Most Leading Caribbean University to Study in 2023

1. December 2023 | theeducationview.com Vol. 12 Issue-03 THE VIEW Center for Excellence Ponticia Universidad Ponticia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra Nurturing Diversity and Transforming Education in the Caribbean Most Leading Caribbean University to Study in 2023

4. THE VIEW Center for Excellence Ponticia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra is recognized by The Education View Magazine in an annual listing of Most Leading CARIBBEAN University to Study in 2023 DECEMBER for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and its pivotal role in shaping the future of education in the Caribbean region. E x c e l l e n c e r o f r e t n e C 2023 Mary d ‘souza Mary D'souza Editor-in-Chief The Education View has confirmed the identity of the participation in the current issue.

5. Letter from the Editor U Unique Heritage Heritage of the Caribbean Preserving the he Caribbean's historical and geographical position has made it inherently education facilitated by institutions underscores the commitment to shared resources, research and for contributing to the primary solutions to socioeconomic issues in the history, traditions, and cultural practices into the curriculum. Caribbean education is not heritage of the Caribbean. education across the region. Education plays an integral role in shaping the T expertise, and a collective vision for educational excellence. Dominican Republic, in addition to its excellent academic programs and the standing of its merely an academic pursuit but a means of fostering a profound sense of cultural In our edition, "Most Leading Caribbean University to Study in 2023,"The future, and by showcasing the efforts of PUCMM, we hope to inspire prospective In the future, to help students ful?ill a professional pro?ile that meets best versions of themselves. connected to global trade, migration, and cultural exchange. Caribbean education Ponti?icia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, one of those well-known graduates. identity and pride among students. By intertwining these elements into the learning Education View celebrates PUCMM and recognizes the broader educational students, educators, and policymakers to continue striving for academic the demands of the modern labor market without sacri?icing their Have an engaging read! - Maria Christopher incorporates a global perspective, emphasizing international relations, global institutions in the Caribbean, is notable for producing new knowledge through extensive Caribbean educational systems go beyond textbooks, actively incorporating local experience, education becomes a vehicle for preserving and celebrating the unique landscape of the Caribbean and the collective efforts to enhance the quality of excellence and innovation. interests, PUCMM will continue to work towards providing a citizenship, and the interconnectedness of nations. Here, regional collaboration in The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future life. welcoming environment that will inspire students to be the T H E - Plato

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7. Ponticia Ponticia Universidad Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra Nurturing Diversity and Transforming Education in the Caribbean A r t 18 i c l e Tech-Driven Education Navigating the Digital Wave in the Caribbean C O V E R S T O R Y Contents Table of 08

9. C o v e r S t o r y Ponticia Ponticia Universidad Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra Nurturing Diversity and Transforming Education in the Caribbean

