TH E UN I V E R S I T Y OF TE CHNO LOGY, J AMA I C A – ST UD E NT HANDBOOK 2022–2023 2 It is with immense pleasure that I welcome our new, transfer and returning students to the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Ja.) at the start of each academic year. We are pleased that you have decided to make UTech, Jamaica your home for the Academic Year 2022/2023. You have chosen the best avenue through which to pursue your tertiary education amid these challenging times. UTech, Ja. is a university with unmatched potential for meaningful impact in Jamaica, the Caribbean and indeed the world We continue to boast one of the most prestigious university systems in the nation with world-class faculty, fully accredited, internationally valued programs and students who exhibit determination to make a difference in our global society. As one of these students, we expect you to grasp the opportunity to make a lasting imprint through excellence in your studies, and in your extracurricular activities, even as you gain valuable leadership experience and unique networking opportunities. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us all as lecturers, administrative staff and students to adjust to the online environment in which teaching and learning must take place. Despite its drawback, I encourage you as you go through the year, to think of the pandemic as just another hurdle to overcome on your journey to achieving your degree. Rest assured that the Office of the Vice President and Registrar is committed to providing you with exceptional support to help you attain your goal. This year’s Week of Welcome (W.O.W.) Orientation exercise was conducted under the theme “The Power of You: Unlocking your purpose and passion”. I encourage you to take this theme to heart, to believe in yourself, to believe you are unstoppable and that you are destined for greatness. Remember though that greatness can only be achieved through hard work, passion and determination. It is my wish that you will exhibit all three and reap lasting success. Again, I welcome you heartily and wish you a truly successful and rewarding year. UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR’ S MESSAGE MARION BROWN
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