Contents Vision & Mission stateMents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 UniVersity officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Messages Minister of edUcation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 chancellor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 acadeMic affairs diVision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 the calVin McKain liBrary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 the school of GradUate stUdies, research and entrePreneUrshiP (sGsre) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-16 Colleges and FaCulties colleGe of BUsiness and ManaGeMent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-19 colleGe of health sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-22 facUlty of edUcation and liBeral stUdies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-4 facUlty of enGineerinG and coMPUtinG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-27 facUlty of law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 facUlty of science and sPort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-36 facUlty of the BUilt enVironMent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-39 the Utech acadeMy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41 diVision of hUMan resoUrces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43 diVision of deVeloPMent and coMMUnity serVice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-47 centre for the arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49 coMPUtinG and enGineerinG entrePreneUrial centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 dePartMent of coMMUnity deVeloPMent and serVices . . . . . . . . . . . .51-54 diVision of stUdent serVices and reGistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-59 stUdent deMoGraPhics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-64 stUdents’ Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 PlanninG and oPerations diVision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66-68 the acadeMic Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 the UniVersity coUncil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-71 associate Vice Presidents, deans and heads of school . . . . . . . . . . .72-74 aUdited financial stateMents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76-124 aPPendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125-137 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Our Vision In 2015, University of Technology, Jamaica will: • Provide innovative and expanded access to learning • Offer innovative, transformational, profession-driven and leading-edge programmes • Have in place high-quality staff who are professionally competent, innovative and leaders in their own field • Operate with high quality, relevant resources and facilities Resulting in: • Recognition for its leadership in entrepreneurship, research, technology innovation and exceptional customer care • The well-known and respected UTech brand • Globally competent, versatile, innovative and entrepreneurial graduates • A positive impact on society 2 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Our Mission The Mission of University of Technology, Jamaica is: To stimulate positive change in Caribbean society through the provision of high-quality learning and research opportunities and service to our communities 3 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University Officers The Most Hon. Edward Seaga, ON, PC Chancellor Prof. the Hon. Errol Morrison, OJ Mr Vivian Crawford Prof. Ashok Kulkarni Mrs Dianne Mitchell Prof. Rosalea Hamilton President Honorary Treasurer Deputy President University Registrar Vice President, Development (Retired January 2012) & Community Service Dr. Kofi Nkrumah-Young Prof. Gossett Oliver Mrs. Jennifer Ellis Mr Deryke Smith Mr David Drysdale Vice President, Vice President Graduate Studies, Vice President, Human Chief Business & University Librarian Planning & Operations Research & Entrepreneurship Resource & Administration Finance Officer Mrs Pamella Kelly University Orator 4 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Message from The Minister of Education The Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, MP, JP The accession of University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) in September 1995 to fully chartered university status puts the institution on a path of phenomenal growth, as evidenced by its student population, programmes and facilities. As a national university and a major tertiary level institution, the socio-economic development of our country has to be factored into the plans for the University of Technology, Jamaica, as it responds to the demand for high education. Jamaica strives to fulfil the obligation for good governance and accountability and our educational institutions are not exempted from this obligation. This 2011- 2012 annual report serves the purpose of fulfilling the responsibility to nation, on the resources committed by its people; as well as providing useful information to guide the decision-making process. This broad-based report should appeal to those seeking to determine their choices for further education, particularly in a competitive environment. I am pleased with the initiatives being undertaken and the links forged with local, regional and international partners. These augur well for how the institution is viewed, in terms of its quality assurance practices and compliance with standards. University of Technology, Jamaica must continue to lead the way in technological advancement. 5 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Message from the Chancellor The Most Hon. Edward Seaga, ON, PC Science and Technology must be our focus over the next 50 years University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) continues to grow rapidly. It is now literally bursting at the seams. This is why high on the list of priorities is the independence of the University, enabling it to offer more accommodation to students, better facilities and better compensation to motivate the staff. I do believe that UTech is now in sight of fulfilling this ambition and we look forward to the results. UTech has so much to offer in technical education and allied areas, notably engineering and computer science. This is critical to a young nation like Jamaica which depends on technology to advance to a higher level of development. In a country with as much raw material in indigenous plant life suitable for biotechnology research, science must be a high priority area; yet we find that there is little attraction of students to science. Modern countries thrive on science and technology. If Jamaica expects to improve its status as a country with good prospects for development, it must attract students to study science and technology. Mathematics is the key to success in these areas; yet it is avoided by students. This is a great weakness in our education system. Over the next 50 years of our development, I look forward to the transformation which will not only develop much of our dormant potential, but bestow much blessings and enrichment to our lives. 6 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 President’s Overview Prof. the Hon. Errol Morrison, OJ From Pre to Post-Independence: Advancing Tertiary Education for Jamaica’s National Development University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) grew out of the College of Arts Science and Technology (CAST), which itself was preceded by the Hope Farm and the Farm School which were established in 1910. Looking back, not just 50 years, but over almost a century, we can certainly see the ground we have covered. In case we forget, there are physical reminders on campus. Recently the National Heritage Trust granted heritage status to two sites on the campus – a charming bungalow which now houses Lillian’s Restaurant, the University’s training restaurant for students of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and the Ruins of Three Concrete Silos, dating back to the early 20th century. The ruined concrete towers are reminders of the Hope Farm where modern cattle breeding began. The pioneer was T.P. Lecky who began his career by receiving a scholarship to attend Farm School and who, on June 25, 1952, after a long career of study and experimentation unveiled to the world the Jamaica Hope, the first cattle breed developed in the Western hemisphere. Political independence was in the air in 1958, the year the College of Arts, Science and Technology was established as an explicit pre-independence strategy in response to the need to train professionals for the task of nation-building. Some 54 years later, the institution has evolved from 4 programmes and 50 students to its current status where UTech offers more than 100 programmes in a variety of disciplines, and caters to a student population of over 12,000. In his Anniversary Lecture which launched the University’s year of celebration in concert with the nation’s 50th anniversary, UTech Chancellor, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, ON, PC, chose to reflect on his thesis: “50 Years Backward and Forward?” The lecture (which is available on-line on the University’s website) is instructive to all of us, and in particular to those of us charged with taking national institutions, such as UTech, into the future. Our future must be built on the successes and the mistakes of the past and the forward drive must also be fuelled by innovation, boldness and a pioneering spirit. The future cannot just be more of the past, even as we stay true to our first mandate – to train professionals for the task of development. The rapid expansion of programmes over the last 5 years has been carefully monitored to ensure that we never lose sight of UTech’s well-acknowledged competitive advantage – turning out professional, work-ready graduates. We are committed to ensuring that our programmes are academically sound as well as practically tested. Indeed they must help to drive the development of the Jamaican nation, to help to create health, wealth and knowledge. In launching the Week of Excellence mounted by the College of Business and Management in March 2012, Associate Professor Dr Paul Golding, Dean of the College stated that “the world economy has been transformed significantly over the last 20 years and today more than ever before in human history, the wealth or poverty of nations depends on the quality and excellence of higher education.” In the same week, the Chancellor, in his Anniversary Lecture made a similar assertion: “A society with a failed education system cannot generate products of merit with a claim to economic value, social respect and national pride. There is no educated country that is poor; no poor country that is educated.” In our country’s fiftieth year of independence, we are determined to play our part in helping our people defeat poverty, replacing ignorance with knowledge and complacency with the spirit of daring-to-do. And always we bear in mind the charge 7 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 President’s Overview cont’d given us by Lord Morris of Handsworth, OJ, our first Chancellor, to be the “People’s University”, combining scholarship with service and providing access to all who are desirous of gaining a world class education. In the year under review we consummated one initiative which symbolises our twin objectives with the launch of the UTech Legal Advice Centre. The Centre operating from the Papine campus, provides legal advice to members of the public who are socially, economically or otherwise disadvantaged. Students of UTech’s Faculty of Law provide the advice under the supervision of an Attorney-at-Law. It is a classic win-win situation: valuable assistance is provided free to members of communities to solve many of their day to day legal problems while UTech students are obtaining hands-on training in several areas of law that will help them to become successful attorneys. We also made a giant step in the direction of all-island coverage when, with the support of well-wishers in the West, UTech successfully negotiated with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture for access to the Trelawny Multi-Purpose stadium to begin classes in September 2011, whilst plans are being drawn up for the construction of additional buildings on 25 acres of lands adjacent to the stadium. The advent of the UTech Western Campus which opened its doors on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 has brought hope and a sense of pride to the citizens of Western Jamaica. UTech reiterates profound gratitude to those stalwarts of the West including James Goren, Keith Russell, Anthony Hart, Geneive Brown-Metzger and Desmond Leaky for their support and advocacy on our behalf. In our five-year vision we see a full-fledged, vibrant western campus, of some 5000 students pursuing a cross section of programmes such as business, health, law, hospitality, engineering, etc. A number of other significant initiatives marked our expanding horizons: • In February the UNESCO/UTech Tribology Research Chair was launched. Research in Tribology, under the direction of Professor Gossett Oliver and his team, is expected to benefit the manufacturing industry by enabling innovation and best practices to mitigate the cost of wear and corrosion in industrial machinery. • Spanish instruction has been enhanced through the institution’s collaboration with the Embassy of Spain which donated 60 licences for the Virtual Spanish Classroom, books and audio resources for use in the University’s Foreign Languages Division. Additionally, the Spanish Ambassador, Her Excellency Celsa Nuño handed over the instruments officially designating UTech as a DELE (Diploma de Español Como Lengua Extranjera) Centre for the international Spanish examination - the official qualification certifying the degree of competence and mastery of Spanish. • In May the University underscored its commitment to principle as well as practice by partnering with the JMMB Group to expand and rebrand the School of Entrepreneurship to become the Joan Duncan School of Entrepreneurship, Ethics and Leadership (JDSEEL), one of the schools in the College of Business and Management. In October 2011, I had the honour of being appointed Chair of the Caribbean Region of the prestigious global network – the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP). The IAUP is an association of university chief executive officers – presidents, rectors, vice chancellors and chancellors from higher education institutions whose primary purpose is to strengthen the international mission and quality of higher education around the world. The Caribbean Regional grouping includes tertiary institutions in the Jamaica, Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands), Trinidad, Puerto Rico and Belize. IAUP offers a regular forum for higher education institutions to identify and discuss in a global and cross-cultural context, the major issues and challenges facing higher education today and to contribute to a worldwide vision of higher education. The honour belongs as much to UTech as to me and my contribution will be informed by those lessons learnt from looking ‘backwards and forward’. Hindsight is 20/20 vision. Foresight should be for at least another 50 years into the future. I invite you to review the ensuing pages which outline highlights of the continued progress being made by this the premier national institution for tertiary education as a world class centre of learning. Our second Chancellor, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga who accepted the Mace in March, will undoubtedly add fuel to our fire for world class performance. 8 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Academic Affairs Division re-named Caribbean School of Nursing and School of Allied Health & Wellness . • The opening of the Western campus at the Greenfield Multi-Purpose Stadium in Trelawny on September 7, 2011 President, Prof. the Hon. Errol Morrison, OJ (3rd left) in conversation with from left, Mr. Anthony Hart, Businessman and member of UTech’s Western Advisory Council, Prof. Geraldene Hodelin, Director of the UTech Academy and Dr. Kofi Nkrumah-Young, Vice President, Planning and Operations, UTech following the opening ceremony for the UTech Western Campus at the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Prof. ashok Kulkarni Stadium on September 7, 2011. Deputy President The Academic Affairs Division, under the direction of the Deputy President provides overall direction of academic support services for development and implementation of standards, policies, procedures and regulations to govern the delivery of the University’s academic programmes at both the undergraduate and post-graduate levels. During the review period, the Division’s significant achievements included:- • Launch of the Joan Duncan School of Entrepreneurship, Ethics & Leadership (JDSEEL) • Launch of the Legal Advice Centre in the Faculty of Law. • The establishment of the Joint Colleges of Medicine, Oral Health & Veterinary Sciences and the separation Mr. Keith Duncan (4th left), Group CEO, Jamaica Money Market Brokers (JMMB) hands over an endowment cheque valued at J$81.7 million to of the School of Allied Health & Nursing which was Dr. Kofi Nkrumah-Young, Vice President, Planning and Operations. Sharing in the moment from left are Dr. Paul Golding, Dean, College of Business and Management, Mrs. Donna Duncan-Scott, Executive Director of Culture and Leadership, JMMB and Dr. Mauvalyn Bowen, Head, Joan Duncan School of Entrepreneurship Ethics and Leadership (JDSEEL). Partnerships/MoUs/academic collaborations • In addition to the several Memoranda of Understanding and Agreements on academic collaborations signed during the year, UTech also established an MOU with the MVP (Maximizing Velocity & Power) Track and Field Club underscoring the University’s commitment to Sport and confirming its association with the world- President, Prof. the Hon. Errol Morrison, OJ (3rd left) in conversation with from famous MVP Club which has been housed at UTech left, Mr. Anthony Hart, Businessman and member of UTech’s Western Advisory Council, Prof. Geraldene Hodelum and Dr. Kofi Nkrumah-Young, VP, Planning since its inception in 1999. & Operations at the launch of the UTech Western Campus. 