UB’s Board of Trustees Announces New Vice Chairperson

The Board of Trustees of the University of Belize (UB) today announced that Dr. Luz Longsworth is the new Vice Chairperson.

Dr. Longsworth was elected at a meeting held on 13th June 2024.

Dr. Longsworth holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (Higher Education Management) from the University of Bath, UK, and currently serves as the Senior Corporate Director of Sandals Corporate University.

Godfrey Smith, Chairman of UB’s Board of Trustees, stated, “Dr. Longsworth’s extensive experience as a former Pro Vice-Chancellor for Global Affairs at the University of the West Indies and former Principal of UWI’s Open Campus equips her to make a significant contribution to UB’s development. We are excited to have her on board.”

Dr. Longsworth expressed her enthusiasm, saying, “I am excited and honored to join the Board of Belize’s national university. I look forward to working with the team and contributing to UB’s institutional development.”

Dr. Longsworth’s term will last for three years.