Dr Gaile Gray-Phillip has been appointed Deputy Director of the Global Campus Sites at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Global Campus, effective August 1, 2026. The announcement was made in a press release issued by The UWI, confirming her new role within the institution's regional network.
Gray-Phillip previously served in academic and administrative capacities within The UWI system, according to the release. Her appointment comes as the Global Campus continues to expand its reach across the Caribbean, offering programmes to students in Dominica and other territories where physical campus facilities are not located.
The Global Campus is The UWI's platform for distance and online learning, serving students across the region and the diaspora. The Deputy Director role is expected to oversee the coordination and development of site-based operations, supporting student services and academic delivery at Global Campus locations throughout the Caribbean.
Gray-Phillip's background includes work in higher education administration and student support, though the release did not detail her full career history. Her appointment is effective from the start of the 2026-2027 academic year, giving her time to transition into the role.
The UWI, with campuses in Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Barbados, has long served as a central institution for higher education in the English-speaking Caribbean. The Global Campus was established to extend access to UWI programmes beyond the physical campuses, particularly for students in smaller territories such as Dominica.
Dominican students have historically enrolled in UWI programmes through distance education and regional partnerships. The appointment of a Dominican national to a senior Global Campus position is seen as a positive development for local students seeking access to regional tertiary education.
Further details about Gray-Phillip's specific responsibilities or the strategic direction of the Global Campus under her leadership were not provided in the announcement.