9 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Academic Affairs Division cont’d • Negotiations continued with the St. Vincent & eight new Masters and three new Doctoral Degrees were the Grenadines Community College (STVGCC) to developed for implementation. conclude franchising agreement for selected UTech programmes. academic Quality audits The Academic Quality Audit system was introduced to new courses of study improve delivery of academic programmes and to assist in the preparation towards institutional accreditation. In The Academic Board approved the following new courses March 2012, the School of Engineering was the first of the of study:- Academic units to be audited by the OCDE and its team of auditors. • BSc Degree in Integrated Health Science • BSc in Herbal Studies accreditation • Bachelor of Health Science - Health & Information The Accreditation Unit continued to provide support to the Management Option various Colleges and Faculties in the University in preparing • BEng. Construction Engineering for accreditation by the University Council of Jamaica and • BSc degree in Mathematics Education other professional bodies. • BSc degree in Actuarial Science Co-operative education Co-operative Education is highly regarded as a means of office of cUrricUlUM deVeloPMent & improving the quality of students’ learning experience eValUation in their chosen field of study. The University’s Co-op Ed programme was further expanded in Academic Year 2011 dr. Winsome Russell to 2012 with the introduction of a Co-op Education Module Associate Vice President, in the following courses of study: Academic Management & Quality Assurance • BSc Applied Science • BA Communication Arts and Technology The Office of Curriculum • BSc Civil Engineering Development and Evaluation (OCDE), ensures the efficacy of The Co-op Ed Unit is focused on actively promoting the the Quality Assurance System programme to all stakeholders, especially prospective for the delivery of academic employers, and improving the overall quality of the offerings. Consequently the programme through collaborative efforts with the OCDE remained focus on the respective Schools. design, development and evaluation of curricula, providing oversight for the quality standards through Accreditation enhancement of learning and teaching and Academic Quality Audits, Co-operative Education, A series of workshops on themes related to enhancing Enhancing Teaching and Learning, Academic Advisement learning and teaching continued over the year, with and Student Evaluation. support from the Caribbean Development Bank. design, development and evaluation of Curricula The University’s responsibility to provide education and training that bear societal relevance and prepare graduates for the changing global job market is supported by the OCDE. In this regard, the University continued to design and develop new courses of study in order to diversify and expand its undergraduate options, embarking upon new fields including Oral Health, Herbal Studies, Actuarial Science, and Mathematics with Education. In addition, 10 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 office of distance learninG Research A research study commissioned by the Commonwealth dr. Jeanette Bartley-Bryan of Learning (COL) was completed in January 2012 by Associate Vice President, Open Associate Vice President – Dr. Jeanette Bartley-Bryan, with and Distance Learning the support of a UTech team . The study focused on Models increasing e-learning of Good Practice for Innovation and Use of Technology in opportunities Technical and Vocational Skills Development (TVSD) in the The Office of Distance Learning Commonwealth Caribbean and will be published. (ODL), coordinates all distance utech guidelines for intellectual Property and learning initiatives. The long Copyright term objective is to provide The procedures document on Practical Guidelines for multiple options for diverse Intellectual Property Rights and Copyrights for Distance students to pursue their Learning was approved by the Academic Board in academic studies in various blends of traditional face- November 2011. The purpose of the guidelines is to to-face, online or other technology-mediated learning increase awareness about the rights and obligations of environments. There are now four hundred and seventeen University, staff, students, other employees and all primary (417) standardized modules in the online Learning stakeholders with regard to intellectual property in various Management System (LMS), with a total of four thousand distance learning environments. three hundred and eighty-seven (4,387) students actively engaged in at least one online module; and over three hundred and twenty-one (321) faculty members using LMS. Collaborations A research study commissioned by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) was completed by Associate Vice President Dr Jeanette Bartley-Bryan and a UTech team in January 2012. The study focused on Models of Good Practice for Innovation and Use of Technology in Technical and Vocational Skills Development (TVSD) in the Commonwealth. The combined efforts of the Office of Distance Learning and the Community Services Department resulted in a second collaboration with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) through which COL provided technical assistance for the UTech community outreach project on Vocational Literacy for Skills Development and Entrepreneurship. Jamaica Research and education network (JRen) UTech is now commissioned as a beta test site for one of three access nodes in Jamaica for the Jamaica Research and Education Network (JREN), for two years as of December 2011. UTech, and the Caribbean will be linked electronically to other major research and education networks across the globe and will be able to access data and other academic services. 11 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 THE CALVIN McKAIN LIBRARY of four North American universities that had successfully implemented easier access to learning resources through their bookstore operations. These universities were the University of Ottawa, Ryerson University, Athabasca University and the University of Minnesota (Crookston). annual Book Fair The Library hosted its Annual Book Fair on March 22, 2012 in the Caribbean Sculpture Park, UTech Papine campus. special acquisition On December 13, 2011, The University of Technology, Jamaica became the beneficiary of the late Peter Reeson’s Mr. david drysdale personal library. Mr Reeson was considered an expert on University Librarian Environmental Science and participated in and conducted numerous Environmental Studies in Jamaica and the Caribbean, including most of the major EIA projects in On June 3, 2011 the Calvin McKain Library was presented Jamaica. He was a founding member of the Jamaica Institute with the EBSCO Award for Leadership in the Use of New of Environmental Professionals (JIEP) and his contribution Information Technologies to Expand and Facilitate Access to to the field of Environmental Science in Jamaica and the Serials Contents at the annual conference of the Association Caribbean is evident in his vast collection of reports, books, of Caribbean Universities Research and Institutional journal articles and clippings. This collection of over 1,000 Libraries (ACURIL) in Tampa, Florida. pieces is now part of the Calvin McKain library’s Caribbean Collection. This valuable gift to the University was made The University in its bid to provide efficient and cost possible through the good offices of the Faculty of the Built effective access to learning materials, through the Division Environment and the generosity of Mr Reeson’s family. of Finance and Business Services, commissioned the tour Patrons look keenly at books on display at the Book Fair mounted by the Calvin From Left: Mrs. Marcia Creary –President, Jamaica Institute of Environmental Profes- McKain Library, UTech Sculpture Park. sionals (JIEP); Ms. Maijaou Reeson- Daughter; Mr. E.M. Brown, Managing Director SGS Supervise Jamaica Limited, Dr. Carol Archer, Dean, Faculty of the Built Environment and Mrs. Christina Stewart-Fullerton-Acquisition Librarian, Calvin McKain Library. 12 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES, RESEARCH AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SGSRE) Prof. gossett oliver Vice President In the Academic Year under review, the SGSRE enhanced Prof. Gossett Oliver (at podium), Vice President, Graduate Studies, Research and Entre- its research status by being the lead partner and principal preneurship, UTech and academic head of the UNESCO/UTech Chair in Tribological Studies introduces members of his Tribology Research Team to the audience at the investigator in its largest ever successful grant proposal launch of the Chair held on February 27 2012 at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel. Standing for studying the “Application of Solar-Powered Polymer from left are Dr. Vernon Buchanan and Dr. Kavion Cooke, lecturers in the School of Electrolyte Membrane Electrolysers for the Sustainable Engineering. Production of Hydrogen Gas as Fuel for Domestic Cooking”. understanding of the impact of tribology within the The proposal was approved for funding by the EU/ACP Jamaican Manufacturing Sector.” The achievement was Secretariat in the amount of €421,042, representing 85% described by President, Professor the Hon. Errol Morrison, of the project cost of €495,344.36. The remaining 15% will OJ, as another “outstanding first for UTech”. Professor Oliver be contributed by the partners on the project – Brunel has been appointed academic head of the Chair. University, University of the West Indies (UWI), Ministry of Mining & Energy, and Bureau of Standards, Jamaica. Research development gRaduate studies Four new graduate courses were offered in the 2011/2012 TEAM LEADER TITLE OF PROJECT COLLEGE / FACULTY / academic year: DIVISION Miss Anna Projections for future investments The Chancellor’s Office • MPhil/PhD in Chemistry Bethune in the Jamaican economy – The Most Honourable • MSc Information Systems Management Edward Seaga, ON, PC • Doctor of Business Administration Re-engineering of street and • PhD Business Administration Dr. Earle security lights as an energy saving Faculty of Engineering and Wilson measure by the utilization of LED Computing This brings the number of graduate courses offered to a and solar technologies total of 16. Dr. Kavian Tribological and corrosion study of Faculty of Engineering and unesCo/uteCH Research Chair in tribological studies Cooke cutting tools used in agriculture Computing University of Technology, Jamaica in cooperation with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Research Publication Organization (UNESCO) has established a Chair in Publication of the University’s annual Journal of Arts Tribological Studies “to integrate a comprehensive Science and Technology (JAST) resumed in November 2011. tribological research programme aimed at responding Volume 4 of the Journal carried nine original peer-reviewed to wear and friction related issues and expanding the papers by UTech staff and international contributors. 13 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES, RESEARCH AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SGSRE) cont’d President’s Research initiative award Research Management & support Dr. Andrew Lamm, Lecturer, Faculty of Science and Sport, The Caribbean Research and Innovation Management was the recipient of the President’s Research Initiative Association (CabRIMA), the professional body for research Award for 2011. Dr. Lamm’s citation lauded him for his and innovation management practitioners in the Caribbean pioneer work in the field of natural products Chemistry. region, has its Secretariat within the SGSRE. The Association’s Dr Lamm’s research project “Analysis and preservation of mission is to support systematic improvement in the endemic Jamaican plants in the Cockpit Country region” effectiveness of research and innovation management has received funding from the Environmental Foundation systems, structures, and processes in regional research of Jamaica and the UN’s Global Environment Facility-Small and innovation institutions through effective networking. Grants Programme valued at $9M. CabRIMA is a major outcome of RIMI4AC, the acronym for the EU/ACP-funded project “The Improvement of Research & Innovation Management Capacity in Africa and the Caribbean for the Successful Stimulation and Dissemination of Research Results” on which UTech is Caribbean partner. entrepreneurial Projects For 2011/2012, the SGSRE managed 7 projects. These were:- 1. The EU/Edulink Project, “developing education, skills and Capacity in Forensic awareness and Forensic science in the southern african development Community and President, Prof. the Hon. Errol Morrison, OJ (left) presents the President’s Research Initiative award to Dr. Andrew the Caribbean”, in which UTech Lamm, Lecturer in the Faculty of Science and Sport. Dr. Lamm’s citation lauded him for his pioneer work in the was one of three international field of natural products chemistry. Since joining UTech in 2009, Dr. Lamm has demonstrated commitment to partners, was successfully independent enquiry, scholarly research training and the advancement of the University. He has obtained $9m in research funding and is currently undertaking research on the preservation of endemic Jamaican plants in the concluded. cockpit country region of Jamaica to analyse the medicinal value of plants that may provide treatment for ail- ments including cancer, insecticides and antiseptic agents. 2. The EU/ACP S&T Programme-supported project for “the improvement of Research and technology day Research & innovation Management Capacity in Research and Technology Day was held on Thursday, africa & the Caribbean (RiMi4aC)”, in which UTech April 7, 2011 with the theme “Funding Research in Higher is one of nine international partners. The Caribbean Education”. The Opening Ceremony featured the official Research & Innovation Management Association signing of the UTech/Ministry of Industry, Investment and (CabRIMA) and its associated website, www.cabrima. Commerce (MIIC) Memorandum of Understanding for the org, were fully activated during the period. public financing of innovation. Guest Speaker was Mr James Moss-Solomon, industrialist, who discussed the importance 3. e-learning Jamaica Company ltd. – the Production of pursuing research that will enable development and of teachers’ instructional Manual (tiM) and address societal needs. students’ instructional Manual (siM) for Building 14 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 technology – Construction - The preparation of sustainable energy unit instructional materials for Grades 10 and 11 CXC UTech has intensified its focus on sustainable energy, in CSEC students and Teachers for Building Technology line with increased national concern to develop a National (Construction). Energy Policy relevant to the country’s development needs. The University, through the Sustainable Energy Unit, has 4. e-learning Jamaica Company ltd. – the Production embraced its role as a key player in providing the research, of teachers’ instructional Manual (tiM) and academic programmes and technology-based support students’ instructional Manual (siM) for Building which will lead to the creation of a ‘a modern, efficient, technology – Woods - The preparation of instructional diversified, and environmentally sustainable energy sector’. materials for Grades 10 and 11 CXC CSEC students and Teachers for Building Technology (Woods). sustainable energy Community service Programme Thirty-eight students were trained in energy efficiency, 5. aCP Research grant - the application of solar- conducted peer education on the campus and an outreach Powered Polymer electrolyte Membrane to approximately 500 preparatory, primary, and high electrolysers for sustainable Production of schools in the environs of the university. Students were Hydrogen gas as Fuel for domestic Cooking - required to serve as energy monitors for 40 hours. This project is consistent with the objective of the ACP Caribbean and Pacific Research Programme for energy Cost savings Sustainable Development which seeks to “contribute Students across colleges and faculties have been trained to sustainable development of the Caribbean and to conduct walk-through energy audits across the campus, Pacific countries…through research in science and neighbouring schools and their homes. August 2011 saw technologies”. The project addresses an important the completion of a Level 1 or walk-through Energy Audit sub-sector (fuel for cooking) of the energy sector in for the main campus. The overarching purpose of the which renewable energy use is largely ignored. Unit’s multi-pronged approach is to engender behavioural change on campus and in the wider society towards a 6. Ministry of education - Jamaica teaching Council, culture of energy conservation and sustainability. Pascal Programming training Workshop - The project offers a series of workshops aimed at teaching the fundamentals of the Pascal Programming language as well as the essentials of Problem Solving for Information Technology teachers at the secondary level. The workshops seek to address problems being faced by teachers at the CSEC level in adequately preparing students to formulate solutions to programmatic problems as required in the CSEC Information Technology (IT) examination. 7. Belize Ministry of Health Consultancy to develop the Capacity of their Headquarters - Partnership with trevor Hamilton and associates (tHa) - To develop and implement a training programme to improve the productive capacity of the Central Ministry Headquarters in the execution of their redefined role as administrators of the National Health Care System of Belize. The National Health Care System of Belize includes: Ministry of Health Headquarters, four health regions and the National Support Services. 15 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES, RESEARCH AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SGSRE) cont’d Prof. Cheryl de la Rey has the rapt attention of the audience during the delivery of the Distinguished UTech Lecture on “The Significance of Higher Education, Science and Technology in Developing Countries” held on January 31, 2012 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. distinguished Public lecture “The Significance of Higher Education, Science and Technology in Developing Countries” was the subject of a Distinguished Public Lecture delivered by Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria, Professor Cheryl de la Rey on January 31, 2012. Professor de la Rey’s visit was facilitated by the High Commission of South Africa in Jamaica. 