UTech Orientation Guide 2015

Welcome to Orientation Week!

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

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

Be sure to make the most of this informative week by attending as many events 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.

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Enjoy your Orientation week!

Thank you for making UTech your university of choice.

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WHAT’S INSIDE ?

MESSAGES Prof. Colin Gyles, Acting President, PhD Dr. Elaine Wallace, University Registrar ORIENTATION SCHEDULE - Papine Sunday, August 16, 2015 ................................................14 Parents, Guardians, Spouses Orientation Monday, August 17, 2015 ...............................................16 Getting to know your University Tuesday, August 18, 2015 .............................................18 Getting to know your Colleges and Faculties Calvin McKain Library Tours Wednesday, August 19, 2015 .......................................22 Celebrating a Culture of Service

Community Service Expo

Sport Orientation Thursday, August 20, 2015 .............................................24 Academic Induction Ceremony Friday, August 21, 2015 ...................................................26 Freshers’ Social Saturday, August 22, 2015 .............................................27 Shopping & City Tour HALLS OF RESIDENCE ORIENTATION SCHEDULE..................28

ORIENTATION SCHEDULE - Western Campus MESSAGE Dr. Joseph Grannum, Campus Coordinator..............33 Wednesday (Getting to know your University)..............34 Thursday (Colleges, Faculties Orientation & Community Service Project) ..............................................37 Friday ......................................................................................37 Academic Induction Ceremony Getting to know your Students’ Union Support Services ...............................................................44 Campus Security ................................................................48 Bus Routes & Places of Worship .....................................49 Students’ Union Council ....................................................50 Sporting Activites ..............................................................55 University Song ...................................................................56 Student Induction Pledge ..................................................57

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SUNDAY August 16

Parents’/ Guardians’ /Spouses’ Orientation

TIME

ACTIVITY Assemble (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 Campus Security

10:40 AM - 10:55 AM

Mr. Maurice Henry, Security Operations Student Financing

10:55 AM – 11:10 AM

Mrs. Pauline Madourie - Scholarship Officer Counsellor’s Charge

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM

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 the Deans (see venues below)

03:00 PM - 04: 00 PM

Halls of Residence Orientation for Parents, Guardians & Spouses

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VENUES

COLLEGES & FACULTIES

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

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MONDAY August 17

TIME

Getting to know your services

ACTIVITY

08:00 AM - 08:10 AM

Assemble (Caribbean Sculpture Park)

08:10 AM - 08:45 AM

Campus Tour Students’ Union Council

08:45 AM - 08:55 AM

Students return to auditorium

Opening Center for the Arts

08:55 AM - 08:57 AM

Meditation Dr. Rev. Stevenson Samuels - University Chaplain

08:57 AM - 09:00 AM

Greeting Dr. Elaine Wallace - University Registrar

09:00 AM - 09:15 AM

Introduction to Key Services Mrs. Dorrset Gabbidon-Pottinger - Asst. Registrar, Student Services

09:15 AM – 09:35 AM

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

09:35 AM – 09:40 AM

JAMCOPY Licensing Awareness Sessions Mrs. Joan Pinkney - Manager, Licensing & Membership

09:40 AM – 09:45 AM

Centre for the Arts

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09:45 AM - 09:50 AM

Credit Card Fraud National Commercial Bank

TIME 09:50 AM - 10:10 AM 10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

ACTIVITY Maintaining Academic Integrity Mrs. Paulette Groves Robinson, Asst. Registrar, Examinations Smart ways to Academic Progress Mrs. Denese Brown-Bell, Student Relations Officer

11:00 AM -11: 45 AM

Concurrent Sessions Male Straight Talk Presenter: Dr. Leslie Meade, MD Venue: LT10A Female Straight Talk Presenter: Dr. Eesha Nembhard, MD

01:00 PM - 05:00PM 06:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Lunch Break Drama Production Tech it 2 Dem : “Every-ting UTech!”

