 We will continue to uphold the primacy of people as the foundation and purpose of The College of The Bahamas.
Upholding and promoting the primacy of learning, we will continue to develop high quality programmes, resources and environments to provide learning opportunities, in and beyond the formal classroom, for our students and others who desire to learn.
The fact that The College's credits are accepted by more than two hundred respected colleges and universities in Britain, Canada, the United States and the Caribbean is testimony to the strength and credibility of the institution's academic programme.
We will continue to commit resources to faculty and staff development, believing wholeheartedly that they play an essential role in student development.
Since 1998, The College of The Bahamas has invested more than $3 million in faculty and staff development for the enhancement of credentials. The greater part of these funds, $1,892,495.82, supported faculty members in their pursuit of doctoral studies. Not included in this sum is the yearly expenditure to afford College personnel opportunities to participate in conferences, workshops and other professional development initiatives.
Understanding that our students must function competitively and effectively in the wider world, we will undertake to keep instructional content and technology abreast of developments beyond the classroom locally, regionally and internationally.
The College of The Bahamas has an excellent record of accords and partnerships with other colleges and universities and major corporate groups that enrich the learning environment and open scholarship, exchange and career opportunities for students and faculty.
As The College of The Bahamas receives a significant subsidy from the Government of The Bahamas, we believe that we are accountable to the people of this country. Consequently, we will continue to diversify our sources of revenue, manage wisely and honestly the resources entrusted to us and report publicly on our stewardship.
Throughout the year, we acknowledge and document our accountability by identifying performance goals and indicators to help build high quality curricula, facilities, personnel, relations with internal and external stakeholders and a sound financial plan.
We will create a national university in order to serve the educational, cultural and economic needs of The Bahamas for the 20th century.
As a university, The College of The Bahamas will
- expand professional and personal development opportunities for the students, faculty and staff of the University who contribute to the institution's growth and sustainability.
- expand our research base to position the institution to provide a resource base for government and other agencies requiring high quality data for decision-making.
- design and deliver signature programmes that embrace the unique characteristics of The Bahamas and provide learning tools and resources pertinent to all offerings.
- increase the breadth and depth of its collaboration with local and regional partners to increase the competitive ability of the country's primary industries: tourism and hospitality, financial services, business, education.
- offer greater opportunities for cultural, social and economic development for the people of The Bahamas.
- continue our stewardship role in the exploration and preservation of the natural resources, historical and cultural heritage of The Bahamas.
Educational Philosophy
The College of The Bahamas is committed to the creation and dissemination of knowledge as a vehicle for the enhancement of the talents of all who come within the ambit of the institution and as a means of increasing self-actualisation and contributing to the community and wider world. The College is dedicated to graduating students who
are assured that they are valued by The College of The Bahamas and
have the ability and right to play a role in influencing the affairs of their community and their world
- through their invited and respected involvement in the governance of the institution as students and as alumni;
- through the integration of community-based extracurricular activities into their programmes of study;
- through The College's promotion of and demonstration of pride in their contributions to their communities and beyond.
possess intellectual integrity and an enthusiasm for lifelong learning and self-development
- through the use of mental processes which lead to intelligent and life-affirming decisions.;
- through acquisition and utilisation of diverse and appropriate sources of information;
- through mastery of various vehicles and modes of communication to convey ideas and intentions appropriately and effectively;
- through their commitment to lifelong acquisition and utilisation of knowledge.
are able to function effectively in a multicultural world
- through a heightened awareness and appreciation of diverse cultural contexts and values;
- through upholding the equality of all peoples before God, irrespective of racial designation, ethnicity, creed, gender, sexual orientation or disability;
- through understanding and upholding basic human rights as defined in the United Nations Declaration of Rights;
- through development of skills and attitudes necessary to interact and work cooperatively and respectfully with people of other cultures.
contribute enthusiastically, intelligently and honestly to the workforce
- through working in well-chosen vocations with skill, efficiency and dedication;
- through cooperation with and respect for colleagues in support of mutually agreed goals for the benefit of all concerned.
make worthy contributions to The College of The Bahamas and to the wider society
- through active participation in and worthy contributions to College initiatives and programmes and worthwhile social programmes in the wider community;
- through public fora and other vehicles for intelligent exchange of ideas and knowledge and other inputs that promote community welfare;
- through exercising their political privileges and avoiding the abuse of such privileges.
Faculty and Students
In Fall 2006, 4880 students registered for associate, bachelor and master's degrees and a variety of diploma and certificate programmes, with baccalaureate degree enrolments predominating. On the average, enrolment stands in excess of 4,000 students located throughout the Bahamian archipelago.
Of the 224 faculty members, twenty-four percent holds doctoral degrees. Through COB's strong professional development programme, six full-time faculty members are currently on study leave pursuing doctorates.
Accreditation Statement
COB has never sought formal accreditation by any international body, since its establishment through an Act of the Bahamian Parliament gives it statutory authority to grant degrees as well as to seek and receive private funding. Still, its Council, administration and faculty remain acutely aware of the importance of carefully crafted quality assurance measures.
COB is globally recognised and can boast of academic and articulation agreements with national, regional and international colleges and universities and affiliated agencies. COB is also a founding member of both the Association of Caribbean Tertiary Institutions (a regional body) as well as the Association of Tertiary Institutions in The Bahamas (a national body). It also holds membership in a number of other international professional organisations including the American Association of Colleges and Universities, among others.
Additionally, COB has assisted The Bahamas Ministry of Education (Tertiary and Quality Assurance Section) and the CARICOM Secretariat with the establishment of The Bahamas National Accreditation and Equivalency Council for Education and Training, a body that will ultimately interface with the regional body to be charged with the regional mandate for quality assurance.
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The College of The Bahamas :: Oakes Field :: P.O. Box N-4912 :: Nassau, The Bahamas :: Tel (242) 302.4300 :: Email cob@cob.edu.bs
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