In our mission to advance and disseminate knowledge through teaching, scholarship and research in the new Academic Year, 2022–23, we are all mindful of the unprecedented and challenging times resulting from the COVID-19 global pandemic. Over the two years, our students, members of faculty and staff have been hard at work navigating and adapting to the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to a primarily online teaching and learning environment. We are grateful to all our stakeholders for your continued commitment to excellence in this new experience for all of us. DEL IVERY MODAL I TY FOR CLASSES At this time, the University will continue to maintain measures to stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus in keeping with the current and emerging health and safety guidelines and protocols outlined by the Government of Jamaica. As such, classes will be delivered using a blended approach (a mix of online learning systems, web-conferencing, in-person classroom, laboratory and clinical setting modalities for practical components of respective modules). The details of the delivery modality and requirements for each module will be circulated by respective Colleges and Faculties. Some Colleges/Faculties have already been communicating with their returning and prospective students via webinars, email and other electronic communication. All registered students are reminded to activate their assigned UTech, Jamaica email to keep abreast of important information being disseminated by the University and to be in touch with the Student Affairs section of your respective College /Faculty to stay connected. ACCOMMODATION ON HALLS OF RES IDENCE The Halls of Residence will be re-opened for the start of Semester 1, however, fewer than normal students will be accommodated in keeping with requirements for physical distancing. The Accommodation Office is working to assist students in identifying appropriate off campus accommodation. Interested students should make contact with the Accommodation Unit for assistance in this regard. ACCESS TO CAMPUS INTERNET FACILITIES An Online Technology Support Centre has been established to provide technology support services for remote access (password/log-in issues) and online–blended classes. The contact email is tier1support@utech.edu.jm. “EXC E L L E NC E THROUGH KNOWL E DG E ” 5 COVID-19 INFORMATION
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