The Mico University College Alumni
The Mico's 185th Anniversary Awards Nomination
The historical significance of the Mico embodies a tradition of resilience, endurance and relevance
especially in the 21st century. The sole survivor of over 300 "normal" schools established in the
Caribbean during the post-emancipation era, The Mico has given sterling service in education for over
175 years, and holds the enviable record of being the oldest teacher training institution in the
western hemisphere. Maintaining this solid foundation is part of the College's Strategic Plan which
envisions the institution becoming a full University, offering first degrees in Primary and Secondary
Education, Educational Administration, Special Education, Guidance and Counselling, and Science
Education. The University also offers some Graduate Programmes.
The goal of offering quality education and professional development and its commitment to the
advancement of spiritual, moral and cultural upliftment are in tandem with its rich and noble
tradition. Given its strategic location in the nation's capital and its historical heritage, The Mico
is poised to become a model that will epitomize the network that links tertiary institutions committed
to teacher training.
Mico's motto "Do it with thy might" embraces the time-honoured tradition of hard work and unstinted
devotion. With its early reputation of being the "poor man's university" the graduates of this noble
institution are garnered from every strata of society and continue to serve in Jamaica, the Caribbean
and the wider world. In this technological age, The Mico is equipping faculty and students with the
skills to face the challenges of a complex yet exciting global village.
The historical significance of the Mico embodies a tradition of resilience, endurance and relevance
especially in the 21st century. The sole survivor of over 300 “normal” schools established in the
Caribbean during the post-emancipation era, Mico has given sterling service in education for over 170
years. Mico holds the enviable record of being the oldest teacher training institution in the western
Hemisphere. Maintaining this solid foundation is part of the College’s Strategic Plan which envisions
the institution becoming a University College, offering first degrees in Primary and Secondary
Education, Educational Administration, Special Education, Guidance and Counselling, and Science
Education.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Office of Alumni and Development connects with past students of The Mico University College for a
lifelong relationship with The Mico Family. It provides opportunities for Alumni and Friends to give
time, talent and financial support to enhance the stature and vitality to our University.