Objects and principles

In performing its functions and discharging its duties as provided under this Act, the University shall have among its guiding principles the following– (a) striving to attain academic, research and service, teaching and professional excellence at the national, regional and international levels; (b) ensuring that its students and graduates have strong academic, ethical, independent and analytical literacy, numeracy and research capabilities and during and upon completion of their studies, are able to effectively integrate into the society as independent thinkers who are socially conscious and able to contribute to national, regional and international development in their areas of expertise; or (c) respecting the principles on which the Nation of Belize was founded as specified in the preamble to the Belize Constitution, including without limitation the acknowledgment of the supremacy of God, the dignity of the human person to pursue knowledge in an environment based on merit, ability and integrity and free from any discrimination based on race, colour, creed or sex. 7