Northern Caribbean University

University in Jamaica

Northern Caribbean University

Motto| Latin: Ubi Semper Discimus

Motto in English

| "Where learning never ends"
Type| Private
Established| 1907; 117 years ago (1907)
President| Lincoln Edwards, Ph.D.

Academic staff

| 941[1]
Students| 5,993[1]
Location|

Mandeville, Kingston, Montego Bay, Runaway Bay

Campus| 200 acres (0.81 km2)[1]
Colours| Blue & Yellow
Website| www.ncu.edu.jm

Northern Caribbean University

Northern Caribbean University (NCU) is a private, liberal-arts institution owned and operated by the Jamaica Union Conference (JMUC) and the Atlantic Caribbean Union (ATCU) of Seventh-day Adventists, and is located in Jamaica. With its main campus only 2 miles south of Mandeville town, in Manchester, and three other campuses situated in Kingston, Montego Bay and Salem Runaway Bay, St. Ann, the university offers a number of professional, pre-professional and vocational programmes in a spiritually wholesome and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. Established in 1907, NCU currently enjoys an average yearly enrollment of over five thousand students, from up to 35 countries.

It is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system.[2][3][4][5] and is the world’s largest English speaking Seventh-day Adventist tertiary institution.[1]

## History[edit]

Northern Caribbean University is the oldest private tertiary institution in Jamaica, and was first known as West Indian Training School. It began with 8 students in 1907, as an institution offering courses only up to the twelfth grade. Following a temporary closure in 1913 it resumed operations in 1919. In 1936 it was renamed West Indian Training College. As its offerings developed to include theology, teacher education, secretarial science, business, and natural sciences, it became a junior college. It achieved senior college status in the late 1950s when it began to offer the bachelor's degree in Theology and was renamed West Indies College in 1959. Since then, baccalaureate programmes in some twenty other disciplines have been added. In 1999 the college was granted university status by the Jamaican Government, and was renamed Northern Caribbean University. Currently, the university offers over 70 graduate and post-graduate programs in the sciences, humanities, religion, business and education.[1]

## Hyacinth Chen Nursing School[edit]

Main article: Hyacinth Chen Nursing School

The Hyacinth Chen School of Nursing was officially opened on the 10th of August 2008 on a location directly across from the Northern Caribbean University campus across from NCU's Dental Centre located in Mandeville, Jamaica.[citation needed]

The school is owned by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Jamaica. The school is named in honour of Mrs. Hyacinth Chen, the mother of major donor, Michael Lee-Chin, Jamaican/Canadian businessman.[citation needed]

## Awards[edit]

The university gained global exposure in the Microsoft Imagine Cup competition of 2007 where members of the school's Computer and Information Sciences department competing as Team ICAD took 3rd place.[6]

NCU was crowned regional champions in 2005, 2007, and 2009. In 2007, NCU Imagine Cup Team ICAD represented Jamaica and the region at the world finals in South Korea where it outclassed competitors from across the globe to place 3rd in the world.[7]

## Research[edit]

The university hosts a local research centre of the Ellen G. White Estate.[8]

## Historic buildings[edit]

Several buildings on the NCU site have been declared as National Historic Sites by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust, including Rose Cottage and the school's chapel.[9][10]

## Notable alumni[edit]

* Stennett H. Brooks, president of the Northeastern Conference of Seventh-Day Adventist Churches[11]
* Patrece Charles-Freeman, Jamaican public health expert[12]
* Robert Miller, Jamaican member of parliament[13]

## See also[edit]

* Christianity portal

* List of Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities
* Seventh-day Adventist education

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b c d e Northern Caribbean University - Fast Facts About NCU[dead link]
2. ^ "For real education reform, take a cue from the Adventists". Christian Science Monitor. ISSN 0882-7729. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
3. ^ "Seventh-day Adventists - Christian Denomination | Religion Facts". Archived from the original on 2015-03-23. Retrieved 2017-10-16.
4. ^ "Department of Education, Seventh-day Adventist Church". Archived from the original on 2017-10-17. Retrieved 2010-06-18.
5. ^ Rogers, Wendi; Kellner, Mark A. (April 1, 2003). "World Church: A Closer Look at Higher Education". Adventist News Network. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
6. ^ "Jamaica Imagine Cup team places third". Jamaica Gleaner. August 11, 2007. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
7. ^ News - Northern Caribbean University (NCU) .: Mandeville, Jamaica W.I. - 1-876-962-2204
8. ^ "International Research Centres". Retrieved 9 February 2013.
9. ^ "Jamaica National Heritage Trust - List of Declared Sites & Monuments". JNHT. 2005. Retrieved 2009-09-03.
10. ^ "Jamaica National Heritage Trust - Northern Caribbean University". JNHT. 2005. Archived from the original on 2009-09-08. Retrieved 2009-09-04.
11. ^ Whyte, Kimberly (2008-12-21). "NCU choir shines in the US". Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved 2013-04-09.
12. ^ Shakespeare-Blackmore, Keisha (2011-03-07). "Dr Patrece Charles-Freeman Expands Her Role". Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved 2013-04-09.
13. ^ "Robert Miller". Jamaica Accountability Meter Portal. Retrieved July 12, 2023.

