A plea has been made for students of the Dominica State College to maximize the opportunities offered to them in Dominica’s education system.
It came from Education Minister Peter St Jean as he addressed an orientation ceremony of the DSC on Wednesday morning.
“I call on you students to maximize the opportunities offered to you. Recognize the seriousness that we view the educational system. Go out there and make a difference and show the world that Dominica has not been left behind,” he urged
He went on to encourage students to put God before all their doings. “You all need to put God in front of everything and then success will follow,” St. Jean pointed out.
President of the College Donald Peter also admonished students to take their education seriously. “Do not settle to be followers, instead become leaders,” he said.
Peter also called for payments to be made to the college on time to ensure the smooth running of the institution.
DSC officials also revealed during the ceremony that, after an absence of seven years, plumbing is to be re-introduced into the college’s curriculum this year. It was also announced that electrical engineering will not be offered this year but the course it will be available the following school year.
More than 600 students were oriented on Monday morning at the Goodwill Parish Hall under the theme “Empowering you with tools for your future.”
Peters also announced that bachelor degrees will be offered by the college in two years time.
Mr. St.Jean also put God first in the manner you treat your political opponents in La Plaine. Is God a God of Convienence?
Great to know that plumbing has been reintroduced into the curriculum. The lack of proper plumbing code and the failure by successive governments to introduce a standard is dangerous to the health if the nation.Just look at the barebones plumbing at the stadium,expose piping, fixtures not built for such setting being utilize …ridiculous.
Any more kudos to Dr. Peters . Keep the positive vibes.
Dominica State College is our only Government owned Tertiary Institution. I am grateful for what we have, however after 10 years in existence there are no major improvement with to ensure that the college get accredited. DSC knows that CXC result will be coming out in August , they have not make adequate preparation to receive the new students. almost of the students have not received acceptance letter ( those who have done extremely Well at the CSEC.
Mr. Minister ,I happy that you mentioned that teething problem of the college , you need to come down on you high horses and do something about.
The college is very disorganized , and if after ten years , students papers go astray , lecturers dont show for classes ,what are you going to about that.
The college has become a money making entity, where student who have not met the criteria and are allowed to do remedial programme as if is primary school. The college need to set their standard and not to bow to political pressure to take students of the political pundit who have not reach the criteria.
I of the hope by the time my son get to college , there will be a mark improvement with the construction of new building.
I was at the orientation ceremony. The Minister of Education gave a short speech was on target. He did well.
The president, Donald Peters was boring. He kept searching for words. He repeated the same things that he said at the DSC graduation ceremony, last year. When you listen to him, he does not come across as a person with a PhD.
Putting “God” in front you is meaningless if you don’t believe in God. Why not just–shock of shocks–try to achieve your goals yourself and with the help of other humans–i.e., persons we actually know to exist? Sounds a bit more justifiable in common sense, eh?
And on another note, why do Dominicans relish in such vague stuffy phrases as “maximize opportunities?” What does that really mean? Why not use more concrete, specific language?
Bachelors Degree in What programme Mr. Education Minister? what programmes at the college that is likely to be introduce into the bachelorship programme SIR!!
I spent two years at this college (was about 6 years ago). Back then the college was ill-equipped to give out even Associate Degrees. Maybe a lot must have taken places since I left. Lecturers showed up to class as they pleased, grade slips were never ready on time, there were no equipment/reagents for labs and the mediocre library was not very accessible. I have spoken to quite a few of the current students and after all this time things are not much better. I am not bashing the DSC by any means, but as an advocate for education and learning, I think that a lot more has to be done before the DSC can even think about giving out Bachelor’s Degrees. Problems have to be recognized and fixed before any type of progress can be made.
it’s good to finally hear PETER …..lol…say something meanful…..wow.but i hope the students take these thoughts in mind