UTech, Ja Week of Welcome 2016

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We are delighted to welcome you to the University of Technology, Jamaica.

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You are joining a vibrant student body and an exciting campus. Your experience here at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Ja.) will be fulfilling, and we are delighted that you have selected UTech, Ja to further your education.

Be sure to make the most of this informative week, by attending as many sessions as possible. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are more than happy to assist you in navigating your way through the university. Feel free to say hello and ask for assistance if needed.

Enjoy your Orientation week!

Thank you for making UTech, Ja. your university of choice.

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Parents’/Guardians’/Spouses’ Orientation

VENUE: Alfred Sangster Auditorium HOST: Mr. Philip Clarke, Director - Centre For The Arts

sunday TIME

ACTIVITY Assemble in Alfred Sangster Auditorium

09:00 AM

Commencement Service

09:15 AM - 10:00 AM BREAK 10:30 AM – 10:35 AM

Opening Remarks

10:35 AM – 10:40 AM

Greeting Dr. Elaine Wallace - University Registrar

10:40 AM - 10:55 AM

Campus Security Mr. Robert Finzi-Smith - Director of Safety & Security

10:55 AM – 11:10 AM

Student Finance Mrs. Pauline Madourie - Scholarship Officer

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM

Charge to the Family Mrs. Patricia Eves-McKenzie - Senior University Counsellor

11:30 AM – 11:35 PM

Closing Remarks

11:45 PM – 12:45 PM

Campus Tour - Students’ Union Council

12:45 PM - 02:00 PM

Meet your Dean (See venues below)

COLLEGES & FACULTIES

VENUES

Business & Management ............................................................ Alfred Sangster Auditorium Education & Liberal Studies ................................................................................................. LT 9A Engineering & Computing .............................................................................................. 1A66-67 Health Sciences ....................................................................................................................... LT 23 Law .......................................................................................................................... Drawing Room Science & Sport ....................................................................................................... FOSS Room 1 The Built Environment .............................................................................................................. LT 4 Medicine, Oral Health and Veterinary Sciences ..................... Authur Wint Drive Campus

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02:00 PM - 05: 00 PM

Resident Students Check in (Alfred Sangster Auditorium)

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Getting To Know Your Services

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VENUE: Alfred Sangster Auditorium HOST: Mr. Craig McNally, JP, University Counsellor &

Miss Kennisha Morrison, Student, College Of Business & Mngt.

MUSIC: Richard Perkins/ DJ Facta || Eric Stephenson / DJ Elite || Damion Sterling/DJ Shadez

monday TIME

ACTIVITY

08:00 AM - 08:10 AM

Assemble (Caribbean Sculpture Park)

08:10 AM - 08:44 AM

Campus Tour Students’ Union Council

08:45 AM - 08:50 AM

Students return to auditorium

Opening

Meditation

08:50 AM - 08:53 AM

Mrs. Carrol Richards - University Chaplain 08:53 AM - 08:55 AM

Welcome Dr. Elaine Wallace - University Registrar

08:55 AM - 09:00 AM

UTech, Ja. Song Led by Centre for the Arts

09:00 AM – 09:01 AM

Introduction of Keynote Speaker Mr. Granville Knight - 1st VP Academic Affairs, Students’ Union

09:02 AM – 09:17 AM

Keynote Speaker Miss Denise Adams - Citizen Security and Justice Programme

09:17 AM – 09:25 AM

Getting To Know Your Student Services Mrs. Dorrset Gabbidon Pottinger - Asst. Registrar, Student Services

09:25 AM - 09:35 AM

09:40 AM – 09:45 AM

Campus Security Mr. Robert Finzi-Smith - Director, Safety & Security Credit Card Fraud Detective Inspector Jacqueline Dodd - The Fraud Squad, JCF Performance Centre for the Arts

09:55 AM – 10:00 AM

Greetings From Alumni Relations Mr. Hector Wheeler - Associate Vice President, Advancement

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09:45 AM – 09:55 AM

10:00 AM - 10:05 AM

10:05 AM - 10:15 AM

Sponsor’s Spot Mrs. Alysia Moulton White - Manager Promotions and Special Projects, Sagicor Group Jamaica Sport At UTech, Ja. Jamaica Mr. Anthony Davis - Director of Sport

BREAK / MOVE TO CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Sessions Will Be Repeated As Follows: 10:30 – 11:15 & 11:15- 12noon

DETAILS

Student Finance

Miss Karen Haughton Customer Service Rep, Student Finance VENUE: LT9A

Healthy Lifestyle

Ms. Patrice White Managing Director, Dynamic Lifestyle VENUE: LT23 Mrs. Paulette Groves-Robinson Assistant Registrar, Examinations VENUE: LT10B

Peer Councelling

Career Planning

“NAAH GI IT UP!”

