Compensatory Programs and Academic Support Services Program Overview

A change agent, Emmanuel Gonsalves has dedicated more than three decades to the field of academia. Emmanuel Gonsalves specializes in corporate turnarounds and played a crucial role in leading the Compensatory Programs and Academic Support Services program following its expansion and rebranding at the College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT), where he served as president.

Commonly referred to as COMPASS, the Compensatory Programs and Academic Support Services program offers an alternative pathway for students to gain tertiary level education. It caters to students that COSTAATT deems to have the aptitude to succeed in higher education, but have not had opportunities to complete appropriate courses. Students with less than five Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) and General Certificates of Education (GCE) passes are eligible to apply. Admitted students will commit time to completing a COMPASS program that varies in duration based on proficiency in specific topics. Finishing the program gives pupils the opportunity to continue their education at COSTAATT in the program of their choice.