16 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 College of Business and Management (COBAM) • Sschool of Business Aadministration • Joan Dduncan Sschool of Eentrepreneurship, Eethics and Lleadership • sSchool of Hhospitality and tTourism Management • UTtech/JIiM Sschool of aAdvanced Management dr. Paul golding Dean new courses of study The School of Business Administration launched four Bachelor of Science (BSc)degrees in November 2011: BSc in Accounting, BSc in Economics, BSc in Leadership & Organizational Studies and BSc in Retail Management. Research/Publications/scholarship The Economics Division of the School of Business Administration organised and hosted a series of panel Dr. Paul Golding (2nd left), Dean of the College of Business and Management discussions throughout the year. The panel discussions in an animated discussion with from left, Mr. Darron Thomas, Lecturer, Mr. were held in Kingston as well as in Montego Bay, St. James. Metry Seaga, Deputy President, Jamaica Manufactures Association and Mr. These included a Pre-Budget Debate forum as well as a Lloyd Wint, Lecturer, UTech following the panel discussion on issues related to the tabling of the national budget held on March 27, 2012 at the Technol- forum on Tax Reform. The fora were open to members of ogy Innovation Centre, UTech. the public. international Conference on Business, Hospitality and Continuing/executive education tourism Management The Joan Duncan School of Entrepreneurship, Ethics and The College of Business and Management (COBAM) in Leadership (JDSEEL) offered several workshops, seminars Collaboration with the University of Delaware, USA, held and short courses targeted at small business operators. The its International Conference on Business, Hospitality and suite of courses was designed specifically to support the Tourism Management on October 12 -14 at the Breezes development of the small business sector, and included Resort, Runaway Bay, St. Ann. The theme was “Engendering topics such as: Accounting and Strategic Planning for Small Growth: Sustainable Development in Business, Hospitality Business Owners; Business Plan development; Marketing and Tourism Management”. for Business Success; HR for Small Business Owners; Small Business Lending. school of hospitality and tourism Manage- ment (shtM) The Jamaica Observer Food Awards Scholarship recipients for 2011 were third year Food Service Management students Pag17e 17 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 College of Business and Management Cont’d School of Hospitality and Tourism Management final year students pose at their booths showcasing their final research projects at SHTM Day. Junior Roberts and Mark Ramharrack who both majored in launch of student affairs Centre Culinary Arts Management. The COBAM Student Affairs Centre (COBAM-SAC) was launched on March 27, 2012 to centralise students’ access On May 6, 2011 several Culinary Arts and Management to services in the College, bringing together in a single students, led by Lecturers Stacy Aiken, Simone Walker- location all the student affairs representatives within Barrett and UTech’s Chef Karl Thomas of Lillian’s Restaurant, Schools. The centre will allow a more efficient use of entered the JCDC Culinary competition and were rewarded resources in the College to facilitate faster processing of with eight gold, seven silver and three bronze medals. queries and a systematic approach to solving students’ SHTM Day was held on March 29, 2012 during the issues as they arise. College of Business and Management’s annual Week of Excellence under the theme, “Jamaica 50: Igniting Tourism Utech/JiM school of advanced Management Entrepreneurial Spirit in Times of Global Crises.” The day featured the major research projects of the final year students pursuing Bachelors of Science degrees in Food Service Management and Hospitality and Tourism Management. Facilities upgrading - teaching Hotel Work on the expansion of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (SHTM) began in March 2012. The two-pronged expansion includes conversion of the existing single-storey building into a two-storey structure which will provide, among other facilities, eight classrooms and relocated offices and lab. The second prong falls under the CDB/UTech Enhancement Project and will provide SHTM dr. neville swaby with a fully operational teaching hotel, incorporating a 108- Associate Dean, Director, UTech/JIM seat restaurant with additional capacity for banquets and In January the first cohort for the Doctor of Business functions, accompanying 6,000 square feet state-of -the- Administration (DBA) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) art culinary laboratories as well as a demonstration lecture in Business Administration began their five-year course of theatre. study. The course is offered on a part-time basis and classes are held on weekends only. Pag18e 18 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 College of Business and Management Cont’d aaFM Certification MBa Research Presentations UTech/JIM and Hamilton and Associates, as the Caribbean The fourth annual presentation of consultancy projects by representative for the American Academy of Financial the students pursuing the MBA course of study was held Management (AAFM), have partnered to offer certification from May 25-27, 2012 at Breezes Runaway Bay, St Ann. The and training in financial management courses using the exercise is the assessment of the students’ research skills, Bloomberg technology. The Training Unit of the Bank of abilities to solve business-oriented problems, transfer and Jamaica (BoJ) is one of the clients accessing the Bloomberg document learning garnered in the course of study. A panel technology. of local and foreign assessors from industry and academia conducted this assessment. UTech MBA candidates make their final research presentation. Pag19e 19 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 College of Health Sciences • caribbean school of nursing • school of allied health and wellness • school of Pharmacy dr. ellen Campbell-grizzle new courses of study Dean Five new courses were approved: • Bachelor of Science (BSc) Nursing completion degree Major changes took place within the College of Health • BSc Herbal Studies Sciences (COHS) during the past year. The Caribbean • Master of Science (MSc) Complementary & Alternative School of Nursing (CSON) was established and the School Medicine degree of Allied Health and Nursing was renamed the School of • Master of Science in Corporate Wellness Facilitation Allied Health and Wellness (SAHW). The formation of SAHW • Bachelor of Health Science Degree - Health Information introduced Wellness to the Caribbean as an appropriate and Management. substantial area for academic enquiry. Additionally, the first Nine (9) short courses were approved for delivery focused Health Research Translation Unit (HERTU) was established mainly on complementary health care and principles within a Caribbean University. of wellness underscoring the University’s attention and commitment to Allied Health and Wellness. The COHS Accreditation Unit was strengthened to respond to the need to accredit and reaccredit our courses of Purposive expansion study. Several members of staff upgraded their academic Successful negotiations with the Ministries of Health qualifications. Both administrative and academic staff and Education for the acquisition of additional space for have received additional training in customer service and laboratory and classrooms have resulted in the College leadership in an effort to achieve improved client service gaining access to additional space in close proximity to the and improved performance at the supervisory levels, which UTech Papine campus. Additionally, the College developed are important ingredients of a student-centred culture. The an online training initiative so that several courses can be reward for those efforts is that more than 85% of students offered using the blended format thus expanding our within COHS continue to rate the faculty highly. reach, nationally, regionally and globally. Third stream funding initiatives were streamlined and the COHS now has 1,224 students enrolled in all courses of College expanded involvement in research, continuing study and is well poised for regional and global growth. education and consultancies. Partnerships with external Jamaica and other Caribbean governments are seeking to partners in the public, private sectors and professional build capacity of their health care providers and COHS is organizations across the Caribbean have set the foundation ready to service the market. for purposive expansion and increased access to our programmes using blended methodologies. • A franchise agreement with the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College (SVGCC) for the BScN completion degree was completed. Pag2e0 20 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 College of Health Sciences • Negotiations are underway with St. Lucia and Grenada alumni relations for the delivery of the post diploma pharmacy degree programme. The College of Health Sciences encourages the formation • UTech’s franchise agreement with the College of of alumni groups to support needy students and to assist the Bahamas remains intact. In January 2012, a with infrastructural improvements within the College. The high-level delegation from the School of Pharmacy School of Pharmacy received a donation of 1.8 million visited the College of the Bahamas (COB) to discuss Jamaican dollars from Dr, Marilyn Morrison-Padilla, Quality Assurance issues and to prepare preceptors President of the UTech Florida to be used to refurbish one for supervision of the training of Bahamian students of our oldest class rooms. who are enrolled in the UTech pharmacy programme. Twenty-four Bahamian students are currently in the programme. • The Government of Jamaica through the Ministry of Education is concluding arrangements to hand over the training of nurses to UTech in the areas of midwifery, critical care nursing and nurse anesthetics. Arrangements for the transfer of general nursing programmes are now complete. The first cohort of UTech nursing students graduated with a 92% average pass rate in the Regional Examination for Nursing Registration (RENR). Cheque Presentation to Dr. Sean Moncrieffe, Head of the School of Phar- A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed macy by Dr. Marilyn Morrison-Padilla, President, UTech Alumni Association between the University of Technology, Jamaica and the (Florida Chapter). Child Development Agency (CDA). Under the agreement, Public lecture students in the Child Health Adolescent Development The College hosted a Public Lecture entitled “The Cost (CHAD) programme will assist the CDA in the areas of Burden of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases in assessment and field investigations. CDA sites are to Jamaica and Ghana” on Wednesday March 28, 2012 at the become practicum places for CHAD students. Knutsford Court Hotel, Kingston. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Daniel Sarpong, Research Professor, Jackson State University, USA. Over 80 participants from academia, local health organisations, and the health profession attended the lecture. grant Proposals A Grant Proposal entitled “Implementation of a Culture Sensitive Peer /Lay Diabetes Education Program For Adults With Type 2 Diabetes in Six English Speaking Caribbean Countries by 2014” was approved for grant funding by the International Diabetes Foundation (IDF). The amount granted by IDF is US $64, 606. Counterpart financing was Prof. the Hon. Errol Morrison, OJ (3rd left), President, UTech, Hon. Lisa Hanna, also secured from PAHO. Total grant value is US $ 143,574. MP (2nd left), Minister of Youth and Culture and Mrs. Carol Francis Eddie (4th The project is a collaboration between UTech, the Diabetes left), Executive Director, Child Development Agency affix their signatures to a memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions. Looking on is Association of Jamaica and Tropical Medicine research Mrs. Karyl Powell-Booth, Programme Director, Bachelor of Science degree in Unit-University of the West Indies. A Grant Proposal Child and Adolescent Development (B.Sc. ChAD), College of Health Sciences. entitled “Caribbean A&E Departments threshold capacity Pag21e 21 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 College of Health Sciences Cont’d to manage Red Tag Victims and mobilize and managing Research Publication the on-scene advanced medical posts” was approved for Mr. Greg-Louis Austin, Acting-Head, School of Allied funding by PHO/CHRC. The amount granted by PAHO/ Health and Wellness and Dr. Winsome Russell, Associate CHRC is US $25,000. Vice President – Academic Management and Quality Assurance presented a paper “Accessing Education at Utech wellness fair the Tertiary Level: How Important is the Quality of the Cynthia shako day Care Centre Learning Experience for UTech Students” at the Caribbean The Day Care Centre is managed by the College and Area Network for Quality Assurance in Tertiary Education provides a safe and secure place for staff and students to (CANQATE) in Nassau, Bahamas October 5-7, 2011. leave their babies and infants. the Caribbean Poison information Centre (CaRPin) CARPIN’S hub is located within the College and is supported by several governmental and non-governmental partners. Over the last five years, CARPIN has handled over 500 queries from health care providers and the general public on information on the management or prevention of poisonings. Career Day 2011 at the Day Care Centre Sports Day 2011 at the Day Care Centre with Olympians Michael Frater and Sherone Simpson Pag2e2 22 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies • school of technical and Vocational education (sotaVe) • the department of liberal studies (dols) • Graduate studies and research Unit dr. Rohan lewis Dean Dr. Haldane Johnson completed his 4-year tenure as Dean of The Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies on August 31, 2011 and was succeeded by Dr. Rohan Lewis, former head of the Foreign Language Division. Dr. Johnson has since been promoted to the position of Associate Vice President, Undergraduate Studies in the Office of the Deputy President. Dr. Leonie Clarke replaced Mrs. Shermaine Barrett as Head of the School of Technical and Vocational Education (SOTAVE) and Dr. Nova Gordon-Bell assumed the position of Head of Department of Liberal Studies (DOLS) replacing Ms Sheila Coulson. courses of study and new initiatives The reputation of the School of Technical and Vocational Education (SOTAVE) is built on training educators in technical specializations. SOTAVE now offers a new specialization, a BA in Apparel Design, Production and Management (ADP & M) for those interested in entering the fashion industry. Through its Department of Liberal Studies, the Faculty offers general education modules in languages, psychology and other humanities and social sciences intended to A model showcases a design done by a UTech Apparel Design, Production enhance learning and provide graduates with a heightened and Management student. awareness and practice of professionalism and the development of skills in effective communication and social The Department formulated a multi-pronged response learning. DOLS also delivers the BA in Communication to the issue highlighted in the Trevor Hamilton report Arts and Technology, a comprehensive undergraduate that deficiency in language and communication skills was communication and media degree. one of the weaknesses that employers found in UTech’s Pag2e3 23 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 The Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies Cont’d graduates. The problem was one already being addressed interfaith awareness day by the Department; a Proficiency Test in English, the Developmental/Foundation English, and Academic Writing 1 were introduced in 2009/10. A review of the performance in these programmes formed part of recently concluded research. dele Centre launch Students and visitors interact at Interfaith Awareness Day. The Eighth Annual Interfaith Awareness Day was held on March 1, 2012 at the Caribbean Sculpture Park, UTech. This year’s event was dubbed “A Tribute to Professor Ajai Mansingh”, co-founder of the Jamaica Council for Interfaith Fellowship, who passed away in August, 2011. Ambassador of Spain, Her Excellency Celsa Nuño and UTech President, Prof. the Hon. Errol Morrison seal the partnership agreement between the two graduate student Research Conference institutions with a handshake. Looking on is Dr. Rohan Lewis, Dean, Faculty The first Postgraduate Students’ Research Conference of Education and Liberal Studies. was held on February 2, 2012 on the theme “Empowering The DELE (Diploma de Espanol Como Lengua Extranjera) Graduates through Research for Human Capacity is the official accreditation of the degree of fluency in the Development.” The guest speaker was Dr. George Dawkins, Spanish Language issued by the Government of Spain Principal Lecturer and Director of Research, Development through the Cervantes Institute. UTech is now a part of the and Projects at the Shortwood Teachers’ College and a wide network of DELE Examination Centres across the world. CAST alumnus. The Embassy of Spain handed over to the Department of Research Publications Liberal Studies’ Foreign language Division 60 licenses for Miss Mariana Gonzalez published an article entitled the Virtual Spanish Classroom AVE (Aula Virtual de Español), “Comparative study of online translators: Systran, Reverso and books and audio resources for use in the teaching and and Google”Peer-reviewed Journal NÚCLEO No 27, 2010, learning of Spanish. The licenses for AVE are currently being pp.187-216, Central University of Venezuela, Caracas. used by DOLS to teach students in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and the School of Engineering Mrs. Sylvia Hall’s and Miss Sheila Coulson’s article entitled (Chemical Engineering). “Undergraduate Students’ Perception of the Relevance of General Education Courses in their programme – A UTech associate degree - grenada Perspective” was published in the UWI Quality Education Twenty-six (26) students from Grenada completed the Forum Postcolonial Perspectives No. 17, January 2011. Associate Degree in Technical & Vocational Teaching by Distance. Of the twenty six students, the first cohort of Associate Degree students, nineteen (19) were awarded Merit degrees some of whom have articulated into the full time B.Ed. TVET programme. Pag2e4 24 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Faculty of Engineering and Computing • school of engineering • school of computing and information technology Mrs. Charmaine delisser comfortable and appropriate ambulatory devices to Dean children with physical challenges. acadeMic ProGraMMes The first cohort of MSc in Information Systems Management programme began in September 2011. The programme offers specified training in Enterprising Security, Project Management, Database Technologies, and Software Engineering. A Postgraduate