Caribbean Maritime Institute Questionable Hiring Practices

Pamella Munroe Ellis’s audit report on the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) indicates cronyism at its best. The hiring of six assistant lecturers who have no training or teaching experience in the subject areas simply shows a disinterest by the institution’s leadership to provide qualified lecturers so that students may obtain the best possible education. Furthermore, the hiring of 253 part-time lecturers without approval from the Ministry of Finance indicates a breakdown in communication between CMI and the ministry that resulted in failure to monitor spending of $135.6 million paid in salaries at tax payers’ expense. Students’ surveyed feedback on their dissatisfaction with the training offered by CMI lecturers should be taken seriously especially since these students are paying such high tuition for their education. CMI’s leadership should be held responsible for compromising the education needs of its students
Caribbean Maritime Institute Accused Of Employing Unqualified And Inexperienced Educators

Leaders On Paper Only

They say they are managers

They say they are directors

They say they are leaders

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Their jobs are never advertised

An interview is not necessary

They are the only job candidate

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Their experience is not important

Their skills are not necessary

Their education is never questioned

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Prime minister connection

Government minister connection

Corporate connection

Family connection

Friend in high places connection

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Inexperienced practices

Frequent mistakes

Uncertain decisions

Challenging tasks

Unsatisfactory  results

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Dr. Joan Campbell - copyright 2014