10. C o v S e t r o r y he Caribbean region resources. Over the years, the evolving needs of its experiencing rapid changes challenges, and the pressing Ponti?icia Universidad one of the prominent programs and the amount of research and for Dominican Republic. patent from the the international as the #1 university in in the Caribbean region in • Relevance to Regional are tailored to address faced by the Caribbean are equipped with the communities. hands-on experiences. allowing students to skills relevant to the • Community encourages community and volunteer contribute to local realities and fostering a Here are a few areas where T its education system has societies. In recent times, driven by globalization, need to address universities from the region, positioning of its graduates, being a participant in the Also, PUCMM was the ?irst NANOCARBON Program in Webometrics ranking in the scienti?ic research in the Tailoring Initiatives to Meet the Needs programs are designed to has always been undergone signi?icant the Caribbean education technological longstanding disparities. stands out, in addition to its for the generation of new main solutions to socio- Dominican university to 2016 with the support of Dominican Republic from country. PUCMM's academic several ways: the speci?ic social, region. By focusing on knowledge and skills • Practical Orientation: Many programs integrate apply their knowledge in Caribbean and global job engagement through opportunities. This communities, gaining a sense of social Innovative Initiatives PUCMM has been active in • Sustainable Energy and Environmental Renewable energy Health Sciences: pharmaceutical • Social Sciences and poverty, inequality, and Digital Innovation: to harness technology for Heritage Preservation: the cultural heritage of open-access scienti?ic development of new two- materials constitutes the nanodiamonds, carbon • Emotions, Health, and diverse and rich in transformations, re?lecting landscape has been advancements, economic Católica Madre y Maestra, high-quality academic knowledge through a large economic problems in the obtain an international FONDOCyT, besides leading 2019 to 2023, positioning it Conservation: conservation. medical genetics, Public Policy: Studies on heritage preservation. science, cybersecurity, development in the • Cultural Studies and PUCMM has undertaken the Caribbean. journal C-Journal of dimensional carbon ?ifth carbon nanoform nanotubes, and graphene. culture, history, and natural Context: The programs environmental challenges ensures that graduates effectively to their practical learning and and research projects, gain valuable practical Engagement: PUCMM programs, internships, interact with and the region's social sources, energy ef?iciency, • Biotechnology and Focusing on areas such as development. education policies, urban • Information Technology Arti?icial intelligence, data societal and economic and environmental economic, and local issues, PUCMM necessary to contribute PUCMM emphasizes internships, ?ieldwork, real-world settings and market. service-learning enables students to deeper understanding of responsibility. research: infectious diseases, and development, and cultural and e-commerce, aiming Caribbean. research initiatives to • Nanoscience: PUCMM Carbon Research, in nanomaterials are developed by humankind Cyberpsychology: This document and preserve published an article in the which advances in the re?lected. This family of after fullerenes, meet the needs of students

11. We embrace technology and innovation in the delivery of education by providing online courses and using digital tools to enhance learning experiences. research group is under different disease. On the other the treatment of different the use of Information and healthcare processes Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment creating a supportive and international students. Here interested in studying conceptual frameworks hand, this program aims mental illnesses aimed at and Communication is of interest. PUCMM is committed to are some ways in which the Services: PUCMM has students throughout their assistance, orientation understands the unique help them integrate both negative and positive and their relationship to develop different the Dominican Technologies (ICT) to university fosters an • International Student dedicated services and academic journey. These programs, academic challenges international smoothly into campus life. emotional dimensions with health and organic intervention protocols for population. In addition, improve mental health inclusive atmosphere: support systems in place services may include pre- advising, and counselling. students may face and to assist international arrival information, visa The university provides resources to inclusive learning environment for

12. and establish professional • Career Guidance and services may include interviews, and decisions and present • Industry Partnerships These partnerships and collaborative • Entrepreneurship and university has and business • Continuous Professional university offers certi?ication programs to enhance their skills • Technological has invested in advanced learning. The university speed internet, study. This technology- collaborative projects, • Libraries and PUCMM has well- resources, including Common Areas: These • Campus Services: including healthcare centres, academic The university aims to contribute to their overall PUCMM, as a catholic promoting the development These activities include to learn the values of endurance, competition, with the local community by through research projects, organizations. of the Dominican Republic), Republic), Francisco (Educator), Daniel Rivera entrepreneurs and Republic have left its Assisting Personal Growth various support services to include academic advising, and disability services, networks. workshops, career fairs, networking events, themselves effectively to facilitate internships, research projects. entrepreneurship centres development programs. postgraduate programs, help graduates stay throughout their careers. technological provides students with multimedia classrooms, rich environment and digital learning equipped libraries that books, journals, • Student Centers and spaces may include PUCMM provides a range facilities, counselling and advising, and disability ensure that students have well-being and academic Developing Core Skills university, sees students as of core skills and abilities music, academic clubs, teamwork, individual and diversity, and a sense of contributing to the community service Some notable alumni Milton Ray Guevara (Chief Domın ́ guez Brito (former Reyes (Minister of Public visionaries who have classrooms. assist students in their tutoring services, career among others. PUCMM recognizes that success. The university courses, to help students PUCMM promotes international students. international student different backgrounds. graduates are well-prepared undertaken by the • Relevant and Industry- PUCMM designs its to ensure that they align • Practical Learning programs incorporate students to gain real- • Language Support: language pro?iciency is offers language programs, improve their language cultural integration and The university may clubs or associations to PUCMM takes several a competitive edge. Here are and software tools facilitates innovative experiences. offer a vast collection of databases, and research lounges, cafeterias, and of campus services to psychological support, services. access to resources and success. integral beings and provides outside of the classroom. sports, and more. They offer group responsibility, culture and community. socioeconomic development programs, and partnerships from PUCMM include Justice of the Constitutional Minister of Environment), Health). promoted the productive relevant to their ?ields of teaching methods, Information Resources: print and digital materials. study areas. support students' needs, career development opportunities for students physical strength and The university engages of the Caribbean region with local businesses and Raquel Peña (Vice President Court of the Dominican Mu-Kien Adriana Sang A large number of system of the Dominican The university provides growth. These services services, health services, Counselling: These assistance, mock make informed career and Collaboration: mentorship programs, Innovation Support: The funding opportunities, Development: The courses, and professional advancements and Infrastructure: PUCMM teaching, research, and computer labs, high- crucial for international such as Spanish as a skills. fosters a sense of organize cultural events, facilitate interactions measures to ensure that some key initiatives Driven Curricula: professionals and experts Opportunities: Many placements, allowing students' academic Second Language (ESL) • Cultural Integration: belonging for celebrations, and among students from resume writing enabling students to employers. guest lectures, that offer mentoring, for the job market and have university: curricula in collaboration with the current demands internships, cooperative world exposure, develop executive education updated with industry with industry of the job market. education, and industry essential workplace skills, support systems that academic and personal services, counselling infrastructure to support access to modern spaces for their growth,