Diploma in ICT (PGD-ICT), targeting tertiary degree holders who are in disciplines outside of computing but possess the capacity to create transformative value in their organizations through the use of ICT, has been Workshop participants examine an ambulatory device designed for children designed for offering in September 2012. with physical challenges. linKages • In June 2011 a Memorandum of Understanding • The School of Engineering and the Armstrong Atlantic between UTech/SCIT and Toon Boon Animation Inc. State University, USA collaborated on a student team was signed, formalizing the intention of both entities summer research initiative (May 27, 2011-June 26, 2011). to collaborate for the provision and use of Toon The team, comprising 4 students from each institution, Boom Inc’s license animation software products and designed a portable air condition unit that was low the integration of Toon Boom curriculum (animation cost, environmentally-friendly and utilized locally and digital content) into the School’s Multimedia available bio-materials as an alternative power source. programme. • The School’s Energy Unit and Wigton Wind Farm Ltd. sPeCial PRoJeCts signed a Memorandum of Understanding (March 2012) • The Schools’ Energy Unit designed, built, and installed to collaborate in the development of renewable energy a stand-alone solar-powered water pumping system training. for Carron Hall community, St. Mary. The system pumps • The School of Engineering Biomedical Unit in water from a catchment source and was designed to collaboration with the School for Therapy, Education deliver 6000 gals of water daily. The overall project cost and Parenting (STEP) of children with disabilities approximately J$1.7M. has embarked on a project to provide affordable, Pag2e5 25 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Faculty of Engineering and Computing Cont’d Students from the Carron Hall community in St. Mary celebrate the advent of The UTech team in action at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics piped water in their community. Above is the water pumping station. Engineers (IEEE) Region 3 robotics competition in March 2012. • A team of students from the School of Engineering a model bridge with macaroni and crazy glue. The attended the Institute of Electrical and Electronics aim of the competition was to encourage exploratory Engineers (IEEE) Region 3 Southeastern Conference learning. held March 15-18, 2012 in Orlando, Florida, USA. The fourteen (14) member student team participated in six • In January 2012, Sapna, the Entrepreneurial arm of the competitions.; Ethics paper, Software, T-Shirt design, School of Computing and Information Technology Website, Technical paper and Hardware (robotics) (SCIT), entered four teams in the Slashroots Developers competitions. The students were awarded 1st place for Competition held at the University of the West Indies the T-Shirt design, 3rd place in the Technical paper and (UWI), Mona. The team known as the Sapna-Ravers won hardware competitions. The students were also placed the competition with their web application known as in the top five for the Ethics paper competition, out of IT-Farm, which integrates technologies such as Google nineteen Universities. Maps and SMS (Short Messaging Service) for Jamaican farmers to use. • Four groups of engineering students (Mechanical, Chemical, Civil and a mixed unit) competed in a Bridge Building Competition hosted by the Jamaica Institute of Engineering (JIE), held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on September 22, 2011. The teams were tasked to build Pag2e6 26 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Faculty of Engineering and Computing Cont’d • Work/Machine shop The work/machine shop was upgraded with the purchase of a band saw at a cost of approximately J$850,000.00, and a CNC Plasma Cutter for J$2,500,000.00. In addition to radically changing the method of producing technical complex shaped pieces from plate material with repeatable accuracy the new equipment will also create opportunities for income earning from industry and research. • environmental laboratory A microwave, medium temperature and high temperature ovens were purchased to enable research Kimroy Bailey (left), UTech engineering student collects the Exemplary Stu- work. dent Branch Award for “outstanding branch operation” of the UTech IEEE student branch from David Green, Director, IEEE, at the Region 3 Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers (IEEE) Southeast Conference 2012 held at the Wyndham Hotel in Orlando, Florida from March 15 – 18, 2012. Facilities upgrading The Faculty undertook extensive upgrading of teaching facilities: • energy laboratory A Rankine Cycler was procured from Turbine Technologies at a cost of J$2.5M. This table top unit is designed to boost studies in vapour power plants operation and performance. A Fortin Barometer was also purchased for J$120,000.00 to take atmospheric pressure readings for experiments. • Refrigeration laboratory A Refrigeration Cycle Demonstration Unit was procured at a cost of over $1M to advance teaching and research activities in Refrigeration Cycle. Pag2e7 27 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Faculty of Law Mooting Competition In March 2012, a team of students led by Assoc. Prof. Kent Pantry, CD, QC, participated in the Caribbean Court of Justice Fourth Mooting Competition held in Trinidad and Tobago. legal advice Centre The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) officially launched the UTech Legal Advice Centre on November 11, 2011. The Centre which had been in operation at the Papine Campus since July 4, 2011 provides legal advice to persons who are socially, economically or otherwise disadvantaged. The UTech Legal Advice Centre is headed by Associate Prof. the Hon. oswald Harding, oJ Professor Kent Pantry, CD, QC, former Dean of UTech’s Dean Faculty of Law and former Director of Public Prosecutions. Mr. Pantry is assisted by students who are responsible for taking statements from clients, researching their case needs The Faculty celebrated with its first cohort as they received and determining advice to be given under the supervision their Bachelor of Laws Degree at the University’s graduation of an Attorney. ceremony held on November 5, 2011. In July of 2011, 39 students sat the Norman Manley Entrance Examinations, 30 of whom were successful in gaining entrance, with 5 of them being placed in the top ten. Outstanding graduate Michael Gonzales achieved first place in the Norman Manley Entrance Examination. He was also awarded the President’s Pin for his overall academic achievement with a GPA of 3.77. Associate Prof. Kent Pantry (centre) poses with students of the Faculty of Law following the launch of the UTech Legal Advice Centre held at Terra Nova Hotel on November 11, 2011. First class honours Bachelor of Law graduate, Michael Gonzales (left) receives his certification from Chancellor, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, ON, PC. Pag2e8 28 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Faculty of Science and Sport • school of natural & applied sciences • school of Mathematics and statistics • caribbean school of sport sciences • centre for science-Based research entrepreneurship & continuing studies • department of sport dr. Colin gyles and sport elective modules for all courses of study across Dean the University. Through the Department of Sport, the Faculty also manages the University’s sport competitions, participation in sporting events and preparation of athletes. The establishment of the Faculty of Science and Sport in 2009 confirmed UTech’s recognition of the link between the new academic Programmes application of scientific principles and sustainable sporting • The MPhil/PhD Chemistry course of study is now ready success. As a part of the process of consolidating the sport to start accepting students. development thrust of the University and optimizing the • A Bachelor of Science degree and Diploma in Integrated natural synergy between the academic aspects of sport Health Science is to be offered by the School of Natural and the practice of sport, the Department of Sport has and Applied Sciences (SONAS). been brought under the umbrella of the Faculty, to facilitate In addition to delivering all the basic science, mathematics better coordination of the shared activities and unified and sport elective modules in all courses of study across the support for the common forward thrust. University, the Faculty also delivers four (4) undergraduate The Faculty offers courses of study at both undergraduate courses of study: and graduate levels and delivers science, mathematics Current organizational structure of the Faculty Key: CSOSS – Caribbean School of Sport Sciences SONAS – School of Natural and Applied Sciences SOMAS – School of Mathematics and Statistics CSRECS – Centre for Science-based Research, Entrepreneurship and Continuing Studies DOS – Department of Sport Pag2e9 29 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Faculty of Science and Sport Cont’d • BSc in Science and Education with Johnson, the founding father of UTech’s sporting Double majors in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or programme was the patron of the event at which three Physics jointly with Education other sporting stalwarts were honoured. The three: Dr. Cynthia Thompson, a member of Jamaica’s first Olympic • BSc in Applied Science Industrial & Analytical Chemistry, team and the country’s oldest living Olympian, Mr. Lindy Environmental Science or Forensic Chemistry Delapenha, an outstanding schoolboy sportsman and the • BSc in Applied Statistics Environmental Statistics and first homegrown Jamaican to successfully play professional Social & Economic Statistics football in the United Kingdom and Mr. Tony Becca, retired Sports Editor of the Gleaner and noted cricket writer. • BSc in Sport Sciences with specializations in Art and Science of Coaching Prof. Yannis Pitsiladis, College of Medicine, Veterinary & Life Sciences Institute of Cardiovascular & Medical Sciences, Sport and Management University of Glasgow and Distinguished Adjunct Professor, Athletic Training (Sport Physiotherapy): UTech, was the plenary lecturer. His presentation examined • MSc in Physical Education and Sport the reasons Jamaicans and people of other nations run so fast. research awards Research Publications Four peer-reviewed publications (published and in press) Dr. Andrew Lamm, Lecturer in the Chemistry Division and and two book chapters were reported for the period April Research Manager of the NPRL, received the 2011 UTech 2010 to March 2011. These articles are listed in Table 1 President’s Research Initiative Award and a Young Scientist below. Please note that the FOSS Faculty member is given Award from the International Union of Pure and Applied in bold. Chemists (IUPAC) for the 43rd IUPAC World Chemistry Congress and 46th IUPAC General Assembly held in Puerto inaugural scientific Conference Rico from July 30 – August 7, 2011. The Faculty of Science and Sport’s Inaugural Scientific Conference was held on June 8 – 9, 2011. The conference inaugural Coaches Conference showcased the work of 20 presenters over two Plenary The first Coaches’ Conference was held on April 15, 2011 Lectures and seven Scientific Sessions from various under the theme “Connecting Coaches with Science and institutions and countries. Society”. There were over 250 participants. Dr Dennis Dr. Warren Blake, President, Jamaica Administrative Athletic Association (JAAA) addresses the UTech Coaches Conference. Pag3e0 30 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Faculty of Science and Sport Cont’d table 1: Peer-reviewed scientific (Journal) articles and Book Chapters reported for april 2010 – March 2011 (utech Faculty in bold) AUTHORS TITLE NAME OF JOURNAL OR BOOK PUBLICATION YEAR, VOLUME, PAGE, YEAR S. Das, andrew s. lamm, “Biotransformation of Organic Process Research and 2011, 15, 231–235 and J. P. N. Rosazza (+)-Catechin to Novel B-Ring Development Fission Lactones” andrew. s. lamm, A. “Reduction of Carboxylic Acids Practical Methods in Biocatalysis and 2010, VCH-Wiley. ISBN: Khare and J. P. N. Rosazza. by Carboxylic Acid Reductase Biotransformation – Book Chapter 978-0-470-51927-1 (Car) heterologously expressed in E. coli. A. Khare, andrew. s. “Biotransformations of Practical Methods in Biocatalysis and 2010, VCH-Wiley. ISBN: lamm and J. P. N. Rosazza.. naphthalene to 4-hydroxy- Biotransformation – Book Chapter 978-0-470-51927-1 In, 1-tetralone by Streptomyces griseus NRRL 8090” Pamela d. Mclaughlin, “Detection of Begomoviruses Tropical Agriculture [in press] 2011 W. A. McLaughlin , D. P. associated with Crops and Maxwell, I. I. Amarakoon Weeds in the Caribbean Islands and M. E. Roye of Antigua, Barbados and St. Kitts & Nevis” sheena Francis, Delgoda “Effects of embryonic exposure to Aquaculture Research [in press] 2011 R, Young R. a-lipoic acid or ascorbic acid on hatching rate and development of zebrafish (Danio rerio)” Badal S, Williams S, Huang “Cytochrome P45 1 enzyme Phytoterapia [in press] 2011 G, sheena Francis, inhibition and anticancer Vendantam P, Dunbar potential of chromene amides O, Jacobs H, Tzeng TJ, from Amyris Plumieri” Gangemi J, and Delgoda R” Professor Yannis Pitsiladis gave the first plenary lecture linkages on “Genetic Technology and Sport: Focus on Genotyping, UTech continues to collaborate with local sports Genetic Tests and Selection”. The second plenary speaker, associations to support development in a number of sports. Professor Garth Baker, Caribbean Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Jamaica, presented on “The Role of the • Four (4) Advanced Level I, and two Advanced Level Mathematical Sciences in National Development.” II(2) Coaching Courses were delivered to the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) . Pag31e 31 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Faculty of Science and Sport Cont’d From left, Prof. Yannis Pitsiladis, College of Medicine, Veterinary & Life Sciences Institute of Cardiovascular & Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow and Distin- guished Adjunct Professor, UTech in conversation with President, Prof. the Hon. Errol Morrison, OJ and Deputy President, Prof. Ashok Kulkarni. • UTech continues to collaborate with the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) and the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) to facilitate the continuation of the education of young cricketers on and off the field as well as the training of coaches. • A six-week Advanced level I Netball Coaching Course, a partnership between UTech and the Jamaica Netball Association (JNA) was conducted. President of the Jamaica Netball Association (JNA), Mrs. Marva Bernard, (centre), Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of Prime Minister with Responsibility of Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita- Headley (right) and Dr. Colin Gyles, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Sport, participate in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to support the development of netball. Pag3e2 32 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Faculty of Science and Sport Cont’d department of sport Mr anthony davis Director The Department prides itself on being the “Home of World Class Athletes” and strives to maintain that reputation by providing Student Athlete Support Services and supporting student participation in as wide as possible a range of sports at all levels, locally and Jacques Harvey proudly displaying the Jamaican flag at the internationally. The UTech Classic Series is designed to 2011 World University Games after winning the 100m raise the profile of the University as an institutional player in sport. 2012 Penn Relays and Miramar games At the 2012 Penn Relays UTech won the title for the College international rePresentation Men’s 4 x 200 Championship of America. UTech was unable to retain their Championship of America College men World University Games 2011 4 x 100m title, but placed 2nd. In individual events, Carrie Russell of the Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies The Intercollegiate team representing Jamaica in the was successful in defending her College Women 100m sport of Track & Field at the 2011 World University Games dash Championship and Jacques Harvey of the School of comprised nineteen (19) persons, five (5) being student- Business Administration was crowned the College Men athletes from the University of Technology, Jamaica. 