“Getting to know your Students’ Union” Students’ Union Council Halls of Residence Orientation

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12:30PM - 01: 00 PM

Venue: LT9A

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TUESDAY August 18

Getting to know your Colleges and Faculties

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING SESSION 1 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 ................................................................................................. LT 10A SESSION 2 TIME VENUE 05:00PM - 07:30PM .................................................................................................. LT 10A

JOINT COLLEGES OF MEDICINE, ORAL HEALTH & VETERINARY SCIENCES

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SESSION 1 TIME VENUE 09:30AM - 03:30 PM .................................... Knutsford Court Hotel (Blue Mountain Suite)

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES SESSION 1 TIME VENUE 9:00 AM – 12:00 NOON ......................................................................................... Front Field

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND SPORT SESSION 1 TIME VENUE 12:00 NOON- 3:00 PM ......................................................................................... Faculty Lawn

FACULTY OF LAW SESSION 1 TIME VENUE 1:30 PM- 4:00 PM .................................................................................................. 1A – 40-41

FACULTY OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT SESSION 1 TIME VENUE 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM ....................................................................................................... LT - 4

FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND LIBERAL STUDIES

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SESSION 1 TIME VENUE 10:30 PM- 12:30 PM ...................................................................................................... LT - 9A

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT Business Administration SESSION 1 TIME VENUE 2: 00 PM - 5:00 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 SESSION 2 TIME VENUE 06:00PM - 07:30PM ...................................................................................... 18C1-4 &18B13-15

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

SESSION 1 TIME VENUE 10:00AM - 12:00 PM ..................................................................................... TIC

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SESSION 2 TIME 06:00PM - 08:0 0PM ................................................................................... TIC

VENUE

CALVIN McKAIN LIBRARY TOURS

Faculty of Science & Sport

10:00 AM -10:30 AM

Faculty of Law

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Faculty of Built Environment

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Faculty of Education & Liberal Studies

11:30 AM– 12:00 N

Faculty of Engineering & Computing

12:00 N – 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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College | Faculty | School

WEDNESDAY August 19

Celebrating a culture of service

Community Service Expo TIME

ACTIVITY

08:00 AM - 08:55 AM

Registration & Reception/Getting to Know You

08:55AM - 09:00 AM

Invocation

09:00 AM - 09:15 AM

Welcome & Introduction to Community Service & Fi Wi Jamaica Mrs. Norma Morgan Overview of CSP1001

09:15 AM –09:25 AM

Mr. Courtney Palmer - University CSP Coordinator CSP 1001 Experience

09:25 AM -09:30 AM

Ms. Briana Cranston-Student -School of Business Administration Agency Presentation

09:30 AM-09:40 AM

Ms. Sharon Andrews- VP Danny Williams School for the Deaf Musical Selection

09:40 AM- 09:45 AM

Mr. Malik Hamilton - Saxophonist 09:45 AM- 10:00 AM

“Discovering UBUNTU in CSP1001 and Fi Wi Jamaica” Dr. Martin Schade - Senior Lecturer, FELS Launch of the “Fi Wi Jamaica” Project MC: Dr. Rohan Lewis, Dean FELS Remarks Prof. Colin Gyles, Acting President

10:05AM - 10:15 AM

Overview of “Fi Wi Jamaica”

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10:00 AM- 10:05 AM

Prof. Rosalea Hamilton - VP Division of Community Service 10:15AM - 10:30 AM

Perspectives on Fi Wi Jamaica: Dr. Ellen Grizzle, Dean & Associate Professor, COHS – UTech Ms. Anna- Kim Robinson, Programme Manager - Respect Jamaica

Seven Letters music video

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Remarks: USAID – Ms Denise Herbol – Mission Director Introduction to Keynote Speaker 11:00 AM- 11:30 AM

Keynote Speaker DC Novelette Grant JP MA MSc BSc. Deputy Commissioner of Police

11:30AM - 11:50 AM

Q&A

11:45AM – 11:50AM

Community Service Awards Community Service Fair

11:50AM- 12:50PM

Musical Selection: Mr. Malik Hamilton - Saxophonist Community Artiste Ms. Diana Rutherford, Digicel Rising Star Contestant

12:50 PM-12:55PM

Distribution of Gifts

12:55PM -1:00 PM

REFRESHMENTS

SPORT ORIENTATION TIME

ACTIVITY

02:00 P.M.

Opening Ms. Andrea Hoo Thomas, Hockey Coach

02:10 P.M.

