University of Belize
The University of Belize is an English-speaking multi-location institution of higher education, and the national university of the Central American country of Belize. Campus locations are found in Belmopan, Belize City, Punta Gorda, as well as several field centers elsewhere in Belize. The University of Belize offers certificates, associate degrees, bachelor degrees, and some graduate programs. The main campuses are in Belmopan (currently undergoing expansion) and Belize City. The current president of the University of Belize is Dr. Corinth Morter-Lewis.
The university's colors are purple and gold; its mascot is the "Black Jaguar" and its motto "Education Empowers a Nation".
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2006 Statistics
- Student body: 2700
- Programs offered: 34
- Faculty and Staff: 300
International programs with 45 other institutions, Housing: Students can live both on and off campus.
Divisions of study
The University is composed of the following faculties: Education and Arts, Management & Social Sciences, Science and Technology, Agriculture & Natural Resources, and Nursing and Allied Health.
Other facilities include a language institute and marine research center. Students are able to get hands-on experience in the field in biology, zoology, marine biology, anthropology and archeology (among others) at the university's field stations.
Student Government and Activities
The University maintains an Association of Student Governments responsible for maintaining the well-being of students at the University. The Associations run sports tournaments, debates, symposiums, special events and community service at their respective campuses.
In sports, the University has fielded teams in local sports tournaments. The "Black Jaguars", its semi-professional basketball squad, has recently won a national title and two overall. Its canoe teams also do well in locally organized races.
Amalgamation
The University of Belize was established in August of 2000 as an amalgamation of five venerable tertiary-level institutions: the Bliss School of Nursing, Belize Technical College, Belize Teachers' College, University College of Belize, and the Belize School of Agriculture. Except for the last one, all institutions forming UB were located in Belize City; UCB had established a junior college affiliate in Belmopan.
Previous attempts at national universities
- Belize College of Arts, Science and Technology (Belcast): established in early 1980's. Novel concept but shelved by mid 1980's.
- University College of Belize: run and established by Ferris State College of Michigan, USA. One of the five institutions that merged to form UB.
References
All information for this article originates from the University of Belize website.
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Categories
University of Belize | Education in Belize | Educational institutions established in 2000 | Universities and colleges in Belize