100m dash Champion. The Games were held on August 12-23rd, 2011 in Shenzhen. The Track & Field and the Cricket Team also did well at the The UTech athletes individually contributed four (4) of the 1st Annual UTech, Jamaica and City of Miramar Games that six (6) gold medals and one (1) of the two (2) silver medals. was held in Florida from April 28-30. The Cricket team was In addition, two (2) UTech student athletes were on the successful in winning both the 20/20 matches held against women’s relay team that copped the bronze medal. The the Florida Cricket Association (FCA) capturing 92 runs Student Athletes were: compared to FCA’s 91 and for their 2nd match, 145 runs versus FCA’s 124 runs. Damion Williams of The Faculty of The Built Name Event Placing School Environment and Cassius Burton of the Faculty of Science Anneisha 200m 1st & 3rd SOBA (Graduate, and Sport were named Man of the Match respectively. McLaughlin relay 2011) Carrie Russell 100m 1st & 3rd FELS inter-Collegiate Competitions relay The Intercollegiate Competition season officially began O’Dayne Richards Shot 1st SCIT (Graduate, at the Jamaica Intercollegiate Sports Association’s 50th Putt 2011) Anniversary Opening Ceremony that was held on October Peter Matthews 400m 2nd SHTM 8, 2011 at the Montego Bay Community College. UTech competed in ten (10) categories. Jacques Harvey 100m 1st SOBA Pag3e3 33 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Faculty of Science and Sport Cont’d Members of the Track & Field and Cricket Teams at 2012 Miramar Games Banquet th Track & Field Basketball September 24-25 , 2011 at the Caymanas Golf Club, a Male Male marked increase compared to 2010. The Classic featured Female Female competitors in the super senior, senior and juniors sections Cricket for both males and females. Netball Table Tennis Male Football Female Male Female Hockey Male Badminton Female Male Volleyball Female Male Rugby League Female The UTech Knights won four (4) championship titles. loCal RePResentation The University also maintained a very high profile by participating and performing creditably in national club league competitions and tournaments: Members of the Golf team and coach, Jason Lopez at the 2012 UTech Golf Classic at Caymanas Golf Club National Volleyball Association Club League KPMG Squash League Volleyball Classic Jamaica Netball Association (JNA) Club League The Volleyball Classic was successfully held on December National Badminton Club League 3, 2011. Tae-Kwon Do Championships Cricket Classic Golf Tournaments The 2012 Cricket Classic was successfully held on January Chess Tournaments 18-22, 2012. G. C. Foster captured the Classic trophy. the utech Classic series table tennis Classic The UTech Classic Series grew to include the two new The 2nd Annual Table Tennis Classic, sanctioned by the events: Futsal and Tennis. Jamaica Table Tennis Association was successfully held on February 25th, 2012 at the Alfred Sangster Auditorium. golf Classic The Golf Classic was a success with over sixty (60) persons participating in the two day event which was held on Pag3e4 34 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Faculty of Science and Sport Cont’d oUtstandinG stUdent athlete s Carrie Russell (track & Field), Faculty of education & liberal studies As a result of her performance at the World University Games and her consistent excellence in the sport, Carrie Russell was presented the Kiwanis Club of Kingston Youth in Excellence Award on September 13, 2011 at the Wyndham Kingston Hotel. The award which has been established for the past ten (10) years is under the distinguished patronage of the Governor General of Jamaica. Carrie Russell was also awarded as the Student Athlete of the Year at the 2012 Inter- Collegiate Sports Awards held on May 10th at Shortwood UTech cricket team in action against Mico at the 2012 Cricket Classic Teachers’ College. simon tomlinson (table tennis), Faculty of science and sport In the individual events, Simon Tomlinson retained the men’s singles crown in the Inter-Collegiate championships. He also represented Jamaica at the Table Tennis World Championship held in Germany where the team, for the 1st time, was named among the top 100, coming in at 97th place. nicholas dussard (tae-Kwon-do), school of Built environment Nicholas Dussard, a Student athlete of the year (2009- 10) awardee, continues to do well on both the local and international Tae-Kwon-Do circuit. Rochelle Prince (golf), school of Business UTech player, Don Walker at the 2012 Table Tennis Classic administration tennis Classic Rochelle Prince placed 1 st at this year’s Jamaica National The first staging of the Annual UTech Tennis Classic was Amateur at Caymanas Golf Club. Rochelle Prince is currently held on February 25th-26th for the preliminary matches and the under 17 National Junior Champion. March 3rd-4th for the semi and final matches. Cricket (CCC) representatives track & Field Classic Three cricket student athletes based on their excellent The 5th staging of the Track & Field Classic was held at the performance and skills were invited to try out for the National Stadium and saw participation from 470 athletes Combined Campuses and Colleges team in Barbados on t inclusive of five (5) overseas delegations/representing, January 27 , 2012. Though they were not selected for the Barbados, Colombia, Trinidad, Botswana and Cayman. CCC team vs. Trinidad 4 day competition, the student athletes did well and benefited from the experience. They Local participants consisted of universities/colleges, clubs, were Damian Williams and Ricardo Williams from the high schools, preparatory/primary schools as well as School of the Built Environment and Patrick Hearty , School athletes with disabilities. A new feature of the Meet was the of Computing and Information Technology . introduction of a “clash” between athletes from MVP/Racer’s track clubs. The aspect of the meet was well received as well as performances from UTech’s top cheerleading team. Pag3e5 35 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Faculty of Science and Sport Cont’d stUdent athlete sUPPort serVices and Cassius Burton, Faculty of Science and Sport (Foss), Davion deVeloPMent Johnson, Faculty of Science and Sport (Foss) and Allen Powell, Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies (FELS). nutrition/Meals support The programme which started in November 2011 currently uWi/utech sports Championship 2011 nd offers nutritional support to student athletes from among The 2 staging of the UWI/UTech Sports Championship was three (3) teams. Budget constraints place significant limits successfully held at UTech’s, Papine campus on September on the programme. 17, 2011. The University of the West Indies captured the Championship trophy after a 4-1 win in the five sport Medical support challenge. The objectives for the day’s events were however For the 2011-12 academic year the Department assisted met, as over 1000 students from both universities were out with 120 requests concerning medical support services in their colours as well as alumni and staff supporting their which included a wide range of medical services. teams. Voice and speech training Chess at utech A curriculum has been developed to facilitate the voice Partnering with the Magnificent Chess Foundation, the and speech programme which will see student athletes Department introduced Chess to the University population. benefiting from a structured and flexible course free of cost. In addition to encouraging student athletes to play chess, academic support the Department installed six (6) chess boards on garden benches on campus to facilitate the playing of the game by Four (4) student athletes requested tutoring assistance. members of the UTech community in general. The tutoring programme will be reviewed with an aim to improve response time and student’s use of the programme. Presently the UTech Academy seeks to assist by identifying suitable tutors and lecturers. sports Psychology services The Sports Psychology Programme allows for both individual and team sessions and includes the Sports Psychologist attending some training sessions as well as home and away games. The Department is convinced of the value of the programme and is committed to providing much-needed psychological support to student athletes. However, resistance or reluctance on the part of students to access the services indicate that the programme needs to be evaluated and reassessed. Inaugural chess class international and local linKaGes/ sponsorship collaBorations Total sponsorship received in both cash and kind from corporate entities, amounted to $8,370,840.28. Contributors utech/JCa Cricket scholarship were: Nike; GlaxcoSmithKline; Jamaica Observer; Power 106 The Jamaica Cricket Association officially announced its and Music 99; Courts, Jamaica; Hitz 92 FM; Xsomo; KLAS; award of three Scholarships for the 2011/12 academic year CVM; Tastee Limited; Sherwin Williams; Red Stripe; Hi-Lyte; which covers tuition and boarding fees totaling $417,000. Chang’s Catering; Perishables Jamaica Limited. The awardees were: Pag3e6 36 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Faculty of the Built Environment • caribbean school of architecture • school of Building and land Management dr. Carol archer Upon completion of the data gathering exercises, the Dean students presented their safety audit findings and proposals to community members in May 2011. The community members lauded the students’ effort and expressed The Master of Science in The Built Environment programme appreciation of the relationship that was established with continues to grow. Intake for the academic year 2011/12 the students during the project. totalled thirteen (13) students. The programme also had its first graduates participating in the University’s Graduation ceremony in November 2011. Cooperative education activities The internship programme continued to flourish in the Urban and Regional Planning (URP) programme, the BSc Land Economy and Valuation Surveying (BSc LEVS), the BSc Quantity Surveying (QS) and the B Sc SGIS. The participating students were successfully placed in professional organisations, and the feedback from supervisors remained positive. Regional study tours The architectural programmes carried out study tours at the following locations: BA Architectural Studies, Year 3 - Antigua - January 2012 CSA student exhibition BA Architectural Studies, Year 4 - Barbados - February 2012 MArch. 1 - New York - April 2012 cariBBean UrBan forUM (cUf) MSc Built Environment - Scheduled for next financial year (May 2012) The Urban and Regional Planning Students’ Society and Faculty participated in the Caribbean Urban Forum (CUF) safety audit which was held on March 14-17, 2012 at the Jamaica The third year BSc Urban and Regional Planning students Conference Centre under the theme, “Planning to Achieve were mandated to conduct safety audits in the communities the Vision… Towards a Green Urban Economy.” The of Breezy Castle, Clarendon, Old Harbour Bay and Africa, St. forum was organised by the Jamaica Institute of Planners, Catherine as partial fulfilment of the requirements for the University of Technology, Jamaica, University of the West Community Development Planning. Indies, St. Augustine, Caribbean Network for Urban and Pag3e7 37 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Faculty of the Built Environment Cont’d Land Management (CNULM), in association with the community would finish the agreed upon work plan Caricom Secretariat, Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) before the universities undertook further work. The and American Planning Association (APA) among other community has restarted the work in August Town sponsors. The event was aimed at showcasing examples square. Committee members have been assisting the of good planning and urban management practices from community to complete the work on the murals within across the Caribbean and the initiatives made towards the square. achieving a green urban economy. In addition, the Forum served as the launching pad for the Caribbean Planners · Graduate level students from the Caribbean School Association (CPA). of Architecture presented their proposal for a gated entrance and community centre for the Elletson Flats The Faculty also hosted a networking event on day two community. The community members in attendance of the forum as part of UTech’s Contribution. At the close commended the students’ presentation. of the networking event, the Caribbean Young Planners Network (CYPN) was launched. · The Mona Primary School’s Board sought the assistance of the Faculty to conduct an assessment of the The Planning Students’ Society and Committee members infrastructural development needs of the School with also assisted in hosting mobile workshops as part of the a view to developing proposals for fundable projects. activities scheduled for the final day of the CUF. The students were assigned the roles of facilitators and tour Report on CdeMa Projects guides for selected sites in Downtown Kingston and CDEMA is a regional organization established to Falmouth, Trelawny. strengthen the human capacity to deal with all aspects of disaster management in the region through its Enhanced oUtreach/linKaGes Comprehensive Disaster Management Strategy. The Faculty maintained its visibility in the built environment Consultancy 1: development of the results based industry. work programme and performance measurement framework for the education sector sub-committee · Prince’s Foundation - Rose town Project The Land Surveying Division collaborated with the description Prince’s Trust to complete phase two of the Rose Town The objective of the assignment was to develop and project. This involved the surveying component of the prepare a Work Programme for the ESSC that is aligned Rose Town land registration project and preparing to the Enhanced Comprehensive Disaster Management Surveyor’s Identification Reports for selected (CDM) Strategy 2007-2012. properties. The process is intended to verify the status of the titles for the properties surveyed. Consultancy 2: inventory and development of the disaster risk management training course · Papine and environs Redevelopment Plan The University’s Community Service Director, Dean of description the Faculty and the Community Service chairperson met with representatives from the University of The objective of the consultancy was to review existing the West Indies to discuss concerns relating to the training and/or course materials related to disaster project being undertaken in August Town and future risk management with a view to identifying the core community service collaboration with the Papine and elements of a disaster management course of study environs community. The role of the two universities and recommend key steps for the accreditation of in delivering service learning and undertaking disaster management courses. community service activities was discussed, as well as the methodology to be adopted in engaging communities. It was agreed that the August Town Pag3e8 38 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Faculty of the Built Environment Cont’d Research Publications by dr. amani ishemo 1) “Energy Demand considerations for the supply of Domestic Water in Jamaica” by Dr. Amani Ishemo published by Routledge in the International Journal of Water Resource Development Vol. 27, No.4, pp. 759-763. 2) “The Dilemma of Education for Sustainable Development in the Caribbean” by Dr. Amani Ishemo published in the Caribbean Journal of Education for Sustainable Development. Vol. 1 No.1 PP. 17-23. Mr. Garfield Young had an article published in the India- based magazine ‘Coordinates’ titled “Making Surveying Education Relevant”. A second paper (peer-reviewed) has also been accepted for publication in the prestigious Survey Review Journal. Mr. Glendon Newsome along with Percival Wallen, (3rd year student) published an article in the recent edition of the LSAJ’s Newsletter ‘Misclosures’. The article was titled “The Use of Un-manned Aerial Vehicles in Surveying”. donations The Faculty welcomed the contribution of construction materials by the University of Nottingham, UK to the Construction Engineering Laboratory (CEL), in the Construction Engineering Division. Pag3e9 39 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 The UTech Academy associate Professor geraldene Hodelin Faculties at the University of Technology, Jamaica, Papine Director Campus for academic year 2012/13. During the year under review, the UTech Academy collaborated with faculties and colleges for the delivery of The public launch of the UTech Academy took place at the short courses throughout the academic year including the Greenfield Stadium in August 2011. The UTech Academy Summer session. Popular courses have been: Emergency is the conduit for introducing the established Faculty Medical Technician; Certificate in Phlebotomy; Lab Safety programmes across the island and the Caribbean. and Technique ; Water Works & Sewage Plant Operation and Maintenance; Introduction to Computer Aided Design The Papine campus is the base for the UTech Academy but it & (CADD); Procurement and Contract Management; offers programmes from strategic locations across Jamaica. Hospitality Modules (e.g. Cake Decorating, Vegetarian The UTech Academy also operates as the Open Learning- Cuisine); Ornamental Fish Rearing. Open Access entity of the university serving the needs of the communities across Jamaica and the Caribbean, The University signed a Memorandum of Understanding utilizing a range of delivery modalities. Learners with with the Rural Family Support Organization (RuFamSo) in limited access to higher education as a result of inadequate October 2011 to offer a Certificate Programme in Child Care secondary preparation as well as other challenges to and AdoleScent Development (CHAD). access centers of continuous learning should now be able to find opportunities through the UTech Academy to grow Professional development Programmes academically and socially. The Academy continues to develop and provide Professional Development programmes on request for academic Programmes various professional groups at all sites. These include teachers, tourism workers and other special interest groups. During 2011-2012 the UTech Academy offered the following The Academy collaborated with Partners of America to offer programmes at Greenfield in Trelawny: an A Ganar programme in Youth Workforce Development • Pre-University Modules (7 subject areas) through Sports which involved working with 60 inner city • Pre-requisite Course of Study (PCS) (4 subject areas) youth. The Academy provided supervision for the Literacy component of four hours per week. These courses of study were ratified by the Academic Board as alternative matriculation for entry into the University of Facilities Technology, Jamaica. Fifteen students from the first cohort Classroom and lab space remain a challenge for the of thirty-two successfully completed the Courses and have Academy. Nevertheless, in addition to delivery of been accepted into full time courses of study in various programmes on the Papine and Montego Bay campuses, Pag4e0 40 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 The UTech Academy Cont’d University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) President, Prof. the Hon. Errol Morrison (seated second left) and Ms. Utelia Burrell, (seated 2nd right)Chief Executive Officer, Rural Family Support Organization (RUFAMSO) sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the development of academic and community programmes on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at UTech’s Papine campus. Also signing are Mrs. Karyl Powell –Booth, (1st left) Lecturer, College of Health Sciences, UTech, Prof. Geraldine Hodelin, (Director, UTech Academy. Looking on is Miss Claire Sutherland, Senior Director, Institutional Relations, UTech. and at community colleges with which agreements exist, the Academy continues to broaden its delivery sites in Falmouth and May Pen. Additional sites are being explored for the coming academic year. Franchise Programmes • Orientation was conducted with students at several community colleges which have a franchise agreement with the Academy. The students were addressed by representatives from faculties, the Students’ Union, Community Service office and The UTech Academy. • Franchise partners from the community colleges were trained in the use of the University’s Integrated Students Application System (ISAS). • The University and Knox Community College have entered into another franchise arrangement to offer years 1 and 2 of the Bachelor in Business Administration. Pag41e 41 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Division of Human Resources their contribution to the development of the institution. The occasion was also used to launch the University’s Customer Service Initiative aimed at improving service delivery at the University. Corporate