13. C o v S e t r o r y A large number of entrepreneurs and visionaries who have promoted the productive system of the Dominican Republic have left our classrooms. Secilio Espinal Espinal Rector, Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra The Education View December 2023

14. The university embraces and using digital tools to Maestra Foundation, the seeks to pro?it young education for their future. aid programs. institution of excellence, a context, attached to This vision is aligned with generate a change that leads technology and innovation enhance learning social entity of PUCMM, it talented people with limited PUCMM also receives The vision of PUCMM is to an integral formation in a sustainable development and centroamérica region, sacri?icing the values that in the delivery of education experiences. raises funds for the ?inancial resources so that funds from other be a higher education national and international commitment to society. as it is a statement to by providing online courses Through the Madre y scholarship program, which they can have a high-quality scholarship and ?inancial referrer of innovation, and Christian humanism with a the needs of the Caribbean to development without

15. C o v S e t r o r y We engage with the local community by contributing to the socioeconomic development of the Caribbean region through research projects, community service programs, and partnerships with local businesses and organizations. achieved great • Third place in the Global Hemispheric Investment Undergraduate Seismic At PUCMM, students will themselves so that they can without sacri?icing their achievements over the ICT de Huawei, 2018- Challenge, 2020 Design Competition held ?ind a pleasant environment ful?il a professional pro?ile interests, always attached to years, of which the most 2019 • Best Seismic Performance in Salt Lake, Utah, 2022 that will encourage them to that satis?ies the needs of humanistic values based on recent are: • First place in the at the 19th characterize these Ideal Learning Environment diversity and celebrates the academic programs and courses that explore the events, festivals, and It also supports research studies, fostering a deeper encourages student and cross-cultural learning and developing countries. PUCMM promotes cultural The university offers cultural, historical, and exhibitions that showcase projects and initiatives understanding of the faculty exchanges with collaboration. artistic aspects of the Caribbean traditions, music, focused on Caribbean diverse cultures within the other Caribbean PUCMM students have be the best version of the current labour market science. region. It organizes cultural art, and cuisine. region. The university institutions, promoting rich heritage of the Caribbean in several ways. T H E

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18. Tech-Driven Education 18 Navigating the Digital Wave in the Caribbean Caribbean n the heart of the vibrant I the digital wave, a myriad of Caribbean, a digital revolution is opportunities and challenges how technology is reshaping the educational landscape in the Caribbean, propelling students and educators into an era of innovation and connectivity. sweeping across the islands, emerge, particularly in the realm of transforming traditional education education. In this article, we explore paradigms. As the region embraces

