Coming up next
- 30 Sept 2026
Prepare and distribute the new entry-evaluation instrument.
Hopegay Williams-Luton, Dr. Devon Crossfield
- 30 Sept 2026
Publish the journal's first volume.
Hopegay Williams-Luton, Dr. Devon Crossfield, editorial team
- 30 Sept 2026
Secure Automotive Lab Space for SASET
Yorkali Walters
Dr. Devon Crossfield
21 open · 22 assigned
Contribute or collaborate on at least one journal submission.
Dated targetTo do1 Sept 2026Fast-track editorial review while retaining adequate quality control.
Dated targetTo do1 Sept 2026Convene the AI Research and Innovation Committee to review developments in the AI landscape and determine priorities.
Dated targetTo do1 Sept 2026Increase the journal pipeline to at least six or seven submitted papers.
Dated targetTo do4 Sept 2026Raise the status of the flexible-work policy at the Strategic Leadership Meeting.
Dated targetTo do7 Sept 2026Prepare and distribute the new entry-evaluation instrument.
Dated targetTo do30 Sept 2026Publish the journal's first volume.
Dated targetTo do30 Sept 2026Follow up on the status of Hopegay Williams-Luton's permanent appointment.
ImmediateTo doAs soon as possibleComplete the outstanding exit-evaluation report.
ImmediateTo doUrgentForward Dr. Wallder's feedback on the Research Handbook to Hopegay.
ImmediateTo doImmediateRecruit additional external reviewers and establish an accelerated review arrangement.
ImmediateTo doUrgentLead the preparation and editing of approximately six collaborative papers.
ImmediateTo doImmediateObtain or locate UTech's AI policy and compare it with VTDI's proposed policy.
ImmediateTo doAs soon as possibleGather and log missing information on existing partnership activities, particularly CAL/blended-learning work, from Kerriann Johnson, Talia and other relevant personnel.
ImmediateTo doPriorityPrepare to administer the exit evaluation for the next graduation exercise and confirm the graduation date.
Dated targetTo doBefore the next graduationObtain formal correspondence concerning Hopegay's participation in the National TVET Advisory Committee and ensure she is invited to its next meeting.
Dated targetTo doBefore the September meetingIdentify persons with strong doctoral or master's research that can be adapted into journal articles.
OngoingTo doOngoing; immediate pushIdentify practical TVET innovations, interventions and available datasets that can be documented and developed into applied research papers.
OngoingIn progressOngoingReview the feedback and update the Research Policy/Handbook, including alignment with the School's policies and the AI policy.
Longer-termTo doPriority for the 2026-27 operational yearAfter the first volume, develop a special issue on blended learning and engage participants from the relevant short course.
Longer-termTo doSubsequent phasePrepare the IDPR unit operational plan once the Principal's strategic priorities and institutional operational plan are received.
Longer-termTo doWhen institutional plan is issuedLocate the printed programme-accreditation status document in Dr. Crossfield's office and use it to populate the dashboard.
ImmediateDoneAs soon as possible
Hopegay Williams-Luton
25 open · 27 assigned
Contribute or collaborate on at least one journal submission.
Dated targetTo do1 Sept 2026Fast-track editorial review while retaining adequate quality control.
Dated targetTo do1 Sept 2026Convene the AI Research and Innovation Committee to review developments in the AI landscape and determine priorities.
Dated targetTo do1 Sept 2026Complete and submit the Semester 2 course-evaluation report.
Dated targetTo do4 Sept 2026Increase the journal pipeline to at least six or seven submitted papers.
Dated targetTo do4 Sept 2026Remind Dr. Crossfield to raise the flexible-work policy at that meeting.
Dated targetTo do7 Sept 2026Prepare and distribute the new entry-evaluation instrument.
Dated targetTo do30 Sept 2026Publish the journal's first volume.
Dated targetTo do30 Sept 2026Contact the two mentees who moved to UTech and confirm whether they wish to remain in the research mentorship programme.
ImmediateTo doAs soon as possibleCheck the journal system for any submissions received during August, including submissions mentioned from a teachers' college and Dr. Gordon.
ImmediateTo doImmediateRoute all complete manuscripts to available reviewers.
ImmediateTo doImmediateConvene and orient the existing journal reviewers on the journal's system, procedures and turnaround expectations.
ImmediateTo doUrgentDevelop and circulate a new call for journal reviewers and editors.
ImmediateTo doAs soon as possibleRevise and recirculate the call for papers, with a new submission deadline.
