absences, withdrawals, change of status, reinstatements, non-academic misconduct, refunds, absence from examinations due to illness, and queries of a general nature. The decisions emanating from these requests are prepared by the Office and sent to students and then dispatched to the relevant department(s) for processing. Students who have been affected by extenuating circumstances are also supported by the OSR as their cases are presented to senior academic and administrative managers for further review. Appeals against decisions made by student-related committees and student complaints are also handled by the OSR. Students’ issues are always dealt with equitably, guided by the University’s policies. The OSR is located on the ground floor of the Student Services Building and can be reached at: Exts. 2008/2359; or email: tchristian@utech.edu.jm. The OSR officer is Ms. Kesha Beckford. ACADEMIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT This department is responsible for administering student academic services in the areas of admissions, examinations, student records and scheduling of the University’s teaching timetable and classroom facilities, coordinating activities related to academic misconduct and recommending/developing student-related academic policies and procedures. Each area is headed by a supervisor who oversees its dayto-day activities. Other responsibilities include interpreting the University’s academic regulations to staff and students, publishing the Student Handbook, and preparing Academic Awards for the graduation ceremony. The Deputy Registrar, Mr Barry Thomas, may be reached by telephone: 876-927-1680, ext. 2441 or 2255 and 876-970-5441. The office is located on the mezzanine floor of the main Administration Building. OFF ICE OF ADMI SS IONS & ENROLMENT MANAGEMENT The Office of Admissions and Enrolment Management (OAEM) is responsible for developing admissions and enrolment management policies and procedures and ensuring that these procedures are adhered to. The Office has the responsibility for quality control in the selection of applicants and the management of the enrolment of students for various programmes in each College/Faculty at each campus location. In addition, the OAEM monitors student attrition and progress from admission to completion of programmes through the preparation, maintenance and analysis of statistical data with a view to monitoring trends in all the University’s programmes, and making recommendations and projections based on these trends. The OAEM plays an integral role in promoting the institution both locally and overseas. The OAEM is located behind the EduCom Credit Union and is managed by Mr Clayton 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 DI V I S I ON OF ST UD E NT SE R V I C E S AND RE G I S T RY 38
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