The Dr. Elsa M. Cummings Award for Teaching Excellence recognizes outstanding faculty members who embody The International College of the Cayman Islands’ commitment to excellence.Faculty members who have taught for at least three quarters are eligible for the award. The award honors teachers who inspire, stimulate, challenge, and motivate their students; teachers who develop in students the ability to think critically and creatively about the world; teachers who instill in their students a lifelong love of learning.The award is named for the President Emerita, Trustee, and College Founder Dr. Elsa Cummings whose association with ICCI spans close to 50 years.Dr. Cummings served in a variety of faculty and administrative posts. She taught Spanish, served as Chief Examiner for the GED program, director of admissions, dean, executive vice president, and president.Nominations for the 2015 awards will be begin June 1, 2015 and the results will be announced during the 45th Founders’ Day Celebration in September 2015.The augural award recipients were honored Founders’ Day September 28, 2014 at a ceremony at the Cayman Islands Baptist Church. Yvonne Lawe-Gonzales (Speech) and Wayne McManus (Accounting) each received a signed certificate by the President Emerita and a cash award.To view photos of Founders’ Day 2014, click here!
The Dr. Elsa M. Cummings Award for Teaching Excellence
The International College of the Cayman Islands (ICCI) proudly marked a significant milestone on 30 May 2026 with the successful completion of its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Certificate Short Course. This inaugural programme reflects ICCI’s commitment to providing innovative, relevant, and career-focused learning opportunities that prepare individuals for success in an increasingly technology-driven world.
In keeping with its mission to advance the potential for leadership and foster a commitment to community service, ICCI remains dedicated to equipping students with practical skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and self-directed learning. Building on the success of this first AI course, the College will continue to offer similar programmes designed to help professionals, entrepreneurs, and lifelong learners develop the knowledge and competencies needed to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.
Applications are now being accepted for future AI courses. Prospective participants are encouraged to register their interest by completing an application and securing their place in upcoming cohorts. Join ICCI in exploring the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and developing the skills needed for the future of work.