## External links[edit]

* Northern Caribbean University official website
* Aerial view

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List of universities and colleges in Jamaica

Universities|

* Caribbean Maritime University
* International University of the Caribbean
* Mico University College
* Northern Caribbean University
* University of the Commonwealth Caribbean
* University of Technology
* University of the West Indies

Colleges|

* College of Agriculture, Science and Education
* Durham College of Commerce
* Edna Manley College of Visual and Performing Arts
* G C Foster College of Physical Education and Sports
* Hyacinth Chen Nursing School
* Jamaica Theological Seminary
* United Theological College of the West Indies
* Vector Technology Institute

Teacher training colleges|

* Bethlehem Moravian College
* Moneague College
* Sam Sharpe Teachers College
* Shortwood Teacher College
* Saint Joseph's Teachers' College

Community colleges|

* Catholic College of Mandeville
* Knox Cobbla
* Knox Mandeville
* Knox May Pen
* Knox Spalding

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Africa

| Kenya|

* Adventist University of Africa
* University of Eastern Africa

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Nigeria|

* Babcock University

Zambia|

* Rusangu University

Rwanda|

* Adventist University of Central Africa

South Africa|

* Helderberg College of Higher Education

Asia

| China|

* Hong Kong Adventist College

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India|

* Spicer Adventist University
* Northeast Adventist College
* Roorkee Adventist College
* Helen Lowry College of Arts & Commerce

Indonesia|

* Universitas Advent Indonesia
* Universitas Klabat

Malaysia|

* Adventist College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Philippines|

* Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies
* Adventist University of the Philippines
* Central Philippine Adventist College
* Manila Adventist College
* Adventist Medical Center College-Iligan
* Mountain View College
* South Philippine Adventist College

South Korea|

* Sahmyook University

Thailand|

* Asia-Pacific International University

Europe

| Austria|

* Bogenhofen Seminary

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France|

* Salève

Germany|

* Friedensau Adventist University

Russia|

* Zaoksky Adventist University

United Kingdom|

* Newbold College

Latin America and Caribbean

| Argentina|

* Universidad Adventista del Plata

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Bolivia|

* Universidad Adventista de Bolivia

Dominican Republic|

* Universidad Adventista Dominicana

Haiti|

* Université Adventiste d'Haïti

Jamaica|

* Hyacinth Chen Nursing School
* Northern Caribbean University

Mexico|

* Universidad de Montemorelos
* Universidad de Navojoa
* Universidad Linda Vista

Puerto Rico|

* Universidad Adventista de las Antillas

Trinidad and Tobago|

* University of the Southern Caribbean

United States and Canada

| Canada|

* Burman University

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United States|

* AdventHealth University
* Andrews University
* Atlantic Union College
* Griggs University
* Hartland Institute
* Kettering College
* La Sierra University
* Loma Linda University
* Oakwood University
* Ouachita Hills College
* Pacific Union College
* Southern Adventist University
* Southwestern Adventist University
* Union College
* Walla Walla University
* Washington Adventist University
* Weimar University

Oceania

| Australia|

* Avondale University
* Mamarapha College

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Fiji|

* Fulton Adventist University College

Papua New Guinea|

* Pacific Adventist University
* Sonoma Adventist College

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National Heritage Sites in Jamaica

As designated by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust

Clarendon|

* Halse Hall Great House
* Mason River Botanical Station
* May Pen Clock Tower
* Milk River Spa
* St. Peter's Church, Alley

Hanover|

* Barbican Estate
* Tamarind Lodge
* Old Hanover Gaol, Lucea
* Old Police Barracks, Lucea
* Tryall Great House
* Tryall sugar works (ruins)
* Fort Charlotte, Lucea
* Blenheim

Kingston|

| Buildings|

* 40 Harbour Street
* Coke Methodist Church, East Parade
* Fort Charles
* Headquarters House
* Holy Trinity Cathedral, North Street
* Kingston Parish Church
* Kingston railway station
* Liberty Hall, King Street
* Old Jewish Cemetery, Hunts Bay
* Port Royal
* The Admiralty Houses
* Wesley Methodist Church, Tower Street
* Palisadoes
* Ward Theatre
* George William Gordon House