Prayer Ms. Moy-ann Simpson, Sport Coordinator Welcome & Overview of Sports Programme Mr. Laurence Garriques, Acting Director of Sport

02:10 P.M

About our Sports Facilities

02:20 P.M

Mrs. Carola Russell, Sport Facilities Officer Meet the Staff Moderator

02:45 P.M

Quiz Mrs. Dacia Bent-Wilson, Administrative Support

SPORT JAMBOREE (The following activities will occur simultaneously) Badminton Basketball

Cricket Football

Hockey

Golf

Dodge Ball

PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS

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02:30 P.M

THURSDAY August 20

Academic Induction Ceremony

TIME

ACTIVITY

09:00 AM - 9:30 AM

All new students & guests tobe seated

9:30 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

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Mrs. Norma Messam-Hinds VP, Human Resources & Administration (Acting) 10:25 AM - 10:30 AM

Greetings/ Remarks Mr. Vivian Crawford, 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 Darrian M Ghann - Students’ Union President c

10:50 AM - 10:55 AM

Staff Response Mrs. Norma Messam-Hinds VP, Human Resources & Administration (Acting)

10:55AM – 11:00 AM

National Anthem Led by UTech Vocal Ensemble

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:

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DJ SHADEZ (Damion Sterling, FELS Student)

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FRESHAS SOCIAL FLYER

PAPINE CAMPUS

SHOPPING TOUR • Students are asked to

assemble at the Student

Services’ Car Park by 9:30 AM.

• Please take money for lunch • Entry fee for the ‘Giddy House’, Port Royal is J$300.00

• RSVP

Alicia Baker at: alicia. baker@utech.edu.jm

DEPARTURE TIME

RETURN TIME

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10:00 AM ................................................. 4:00 PM

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Monday Know your Rights

Thursday

Maintaining a Healthy Diet as Resident Students – Mrs. Heather White JOINT HEALTH

Maintaining a Healthy Environment as Resident Students – Mrs. Andrea Hardware JOINT BWC

JOINT PRO

Quiz Night

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9:00 – 10:00 PM NIGHTLY

JOINT RELIGIOUS

Sexual Responsibility– Mrs. Carrol Richards & Mr. Jermaine Lawrence

Volleyball Court

8:30 – 9:00 PM NIGHTLY

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SOE Parking Lot

DAY SESSIONS AND REST PERIOD

Volleyball Court

Hall Orientation

JOINT FYE

(Starts at 7:00)

Live Food Prep Demo from Nestlé

Asst Registrar, Student Services

Mrs. Dorrset Gabbidon -Pottinger

Accomodation Officer

Mrs. Angella Isaacs-Brown

Welcome to Halls

SOE Parking Lot

Hall A

Respect

Friday

Dinner & Rest

(6:30 – 8:30 pm daily)

Evening Sessions

Volleyball Court

Farquharson Hall

Timeliness

Wednesday

Dennis Johnson Hall

(4:45 -6:30 am daily)

Hall F

Resistance to Peer Pressure

Tuesday

4:30 AM DAILY

Hall B

Survival

Exercise and Devotion

Respect

Wake Up Call

Theme

Sunday

JOINT ECC

Students’ Union Freshers Social

Crazy Dress & Concert

SOE Parking Lot

Hall E

Resilience

Saturday

HALL CHAIRPERSON

Graduation Night & Refreshment Session

Volleyball Court

Garvey Hall

Self-Actualisation

Sunday

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DR. JOSEPH GRANNUM CAMPUS COORDINATOR

To all our new, transferring and returning students, Welcome to the University of Technology, Jamaica, Western Campus. You have made an excellent choice by making Jamaica’s premier national University your educational institution of choice in the West.

Since coming to western Jamaica, UTech West has continued to upgrade the campus to ensure that you have access to a world class education and are set on a path for accomplishing “Excellence through Knowledge”.

We crave your indulgence as we grow together. UTech West currently has two locations in Montego Bay - they are the Barnet Clinic and 17 Dome Street. The head office for UTech West is however located at 9 Market Street, Falmouth.

A new academic year is filled with new experiences, lots of excitement and many activities. Whether you are student or staff, it is a time of celebration and today is the first day of the week of celebrations. This year we are celebrating for a special reason. You are here!!! Special arrangements were made for you and each session introduces you to another part of university life. If you miss a session, find out who the facilitator was and seek him/her out afterwards. Everything that will be presented to you today is important, so pay attention and take careful notes.

You will be introduced to a barrage of rules and guidelines that will help you navigate your experience here at UTech. For your success, read and observe these instructions. Your attentiveness will no doubt save you much discomfort.

