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Knox Community College
Knox Community
College is a co-educational institution located in Spalding, Jamaica.
It operates four campuses, namely: Spalding, Cobbla, May Pen and
Mandeville. The College started with three academic programmes:
Pre-university Arts and Sciences, Secretarial Studies and Farm
Management. Today, there are over fifty (50) programmes in a variety
of
subject areas such as: Continuing Education, Pre-University,
Paraprofessional, Vocational, Certificates, Diplomas,
Associate and Bachelors Degrees.
There are thirty departments and sections with
closely structured teams. Each team has a department or Sectional
head.
The Vice –principal is the Academic dean. Knox Community College is
the
fastest growing Community College in Central Jamaica, and probably one
of the fastest growing in the island. The Ministry of Education, Youth
and Culture accorded Knox Class A. Knox is regarded as a student –
centered institution which is geared to meet the educational needs of
all students regardless of academic or socio-economic status.
Mission Statement
Knox Community College is
committed to Tertiary Education Programmes which:
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Are in accordance
with the principles of life-long learning;
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Satisfy the needs
of an ever-changing market-place;
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Cultivate
multi-facetted, multi-disciplined, multi-skilled and
responsible citizens, who bring spiritual and social
awareness to their roles in society.
Knox Community College VisionKnox Community College,
through its
leadership will continue to meet the nation’s needs in
education, employment and scholarship by being:
- An institution of The United Church in
Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, nationally and
internationally recognized for its educational excellence
and its commitment to learning.
- The Educational institution of choice:
- For those who seek academic advancement
leading to undergraduate degrees and professional careers.
- For those who need skills training for
the workforce.
- For those who seek to upgrade their
skills to enhance preparedness for economic opportunities
- For those who seek life –long learning
opportunities to enhance their quality of life.
An integral part of
social, economic and educational life of the community through
quality partnership and responsiveness to community needs.
Qualification Profile of Knox Community College Academic Staff 2004 -2005
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I.C. only |
T.T.C. only |
T.T.D only |
A.D |
T.T.C/ T.T.D/ A.D |
A.D/ B.A./B.Sc |
B.A/M.A |
T.T.C/T.T.D/ B.A./B.Ed/B.Sc |
T.T.C/T.T.D/ B.A./MS.Ed/M.A/M.B.A |
T.T.C/T.T.D/ B.A./M.A/MS.Ed/PHd |
B.A/M.A./PHd |
Total |
| Males |
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8 |
|
2 |
9 |
2 |
14 |
6 |
1 |
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42 |
| Females |
|
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2 |
|
1 |
5 |
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17 |
29 |
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54 |
| Total |
|
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10 |
|
3 |
14 |
2 |
31 |
35 |
1 |
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96 |
| I.C Instructor's Certificate |
| T.T.C Trained Teacher's Certificate |
| T.T.D Trained Teacher's Diploma |
| A.D Associate Degree |
| B.A. Bachelor of Arts |
| B.Sc Bachelor of Science |
| B.Ed Bachleor of Education |
| M.A Master of Arts |
| Ms.Ed Master of Science and Education |
| M.Ed Master of Education |
| Ed Doctor of Education |
| Phd Doctor of Philosophy |
| P.D.E Post Graduate Diploma in Education |
Age Cohort of Knox Community College Academic Staff 2004-2005
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Under 25 |
26-30 |
31-35 |
36-40 |
41-45 |
45-50 |
51-55 |
Total |
| Males |
2 |
10 |
8 |
9 |
4 |
4 |
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37 |
| Females |
6 |
5 |
16 |
14 |
5 |
9 |
2 |
57 |
| Total |
8 |
15 |
24 |
23 |
9 |
13 |
2 |
94 |
Knox Community College Values
Knox Community College affirms these values:
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Honesty
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Equity
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Accountability
- Transparency
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