THE University of the West Indies (The UWI) is pleased to announce the appointment of its two newest professors, renowned experts in disability studies and gender and sexuality. Dr Floyd Morris, the Director of The UWI Centre for Disability Studies, has been promoted to the position of Professor of Disability Studies and Politics and Dr Karen Carpenter, the Head of the Institute for Gender and Development Studies at The UWI Mona Campus, has been promoted to the position of Professor of Gender, Sexuality and Psychology. The promotions took effect from May 29, 2024.
Both individuals were elevated to the University’s highest academic rank following a thorough assessment that included an evaluation of their research quantity and quality, publications, teaching, and overall professional endeavours by internal and external assessors. Professors Morris and Carpenter were commended by their assessors for conducting valuable research that contributed to policy development and provided practical tools for inquiry and advocacy within their respective fields.