The University of the West Indies (UWI), at Cave Hill, Barbados

The University of the West Indies

at Cave Hill, Barbados

Association of Caribbean Tertiary Institutions Unit


ACTI is an Association of Tertiary Educational Institutions in the Caribbean region. The member institutions are Universities, Colleges, Community Colleges, Teacher Training Colleges, National Colleges, State Colleges, Technical Colleges etc


The overall aim of ACTI is to improve the quality, quantity and organisation of tertiary education in the region through co-operation and collaboration between member institutions.


The specific objective of ACTI:


The specific objectives, as stated in the constitution of ACTI are:
  • To facilitate cooperation and collaboration between the institutions in a wide range of academic, administrative and other areas.
  • To facilitate more effective utilization of scarce resources in seeking to enhance access, mobility and quality in tertiary education.
  • To facilitate articulation among the institutions.
  • To facilitate the development/delivery of particular programmes and services.
  • To assist in identifying and meeting the ongoing tertiary education needs of the region and individual territories.To provide a professional forum for discussion and problem solving.


Contact Information:

Tel: (246) 417-0203

Fax: (246) 417-0202
Email: lashton@uwichill.edu.bb
Website: http://www.acticarib.org/

Executive Officer Mrs. Linda Ashton
Tel: (246) 417-0203