Quick and easy meals

Taking Care of your mental health while studying

TIME 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM

Mr. Craig McNally, JP University Counsellor VENUE: 18B13 Mr. Maurice Colquhoun Career And Placement Officer VENUE: SCIT LAB-B Mrs. Carrol Richards University Chaplain VENUE: Drawing Room Mrs. Mazie Miller Grace Kitchens VENUE: Alfred Sangster Auditorium Dr. Claudette Williamns- Myers, Associate Dean - COBAM VENUE: SOBA Executive Room

ACTIVITY Lunch

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Getting to know your Academic Services

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Concurrent Session will continue from: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

SESSION Male Health Talk

Female Health Talk

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TIME

DETAILS Dr. Leslie Meade Medical Doctor VENUE: LT10A Mrs.Heather White Health Service Administrator VENUE: LT9A

ACTIVITY

01:45 PM – 02:15 PM

Tech It 2 Dem Drama Production, Centre For The Arts Venue: Alfred Sangster Auditorium

05:00 PM – 07:00 PM

Documentary on Corruption National Integrity Action Venue: Alfred Sangster Auditorium

07:00 PM – 09:00 PM

Halls of Residence Orientation (See p. 34)

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ACTIVITY

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Getting To Know Your Students’ Union

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Lunch

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Group Activty: “Who Is Responsible?”

Counselling Unit & Students’ Union Council Chief Facilitator: Mrs. Patricia Eves - Mckenzie

02:30 PM - 04:00 PM

“Wow “ Clubs And Societies Fair

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Off Campus Boarding Students Link up Mrs. Angella Isaacs Brown - Accommodation Officer MODERATOR: Miss Marsha Holness

06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Halls of Residence Orientation (See p. 34)

06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Free Dental Cleaning for the first 100 New and Transfer students

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VENUE: Alfred Sangster Auditorium HOST: Students’ Union Council

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W.O.W. Clubs & Societies Fair & Getting To Know Your Students’ Union Council

Getting To Know Your Colleges And Faculties

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wednesday FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING TIME VENUE 09:30AM - 10:30 AM ...................................................................... Alfred Sangster Auditorium SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING SESSION 1 TIME VENUE 10:30AM - 12:30 PM ............................................................................................... 1A 66-67 SESSION 2 TIME VENUE 05:00PM - 07:30PM ............................................................................................... 1A 66-67 SCHOOL OF COMPUTING SESSION 1 TIME VENUE 10:30AM - 12:30 PM ...................................................................... Alfred Sangster Auditorium SESSION 2 TIME VENUE 05:00PM - 07:30PM .................................................................................................. 1C10-11

JOINT COLLEGES OF MEDICINE, ORAL HEALTH & VETERINARY SCIENCES TIME VENUE 09:30AM - 03:30 PM ............................. Medallion Hall Hotel (53 Hope Road, Kingston 6)

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

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TIME VENUE 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM ......................................................... Christian LifeFellowship Church

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND SPORT TIME VENUE 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM ......................................................................................... Faculty Lawn

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FACULTY OF LAW TIME VENUE 01:30 PM- 04:00 PM .................................................................................................. 1A – 40-41

FACULTY OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT TIME VENUE 01:00 PM- 02:30 PM ....................................................................................................... LT - 4

FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND LIBERAL STUDIES TIME VENUE 10:30 AM- 12:30 PM ...................................................................................................... LT - 9A

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT Business Administration SESSION 1 TIME VENUE 02: 00 PM - 05:00 PM .................................................................... Alfred Sangster Auditorium SESSION 2 TIME VENUE 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM ..................................................................... Alfred Sangster Auditorium

Hospitality & Tourism Management SESSION 1 TIME VENUE 10:00AM - 12:00 PM ..................................................................................... 18C1-4 &18B13-15

JOAN DUNCAN SCHOOL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, ETHICS AND LEADERSHIP (JDSEEL)

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TIME VENUE 10:00AM - 12:00 PM ......................................................................... JDSEEL Confrence Room

