Transformation body stresses UG autonomy, recommends quality measures

A task force established to transform the University of Guyana (UG) has proposed a range of quality assurance measures and emphasised the autonomous nature of the institution, however on the key area of funding there was no major shift.

A day before the opening of the February 11-13 forum at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre, new Chancellor Dr Nigel Harris had underlined the importance of financing to sustained higher standards at the institution.

However, in the proposals released yesterday by the task force there was no immediate sign of