RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES  
UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS 
 
 
Purpose: To approve a Bachelor of Science degree program in Physics with a concentration in 
Astronomy. 
 
 
WHEREAS, the University of the Virgin Islands is committed to supporting the intellectual and 
professional development of the workforce in the Virgin Islands as part of the University’s mission; and   
 
WHEREAS, the establishment of a Bachelor of Science degree program in Physics with a concentration 
in Astronomy would be in concert with the objectives of Strategic Plan 2017: Pathways to Greatness; and 
 
WHEREAS, the establishment of a Bachelor of Science degree program in Physics with a concentration 
in Astronomy would provide educational training and research opportunities for undergraduate students 
who wish to specialize in physics and/or astronomy and who may intend to pursue graduate studies; and 
 
WHEREAS, on April 28, 2016, the Curriculum Committee approved the establishment of the Bachelor of 
Science degree program in Physics with a concentration in Astronomy; and  
 
WHEREAS, on September 1, 2016, the faculty of the University approved the Bachelor of Science degree 
program in Physics with a concentration in Astronomy; and 
 
WHEREAS, on October 7, 2016, the Academic Research and Student Affairs Committee of the Board of 
Trustees voted to recommend to the Board of Trustees the establishment of the Bachelor of Science  degree 
program in Physics with a concentration in Astronomy. 
 
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 
UNIVERSITY THAT: 
 
1. The establishment of the Bachelor of Science degree program in Physics with a concentration in 
Astronomy is hereby approved.  
 
2. The President is authorized to take such action as is necessary to implement this resolution.  
 
3. This resolution shall become effective October 22, 2016. 
 
 
CERTIFICATION 
 
The undersigned hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of a resolution of the Board of 
Trustees of the University of the Virgin Islands and adopted at its meeting on  Saturday, October 22, 2016, 
as recorded in the minutes of the said meeting.  
 
  
 
 
 
 
October 22, 2016 
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