UWI was established in 1962 with Her Royal Highness, Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone as the first Chancellor and Sir Arthur Lewis the first Vice Chancellor. UWI comprises three main campuses (located at Mona, Jamaica, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago and Cave Hill, Barbados) as well as the Centre of Hotel and Tourism Management in the Bahamas in addition to University Centres/Schools of Continuing Studies in twelve other Caribbean countries. The University has six Faculties offering first degree programmes in agriculture, arts, the humanities, education, engineering, law, medical sciences, natural and pure and applied sciences and social sciences. Certificates, diplomas and postgraduate degree programmes as well as a variety of specialist degrees are also offered. The University's central administration is located at the Mona Campus. The University is Headed by Chancellor. OUR MISSION, VISION AND CORE VALUES Our Mission An institution that remains proud of its rich history, today the enduring mission of The UWI is: To advance education and create knowledge through excellence in teaching, research, innovation, public service, intellectual leadership and outreach in order to support the inclusive (social, economic, political, cultural, environmental) development of the Caribbean region and beyond. Our Vision By 2017, the University will be globally recognised as a regionally integrated, innovative, internationally competitive university, deeply rooted in all aspects of Caribbean development and committed to serving the diverse people of the region and beyond. Our Core Values The Core Values of the UWI that guide its mandate, policy and decision making include integrity, intellectual freedom, excellence, civic responsibility, accessibility, diversity and equity. Contact data: The University of the West Indies Mona Campus Kingston 7 Jamaica Tel: (876) 927-1660-9 The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus University Drive P.O. Box 64 Bridgetown Barbados Tel : (246) 417-4000 Fax : (246) 425-1327 http://www.cavehill.uwi.edu  The University of the West Indies St. Augustine Campus St. Augustine Trinidad and Tobago http://www.uwi.tt