H. Lavity Stoutt Community College

A Focus Committee, chaired by the late Dr. Norwell Harrigan, was organised to hold discussions with the general public and to obtain feedback on the viability of an institution of tertiary education for the British Virgin Islands. After meeting with various community groups, the Focus Committee submitted its report and recommendations to the British Virgin Islands Government.

With its dedication on August 15, 1993, the College moved into a new three-storey facility at its Paraquita Bay Campus. This first campus building encompassed some 10,000 square feet and had 15 classrooms and laboratories on the upper floors, and 4,700 square feet for administrative offices on the ground floor.

The College continues to exhibit steady growth. Whereas it began its operations in 1990 with 135 students, enrollment during the 1992-93 academic year stood at over 300, progressed to 500 during the 1995-96 year, and exceeded 650 during the 1998-99 academic year. In the more recent years, it has exceeded 1,000.

New programmes continue to come on stream, consonant with the College's mission and growth, with the Virgin Islands Studies Programme being one of the most outstanding. This is indeed an extraordinary chapter in the history of education in the British Virgin Islands; and we invite your participation in the endeavour.