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August - September 2017
| VOICES Bi-Monthly Magazine of the University of Technology, Jamaica
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he College of Business and Management (COBAM), on Thursday,
July 6, 2017 launched the Caribbean Case Researchers Association,
(CCRA) formally marking the commencement of creating a repository
of high quality case writing in the region. The launch was held at the Shared
Facilities Complex, Papine campus.
Prof. Paul Golding, Dean, COBAM who conceptualized and spearheaded
the launch of the CCRA, in his overview said that with the establishment
of the Association is intended to improve business practice in Jamaica
and the region by the documentation of business theory case scenarios
that represent the reality of the business landscape of Jamaica and the
Caribbean.
President Elect of the North American Case Researchers Association,
(NACRA) Dr. Jeffrey Shay endorsed the CCRA and expressed hope that it
will positively impact the future of business education in the Caribbean.
Mr. Garfield Higgins, Senior Advisor to the Minister, Ministry of Education
Youth and Information, in welcoming the CCRA said that, “universities
cannot afford to rely on reputation alone as a conduit of current relevance,”
but need to ensure that their research output and other services are readily
applicable to the long-standing social and economic challenges which have
affected us for decades. The guest Speaker, was Mr. John Suranyi, Group
CEO, Digicel Play Caribbean and Central America.
President Elect of the North American Case Researchers Association,
(NACRA) Dr. Jeffrey Shay endorsed the CCRA and expressed hope that it
will positively impact the future of business education in the Caribbean.
Mr. Garfield Higgins, Senior Advisor to the Minister, Ministry of Education
Youth and Information, in welcoming the CCRA said that, “universities
cannot afford to rely on reputation alone as a conduit of current relevance,”
but need to ensure that their research output and other services are readily
applicable to the long-standing social and economic challenges which have
affected us for decades. The guest Speaker, was Mr. John Suranyi, Group
CEO, Digicel Play Caribbean and Central America.
Caribbean Case Researchers Association (CCRA)
to boost Case Writing in the Region
Dr. Jeffrey P. Shay (right), President-Elect of the North American Case Research
Association (NACRA) proudly displays an appreciation plaque presented by Prof.
Paul Golding (left), Dean, College of Business and Management, UTech, Ja. and
President, Caribbean Case Researchers Association (CCRA) during the launch
ceremony.
Members of the Caribbean Case Researchers Association Executive pose for a group photograph following the launch ceremony. From left, (front row) Dr. Valoris
Smith, Lecturer, School of Business Administration (SOBA), Dr. Locksley Henry, Lecturer, School of Business Administration (SOBA)/Vice President, Research, CCRA
and Mrs. Lisa Facey-Shaw, Lecturer, School of Computing and Information Technology (SCIT)/Chair, Standards Committee. Back row, from left, Ms. Sandra Shirley,
Finance and Business Consultant, Prof. Colin Gyles, Deputy President, UTech, Ja., Mrs. Rosalee Sawyers, Lecturer, School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
(SHTM)/Vice President, Membership and Communication, Mr. John Suranyi, Group CEO, Digicel Play Caribbean and Central America, Dr. Jeffrey P. Shay, President-
Elect, North American Case Research Association (NACRA), Prof. Paul Golding, Dean, College of Business and Management and President of CCRA, Miss Atherine Lee,
Lecturer, Lecturer, SOBA/Vice President Programmes and Case Marketing and Dr. Andrea Sutherland Associate Dean, Graduate Programmes, SOBA. Missing from the
photograph is Miss Danille Stewart, UWI.