Where do see the future of Caribbean Studies?
I see Caribbean Studies at a crossroads once again. With new leadership we have the opportunity to help the organization grow and develop in new ways. The current President Pat Mohammed and incoming President Linden Lewis are resourceful and talented individuals. Together with the new members of the Council I expect to CSA develop further. However, the challenge will be to have the organization do more than merely put on a good conference once a year. If we can’t get our members to show an interest in building the CSA and participating activities beyond the conference we run the risk of limping along and not fulfilling our potential or responding to the needs of the region. 12) What would you recommend to a young scholar starting in Caribbean Studies? My recommendation to young scholars is to see the CSA as an organization that they can help to build and develop. Use it as a resource for your scholarship – a place to network, obtain feedback on your scholarship, and a chance to develop