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CALVIN McKAIN LIBRARY TOURS

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College | Faculty | School

Time

Faculty of Science & Sport

10:00 AM -10:30 AM

Faculty of Law

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Faculty of the Built Environment

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Faculty of Education & Liberal Studies

11:30 AM– 12:00 PM

Faculty of Engineering & Computing

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

College of Business & Management (Business Administration)

12:30 PM – 01:00 PM

College of Health Sciences

01:00 PM – 01:30 PM

College of Business & Management (Hospitality & Tourism Management)

01:30 PM – 02:00 PM

College of Business & Management (Joan Duncan School of Entrepreneurship Ethics & Leadership)

02:00 PM -02:30 PM

Faculty of Science & Sport

02:30 PM – 03:00 PM

Faculty of the Built Environment

03:00 PM -03:30 PM

Faculty of Engineering & Computing

03:30 PM – 04:00 PM

Faculty of Law

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Faculty of Education & Liberal Studies

04:30 PM -05:00 PM

Joint Colleges of Medicine, Oral Health & Veterinary Sciences

05:00 PM – 05:30 PM

College of Health Sciences

05:30 PM – 06:00 PM

College of Business & Management (Hospitality & Tourism Management)

07:30 PM – 08:00 PM

College of Business & Management (Business Administration)

08:00 PM – 08:30 PM

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ACTIVITY

08:00 AM - 08:55 AM

Registration & Reception

08:55 AM - 09:00 AM

Invocation

09:00 AM - 09:05 AM

Welcome & Introduction Mrs. Norma Morgan Acting Dir Community Service & Development

09:05 AM - 09:20 AM

Discovering Ubuntu Dr. Martin Schade Senior Lecturer Faculty Of Education & Liberal Studies

09:20 AM - 09:30 AM

CSP1001 Student Experience

09:30 AM - 09:40 AM

Overview Of CSP1001 Mr. Courtney Palmer - University CSP Coordinator

09:40 AM – 09:55 AM

Agency Perspective Video Presentation

09:55 AM – 10:25 AM

Civic Responsibility & Democracy Prof. Rosalea Hamilton - Vice President, Division Of Community

11:15 AM – 11:20 AM

Instrumental Michael Wilson - Violinist

11:20 AM - 11:50 AM 11:50 AM – 12:05 PM

Keynote Speaker Dr. K’adamawe K’nife Lecturer, Mona School Of Business, UWI Questions & Answers

12:05 PM – 12:10 PM

Musical Performance Miss Lena Davis, Admin Support School Of Computing & Information Technology

12:10 PM – 12:15 PM

Presentation ZIKA Health Issues

12:15 PM - 12:20 PM

Community Service Awards

12:20 PM - 12:25 PM

Vote Of Thanks Mr. Akili Henney Dir. Community Service - UTech , Ja. Students’ Union Council

12:25 PM- 01:25 PM

Community Service Fair (Guest Artiste)

01:25PM -01:30 PM

National Anthem

06:00 PM – 09:00 PM

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Thursday

Community Service Expo

VENUE: Alfred Sangster Auditorium

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Academic Induction Ceremony

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VENUE: Alfred Sangster Auditorium

Friday TIME

ACTIVITY

09:00 AM - 09:30 AM

New students & guests to be seated

09:30 AM - 09:50 AM

The Academic Procession

09:50 AM - 09:55 AM

Chancellor’s Procession

10:00 AM – 10:05 AM

Meditation Rev. Dr. Lester Orville Shields, University Chaplain Opening Remarks

10:05 AM – 10:07 AM

Dr. Elaine Wallace - University Registrar Welcome

10:07 AM - 10:12 AM

The Most Hon. Edward G.Seaga ON, PC, Chancellor The University Song

10:12 AM – 10:17 AM

Led by UTech Vocal Ensemble Introduction of UTech Staff

10:17 AM - 10:25 AM

Dr. Horace Williams Sr. Director of Human Resurces and Administration (Acting) 10:25 AM - 10:30 AM

Greetings Mr. Richard Powell - Pro Chancellor

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM

President’s Charge Prof. Colin Gyles - Acting President

10:45 AM – 10:50 AM

Musical Selection Centre for the Arts

10:50 AM - 10:55 AM

New Students’ Pledge Led by Mr Dimitri McGregor - Students’ Union President Staff Response

10:50 AM - 10:55 AM

Dr. Horace Williams Sr. Director of Human Resurces and Administration (Acting)