Wellness Programme In February 2012 the Division launched a Corporate Wellness Programme under the theme “Creating a Culture of Wellness” recognizing the impact wellness has on employee productivity. staffing Total staffing stood at 1365 persons in the following Mrs. Jennifer ellis categories: Vice President Full time staff Category status Permanent Temporary Fostering a performance-centered environment Academic 558 - A significant element of the Institutional Strengthening non-academic project, financed by the Caribbean Development Bank Administrative 519 3 (CDB), was a HR Effectiveness Review conducted by the Ancillary 119 14 consultants PriceWaterHouseCoopers. The goal of the review was to enhance the quality of the University’s human Technical 152 - resource function to enable the institution to achieve its Total 1348 17 objectives. grand total 1365 • Academic Part-time (FTE-full-time equivalency) - 112 (*variable) A major outcome of the review was a change in the structure of the Human Resources & Administration With a student population of 12,564, the total staff to Division and the implementation of a HR Business Partner student ratio stood at 1:9.2.; Academic staff to Student ratio Model Project (HRBPM). It is expected that this model will at 1:22.5; and non-academic staff to student ratio at 1:15.7. enhance the overarching design principles to support the transformation of the University’s Human Resource functions to a strategic business partner level. The pilot of this project was initiated in October 2011 with the College of Business & Management and expected outcomes include a higher standard and more effective delivery of HR services, more efficient use of resources, improved communication and increased staff satisfaction. Recognizing achievement Under the theme “Building Relationships Through Service Excellence,” the 41st Annual University Awards Ceremony was held on May 12, 2011 during which staff from all categories were honoured for long and distinguished service, service to the community and for excellence in Mrs. Jennifer Ellis, Vice President, Human Resources and Administration pres- research. Some external persons were also recognized for ents Mr. Terrence Bobb-Semple, Calvin McKain Library with his long service award for 25 years of service to the University. Pag4e2 42 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Division of Human Resources Cont’d office of the customer service advocate Customer service suggestion Boxes To improve the quality of customer service through feedback, thirty-one (31) Customer Service suggestion boxes were distributed and placed at strategic locations at both campuses and sites. An online link was also implemented where interested persons can complete the customer survey. improving the operations of the Mail Room and Main lobby • The Lobby is now open from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. – Mondays – Fridays. • An official list of liaison persons for Faculties/Colleges/ Departments was developed to provide information Mrs. tracey-ann Pessoa on campus events so that the Lobby staff can provide Customer Service Advocate accurate information to customers. Members of staff, students and visitors alike, are constantly • A database of the mails received was developed to reminded of the core values on which UTech is determined track volume, identify peak periods and inform the to build its culture of service - respect, excellence, workflow. accountability, innovation, service, team spirit, integrity. The core values have been framed and mounted in public tracking Customers in the lobby spaces and service areas across the campus. The mission Since February 2012 the tracking of the number of queries, of the Office of the Customer Service advocate is to embed nature of queries and the number of customers that visit the these values into the hearts and minds of the university lobby began on a daily basis. The data will inform decision- community, so that they will become the guiding principles making in terms of customers’ needs and service delivery. of customer service delivery. telephone and Welcome greetings This sensitization has gone hand in hand with Customer A standard greeting was introduced for answering the Service training in collaboration with the Staff Development telephone and a standard greeting for the guards at the Unit. Customer service training was held at the Montego front entrance was implemented. Bay Campus in November 2011. Two hundred and one (201) staff members were trained over the period from the ancillary, academic and administrative category. President’s award for excellence in Customer service The Inaugural President’s Award for Customer Service was presented at the 41st Annual Long Service Award function in May 2011. The Customer Service Initiative was also officially launched and the new Customer Service Vision Statement unveiled. Map of the Papine Campus guide Over two thousand copies of the “Papine Campus Guide” were distributed to Faculties/Colleges, divisions and departments to assist both internal and external customers to traverse the campus with ease. Pag4e3 43 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Division of Development and Community Service project is an initiative which aims to create a sustainable sports business model that will engage inner city youth. The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a grant contract for this project, with UTech as the executing agency. ODev and the Computing & Engineering Entrepreneurial Centre in collaboration with the Jamaica Society of Energy Engineers and The MSME Alliance hosted an Energy Seminar entitled Competition in the Jamaican Electricity Sector: A Future Scenario. Dr. Cezley Sampson facilitated this seminar. Prof. Rosalea Hamilton entrepreneurial Ventures Vice President As part of the objective of the Scotiabank Chair in Entrepreneurship and Development to strengthen the entrepreneurial competency of the University, a number of entrepreneurial ventures were initiated. A series entitled organizational Changes Entrepreneurial Reflections: Past, Present & Future, was The Division experienced significant organizational changes presented as part of the celebrations of Jamaica 50. The during the year. Following the recommendation from the objective of the series was to reflect on the nation’s Governance Committee, the Development Division was entrepreneurial journey through a series of conversations renamed division of Development & Community Service, to with entrepreneurs, academics and others. Three reflections give greater prominence to community service. Consistent were held: i) Jamaica’s early entrepreneurial journey during with the University’s renewed focus on Alumni Relations, the pre- and post- emancipation era; ii) Entrepreneurs in a dedicated staff was assigned to the Alumni Relations the Banana Industry, the Jamaica Producers Story; and iii) Portfolio. There was also a centralizing of Institutional the Bauxite Industry. Relations functions within the Office of Development in July, 2011. The UTech Road to Olympic Glory (URTOG) The Nationwide Scotiabank Challenge was another initiative which commenced as an initiative under the entrepreneurial venture spearheaded by the Scotiabank ODev, was fully transferred to the President’s effective June Chair in Entrepreneurship & Development in collaboration 1, 2011. with Nationwide News Network. The competition formed part of a public education initiative in keeping with a linkages policy objective of the Ministry of Industry, Investment • The Office of Development hosted a number of and Commerce: “To inculcate a culture of entrepreneurship university-wide events designed to foster cross-faculty through sustainable capacity building and public education engagement, and to educate members of the university programmes”. Under the theme Rising Above the Odds… community and the public about significant topical Exploring the Possibilities, the competition highlighted issues. Highlights of the year included i) a Tax Reform the accomplishments of entrepreneurs in the Micro Small Forum held on October 26, 2011, in collaboration with and Medium sized Enterprise (MSME) sector. the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) ; and ii) a Local Government Forum, held in collaboration with the entrepreneurship Week Celebration Faculty of the Built Environment on Tuesday, March 20, The Joan Duncan School of Entrepreneurship, Ethics and 2012. Leadership and the Scotiabank Chair in Entrepreneurship and Development at the University of Technology, Jamaica • The Office of Development also brokered an important (UTech) in collaboration with the student entrepreneurship- entrepreneurial link with the sporting fraternity based Club Billionaire, hosted activities in celebration of through the Sports Entrepreneurship Project. The national “Entrepreneurship Week” on Friday November Pag4e4 44 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Division of Development and Community Service 25, 2011. Presented under the theme “Nurturing Today’s adVanceMent dePartMent and Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs” activities included a presentation of the findings of the Student Survey on Entrepreneurship by Professor Rosalea Hamilton. The programme also included a Panel Discussion entitled “Entrepreneurs in Action: Perspective & Experiences”, an Award Ceremony for the Business Entrepreneurial Empowerment Program (BEEP), presentation of Laptops by LIME to survey winners and booth displays. Hector Wheeler Director The Advancement Department, which comprises the Corporate Communications Unit, the Marketing Unit and Foundation, was engaged in a number of initiatives geared at promoting a positive public image of the University, strengthening relationships among internal and external stakeholders, engaging influential constituents and supporting UTech’s strategic goal of achieving national and regional recognition as the “University of Choice”. Prof. Rosalea Hamilton presents student Conroy Jacobs with his certificate of participation in the BEEP (Business Entrepreneurship Empowerment Building the public image of the university and increasing Programme). media visibility institutional relations • The University launched a year-long calendar of events dubbed, “UTech’s Programme in Commemoration The Institutional Relations Office continued to facilitate of Jamaica 50” to commemorate Jamaica’s 50th external linkages between UTech and other institutions anniversary of independence led by the Director in keeping with the goals of the University. A Central of Advancement. The activities showcased and Donor and MOU Database is being developed to support promoted the role of UTech in national development coordinated external relationship-building and to improve since political independence. communication with external partners and supporters of UTech. The calendar of activities began with the staging of the annual UTech Anniversary Lecture on March 12, Thirteen (13) new MOUs were established; the areas of 2012 delivered by former Prime Minister and current collaboration include research; academic programmes; UTech Chancellor, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, competency-based initiatives with the HEART Trust/NTA; ON, PC who spoke on the topic, “50 Years Backward staff and student exchanges; articulation of programmes; and Forward?” Other activities include Faculty and widening of access to UTech through the UTech Academy; student conferences, community service programmes, internships and practicums for students; and regarding a Sustainable Energy Conference and Exposition, UTech’s achievements and developments in Sport, Sport symposiums, a documentary and a gala banquet in Sciences and Sport Education. honour of outstanding alumni to be held in December 2012. Pag4e5 45 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Division of Development and Community Service Cont’d local, regional and international institutions and organizations. These included event management support for ceremonies for the signing of Memoranda of Understanding, official visits to the UTech Papine campus by local and international bodies/institutions. improving communication with our stakeholders A Corporate Communication and Advertising Policy has been developed to enhance the standard of the institution’s internal and external communications. local student Recruitment Over 2,000 students from sixty secondary Schools island- wide participated in the inaugural Open House held at the Minister of Youth and Culture, the Hon. Lisa Hanna, MP (left) examines UTech, Papine campus on September 29, 2011. The day’s UTech’s calendar of activities dubbed, “UTech’s Programme in Commemora- tion of Jamaica 50” in celebration of Jamaica’s golden jubilee which was activities included a luncheon for guidance counselors. unveiled at a special ceremony held on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at UTech. Sharing in the unveiling are Prof. the Hon. Errol Morrison, OJ, President, Representatives from the Marketing Unit participated in UTech and Mr. Hector Wheeler (right), Director Advancement/ Chair, Jamaica career day activities held at over 60 secondary Schools 50 @ UTech. island-wide as well as 12 major Career Fairs/Expos. Former Prime Minister of Jamaica and current Chancellor of the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech), the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, ON, PC delivering the 25th Annual Anniversary Lecture on Monday, March 12, 2012 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston. Seated in the front row from left are Her Excellency Mathu Joyini, High Commissioner of South Africa to Jamaica, Dr. Fay Whitbourne-Morrison, Prof. the Hon. Errol Morrison, OJ, President, UTech, Her Excellency Celsa Nuño, Spain’s Ambassador to Jamaica and Mr. Hector Wheeler, Director, Advancement, UTech. • The “UTech Experts” database managed by the Corporate Communications Unit was heavily utilized Marketing personnel made presentations and mounted during the period. Over 20 interviews were arranged booths displaying the University’s programme offerings. with media houses for University personnel to international student Recruiting participate in discourse on various issues of national • The University, led by the Advancement Department, and regional importance. bolstered its international recruitment drive in • The Advancement Department coordinated a number the Region by hosting its first international Open of activities designed to establish and maintain House in Port- of-Spain, Trinidad from January 20 – linkages with government, stakeholders, industries, 22, 2012. The visit also included a special student Pag4e6 46 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Division of Development and Community Service Cont’d President, Prof. the Hon. Errol Morrison, OJ makes a presentation on the development of UTech to a group of representatives from the American Associates, Ben- Gurion University of the Negev (AABGU), an American NGO founded in 1972 to raise funds for Ben-Gurion University of the Negev during lunch with members of UTech’s executive management team at Lillian’s Restaurant, UTech Papine campus on February 10, 2012. Ben-Gurion University is a major research university in Israel with leading projects in the areas of environmental Science and ecology, medicine and global health, engineering, biotechnology, Hebrew literature, desert agriculture, water purification and management, solar energy and other areas. recruitment presentation held at the prestigious boy’s institution, Queen’s Royal College and meetings with representatives from Metal Industries Limited (MIC) to explore collaborative opportunities for the provision of specialized training for staff. • The Department coordinated the University’s participation at five (5) International College Fairs held in St. Vincent, Guyana, Barbados, Antigua and Bahamas. Over 600 applications were received from prospective students. • Corporate advertising was placed in 14 Commonwealth Countries (Anguilla, Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad and Turks & Caicos) High school students in attendance at UTech’s Open House on September 29, 2011. • UTech partnered with UNESCO- UNEVOC Centre in Bonn, Germany to establish the Jamaica University of Technology UNEVOC Centre. The Centre will form a part of the world-wide UNEVOC network and develop and lead a national network in Jamaica for the development and strengthening of TVET policies, systems and practices. Pag4e7 47 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Centre For The Arts in Kingston in 2007 was unveiled at a special ceremony held on Monday, February 6, 2012 at the Caribbean Sculpture Park, UTech Papine campus. The ceremony was part of the activities to mark the commemoration of Jamaica’s 50th anniversary at UTech and in recognition of Bob Marley’s birthday. The artist journeyed from Russia to participate in the unveiling ceremony. Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, MP delivered the main address at the unveiling ceremony. utech/JsiF Partnership A one-year partnership between the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) and the Jamaica Social Mrs. Pat Ramsay Investment Fund (JSIF) for the award of Scholarships to 28 Director inner-city students enabled recipients from communities in Kingston, Clarendon, and St. Catherine to participate in Visual Arts, Drama, Dance, Drumming, Steel Band, Music and Instrumental interest grows for elec- diSciplines offered at tive and extracurricular the Centre for the Arts. programmes A progress report in the The Centre for the Arts form of an “Open House” continues to attract was held in December to a growing number of showcase participants’ students and staff to its development. The group Visual and Performing Arts also participated in the programmes. Through annual cultural showcase the University electives in as part of their assessment. Drama, Dance and Music over one hundred (100) Pioneer cultural icons students were registered honoured at annual liter- for the academic year ary Festival and Cultural 2011-2012. Similarly, Hon. Lisa Hanna (left), Minister of Youth and Culture, and Prof. the Hon. Errol Mor- showcase extracurricular activities rison, OJ, President, University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) listen intently as Pioneer cultural icons Russian artist, Mr. Gregory Pototsky explains the creative concept of his bronze to include Dance, Drama, Louise Bennett- Coverley culture in the image of the late Reggae icon, Robert Nesta Marley during the Music, Drumming, Steel unveiling ceremony held on Monday, February, 6, 2012, at the Caribbean Sculpture and Ranny Williams were Pan, Instrumental Band Park, UTech. Mr. Pototsky described the sculpture as “a song to humanity”. Sharing honoured at UTech’s in the moment is his wife, Mrs. Olga Pototsky. and Visual Arts saw an annual Literary Festival increase in student participation. As part of their overall and Cultural Showcase in recognition of Jamaica’s 50th assessment in the programmes, students perform at anniversary celebrations. The event which is a collaborative University events such as the annual cultural showcase, effort of the Centre for the Arts and the Calvin McKain awards functions and the annual graduation ceremony. Library began with a literary workshop conducted by Joan Andrea Hutchinson. unveiling of Marley sculpture The bronze Sculpture of reggae icon Robert Nesta Marley A Literary festival followed at Warner’s Corner with which was created by Russian Sculptor Gregory Pototsky Professor Mervyn Morris, Glen Campbell and Joan Andrea and donated by the Russian Federation, through its embassy Hutchinson. The day’s activities culminated with the Pag4e8 48 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Centre For The Arts attracted persons from Papine, Mona, August Town and surrounding communities as well as the University community and its partner institutions such as the University of the West Indies, Mico University, Shortwood College, and the Northern Caribbean University. Kaytana Taylor (centre), Sadiki Taylor (right) and Joel Douglas (left) perform at the Open House in December 2011. The UTech Ensemble brings the curtains down on the annual Cultural Show- case. Sharing in the moment are Pat Ramsay, Director of the Centre, and celebrated Jamaican actress, Leonie Forbes. Delrose Coburn, a member of the extracurricular group plays Ms. Lou in the recreation of the popular ‘Ring Ding’ show. The ‘children’ are members of the Drama elective class. Cultural Showcase in the Caribbean Sculpture Park. The showcase, dubbed “Saluting the Mother and Father of Jamaican Theatre” included performances from students enrolled in the elective and extracurricular classes at the Centre. Dance, Drama, Drumming and Music were used to tell stories of Ms. Lou and Maas Ran who contributed to the ‘Jamaicanization’ of local theatre production, in particular, pantomime. Citations to both artists were presented to representatives of their families. The annual cultural showcase was supported by the Jamaica National Building Society and the Jamaica Social Investment Fund. The event which is free to the public Pag4e9 49 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 COMPUTING AND ENGINEERING ENTREPRENEURIAL CENTRE Mr. owen gunning install a 2.5 MW high voltage generator on the Caribbean Director Development Bank (CDB)/UTech enhancement project. The Centre’s advantage of a strategic alliance with the Faculty of Engineering and Computing and the Office of Development allows it access to the largest and most experienced list The Computing and Engineering Entrepreneurial Centre of consultants in engineering and computing within the (CEEC), established a decade ago provides consultancy, Caribbean. It further enhances the quality of its service training, certification, partnership and franchising to a by partnering with a number of external consultants and wide range of clients in the engineering and computing subject specific experts. field throughout Jamaica and the Caribbean. The Centre has maintained that mandate, and continues to be a profit Clients, which have included companies like Petrojam, centre of the University. Jamalco, National Water Commission, Kaiser, Appliance Traders Ltd, Point village Resorts, Jamaica Cooperative As a University Centre, the CEEC develops and administers Credit Union and Jamaica Energy Partners, have benefitted pre-requisite courses for entry into engineering, pharmacy, from the Centre’s reservoir of knowledge and experience land and quantity surveying, and a number of new and to re-engineer their processes to be more efficient and innovative certification courses aimed at training and profitable. certifying technicians and maintenance engineers in areas that impact machine operations, productivity and quality energy Conservation at utech controls. CEEC is currently installing a 3 kW Photovoltaic on UTech’s Papine campus which will be used to generate power CEEC has also forged alliances with a number of for a UPS system as well as for training, research and technology companies and regulatory agencies including development. A Building Automation System (BAS) which internationally acclaimed MOBIUS Institute for Vibration, monitors and controls all loads in the building is being TEEL Technologies for mobile forensics and SPECTRUM installed on the third floor of the faculty of Engineering Jamaica for radio and wireless transmission. and Computing as a pilot. This system emanated from an In the area of graduate study, the Centre administered the energy conservation audit for the entire campus Master of Science in Engineering Management from FIU, on Profitability behalf of the Faculty of engineering and computing. The CEEC continues to be a profitable entity earning Consultancy revenues of $61 M with a surplus of approximately $14 M The Centre’s consultancy portfolio grew in the area of during the reporting period. energy management and engineering services. It successes included; copping a $17.5M project to design, procure and Pag5e0 50 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Department of Community Development and Service Mr seymour Riley • Service projects by University academic units, Director of Community Development and Service administrative units, individual staff members and the students union. • Community engagements The goals of the department are to: • Involve the entire university community in service projects which address social and developmental issues in society. • Work with the members of the immediate and wider communities and demonstrably improve their quality of life. • Identify areas in national life where UTech can offer specific expertise and work in collaboration, through service activities and programmes, with the appropriate bodies in those areas. • Ensure that UTech is an active leader and partner in the nation’s development. • Strengthen the bond between staff and students: Students from Hope Valley Experimental School perform at UTech’s Concert engaging in the common goal of service. in the Park held in Papine Square in March 2012. • Develop a commitment to service in all students of the university. Community service Programme (CsP 1001) All students in their first year give 40 hours of service to The department achieves its goals through both internal deserving agencies and community groups and participate and external activities which include: in 5 hours of classroom reflection at the end of which they submit a written report analysing their experiences. For • Mandatory Community Service Programme (CSP 1001) this they earn one academic credit. A workshop is held for all students annually with the participating agencies to evaluate the • “Saturday University” previous year’s activities and interact with the department • “Communiversity” and tutors from across the university. • UTech/Mustard Seed Communities Centre • Cadet Officer Training programme Nominations are solicited from their tutors and the • African Cultural Renaissance Movement agencies to which they have been assigned and the two students adjudged to be the top performers are awarded Pag51e 51 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Department of Community Development and Service Cont’d a certificate of recognition by the International Partnership Place and UTech students. The University provides the for Service and Learning, a university certificate and a fully transportation. In addition to the service of care, the Centre paid trip to a Service and Learning conference at a university conducts training for caregivers from other Mustard Seed in the southern United States. On their return they make Communities apostolates. a presentation on their local and overseas experience to the incoming students at the annual Community Service Cadet officer training unit conference during orientation week, to the annual This initiative began as a result of a directive from the Agencies workshop, sit on the planning committee of the President in response to a request from the Jamaica Community Service conference and sit on the planning Combined Cadet Force to assist in the provision of cadet committee of the annual Concert in the Park. officers for deployment to school cadet units. Over 60 students volunteered to be trained. As part of their training, “saturday university” they have been providing support to the Department of This programme identifies areas of academic weakness Security and have put plans in place to begin working with and provides homework support for children from the the Papine High School Cadet Unit. In their short period surrounding communities who are preparing for the Grade of existence they have already been acknowledged as a 6 Achievement Test (GSAT), the Grade 9 Achievement leading training unit. Test (GNAT), the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) in african Cultural Renaissance Movement (aCRM) English and Mathematics and Adults requiring upgrading This student’s club focusses on the maintenance of an in basic general education and literacy. These classes are awareness of African Culture and its relationship to the conducted by students, some of whom do it to satisfy their Jamaican culture through African retentions. In addition community service one credit requirement. In addition to exhibitions and displays throughout the year it makes members of staff and community leaders give mentoring a major contribution to the annual celebrations for Black th and career counselling sessions to the participants. History Month. A highlight was the celebration of its 40 anniversary where a presentation was made to President “Communiversity” Emeritus Dr the Hon. Alfred Sangster who was instrumental The Department, in collaboration with the Office of Distance in its formation. and Open Learning was successful in an application for a grant from the Commonwealth of Learning for conducting The ACRM Club, provides evening classes in a wide range of an experimental programme of community education, CSEC subjects and continues to maintain a high pass rate. occupational skills training and values and attitudes. This Community engagements is directed to the communities of Highlight View, Kintyre • The University maintains active membership on the and Hope Tavern for the training of 600 persons, mainly in Papine Development Area Committee (PDAC) which the “youth at-risk” category over a three-year period. The is a community unit of the Social Development Ministry of Education, the Jamaican Foundation for Lifelong Commission, the Hope Estate Educational Partners Learning (JFLL) and the National Council for Technical and (HEEP) which has membership from all the educational Vocational Education (NCTVET) are collaborating with institutions in the Hope Estate area, citizens UTech on the project with support from the Faculty of associations, local community groups and three Education and Liberal Studies. internal committees under the Community Service utech/Mustard seed Communities Centre Advisory Committee (CSAC). The Centre continued its unique service in the provision The committees, Job Creation, Fundraising and Sports of rehabilitative and therapeutic services for the severely interact with PDAC and the other community groups disabled children of the Mustard Seed Communities home in community driven engagements. These include the at Sophie’s Place in Gordon Town. Over twenty children UTech/Papine football and netball teams, training in commute daily to the Centre. The services are provided by Grant-funds proposal writing for community workers the University’s manager of the centre, staff from Sophie’s Pag5e2 52 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Department of Community Development and Service Cont’d through the School of Graduate Studies, establishment Service Conference on August 23, 2011. of a community ornamental fish farm and the training of the participants in the business process by engaging Students from the School of Building and Land Management the School of Entrepreneurship, UTech. Students of (SBLM) participated in the International Coastal Clean-up Papine High School have participated in lectures and Day organised by the Jamaica Environment Trust on workshops. September 17, 2011. Collaboration with the Papine business community Faculty of law continued and included the arrangement of meetings Students from the Faculty of Law, under the theme ‘Take A with the Police, state agencies such as the National Hand’, assisted children at the St Anthony’s Children Home Solid Waste Management Authority and the Transport in Kingston with homework, gardening, mentoring and Authority to address issues in Papine. provided the children with toys and clothes. College of Health sciences • UTech Student club, the“Club Billionaire” continues to The College supported the St. Luke’s Church in Cross Roads encourage the spirit of entrepreneurship and began with the hosting of its Annual Health Fair. the process of the formation of a “Teen Billionaire” club at Papine High School. The annual “Concert in the Faculty of engineering and Computing Park”, celebrating community unity took place during The faculty’s major projects, for which it engages in various the university’s anniversary week in March 2012 and fund-raising activities, are the Anna-Kaye Scholarship Fund had its usual high impact. which supports a needy student through five (5) years of university service Projects high School education, and the FENC Welfare Fund which provides financial assistance to meet very basic needs such All university academic, administrative and ancillary as bus fare and grocery supplies for needy students of the units and staff are expected to participate in community Faculty. service activities. Involvement in service also forms part of individual evaluations. The President’s Award for Excellence The Faculty of Engineering and Computing was the recipient in Community Service, is made annually and was given this of the Vin Spencer Award 2011/2012 for outstanding year to the Faculty of the Built Environment at the annual contributions to student life on campus. The Faculty has staff awards function. an active Student Welfare Committee that engages in fundraising activities for its students. In September 2011, facUlty serVice ProJects the Faculty launched the First Year Experience Programme school of Hospitality and tourism Management and C.A.L.M. (Cultivating Academic Learning Meticulously). The Tourism Major Students of the School of Hospitality division of students service and Registry participated in producing a series of concept papers Farquharson Hall of Residence hosted its annual Community geared at stimulating sustainable tourism development in the south St. Elizabeth area. The project produced eight concept papers which were presented in March 2012 to Jason Henzel who accepted on behalf of the South St. Elizabeth Parish Development Committee. Faculty of the Built environment The Faculty donated funds to the August Town community to assist with community development initiatives. The Faculty was also awarded the University of Technology, Jamaica Community Service Secretariat Award for outstanding contribution to the Papine and Environs Area. The award was made during the 11th Annual Community Pag5e3 53 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Department of Community Development and Service Cont’d Service Outreach Programme at the Jamaica National Children’s’ Home; an institution they have adopted. The annual children’s treat for the wards of Reddi’s Children’s Home was held with 15 children and one caregiver attending. Seven members of the Division’s staff and two from outside the Division assisted with this event. Carols in the Park The Counselling Unit staged its fifth annual “Carols in the Park”, on Thursday December 1, 2011. Five Schools and or institutions received awards from UTech and Victoria Mutual Building Society, partners for the event, and others were given certificates of appreciation for their efforts towards “peace and unity in every community” as depicted by “Carols in the Park”. Pag5e4 54 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Division of Student Services and Registry Mrs. dianne Mitchell Mrs. Mercedes deane University Registrar University Registrar (Acting) Retired January 2012 October 2011 – March 2012 The constituent departments of the Division are the University Secretariat, Academic Services Department, Student Services Department and the Office of the Registrar. In its function as University Secretariat the Division provides oversight, guidance and support for all matters related to corporate governance. As the unit with core responsibility for ensuring a student-centred culture, the Division’s strategic objectives for the 2011/2012 year were to: • Improve customer service to students, including technology-enabled processes • Expand opportunities for funding support for students • Enhance the development of students to better equip them for citizenship, entrepreneurship and effective engagement in the workforce Farewell to university Registrar Mrs. Dianne Mitchell, Vice President Student Services and Mrs. Dianne Mitchell (right) accepts a portrait of herself surrounded by the University’s First Registrar/Secretary to Council and the expressions of good wishes from members of staff and friends, presented by Academic Board demitted office on September 29, 2011. Mrs. Mercedes Deane, Senior Assistant Registrar, Academic Affairs. She was succeeded by Dr. Elaine Wallace. (Mrs. Mercedes student leadership development Conference Deane, Senior Assistant Registrar Academic Services was The University hosted its thirteenth Annual Student Leaders Acting University Registrar from October 2011 to March Conference at UTech and Moorlands Camp site located in 2012.) Manchester, from May 9 – 13, 2011. Also saying farewell to the University and the Division was graduation 2011 Dr. Eslyn Jones, Assistant Registrar, Student Services who The Annual Graduation Ceremony was held at the National served the university for 17 years. Arena on Saturday, November 5, 2011 presided over by the Most Honourable Edward Seaga, ON, PC, Chancellor. This Pag5e5 55 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Division of Student Services and Registry Cont’d Members of the 2011 Graduating class congratulate each other. graduation ceremony was streamed live via the University’s staging of the Chancellor’s Medal Award to Olympian and website. Over 