The UWI Open Campus and the OAS Sign Memorandum of Understanding
The University of the West Indies (UWI) and the General Secretariat of the Organisation of American States (OAS) through the Executive Secretariat for Integral Development signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday, August 5, 2016. This is a symbolic gesture demonstrating the parties’ commitment to the implementation of a project entitled, “Expanding the Socio-Economic Potential of Cultural Heritage in the Caribbean. Phase II: Implementation of Project Components”. The MoU was signed by Ambassador Dr. Neil Parsan and Dr. Longsworth The new MOU will facilitate the development and implementation of two online courses to enhance the curriculum available in the area of heritage education in the Caribbean region. The two courses are Values-based Heritage Site Management and Museum Conservation Skills.