RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES  
UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS 
 
 
Purpose: To approve a Master of Accounting degree program. 
 
 
 
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 Accounting degree program would be in concert with the 
objectives of Strategic Plan 2017: Pathways to Greatness; and 
 
WHEREAS, the establishment of a Master of Accounting degree program would provide educational 
training for graduate students that are preparing for postgraduate studies in Accounting and related fields; 
and 
 
WHEREAS, on November 25, 2015, the Graduate Council approved the establishment of the Master of 
Accounting degree program; and 
 
WHEREAS, on December 03, 2015, the faculty of the University approved the Master of Accounting 
degree program; and 
 
WHEREAS, on January 19, 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 Master of Accounting 
degree program. 
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 
UNIVERSITY THAT: 
 
1 
The establishment of the Master of Accounting degree program 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 5, 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, March 5, 2016, 
as recorded in the minutes of the said meeting.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 5, 2016 
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Secretary of the Board  
 
 
 
 
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