UCCI BUSINESS STUDENTS EXCEL AS NEW MEMBERS OF THE PRESTIGIOUS SIGMA BETA DELTA HONOR SOCIETY

Last Friday marked a significant milestone for the business students at the University College of the Cayman Islands as they were inducted into the esteemed Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society. This prestigious recognition on 1 December 2023 was a celebration of academic excellence, honoring 20 students and 2 members of faculty who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their business studies.

Sigma Beta Delta, an internationally recognized honor society, celebrates students from accredited business programmes who have achieved superior academic records. The induction ceremony on 1 December 2023 emphasized the hard work and dedication of these students and lauded the students for their remarkable accomplishments.

The University College of the Cayman Islands takes immense pride in these students and faculty, who are not only setting high standards in their academic pursuits but are also poised to become future leaders in the business world.

The Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society is for students in business, management, and administration. Membership in Sigma Beta Delta is the highest national recognition a business student can receive at a college or university with a Sigma Beta Delta chapter. To be eligible for membership, a business student must rank in the top 20 percent of the junior, senior or graduate class and be invited to membership by the faculty officers. The honor means wisdom (sigma), honor (beta) and pursuit (delta) of meaningful aspirations.

The UCCI students and faculty honored at the Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society induction ceremony were:

Division of Business & Finance Faculty

1. Dorothy Chambers, Dip. Ed, B.eD and MSc. Education

2. Maureen Robinson Dip. Ed, B.eD and MBA

Master in Human Resource Management (MHRM)

1. Jeevan Kumari Rana (Honours with Merit, 2023)

2. Earle F. Walcot (Honours with Merit, 2023)

3. Tishona D. Welch (Honours with High Distinction, 2023)

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Concentration in Accounting

1. Jelleka T. Wellington (Magna Cum Laude, 2013)

2. Amaris C. Coe (Magna Cum Laude, 2014)

3. Sanjay A. Burrell (Cum Laude, 2015)

4. Shaneil-Gay D. Brown (Magna Cum Laude, 2016)

5. Latoya S. Bush (Cum Laude, 2017)

6. Sharona B. Williams (Magna Cum Laude, 2020)

7. Rhonda G. Franklin Forbes (Summa Cum Laude, 2023)

Concentration in Management

1. Kayla L. Shibli (Magna Cum Laude, 2011) -MHRM with Honours (2013)

2. Allison C. Anglin (Summa Cum Laude, 2012)

3. Tishanna V.V. Higgins (Cum Laude, 2014) minor in HRM

4. Ricardo H.P. Lashley (Summa cum laude, 2015)

5. Kisha R. Stewart (Magna Cum Laude, 2016) minor in HRM

6. Sandra P. Burke (Magna Cum Laude, 2017) MHRM (2020)

7. Everet I. Bodden (Cum Laude, 2019)

8. Jesika Janet Calderin-Ebanks (Cum Laude, 2019)

9. Alvamae M. Chance (Magna Cum Laude, 2019)

10. Desmond A. Prout (Summa Cum Laude, 2023)

Dr. Robert W. Robertson, President, and CEO of UCCI, commented, “This remarkable achievement by our alumni is a testament to their dedication and hard work. As they join Sigma Beta Delta, a society I’ve been proudly part of for over two decades, I urge them to continue leveraging their skills and knowledge for the betterment of UCCI and beyond. Their contributions in talent, time, and resources will be invaluable in enhancing the reputation and impact of our institution.”

Dr. Belinda Blessitt Vincent, Dean of Business Studies at the University College of the Cayman Islands, commented, “The induction of our alumni into Sigma Beta Delta marks a significant milestone in their journey as business innovators in the Cayman Islands. Their accomplishments reflect the principles of wisdom, honor, and aspiration, which are the cornerstones of the Honor Society. As trailblazers in business and finance, they not only bring pride to our division but also set a high standard for future graduates. We are confident that their leadership, vision, and mentorship will continue to inspire and elevate the business community here.”