The University of Guyana, (UG) has commenced a search for a new Vice Chancellor, as the term in office of the current Vice Chancellor, Professor Paloma Mohamed, is coming to an end.
In a statement, UG Chancellor, Sir Ronald Sanders, said the University’s Council decided to establish a Search Committee to identify and recommend a new Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University in light of the fact that the current Vice-Chancellor’s contractual term, after seven years in office, is due to come to an end.
Sir Ronald said the Council took the decision in order to ensure that the process for selecting new leadership for the University proceeds in an orderly, transparent and merit-based manner, consistent with the governing framework of the institution and the Council’s responsibility to secure the best possible leadership for the University.
“Guyana is now undergoing one of the most dynamic periods of economic growth and structural transformation in its modern history. Expansion in energy production, infrastructure modernisation, economic diversification, and wider international engagement are reshaping national priorities and workforce demands. In these new circumstances, the University of Guyana, as the nation’s premier public university, must play an even more central role in producing highly qualified graduates, expanding postgraduate education, strengthening research, and contributing independent expertise, innovation and practical knowledge to national and regional development,” the statement noted.
The UG Council said it is seeking a Vice-Chancellor of intellectual distinction, strategic courage and proven executive capacity, a person capable of positioning the University as a centre of research excellence, professional training and regional influence in a rapidly evolving economy.
“The person sought should possess a distinguished academic record, normally at the rank of full Professor or equivalent, together with significant senior executive leadership experience within a university or comparable institution. The Council is looking for a leader with a strong record of involvement at senior level in institutional growth, research expansion and performance improvement; sound experience in financial management and institutional administration; and the capacity to lead organisational transformation and complex change”, it was noted.
The Council said it is also seeking a person committed to academic freedom, shared governance, institutional accountability and high standards of integrity.
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