In addition, there is a capable group of facilitators to guide your decisions from completing your registration to module selection and payment of fees. Pay attention also to other means of communication on the University Portal through emails and text messages. Form study groups that will help you not only to study but to keep you informed of activities and possible changes in schedule.

As you continue on your journey towards successful graduation, it will require your focus and much determination but remember to temper your experience and take the opportunities to make friends, engage fully in personal and social development activities and use every chance you get to make the academic year memorable, productive, pleasant and safe.

We thank you again for choosing UTech. You can be assured that we will make every effort to offer you an enriching and caring environment. Take courage and determination with you through the year. May it be a pleasant, productive and enriching one.

I wish you all the best !

WEDNESDAY August 19 TIME

Getting to know your Services VENUE: 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

University Welcome Ms. Antoinette Smith – Campus Manager

09:50 AM – 10:00 AM

Campus Coordinator Address Dr. Joseph Grannum – Campus Coordinator – Western Campus

10:00 AM – 10:20 AM

Navigating UTech’s System towards a Successful Graduation Ms. Keisha Weston – Admissions & Enrolment Coordinator

10:20 AM - 10:45 AM

Managing University Cost Ms. Terry-Ann Rhule – Welfare Officer

10:45 AM – 11:05 AM

SLB & its Services Mrs. Analisa Downes-Allen - Public Relations Officer- SLB

11:05 AM - 11:15 AM

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

11:15 AM – 11:25 AM

Personal Safety and Security as a Habit Mr. Ralph Medley- Inspector of Police

11:25 AM – 1A:50 AM

Campus Security Mr. Garfield Mcleary - Safety and Security Department - UTech

12:00 N - 01:00 PM 01:00 PM -01:20 PM

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

01:20 PM – 01:40 PM

Official University Symbols

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Mrs. Charmaine Mortley – Asst. Registrar, University Secretariat 01:40 PM -02: 00 PM

Your Health and You - Nursing Representative

02: 00 PM -02: 10 PM

Musical Selection - Ms. Kimberly Brown, Nursing Student

02: 10 PM -02: 25 PM

Maintaining your University Campus Ms. Antoinette Smith- Campus Manager – Western Campus

02: 25 PM -02: 35 PM

Fashion Show/Dress Code (Dos and Dont’s)

02: 35 PM -03: 00 PM

Real Talk - Mrs. Rena Blackwood-McIntosh- Lecturer – FELS

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THURSDAY August 20 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Community Service Project

COLLEGES | FACULTIES | SCHOOLS Caribbean School of Nursing

Community Service Project and College Faculty Orientation

17 Dome Street

VENUES Barnett Clinic

Faculty of Law

17 Dome Street

School of Business Administration

17 Dome Street

FRIDAY August 21 TIME

Academic Induction Ceremony VENUE: Holy Trinity Church, Westgate ACTIVITY

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

All 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/Remarks Mr. Vivian Crawford – Pro Chancellor

10:55 AM – 11:00 AM

President’s Charge

Musical Selection Ms. Kimberly Brown – Nursing Student

11:05 AM - 11:10 AM

New Students’ Pledge Led by Mr. Darrian McGhann - President, Students’ Union

11:10 AM -11:15 AM

Staff Response Led by Ms. Atherine Lee – Lecturer – SOBA

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Prof. Colin Gyles, Acting President

11:15 AM – 11:20 AM

National Anthem Led by UTech Vocal Ensemble

11:20 AM -12: 00 PM

Drama Production

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR STUDENTS’ UNION

REPRESENTATIVE Greetings - Ms. Lexine Green, Western Campus Chairman

2:30PM – 2:40PM

Faculty of Law Representative - Ms. Jamila Maitland

2:40PM – 2:50PM

School of Business Administration - Ms. Shani Dawes

2: 50PM – 3:00PM

College of Heath Sciences - Ms. Marcelle Preddie

3:00PM – 3:10PM

Academic Affairs Liaison - Ms. Tavanna Harrison

3:10PM – 3:20PM

Community Service - Mrs. Shanique Patterson – Downer

3:20pm – 3:30pm

Sports Coordinator - Ms. Bliss Crawford

3:30pm – 3:40pm

Student Services Liaison - Ms. Corrina King

3:40pm – 3:50pm

Entertainment Coordinator - Mr. Dwight Ebanks

3:50pm – 4:00PM

Secretary - Ms. Danielle Fearon

4:00pm – 4:10pm

Public Relations Officer / Editor - Ms. Ashley Beswick

4:10PM – 4:20PM

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UTech 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. – 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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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 UTech 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.