GIVE-AWAYS, PRIZES AND SURPRIZES 11:00 AM – 12:00 NOON Announcement of Tablet winner HOST: Mr. CRAIG MCNALLY, JP, UNIVERSITY COUNSELLOR MR. MAURICE COLQUHOUN, CAREER & PLACEMENT OFFICER MUSIC:

DJ CODE (Royford Higgins) & DJ SHADEZ (Damion Sterling)

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National Anthem

10:55AM – 11:00 AM

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About the Halls of Residence Many students find that living on campus is the most rewarding experience of their college lives — lifelong friendships and memories start here. Cheer on the Knights at our athletic venues, walk to class or catch a concert at the Caribbean Sculpture Park. Plus, you’re in the middle of all that is happening on campus!

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-Past Resident Student

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SUC = Students’ Union Council

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Halls of Residence Welcome Week of Activites

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monday TIME

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR UNIVERSITY

VENUE: Western Campus: 17 Dome Street

ACTIVITY

08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

Registration

09:05 AM - 09:40 AM

Meditation Mrs. Audrey Dawes Jarrett – Western Campus Chaplain

09:40 AM - 09:50 AM

Welcome Mrs. Stacyann Gayle-Gardner – Asst. Registrar, Western Campus

09:50 AM – 10:00 AM

Greetings Dr. Joseph Grannum – Campus Coordinator – Western Campus

10:00 AM – 10:20 AM

“From Orientation to Graduation” Ms. Keisha Weston – Admissions & Enrolment Coordinator

10:20 AM - 10:45 AM

Financing Your University Education Ms. Terry-Ann Rhule – Welfare Officer

11:25 AM - 11:50 AM

Your Safety and You Mr. Garfield Mcleary - Safety and Security Officer

12:00 PM – 01:00 PM

LUNCH

01:20 PM – 01:20 PM

The gateway to Information Ms. Jasmine Smith- Librarian- Western Campus

01:20 PM - 01:40 PM

Official University Symbols Mrs. Charmaine Mortley – Asst. Registrar, University Secretariat

01:40 PM -02:00 PM

Your Health and You - Nursing Representative

02:00 PM – 02:05 PM

Musical Selection

02: 05 PM - 02:15 PM

Fashion Show

02:15 PM - 02:25 PM

Maintaining Your University Campus Ms. Antoinette Smith – Site Administrator – Western Campus

02:25 PM – 02:35 PM

Fashion Show

02: 35 PM - 03: 00 PM

Real Talk Mrs. Rena Blackwood-McIntosh Lecturer – Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies

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Knowing your Services Mrs. Denese Brown- Bell – Student Relations Officer

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10:45 AM – 11:25 AM

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Academic Induction Ceremony

VENUE: St. John’s Methodist Church

Tuesday TIME

ACTIVITY

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

New students & guests to be seated

10:15 AM - 10:25 AM

The Academic Procession

10:25 AM - 10:30 AM

Chancellor’s Procession

10:30 AM – 10:35 AM

Meditation Mrs. Audrey Dawes Jarrett – Chaplain

10:35 AM – 10:40 AM

Opening Remarks Dr. Elaine Wallace - University Registrar

10:40 AM- 10:45 AM

Welcome/ Indroduction of UTech Staff Dr. Joseph Grannum – Campus Coordinator

10:45 AM – 10:50 AM

The University Song Students’ Union Sub Council

10:50 AM - 10:55 AM

Greetings Mr. Richard Powell – Pro Chancellor

10:55 AM – 11:00 AM

President’s Charge Prof. Colin Gyles, Acting President

11:00 AM – 11:05 AM 11:05 AM - 11:10 AM

11:10 AM -11:15 AM

11:15 AM – 11:20 AM

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12:00 PM -01: 00 PM

COLLEGES AND FACULTIES Caribbean School Of Nursing

Musical Selection New Students’ Pledge Led By Mrs. Shanique Patterson-Downer Western Campus Chairperson Staff Response Led by Miss Sophia Mcintosh Programme Director National Anthem Led By UTech Vocal Ensemble Lunch

VENUES Barnett Clinic

Faculty Of Law

17 Dome Street

School Of Business Administration

17 Dome Street

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UTech, Ja. MEDICAL CENTRE MEDICAL CENTRE The Medical Centre continues to provide quality health care to the University Community. The team of health care professionals is multidisciplinary and the following services are offered: • Counselling • Environmental Health • Family Planning • General Medicine • Medical Laboratory • Referrals OPENING HOURS: Monday–Friday: Saturday:

8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

MEDICAL LABORATORY SERVICES Services are available on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Results of routine laboratory tests are usually available within 24 hours.