ImmediateTo doAs soon as possibleSend manuscripts directly to suitable internal reviewers, including Dr. Williams, Dr. Wallder and Dr. Hinds.
ImmediateTo doImmediateRecruit additional external reviewers and establish an accelerated review arrangement.
ImmediateTo doUrgentContact Steve Lawrence about adapting material from his doctoral research into a journal article.
ImmediateTo doAs soon as possibleObtain or locate UTech's AI policy and compare it with VTDI's proposed policy.
ImmediateTo doAs soon as possibleAsk Dr. Williams whether she received the AI policy from Dr. Wallder for review.
ImmediateTo doAs soon as possibleComplete the outstanding Semester 1 course-evaluation report.
Dated targetTo doImmediately after Semester 2Prepare to administer the exit evaluation for the next graduation exercise and confirm the graduation date.
Dated targetTo doBefore the next graduationIdentify persons with strong doctoral or master's research that can be adapted into journal articles.
OngoingTo doOngoing; immediate pushIdentify practical TVET innovations, interventions and available datasets that can be documented and developed into applied research papers.
OngoingIn progressOngoingReview the feedback and update the Research Policy/Handbook, including alignment with the School's policies and the AI policy.
Longer-termTo doPriority for the 2026-27 operational yearAfter the first volume, develop a special issue on blended learning and engage participants from the relevant short course.
Longer-termTo doSubsequent phaseFollow up with the reviewer assigned the manuscript currently under review.
ImmediateDoneImmediateCheck the journal-management system and confirm that authors can see the correct status and movement of their submissions.
ImmediateDoneImmediate
Yorkali Walters
12 open · 18 assigned
Contribute or collaborate on at least one journal submission.
Dated targetTo do1 Sept 2026Convene the AI Research and Innovation Committee to review developments in the AI landscape and determine priorities.
Dated targetTo do1 Sept 2026Secure Automotive Lab Space for SASET
OngoingIn progress30 Sept 2026Draft the letter relating to the India High Commission engagement, in collaboration with the relevant TVET stakeholders.
ImmediateIn progressAs soon as possibleGather and log missing information on existing partnership activities, particularly CAL/blended-learning work, from Kerriann Johnson, Talia and other relevant personnel.
ImmediateTo doPriorityIdentify practical TVET innovations, interventions and available datasets that can be documented and developed into applied research papers.
OngoingIn progressOngoingMaintain and monitor active partnerships, especially those supporting current programmes.
OngoingIn progressOngoingReorient partnership development toward projects, resources, grants and programme support rather than institutional visibility alone.
OngoingIn progressOngoingContinue scanning for strategically relevant partnership opportunities and report significant new opportunities through the appropriate UTech channel.
OngoingIn progressOngoingWater Project Partnership with IsraTech
OngoingIn progressOngoingExpand the dashboard to include distinct sections for the comparative report, VTDI data, research, partnerships and programme accreditation status.
Longer-termIn progressNo date specifiedWork toward consolidating the institution's fragmented dashboards into a more unified reporting platform.
Longer-termIn progressLonger-termCheck the journal-management system and confirm that authors can see the correct status and movement of their submissions.
ImmediateDoneImmediateShow Hopegay the updated Jamaica Tertiary Comparative Analysis dashboard.
ImmediateDoneAs soon as possibleLocate the printed programme-accreditation status document in Dr. Crossfield's office and use it to populate the dashboard.
ImmediateDoneAs soon as possibleCheck the UCJ online platform entries for the Bachelor's ICT and associate-degree applications.
ImmediateDoneUrgentContact the UCJ technical representative and ensure the application data are preserved, exported, printed or otherwise backed up before the platform removes them.
ImmediateDoneUrgentProvide the meeting recording and extract the assigned action items.
ImmediateDoneCompleted
contributors
1 open · 1 assigned · shared
Increase the journal pipeline to at least six or seven submitted papers.
Dated targetTo do4 Sept 2026
editors
1 open · 1 assigned · shared
Fast-track editorial review while retaining adequate quality control.
Dated targetTo do1 Sept 2026
editorial team
1 open · 1 assigned · shared
Publish the journal's first volume.
Dated targetTo do30 Sept 2026
IDPR team
1 open · 1 assigned · shared
Prepare the IDPR unit operational plan once the Principal's strategic priorities and institutional operational plan are received.
Longer-termTo doWhen institutional plan is issued