Challenges & Solutions
The general state of the school's affairs is primarily due to a lack of adequate resources from the State. Given the limited resources that are available from the Ministry of Education, it is safe to conclude that many of the solutions to the school’s challenges will not come from government sources. . Over the past 40 years, the school has experienced a decline in both academic performance and facilities. The Cornwall College Foundation aims to mobilize alumni worldwide and secure resources to restore the school to its prestigious status. This strategic plan outlines the objectives, initiatives, and strategies for engaging alumni, raising funds, and addressing key development areas over the next three years
Cornwall College has historically been one of Jamaica’s premier educational institutions, with a strong legacy of excellence in academics and sports. However, the school has declined recently due to limited resources and the inability to maintain its previous high standards. With the school's government subventions falling short of addressing critical needs, alumni support is crucial for restoring prestige.
We believe our most valuable asset is our alumni. We can reasonably account for over 8,000 alumni who have passed through the institution over the last 60 years. We believe that our alumni possess a variety of skills and resources that can be utilized to foster meaningful enhancements to the school, working collectively with the Board and other key stakeholders.
Cornwall College has historically been one of Jamaica’s premier educational institutions, with a strong legacy of excellence in academics and sports. However, the school has declined recently due to limited resources and the inability to maintain its previous high standards. With the school's government subventions falling short of addressing critical needs, alumni support is crucial for restoring prestige.
We believe our most valuable asset is our alumni. We can reasonably account for over 8,000 alumni who have passed through the institution over the last 60 years. We believe that our alumni possess a variety of skills and resources that can be utilized to foster meaningful enhancements to the school, working collectively with the Board and other key stakeholders.
As we look to organize ourselves to reconnect with and re-engage our alumni, we encourage you to:
■ Locate a fellow Cornwallian and reminisce about past experiences at the school
■ Organize or join an existing WhatsApp group (year group, Alumni Association, etc.).
■ Regardless of your location, join one our our many chapters in the USA, Canada, UK or Jamaica
■ Like and subscribe to one of several Cornwall College Facebook groups
■ Attend one of our many dinner dance or other social events held throughout the year
■ Pay a visit to the school's campus next time your in Montego Bay.
■ Locate a fellow Cornwallian and reminisce about past experiences at the school
■ Organize or join an existing WhatsApp group (year group, Alumni Association, etc.).
■ Regardless of your location, join one our our many chapters in the USA, Canada, UK or Jamaica
■ Like and subscribe to one of several Cornwall College Facebook groups
■ Attend one of our many dinner dance or other social events held throughout the year
■ Pay a visit to the school's campus next time your in Montego Bay.
Key Stakeholders
A critical component of restoring the luster to Cornwall College is engaging our key stakeholders. Our key stakeholders offer a vast array of insights and resources that can be utilized as part of our turnaround efforts.
The School Board is responsible for overseeing and executing strategic initiatives geared towards the delivery of education, improvement in school administration, and student achievement. The Board also has tremendous opportunities to play a vital role in fundraising initiatives. Our Board Liaison Committee is responsible for coordinating activities between the Foundation and the School Board.
The Principal and Administrators of the school are responsible for day-to-day management of the school and available resources. They are the most adept at identifying the immediate needs of students, staff and faculty and are relied upon in understanding the day-to-day challenges and how the Foundation can provide meaningful solutions to achieving our shared goals. Our School Liaison Committee is responsible for coordinating activities between the Foundation and the Administration.
Our 8,000 strong alumni body is the single most important group that possess the most potential to ignite meaningful change at Cornwall College.
The Foundation is focused on re-engaging and re-energizing our alumni network so as to tap into the tremendous energy and passion that they possess for Cornwall College. Our Chapter Presidents and their executive teams play a vital role in engaging and re-engaging our alumni to achieve maximum participation within our volunteer efforts and fundraising initiatives.
By understanding the day-to-day challenges faced by our teachers and students, we're better able to maintain a sharp focus on the current needs of the school while anticipating for emerging challenges and opportunities for restoring the promise of a stronger Cornwall College.
Community Partners and Parents share a vested interest in ensuring our youths are prepared for the future. A strong Cornwall College community builds a stronger Montego Bay and by extension a stronger nation. Having strong community and corporate bonds provide vital support that are critical to the success of the Foundation in fulfilling its Mission.
The School Board is responsible for overseeing and executing strategic initiatives geared towards the delivery of education, improvement in school administration, and student achievement. The Board also has tremendous opportunities to play a vital role in fundraising initiatives. Our Board Liaison Committee is responsible for coordinating activities between the Foundation and the School Board.
The Principal and Administrators of the school are responsible for day-to-day management of the school and available resources. They are the most adept at identifying the immediate needs of students, staff and faculty and are relied upon in understanding the day-to-day challenges and how the Foundation can provide meaningful solutions to achieving our shared goals. Our School Liaison Committee is responsible for coordinating activities between the Foundation and the Administration.
Our 8,000 strong alumni body is the single most important group that possess the most potential to ignite meaningful change at Cornwall College.
The Foundation is focused on re-engaging and re-energizing our alumni network so as to tap into the tremendous energy and passion that they possess for Cornwall College. Our Chapter Presidents and their executive teams play a vital role in engaging and re-engaging our alumni to achieve maximum participation within our volunteer efforts and fundraising initiatives.
By understanding the day-to-day challenges faced by our teachers and students, we're better able to maintain a sharp focus on the current needs of the school while anticipating for emerging challenges and opportunities for restoring the promise of a stronger Cornwall College.
Community Partners and Parents share a vested interest in ensuring our youths are prepared for the future. A strong Cornwall College community builds a stronger Montego Bay and by extension a stronger nation. Having strong community and corporate bonds provide vital support that are critical to the success of the Foundation in fulfilling its Mission.