EMERGENCY SERVICES Persons with life-threatening emergencies who visit the Health Centre receive supportive care and are then transferred via ambulance to the Accident & Emergency Department of the University Hospital of the West Indies.

ACCESSING MEDICAL SERVICES All users of the Medical Centre are required to make an appointment using the Online Health Centre System (OHCS) for non-emergency care. You can now reduce your wait time by scheduling your appointments from home. Visit the UTech website at www.utech.edu.jm and select the OHCS link from the useful links (top right) section.

Your health insurance and student identification cards are necessary for each visit.

STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN All registered students are provided with a health insurance card which may be used at any health care provider. Please note that some providers only accept cash/ debit/credit cards as payments. If this occurs, ask for a signed receipt in order to make a claim against the health insurance provider. There is a cost for services not covered by the health insurance plan; however no cash is collected at the Medical Centre.

THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE

The Financial Aid Office administers the Scholarships and Bursaries, Earn and Study and Financial Aid Grants Programmes. It also plays a proactive role in identifying other sources of funding for students who are financially challenged.

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• Private resources • Students Loan Bureau scheme (Applications accepted January –April) • Employer support • Scholarships and Bursaries • Earn & Study (campus employment) • Financial Aid Grants

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The Financial Aid Office assists students with all aspects of financial planning for their tertiary education. Students are advised to budget not only for tuition fees but also for other expenses such as accommodation, meals, books, special equipment and projects. The Six Point Plan outlined below, recommends the following sources for accessing funds to support tuition and other school related expenses:

TIPS FROM THE DIVISION OF SAFETY & SECURITY

CAMPUS SECURITY

• Wear your Student ID at ALL TIMES.

• Respect the security officers. They are placed here to serve and protect you from harm.

• Trust your instincts. If you get a bad “vibe” from someone, put some distance between yourself and the person.

• Be aware of your surroundings at times when you may be less alert and more vulnerable to an attack, e.g., during exams, when you are upset, sick, or tired.

• Use discretion and caution when taking shortcuts through isolated parts of the campus. Utilize the Safety and Security campus escort service.

• Report all incidents or “CLOSE CALLS” to the Safety and Security Department.

• Do not leave your valuables unattended.

• Ensure that your car doors and windows are closed upon exiting your vehicle.

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• Be discreet with cash.

• Avoid using an ATM at night. If you must use an ATM at night, ask someone to accompany you.

• Check around the ATM first to ensure that no one is lurking in the shadows.

The Safety and Security Department is situated to the left of the Administration building’s main entrance. The Department can be contacted at extensions 3221 or 3551.

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The Students’ Union Welfare & Services The Students’ Union Council organizes numerous activities geared towards benefiting our populace. These activities include:

STUDENTS’ UNION SERVICES: 1. Document Printing – offered to students at competitive prices.

2. Photocopying – offered at different rates, according to paper type & colour.

3. Facsimile services – offered to students at competitive prices 4. Binding 5. Scanning 6. Coffee Machine- coffee sold at a highly subsidized cost

WELFARE SERVICES: 1. Scholarships & Bursaries A number of grants and bursaries are distributed throughout the year. The Vice President, Student Services operates this programme, for students who apply and meet the basic criteria of need.

2. Love Lunch This is a programme through which the Students’ Union subsidizes the cost of lunches. Tickets are obtained only through an application process at the Students’ Union Office between 10:00 AM. and 12:00 noon daily. This ticket is accepted at the listed food outlets, at a subsidized cost at the value of a small lunch 3. Love Bus (Transportation) Service Love Bus Shuttle services are provided between the campuses and major transport terminals at a highly subsidized cost.

4. Laundromat Wash and dry clothes on campus by purchasing tokens for the washers and dryers daily at the Students’ Union Business office between the hours of 8:30am and 5:00pm.

