(GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS) – International College of the Cayman Islands President Dr. David Marshall is donating $10,000 CI to ICCI as a demonstration of his strong commitment to higher education in Cayman. His personal donation also kicks off the college’s upcoming fundraising campaign. The donation will strengthen the college’s infrastructure by providing more technology for students to achieve in the classroom.

“I am thrilled to be able to provide these funds to this pioneering institution,” says Marshall, who has served as ICCI president since March of this year. Since 1970, ICCI has helped transform the lives of so many by providing them with access to education to become successful in their careers; this institution is very deserving of support.”

Since arriving in March, Marshall has been on a crusade to create seamless pathways for ICCI graduates from college to employment. He has raised admissions criteria, encouraged more rigorous academics, increased graduation requirements, and provided additional supports for academically struggling students.

Marshall says Cayman’s future economy will need more citizens with globally competitive portfolios. “The new jobs coming to Cayman will require a work force with outstanding critical thinking skills, excellent communication skills, and exceptional competencies in math, technology, science, and engineering. There is no other way to produce this workforce other than getting more young people to complete college with the skills employers need.”

The ICCI community-wide fundraising campaign officially kicks off later this month with a meeting of ICCI alumni. “This meeting on August 17 is a real heart-to-heart with the scores of alumni out there who have done well. It is now time for them to reach back and provide opportunities for current students through donations to improve teaching and learning and to provide scholarships,” says Marshall.

The ICCI Board of Trustees has matched Marshall’s donation with a promise of more to come.

“I think people have to put their money where the mouth is,” says Marshall. “It’s not enough to say you support the education of young people. I think you have to show that support by digging in your wallet personally to make sure young people have a chance to get where you are. Corporate donations are great, but when it gets down to it, individuals on the island also should be making personal contributions to higher education causes.”

Marshall’s donation follows his earlier contributions this year of $1,000 CI to ICCI’s scholarship fund and another $1,000 CI donation provided by some friends in the U.S. He says he personally will be making calls to companies and individuals in Cayman in the weeks to come for help. “These are the country’s future leaders; they deserve the best.”

Founded in 1970, the International College of the Cayman Islands the Birthplace of Tertiary Education in the Cayman Islands. The College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award associates, bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

The mission of the International College of the Cayman Islands is to prepare students for career placement and enhancement. The ICCI education instills attitudes, behaviors, sensitivities, skills and knowledge that are essential to life and learning.