Latest update April 5th, 2025 5:50 AM

Guyana's largest selling daily and New York's most popular weekly

Latest News

Administrative incompetence or neglect?

Nov 06, 2013 Letters

Dear Editor,
As a University of Guyana graduate (LLB programme), I join in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the university and acknowledge the contributions of those who have contributed to the growth and development from its modest beginnings to the stage where its existence in the Guyanese society is being lauded as an educational institution of repute.
It is of course important that persons who have made significant inputs into that institution’s development be named and recognized, and that in so doing, for whatever reason, such recognition is dealt with fairly and impartially .
Thus, it is a matter of concern to many Guyanese that at no time in announcing its plans for celebrating or adverting to those who have contributed meaningfully to the university’s development has the name of Professor Harold Lutchman  ever acknowledged or mentioned.
An explanation of this state of affairs may well be due to incomplete records; be that as it may, on demitting the office of the Vice Chancellor of the university of Guyana a plaque which was presented to the Professor stated that “he has traversed all the tiers of academia of the University of Guyana and has left an indelible imprint in everyone of them…”
One may feel that this statement of apparent homage may well be thought one of exaggeration, if not generosity, but the test is to the extent to which it is reflective of  Dr. Lutchman’s record.
The facts are that he served on all the administrative bodies of the university including  Dean of both the department of Political Science and Law, and Management Studies. Also notable in this regard were two separate terms as Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences. Among the courses which he taught were Public Administration to senior civil servants ( Director of Diploma in  the  Public Administration Program); Political Science and Law ( including Constitution Law, and also  Managerial Law).
In the field of research and publications Dr. Lutchman was active in promoting  research and publications. A perusal of Transition, (the academic periodical of the Institute of Development Studies of the University) would reveal a number of his articles as would a review to the History Gazette published by the History Department of the Faculty of Arts; a record of which could be located in the university library, and also encouraging other members of the department  of Political Science and Law  to undertake their own research and publications.
Further, he was editor-in-chief of the Guyana Law Journal which was published by the department of Political Science and Law. Additionally he supervised many graduate students in pursuit of their post graduate work. Further, he has also authored books by himself and co-authored with others.
He served on all of the policy making bodies of the university such as the Council, Finance and General Purposes Committee (F&GP) and the appointments committee.
His public service record while serving at the University of Guyana is also worthy of note. It reflects inter alia contributions to Public Service reform, trade-unionism and labour education, and arbitration of labour disputes .
With such a record as Dr. Lutchman’s,  such a faux pas, whether by commission or omission is a poor reflection on the administrative  competence of the university.
Avette J. Richards

 

 

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show|| March, 31st, 2025

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

 

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

Twin tons from Anderson, Imlach steer Eagles back on course

Twin tons from Anderson, Imlach steer Eagles back on course

Apr 05, 2025

2025 CWI Regional 4-Day Championships Round 6…  – Eagles lead by 239 runs heading into last day  Kaieteur Sports- In-form batsmen, Kevlon Anderson and Captain Tevin Imlach played similar...
Read More
Race for quarterfinal spots commence today at MoE ground

Race for quarterfinal spots commence today at MoE...

Apr 05, 2025

Marsh sets up Lucknow’s comfortable win over Mumbai

Marsh sets up Lucknow’s comfortable win...

Apr 05, 2025

‘One Guyana’ 3×3 Quest tips off today

‘One Guyana’ 3×3 Quest tips off today

Apr 04, 2025

Saints and GTI dominate as YBG Georgetown Regional Conference continues

Saints and GTI dominate as YBG Georgetown...

Apr 04, 2025

Carty misses ton, Hamilton (80) sets up tense battle as Harpy Eagles speed ace Alimohamed bags 5

Carty misses ton, Hamilton (80) sets up tense...

Apr 04, 2025

Features/Columnists

  • The One-Man Republic

    Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- There exists, tucked away on the margin of maps and minds, a country that has perfected... more

Publisher’s Note

Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.

Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Weekend Cartoon

Bridge Watch

Demerara Harbour Bridge

> Berbice Bridge […]