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES: The Students’ Union believes that “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others” (Mahatma Ghandi), thus, the Union has endeavoured to organise activities that not only benefit students, but also our immediate surroundings, and the wider society. In an attempt to fulfil this dream of contribution, the Union plans and executes three major projects each year: 1. The “Teach the Youth” Programme 2. “Tag Drive” 3. Beach Clean Up

Students’ Union Clubs & Societies Advent Fellowship African Cultural Renaissance Movement Association of Chemical Engineering Students Campus Crusade for Christ Career Enhancement Club Caribbean Architects Students’ Association Club Billionaire Environmental Health Fraternity Expressions Financial Students’ Association Generation Technology Global Leadership Interlink Human Resource Management Students’ Association of Jamaica International Youth Fellowship Latin Dance Club Planning Students Society Quantity Surveying Club Rotaract Club of the University of Technology, Jamaica SBLM Student Assistance Fund Committee The Association of Construction Engineering Students Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship University Christian Apostolic Ministry University of Technology Association of Medical Technology Students

UTech, Ja. Tourism Action Club UTech, Ja. Visions UTech, Ja. Association of Student Computer Engineers UTech, Ja. Student Chapter of The Association for Computing Machinery UTech, Ja. Photography Club Vigilant Society of Engineers

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University of Technology, Jamaica Marketing Club UTech, Ja. Accounting Students’ Association UTech, Ja. Association of Child Care & Development Students UTech, Ja. Association of Nutrition/Dietetics Students UTech, Ja. Chess Club UTech, Ja. Debating & Public Speaking Society UTech, Ja. Environmental Club

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University of Technology Association of Nursing Students University of Technology Association of Student Engineers University of Technology Law Society University of Technology Mathematics Club University of Technology Student Teachers Association University of Technology, Jamaica Circle K University of Technology, Jamaica Land Surveying Club

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UTech, Ja Knights “HOME OF WORLD CLASS ATHLETES” The Department of Sport provides a wide array of sporting programs for students and staff.

As an integral part of our students’ educational experience, they may compete in intramural and intercollegiate competitions as well as national and international competitions.

OUR COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: SEMESTER ONE SEMESTER TWO Football (male & female) Basketball (female) Basketball (male) Cricket (male) Netball (female) Volleyball (male & female) Badminton (male & female) Track & Field (male & female) Table Tennis (male & female) Hockey (male & female) Tennis (male & female) Golf (male & female) Rugby (male) Central to the sport facilities is an auditorium boasting 600 sq. ft of sprung timber stage floor and seating capacity for 1,100 persons, inclusive of a balcony with 227 permanently tiered seats. Other facilities include a half Olympic size swimming pool, squash court, football field, a cricket pavilion, a gym equipped for weight training, two lawn tennis courts and an outdoor multipurpose court.

INTERCOLLEGIATE COMPETITION UTech, Ja. is a member of the Jamaica Intercollegiate Sports Association (Intercol) and serves as the secretariat. Intercol is the governing body for intercollegiate level sports. The University therefore competes with over nineteen (19) other universities and colleges across the island including: the University of the West Indies, Knox Community College, Northern Caribbean University, Shortwood Teachers’ College, G.C. Foster College of Physical Education and Sport, Jamaica Maritime Institute, Mico University College among others.

INTRA DEPARTMENTAL COMPETITION Students have the opportunity to interact and have fun with students within and outside their Faculty through participation in intra and inter departmental competitions organized by the Students’ Union Council.

NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION Members of the University athletic teams also participate in a number of competitions and tournaments at the club, national, regional and international levels.

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS – UTech Knights Classics, World University Games, Penn Relays

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REGIONAL COMPETITIONS – CUSA (Caribbean University Sport Association) Games, ODUCC Games, ODUPA (Organización Deportiva Universitaria Panamericana)

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NATIONAL COMPETITIONS/TOURNAMENTS – some selected national competitions

“Building a Future Together” With arts, science and technology Let’s build a future together A future that is like a ship S a il ing br av e ly t hr o u g h a n y w e at he r So as we seek to enrich our lives And new horizons explore UTech stands to point the way To make our future secure Chorus U n i v e r s i t y o f T e c h n o l o g y, J a m a i c a We will always sing in praise of you And the knowledge you give Teaches us how to live So to UTech we’ll always be true You teach us to give of our best To lend a hand, to inspire To answer where’er duty calls And to aim yet higher and higher Wherever our lives shall lead us

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Your banner will be unfurled As we proudly stand to serve Our nation and the wide world Chorus Composed by Noel Dexter

The New Students’Induction Pledge I pledge to uphold the moral values, standards and honoured traditions of the University of Technology, Ja maica.

I pledge to uphold UTech Ja’s core values of respect, integrity, service, innovation, accountability and e xcellence.

I further pledge, through my academic pursuits, social activities, and community

this noble Institution.

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