History
Church Teachers' College: Mandeville is a co-educational residential teacher training institution operated under the aegis of the Anglican Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture. It was established in 1965 during the episcopacy of the late Rt. Rev. Percival Gibson, then Bishop of Jamaica, and through the motivation of the late Rt. Rev. Benjamin Vaughan, then Bishop of Mandeville. The philosophy of the college is based upon two tenets: accent on INDIVIDUAL WORTH and accent on EXCELLENCE. The motto of the college is " Caritate et sapientia educare." (To nurture through love and wisdom.) At the outset the college offered courses leading to a certificate in teaching at both Primary and Secondary Levels. Currently it offers courses leading to a Diploma in teaching at the Secondary Level only. The Diploma in accredited by the Joint Board of Teacher Education of the University of the West Indies.
Mission
The mission of the college is to train men and women who:
Will be highly competent in the application of pedagogical skills
Will be capable of motivating those they teach
Have a zest for knowledge so that they will be motivated to continue life-long learning
Have developed positive attitudes, values and morals so as to be effective leaders in the communities they serve.
Languages of Instruction
English
Faculty
Full Time: 40 Part Time: 3
Enrollment
464 (2003-2004)
Courses of Study
Double Option Programmes
English (Language and Literature)
Double Option Science (Choice of 2 subjects from - Chemistry, Biology or Physics)
Home Economics
Double Mathematics
Single Option Programmes
Students must pursue 2 subjects in the following combinations:
Religious Education and History
Religious Education and Mathematics
Religious Education and Social Studies
Religious Education and Geography
Religious Education and Computer Studies
Science and History
Science and Mathematics
Science and Social Studies
Science and Geography
Science and Physical Education
Science and Computer Studies
Physical Education and Mathematics
Physical Education and Science
Social Studies and Geography
Social Studies and Computer Studies
Mathematics and Geography.
Mathematics and Computer
Geography and History
Computer Studies and History
Campus
The college is located in the cool hills of Mandeville, the capital town of the beautiful parish of Manchester - a parish known for horticulture and for bauxite production. Mandeville is roughly in the middle of the island of Jamaica and is approximately 62 miles from the capital city, Kingston, and 60 miles fi7om Montego Bay. The college is situated on several acres of land at 40 Manchester Road, the site of the Old Mayflower Hotel. Spathodia, Pouie and 'Poor man's Orchid" are principal flowering trees that enhance the ambiance of the college grounds. Located on the campus are the Church Teachers' College Demonstration School and an Early Childhood Resource Centre. There is also a University of the West Indies Distance Education Centre. The College runs an Evening Institute where persons - usually young working adults, can complete their secondary education by pursuing subjects at the General Certificate in Education or Caribbean Examination Council exams. The College, in collaboration with Temple University, offers a B.Sc. in Early Childhood Education. Participants in this programme are graduates of teachers' colleges.
The facilities are used as a centre for University Scholarship exams and for Caribbean Examination Council exams. Computer courses are offered to members of the local community. Many schools in and around Mandeville use our games field for sporting activities. Our Physical Education students are very involved in helping at, and promoting sports for persons with disabilities. Some local clubs eg the Toastmasters' Club use our facilities for their meetings.
Student Services and Facilities
There are Halls of Residences that accommodate over 300 students. There are a small tuck shop, a gymnasium a tennis/netball court, a swimming pool (currently non-functional), a large games field, two computer labs, science and home economics labs. There are a student affairs office, guidance counseling facilities and dining room where three meals are served each working day. There is a sick bay and resident nurse.
Spiritual Life
The Patron Saint of the college is St. Matthias. St. Matthias' Chapel is centrally located on the campus signifying that God is the centre of our lives. There is a resident Chaplain. Devotional exercises are held daily. Denominational Fraternities meet one evening per week. Other clubs and societies include the Rotaract Club, Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship; Drama, Public Speaking, Environment, Geography Clubs. There is also a College Choir and a male singing group.
Housing
Church Teachers' College is a residential college. Currently we have living accommodation for just over 300 students. About 170 commute to college from areas in and around Mandeville. Accommodation is provided for the Principal, Vice Principal, Nurse, Chaplain and some other members of staff who act as Wardens.
Library and Internet Facilities
The Library currently has approximately 25,000 volumes. Work has just begun on extending the building. There are internet facilities.
Tuition and Housing Costs
Costs for 2003-2004 are as follows (Jamaica Currency):
First Year Students $37,840 per year
Second Year Students $43,100 per year
Third Year Students $51,700 per year
These fees are subsidized by the Government in order to cover boarding and three meals per day (Monday - Friday).
Scholarships
Benefactors, such as the late Bishop Vaughan, have over the years made bursaries available for some needy students.
International Students
Foreign students seeking admission must meet the required entry qualification which is currently a minimum of 4 GCE or CXC subjects, one of which must be English. Grades required for subjects of specialization must be I or 11 (A or B). Fees for foreign students are considerably higher than for nationals as they would not be subsidized by the Government of Jamaica.
