Petrina Francis, Education Reporter
THE COLLEGE of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland reopened its doors to registered students on a phased basis, following days of closure.
The college closed its doors last Friday, after days of protest by students who were demonstrating against the administration's decision to revoke the boarding rights of two students who were discovered living together in a dormitory.
In addition, the students said the administration was ineffective and had failed to address the poor conditions of the facilities on the campus.
REGISTERED STUDENTS ONLY
According to a release from the board of management, only registered students who have fully paid their fees will be accommodated at the college. The release further stated that registered students who have fees outstanding will be given the opportunity to honour in full, their financial obligations to the college prior to sitting their examinations.
The CASE board pointed out that unregistered persons would not be accommodated.
"However, such individuals will be given the opportunity to register for the courses offered this semester, when such courses are next offered."
LEASED
Dr. Paul Ivey, acting president of the institution, told The Gleaner that he is happy that the matter has been settled.
"We are pleased because we were quite dismayed that we had to exercise that option (closing the college)."
He said the administration is anxious to get on with business as usual because the students' examinations are coming up and this is a very important time for them.
"We trust that the students will settle in and focus on upcoming examinations," he added.
The release stated that allegations of acts of indiscipline committed by students will be investigated and due process will be followed in accordance with the rules and procedures contained in the student handbook.
