Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago- October 28– The College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT) reaffirmed its commitment to academic excellence, innovation and institutional development at its 2026 Faculty Convocation, held on Friday, 23 October 2026, at the Radisson Hotel Trinidad.
Held under the theme “Fostering Innovation, Celebrating Excellence, Inspiring Tomorrow,” the event brought together faculty, academic leaders, administrators and members of the College’s Board of Trustees for a day of professional engagement, knowledge-sharing and discussions on the future of tertiary education.
In her address, Chairman of COSTAATT’s 9th Board of Trustees, Mrs Roamar Achat-Saney, commended faculty and staff for their dedication to student success and institutional advancement. She encouraged faculty to embrace innovation, strengthen collaboration and explore new approaches to teaching while maintaining high academic standards.
COSTAATT’s Acting President and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr Naseem Koylass, highlighted several significant institutional developments, including the College’s successful reaccreditation for an additional seven years, an achievement reflecting the collective efforts of faculty and staff.
Dr Koylass also outlined the College’s proposed revised Strategic Plan for 2026–2029, themed “Transforming Lives Through Future-Focused Education.” The draft plan focuses on strengthening academic programmes, integrating digital technologies and artificial intelligence, improving student success and employability, and ensuring long-term institutional sustainability.
The Convocation featured Dr Phaedra Mohammed, Lecturer in Computer Science at The University of the West Indies, as the feature speaker, alongside faculty-led presentations exploring emerging approaches to teaching and learning.
Presentations examined the integration of AI assistants into tertiary writing instruction, maintaining teaching excellence during major disruptions, student communication networks in the age of AI, and the use of virtual simulated games in nursing education.
An Innovation Lab facilitated by Dr Nneka St Rose and video showcases highlighting the work of COSTAATT’s academic Schools provided further opportunities for collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
The programme also included a segment recognising excellence and service, with musical entertainment provided by the COSTAATT X2C Steel Orchestra.
The 2026 Faculty Convocation reinforced COSTAATT’s commitment to continuous improvement and preparing future-ready graduates uipped with the knowledge, skills and adaptability to contribute meaningfully to national and regional development.
