Act, 2016  (this link takes you to the Government of The Bahamas website)