RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES  
UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS 
 
 
Purpose: To approve a Master of Arts program in Psychology. 
 
 
 
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 Master of Arts program in Psychology would be in concert 
with strategic objectives of VISION 2012 and the Academic Master Plan of the University; and 
 
WHEREAS, the establishment of the Master of Arts program in Psychology would provide 
educational training for graduate students who will provide psychological services to children, 
adolescents and families in the territory and beyond; and 
 
WHEREAS, on February 14, 2008, the faculty of the Humanities and Social Sciences Division 
approved the establishment of the Master of Arts program in Psychology at the University; and 
 
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2008 the Graduate Council approved the Master of Arts program 
in Psychology; and 
 
WHEREAS, on October 2, 2008 the faculty of the University approved the establishment of the 
Master of Arts program in Psychology; and 
 
WHEREAS, on January 26, 2010 the Cabinet approved the proposal for establishment of the 
Master of Arts program in Psychology; and 
 
WHEREAS, on February 22, 2010 the Academic Research and Student Affairs Committee of 
the Board of Trustees voted to recommend to the Board of Trustees the establishment of the 
Master of Arts program in Psychology . 
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 
UNIVERSITY THAT: 
 
1. The establishment of the Master of Arts program in Psychology 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 March 13, 2010. 
 
 
 
 
 
CERTIFICATION 
 
The undersigned hereby certify 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, 
March 13, 2010, as recorded in the minutes of the said meeting.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 13, 2010 
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Secretary of the Board 
 
 
 
 
 
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