To: 
 
The University Community 
From:   
LaVerne E. Ragster, President 
Subject: 
Message to the University Community 
Date:   
Thursday, March 12, 2009 
Greetings to All! 
On Monday, March 2, 2009 I shared with the University community the report that had 
been submitted to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) to 
address the requirement for the submission of a Monitoring Report. 
Today, I am pleased to report to you that the University has received a favorable 
response from MSCHE regarding our most recent submission.  We have now met all 
requirements of the Commission’s 2007 Decision relative to the accreditation of UVI.  
This means that the next deliverable that UVI will have to provide to MSCHE will be due 
June 2012.  This milestone could not have been achieved without the hard work, 
commitment, and consistent efforts of the members of the University community.  The 
Board of Trustees of the University of the Virgin Islands is also acknowledged for its role 
in this positive outcome. 
Although we have made these significant strides, moving forward, the University must 
continue its efforts with respect to Shared Governance and attending to, and ensuring, 
that established MSCHE standards for higher education institutions continue to be met.  
This is indeed a wonderful achievement and a great precursor for the celebration of 
Charter Week and the 47th anniversary of this great institution which continues to 
specialize in futures. 
Regards, 
LaVerne E. Ragster