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Monuments
& statues|

* General Antonio Maceo
* Cenotaph
* Donald Sangster
* George William Gordon & Paul Bogle
* Marcus Garvey
* Nanny of the Maroons
* Norman Manley
* Sam Sharp
* Sir Alexander Bustamante
* Negro Aroused
* Statue of Father Joseph Dupont
* Statue of Hon. Edward Jordan
* Statue of Queen Victoria
* Statue of Sir Alexander Bustamante
* Statue of Sir Charles Metcalfe

Manchester|

* Mandeville Court House
* Marlborough Great House
* Marshall's Pen Great House
* Roxborough Castle Plantation
* Sutton railway station
* Williamsfield railway station
* NCU Chapel
* NCU Rose Cottage
* NCU Siberia
* NCU One other

Portland|

* Buff Bay Court House
* Cenotaph, Port Antonio
* Christ Church Anglican, Port Antonio
* DeMontevin Lodge
* Fort George
* Old Military Barracks, Titchfield
* Orange Bay railway station
* Port Antonio Court House
* Port Antonio railway station
* Titchfield Peninsula

St Andrew|

* “Regardless”
* 24 Tucker Avenue
* Admiral's Mountain Great House
* Bob Marley Museum
* Charlottenburgh House
* Cherry Garden Great House
* Devon House
* Half Way Tree Clock Tower
* Hope Botanical Gardens
* Jamaica Free Baptist Church, August Town Road
* JC Assembly Hall
* JC Chapel
* JC Scotland Building
* JC Simms Building
* MC Kelvin Lodge & Cottage
* MC Buxton House
* MC Chapel
* MC Porter's Lodge
* Mona Great House
* Oakton House
* Papine-Mona Aqueduct
* Rockfort Mineral Bath and Spa
* St. Andrew Parish Church, Hagley Park Road
* UWI Chapel
* UWI Mona Campus

St Ann|

* 32 Market Street, St. Ann's Bay
* Bellevue Great House, Orange Hall
* Cave Valley Chimney
* Edinburgh Castle
* Iolaus
* MCC Moneague Hotel
* Moneague Inn
* Mount Plenty Great House, Orange Hall
* Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, St. Ann's Bay
* Seville Great House
* St. Peter Martyr (ruin), St. Ann's Bay

St Catherine|

* Altenheim House, Spanish Town
* Bushy Park Aqueduct
* Cathedral of St. Jago de la Vega
* Colbeck Castle (ruin)
* Flat Bridge
* Highgate House, Sligoville
* Mountain River Cave, Cudjoe Hill
* Old Harbour railway station
* Phillippo Baptist Church, Spanish Town
* Port Henderson
* Spanish Town Cathedral
* Spanish Town Historic District
* Spanish Town railway station
* St. Dorothy's Anglican Church
* Two Sisters Caves, Hellshire
* Whitemarl Arawak Museum

St Elizabeth|

* Appleton railway station
* Golmont View House, Reading
* Invercauld House, Black River
* Magdala House, Black River
* MC Coke Farquharson Dining Room
* MC Chapel
* MC Terman Calder Building
* Magdala House & Mineral Spa
* Balaclava railway station
* Black River historic district
* Black River Spa
* Lover’s Leap Lighthouse

St James|

* Anchovy railway station
* Barnett Street Police Station, Montego Bay
* Cambridge railway station
* Cinnamon Hill Great House
* Greenwood Great House
* Grove Hill House, Montego Bay
* Harrison House, Montego Bay
* Montpelier railway station
* No. 1 King Street, Montego Bay
* No. 2 Orange Street, Montego Bay
* No. 6 Corner Lane, Montego Bay
* Roehampton Great House
* Rose Hall Great House
* Town House, Montego Bay
* Salter's Hill Baptist Church (ruin)
* St. Mary's Anglican Church, Montpelier
* Old Court House, Montego Bay
* Sam Sharpe Monument
* Ironshore Windmill Tower
* Old Albert Market, Montego Bay
* Old Slave Ring, Montego Bay
* The Dome, Montego Bay

St Mary|

* Claude Stuart Park
* Firefly Hill
* Fort Haldane
* Harmony Hall Great House
* Old Court House, Port Maria
* Rio Nuevo Battle Site
* Wentworth Estate

St Thomas|

* Bath Botanical Gardens
* Bath Fountain Spa
* Christ Church, Morant Bay
* Morant Bay Court House
* Orange Park
* Paul Bogle statue
* Stony Gut

Trelawny|

* Barrett House (ruin), Falmouth
* Carlton House
* Duncans Clock Tower
* Falmouth Courthouse
* Falmouth Post Office
* Falmouth Historic District
* Fort Balcarres, Falmouth
* Hyde Hall Great House
* St. Peter's Anglican Church, Falmouth
* Stewart Castle (ruin)
* Vale Royal Great House

Westmoreland|

* Cast Iron Fountain
* Savanna-la-mar Fort
* Thomas Manning Building

Underwater|

* Pedro Bank

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