ROUTE

ORIGIN

DESTINATION

19AX

Greater Portmore

Papine

128

Angels

Papine

303

Christian Gardens

Papine

308

Naggo Head

Papine

319

Greater Portmore

Papine

52

Subtotal Portmore

Papine

ROUTE

ORIGIN

DESTINATION

61

Gordon Town

City

66

Hermitage

City

68

Irvine Hall

City

72

August Town

HWT

77

August Town

City

78

August Town

City

72Ex

August Town

HWT

75Ex

Six Miles

Papine

August Town

City

August Town

City

102

Harbour View

August Town

900

HWT

Papine

ADDRESS

CONTACT NUMBER

MONA BAPTIST CHURCH

4 UNIVERSITY MEADOWS

927-1120

MONA HEIGHTS CHAPEL

5 ARALIA DRIVE

977-0334

3 GOLDING AVENUE

927-1494

GORDON TOWN SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

GORDON TOWN ROAD

702-1108

STS. PETER & PAUL CHURCH

120 OLD HOPE ROAD

927-6579

HOPE UNITED CHURCH

221 OLD HOPE ROAD

927-2909

ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH

167 OLD HOPE ROAD

927-0651

HOPE GOSPEL ASSEMBLY

136 OLD HOPE ROAD

970-1498

PROVIDENCE METHODIST CHURCH

132 OLD HOPE ROAD

977-6489

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77Ex 78EX

CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION

PAL METTO AVE, MONA

977-4743

ESCARPMENT ROAD NEW TESTAMENT

3B ESCARPMENT ROAD

977-3221

WESLYAN HOLINESS CHURCH

33 GORDON TOWN ROAD

702-4400

CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP

21 GORDON TOWN ROAD

927-1146

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ROCKFORT DEPOT

PORTMORE DEPOT

HELPFUL BUS ROUTES

PLACES OF WORSHIP

ST. MICHAEL’S THEOLOGICAL CENTRE

STUDENTS’ UNION C

Student governance is vital for any institution to have an effective framework. The University of Technology, Jamaica Students’ Union Council has the responsibility of managing the welfare of students’ social, spiritual, and academic life. This task is undertaken in the Council’s effort “To Serve and To Represent” the student populace and the “Students’ Union” which consists of all registered students of the University of Technology, Jamaica. The Students’ Union Council is the representational body and consists of both elected and appointed members.

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The Board of Executives consists of the President, 1st Vice President Academic Affairs, Vice President Finance, Vice President Students’ Services, Vice President Public Relations and the Executive Secretary. The executive body overseas all other boards namely the Board of Representatives, the Board of Directors, the Advisors and the Students’ Union Western Sub Council.

We, the Students’ Union Council, welcome your questions and suggestions, and are available to all students of the University of Technology, Jamaica. Please remember to visit and like our Facebook page and also follow us on Twitter. Your feedback is valuable to us.

We wish you well in all your endeavours and we are ready to serve and represent.

To show you how important our students are to us, our theme for this year is: “Making Obstacles into opportunities, One Team, One Goal.”

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Mission, Aims & Objectives (Article II*) Section 1. The Mission of the Students’ Union is: To effectively serve and protect the rights of students, promoting their academic, social, cultural, spiritual and physical development, while fostering relations with the wider community.

Section 2. The aims and objectives of the Students’ Union shall be to (as stipulated in the statute XVIII of the University of Technology Act No. 27/1999): • promote the interests of the students and represent them in all matters affecting their interest; • afford a recognized means of communication between the students and the authorities of the University;

• promote social intercourse and unity of sprit and feeling among the students; • bring the students into closer relations with the students of other universities and institutions of higher and further education. (*From the Constitution last revised 2010)

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• provide a variety of services to enhance student life;

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 and 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.

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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 8:30 am to 5:00pm.

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 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 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

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

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

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UTech 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 seating. 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, Jamaica 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 different students within and outside their Faculty through participation in intra and intra departmental competitions organized by the Students’ Union Council.

REGIONAL COMPETITIONS – CUSA (Caribbean University Sport Association) Games, ODUCC Games, ODUPA (Organización Deportiva Universitaria Panamericana) INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS – UTech Knights Classics, World University Games, Penn Relays

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

“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

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Wherever our lives shall lead us 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’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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