Gareth Davis and Petrina Francis, Gleaner Reporters
STUDENTS AT the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland barricaded the entrance to the campus yesterday, claiming that the institution's administration is ineffective.
The students pointed out that while lecturers at CASE display a high level of professionalism, the administration has failed miserably in promoting the institution, thus stifling the various educational programmes and activities which are being offered at the college.
A spokesperson for the more than 100 students who were involved in the protest said the college's administration, under the leadership of its Vice President, Dr Paul Ivey, has failed to promote the various disciplines which would make the college more appealing.
SMOKESCREEN
But Dr. Ivey told The Gleaner yesterday that the demonstration against the school's administration is a smokescreen. He explained that some students owe tuition fees amounting to $5.6 million and because they know that they will be penalised for it, "they are trying to cloud things and say we are an insensitive administration".
He added that indiscipline has been a perennial problem at the institution and that because the administration took action against several students, the students' council is claiming that the administration is insensitive.
Dr. Ivey said the school's administration has indicated to the students' council that it would meet with them but would not meet with council members who have outstanding school fees.