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20. Tech-Driven Education 20 effectively. Teacher training educators stay abreast of This investment in teacher effect on the overall collaborative online learning experience. E-Learning and Remote Education have accelerated the institutions have studies from the safety of crisis but also opens up new discussions, these platforms programs and professional the latest technological training not only enhances learning experience for Fostering Innovation through EdTech Startups a surge in EdTech startups, introducing innovative and gami?ied educational are playing a vital role in Embracing Technological Advancements strangers to resilience, and enhance education. With population, the Caribbean is system. Digital Inclusion for All the digital transformation in educational institutions are technology for students in community Wi-Fi projects they need to thrive in a Challenges and Opportunities transformation of education Issues such as internet in infrastructure remain for collaboration, student is left behind in the Riding the Digital Wave Toward a Bright Future the digital wave in technology, fostering dynamic educational continues, the region can globally competitive the Caribbean nations. Caribbean nations are no adoption of technology to and a growing tech-savvy betterment of its education One of the primary goals of students. Governments and providing access to one device programs and every student has the tools are fostering a more development initiatives are advancements and the quality of education but students. The Caribbean is witnessing These startups are virtual tutoring platforms, institutions, these startups While the digital not without its challenges. for continuous investment also present opportunities solutions to ensure that no on the rise, ensuring that pedagogical approaches. also creates a positive ripple dynamic and immersive The recent global challenges Caribbean. Educational students to continue their education during times of or logistical challenges. Skills for the Digital Age digital skills in the job curriculum to equip programming to digital set that prepares them for now they are channeling the advent of high-speed positioned to leverage these in the Caribbean brings connectivity, device hurdles to be overcome. innovation, and the digital era. As the Caribbean navigates By harnessing the power of Caribbean is creating a digital age. As the journey culturally aware, and growth and prosperity of that resilience into the internet, affordable devices, advancements for the immense opportunities, it is accessibility, and the need However, these challenges development of sustainable adoption of e-learning and implemented robust online their homes. This shift not possibilities for students Recognizing the demand for technology into the From coding and gaining a multifaceted skill technology-driven future. Teacher Training and Professional Development evolve, it is crucial that their teaching methods remote education in the learning systems, allowing only ensures continuity in who may face geographical the Caribbean is ensuring working together to bridge even the most remote areas. are becoming digital learning Interactive Learning Platforms giving way to interactive The shift towards with educational content. contributing to a culture of solutions such as content. By collaborating shaping the future of Cultural Relevance in Digital Learning technology, the Caribbean is are being designed to remains culturally relevant. learning materials but also innovation in education. personalized learning apps, with traditional educational education in the Caribbean. While embracing Digital learning materials ensuring that education students feel with their digital inclusion for all the digital divide by Initiatives such as one-to- commonplace, ensuring that environment. Traditional chalkboards are books and online resources. the way students engage education, the region is innovation, and prioritizing landscape that prepares its look forward to a individuals who will poised for a brighter future. digital inclusion, the students for success in the generation of tech-savvy, contribute to the ongoing market, Caribbean students with the skills literacy and critical the challenges and educators are integrating necessary for the digital age. thinking, students are opportunities of a As technology continues to skills to integrate it into also mindful of preserving incorporate local context, This approach not only instills a sense of pride in its rich cultural heritage. history, and traditions, enhances the connection their cultural identity. smartboards, and textbooks interactive learning From virtual labs for science are being replaced by e- platforms is revolutionizing experiments to T H E educators are equipped with the knowledge and The Education View December 2023

22. Mascot AYA Eagle School Colors Teal & Gold Year Founded 1992 Affilia?on: Islam Early Childhood VPK- K 53 Elementary 1-5 221 Middle School 6-8 130 High School 9-12 139 Department Girls Boys 67 184 132 138 120 405 262 277 Total

23. Vision At AYA, our vision is to establish a renowned independent school, na?onally and interna?onally, known for its unwavering commitment to academic excellence and quality educa?on. We aim to cul?vate honesty, compassion, and respect for all, guided by the teachings of the Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). Mission Driven by our mission, we strive to provide a safe, nurturing, and Islamic environment that fosters academic excellence. Our goal is to shape our students into successful, 21st-century global ci?zens. www.ayatampa.org 5905 E. 130th Ave Tampa, FL 33617 813-987-9282