900 students graduated from the University’s world-class sprinter, Asafa Powell and the Launch of the two colleges and five faculties. Dennis Johnson Diaries on February 04, 2012. The guest speaker, Mrs Margaret Turner, the President of the Princess the office of the university Registrar Diana Award Foundation, also bestowed the status of The responsibility for the planning and execution of “Ambassador” of the Diana Award Foundation on Mr Powell. university ceremonies on behalf of the Chair of Council, the Chancellor, resides with the University Secretariat, led university secretariat by the Registrar. The ceremony of note this year was the The University Secretariat plays a significant role in the Olympian Asafa Powell shows off his Chancellor’s Medal following the Dennis Johnson (right) beams with pride following the unveiling of the presentation from Chancellor, the Most Edward Seaga, ON, PC at the Cer- Dennis Johnson Diaries. Sharing the momentous occasion are from left, emony for the Presentation of the Chancellor’s Medal and the launch of the Prof. the Hon. Errol Morrison, OJ, President, UTech and Chancellor the Most Dennis Johnson Diaries held on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the Hon. Edward Seaga, ON, PC. Terra Nova All Suite Hotel Pag5e6 56 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Division of Student Services and Registry Cont’d development, promulgation, revision and interpretation of on the Papine and Montego Bay, Kent Avenue Campuses. the University Governance instruments. It is a repository of Aspects of the Papine programme were streamed live to information on all matters relating to University Governance. the Montego Bay Campus. In this context, the University Secretariat provides advice and guidance on matters of jurisdiction, strategy, policy orientation exhibition 2011 and process to all members of the University Community. At the Papine campus an exhibition of 21 departments/ colleges/faculties of the University and 26 companies was Responsibility for managing University elections, the use mounted in the Alfred Sangster Auditorium. There were of the University’s ceremonial symbols and University Seal seven sponsors among which Sagicor and LIME were major and the preparation of contracts for external examiners sponsors. also falls within the remit of the Secretariat. special needs scheduling unit The office of the Assistant Registrar, Students Services The Scheduling Unit manages the operation and along with other Units continue to assist students that are administration of all aspects of the University’s teaching challenged physically or mentally to better manage in the timetable and class venue ensuring the efficient and effective University environment. utilization and allocation of the University’s teaching areas. One of the main objectives is the centralization of the Miss Donalee Davidson, Special Needs Student from the Scheduling processes from an institutional rather than a College of Business and Management was a victim of a particular academic area perspective. The ultimate goal of tragic situation in 2007 that left her a paraplegic. She the unit is the publication of a clash free timetable for both earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration lecturers and students. In addition, the unit processes ad with honours. Through the assistance from the Career and hoc room booking requests for other non-teaching-based Placement Unit subsequently she obtained employment activities. with the Bank of Nova Scotia. student services New Student Orientation The University of Technology, Jamaica conducted its Annual Orientation Programme during August 21 – 27, 2011 Miss Donalee Davidson receives her award, from the University Chancellor, New students eagerly collect information during the Orientation ceremony The Most Honourable Edward Seaga at Graduation 2011. Looking on is held at the Alfred Sangster, Auditorium, UTech Papine campus. Acting University Registrar, Mrs Mercedes Deane. Pag5e7 57 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Division of Student Services and Registry Cont’d international day 2012 employment empowerment sessions The University of Technology, Jamaica, International A total of 14 Employment Empowerment sessions were Students’ Association (UTISA), continues to play an active held by the Career and Placement Unit during the academic role in students’ activities. Its Annual International Day year. The sessions focused on ideal employability skills was celebrated on Thursday, March 15, 2012, under the required for the world of work. theme ‘Global Fusion’. Representatives from 10 countries showcased their respective cuisine and culture. Career enhancement Club The Career Enhancement Club, a new initiative of the Career Job Fair 2012 –“advancing into the World of Work” and Placement Unit, is another effort to empower students A total of 82 companies participated in the University’s to become leaders in tomorrow’s society. The club focuses annual Job Fair, hosted by the Career and Placement Unit. on career development through self-awareness, career Four hundred and twenty-five (425) students participated. exploration and career identification. This represents a 4% increase over the previous year. Final year students participate in interview sessions at the annual Job Fair. Mock interviews Resumé Clinic The Unit successfully hosted its third annual series of mock The Career and Placement Unit held a total of 1,537 interviews. Interviews were held over a two week period individual sessions with students to assist them with their from February 14 – 24, 2012. One Hundred & Fifty (150) resumés and cover letters. students were interviewed by a total of 39 interviewers, graduate tracer study representing various sectors and industries. Interviewers A tracer study was conducted among 2011 graduates. Of were selected from the UTech staff and corporate Jamaica. the five faculties and three (3) colleges, the unit studied utech Mentoring Programme “transforming lives; four (4) faculties and two (2) colleges. (Faculty of the Built Creating global leaders” Environment, College of Business and Management, The 3rd annual Mentor Workshop was held on Wednesday, College of Health Sciences, Faculty of Education and Liberal September 7, 2011. The workshop was geared at reinforcing Studies and the Faculty of Engineering and Computing). The the expectations of the programme and developing findings revealed that graduates of the College of Business mentoring skills among persons interested in being a and Management and the Faculty of Engineering and part of the programme. Twenty (20) new mentors were Computing made up the highest percentage of students recruited. employed. Pag5e8 58 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Division of Student Services and Registry Cont’d Boarding accommodation Boarding remains a critical, perennial and insoluble problem. UTech student enrolment continues to increase exponentially; however, the University’s capacity to house students on-campus remains at 395. Medical and Psychiatric services With its emphasis on “wellness” as a foundation principle of its continuing social and academic development, the University is as concerned with the mental as with the physical wellness of its students and staff. The service of a Consultant Psychiatrist was available throughout the year on specific days. In case of heavy case load and urgent/ emergency situations, clients are assisted on other available time-slots. The UTech Medical Centre continues to serve the community for other health concerns. Pag5e9 59 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Student Demographics Student Population Academic Year 2000/2012 Student Population Academic Year 2000/2012 TOTAL Year 00/01 6650 01/02 6733 02/03 7187 03/04 7806 04/05 7919 05/06 8803 06/07 9088 07/08 10694 08/09 10401 09/10 11409 10/11 12162 11/12 12978 Student Population by Gender - Academic Year 2000/2012 Student Population by Gender Academic Year 2000/2 012 Year Male Female 70% 00/01 40.0% 60.0% 01/02 44.5% 55.5% 60% 02/03 42.9% 57.1% 03/04 45.7% 54.3% 50% 04/05 44.84% 55.16% 05/06 46.25% 53.75% 40% 06/07 45.36% 54.64% Series1 Series2 07/08 44.70% 53.30% 30% 08/09 44.00% 56.00% 09/10 43.70% 56.30% 20% 10/11 42.53% 57.47% 11/12 41% 59% 10% 0% 00/01 01/02 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12 Total Student Population by School - Academic Year 2011/2012 TOTAL STUDENT POPULATION BY SCHOOL Academic Year 2011/2012 School Number TECHNICAL & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION 842 SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH & HEALTH TECHNOLOGY 258 BUILDING & LAND MANAGEMENT SCHOOL OF PHARMACY 493 UTECH ACADEMY SCHOOL OF NATURAL & APPLIED SCIENCES 292 JOAN DUNCAN SCHOOL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, ETHICS & SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP MATHEMATICS & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION STATISTICS 34 CARIBBEAN SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL OF ORAL HEALTH SCIENCES 240 CARRIBBEAN SCHOOL OF SPORT SCIENCES SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH AND NURSING 929 COMPUTING & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY UTECH/JIM SCHOOL OF DEPARTMENT OF LIBERAL STUDIES ADVANCED MANAGEMENT 165 ENGINEERING LAW 628 HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT 809 LAW ENGINEERING 1039 UTECH/JIM SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT OF LIBERAL STUDIES 130 SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH AND NURSING COMPUTING & INFORMATION SCHOOL OF ORAL HEALTH SCIENCES TECHNOLOGY 1263 SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS CARRIBBEAN SCHOOL OF SPORT SCIENCES 117 SCHOOL OF NATURAL & APPLIED SCIENCES CARIBBEAN SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE 190 SCHOOL OF PHARMACY BUSINESS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH & HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION 4220 JOAN DUNCAN SCHOOL TECHNICAL & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, ETHICS & LEADERSHIP 100 UTECH ACADEMY 368 BUILDING & LAND MANAGEMENT 861 TOTAL 12978 60 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Student Demographics Student Enrolment - Montego Bay Campus 2011/2012 Student Enrolment - Montego Bay Campus Academic Year 2011/2012 No. of Programme Students Bachelor of Business Administration 190 Bachelor of Laws 146 Bachelor of Nursing 160 Total 496 International Student Population by Faculty International Student Population by Faculty for Academic Year 2011/2012 College/Faculty Total COBAM 9 COHS 48 FOBE 78 FELS 16 FENC 20 FOSS 3 TOTAL 174 # OF STUDENTS International Student Population by Gender International Student Population by Gender for Academic Year 2011/2012 Males 92 Females 82 TOTAL 174 International Student Population by Sponsorship International Student Population by 61 Sponsorship for Academic Year 2011/2012 Private 2 Scholarship 88 Total 90 COLLEGE/FACUTY International Student Population by Faculty International Student Population by Faculty for Academic Year 2011/2012 College/Faculty Total COBAM 9 COHS 48 FOBE 78 FELS 16 FENC 20 FOSS 3 TOTAL 174 # OF STUDENTS International Student Population by Gender International Student Population by Gender for Academic Year 2011/2012 Males 92 Females 82 TOTAL 174 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Student Demographics International Student Population by Sponsorship International Student Population by Sponsorship for Academic Year 2011/2012 Private 2 Scholarship 88 Total 90 International Student Population by Schools 2011/2012 School Number International Student Population by Schools HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM 5 Academic Year 2011/2012 PHARMACY 22 BUILDING & LAND MANAGEMENT 37 TECHNICAL & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 4 SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNOLOGY CARIBBEAN SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE 41 COMPUTING & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 6 SCHOOL OF ORAL HEALTH SCIENCES ENGINEERING 14 SCHOOL OF NATURAL & APPLIED SCIENCE SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH & NURSING 13 SCHOOL OF NATURAL & APPLIED SCIENCE 3 SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH & NURSING SCHOOL OF ORAL HEALTH SCIENCES 7 ENGINEERING SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNOLOGY 6 TECHNICAL & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION 16 COMPUTING & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TOTAL 174 CARIBBEAN SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BUILDING & LAND MANAGEMENT PHARMACY HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 # of students International Student Population by Country 2011/2012 International Student Population by International Student Population by Country Country for Academic Year 2011/2012 Country Total Academic Year 2011/2012 Anguilla 10 USA Antigua 3 Bahamas 15 Trinidad & Tobago Barbados 16 Belize 3 Sri Lanka British Virgin Islands 2 Cuba 2 St. Lucia Dominica 19 Grenada 9 Philipinnes Germany 1 Montserrat Guyana 5 Haiti 1 Guyana Montserrat 6 Nigeria 8 6G2renada Philipinnes 1 St. Kitts & Nevis 7 Cuba St. Lucia 7 St. Vincent 13 Belize Sri Lanka 1 Suriname 1 Bahamas Trinidad & Tobago 38 Turks & Caicos 4 Anguilla USA 2 0 10 20 30 40 Total 174 # of students COLLEGE/FACUTY Country School International Student Population by Schools 2011/2012 School Number International Student Population by Schools HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM 5 Academic Year 2011/2012 PHARMACY 22 BUILDING & LAND MANAGEMENT 37 TECHNICAL & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 4 SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNOLOGY CARIBBEAN SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE 41 COMPUTING & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 6 SCHOOL OF ORAL HEALTH SCIENCES ENGINEERING 14 SCHOOL OF NATURAL & APPLIED SCIENCE SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH & NURSING 13 SCHOOL OF NATURAL & APPLIED SCIENCE 3 SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH & NURSING SCHOOL OF ORAL HEALTH SCIENCES 7 ENGINEERING SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNOLOGY 6 TECHNICAL & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION 16 COMPUTING & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY University of technology, Jamaica TOTAL 174 • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology,C AJRIBaBEAmN SCHOaOL iOFc ARaCHIT E•CT URAE NNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BUILDING & LAND MANAGEMENT PHARMACY HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM Student Demo0 g5 r10 a15 p20 h25 i30 c35 s40 45 # of students International Student Population by Country 2011/2012 International Student Population by International Student Population by Country Country for Academic Year 2011/2012 Country Total Academic Year 2011/2012 Anguilla 10 USA Antigua 3 Bahamas 15 Trinidad & Tobago Barbados 16 Belize 3 Sri Lanka British Virgin Islands 2 Cuba 2 St. Lucia Dominica 19 Grenada 9 Philipinnes Germany 1 Montserrat Guyana 5 Haiti 1 Guyana Montserrat 6 Nigeria 8 Grenada Philipinnes 1 St. Kitts & Nevis 7 Cuba St. Lucia 7 St. Vincent 13 Belize Sri Lanka 1 Suriname 1 Bahamas Trinidad & Tobago 38 Turks & Caicos 4 Anguilla USA 2 0 10 20 30 40 Total 174 # of students Awards Granted Academic Year 2000/2010 Awards Granted Academic Year 2 000/2010 Year # of Awards 00/01 1576 2500 01/02 2080 02/03 1945 2000 03/04 1917 04/05 2041 1500 05/06 1479 06/07 1702 1000 07/08 1972 08/09 2251 500 09/10 1953 10/11 2317 0 00/01 01/02 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 YEARS Awards Granted for Academic Year 2010/2011 Awards Granted for Academic Year 2010/2011 Type of Award Total Master's Degrees 126 Master’s Degrees Postgraduate Diplomas 43 Undergraduate Degrees 1953 Postgradute Diplomas Diplomas 97 Undergraduate Degrees Associate Degrees 51 Certificates 47 Diplomas GRAND TOTAL 2317 Associate Degrees Certificates 63 NUMBER OF AWARDS Country School University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Student Demographics TOTAL NO. OF STUDENTS ENROLED IN TOTAL NO. OF STUDENTS ENROLED IN MASTERS AND MASTERS AND DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES BY SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT BY SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT - ACADEMIC ACADEMIC YEAR 2011/2012 YEAR 2011/2012 School/Department Total Caribbean School of Architecture 11 Department of Liberal Studies 6 School of Building and Land Management 16 School of Computing and Information Technology 19 School of Advanced Management 166 School of Engineering 2 School of Pharmacy 26 School of Public Health and Health Technology 18 School of Technical and Vocational Education 47 Grand Total 311 TOTAL NUMBER OF GRADUATE DEGREES TOTAL NUMBER OF GRADUATE DEGREES ENROLED BY ENROLED BY COLLEGE/FACULTY COLLEGE/FACULTY - ACADEMIC YEAR 2011/2012 ACADEMIC YEAR 2011/2012 COLLEGE/FACULTY Total College of Business and Management 166 College of Health Sciences 44 Faculty of the Built Environment 27 Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies 53 Faculty of Engineering and Computing 21 Grand Total 311 TOTAL NO. OF STUDENTS ENROLED IN MASTERS TOTAL NO. OF STUDENTS ENROLED IN MASTERS AND DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES BY GENDER - AND DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES BY GENDER ACADEMIC YEAR 2011/2012 ACADEMIC YEAR 2011/2012 GENDER NUMBER Female 65.90% Male 34.10% 64 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Students’ Union Miss Jheanell Johnson President In accordance with the organisation’s motto, Presidents of governor general executive student leadership the UTech Students’ Union pledge “To Serve and Represent”. Programme Traditionally, the Students’ Union President (and Council) A member of the Executive attended the Governor General represents the student body on a number of University Annual Youth Consultative Breakfast/Brunch – I Believe governance committees, in addition to being the advocate Initiative. The students, as part of a community service for student welfare and the voice of the student population. activity, have mentored students from surrounding High Schools, namely Jamaica College, Mona High and Papine Community service High. The two major annual community service activities of the Union, “Teach the Youth” programme and the Tag Drive were successfully executed. “Teach the Youth” secured record-breaking sponsorship and catered to over 600 students. The Tag Drive recorded a revenues of $871,000.50 from which four (4) organizations benefitted. Internally, the Union attempted to meet the needs of as many students as could be served from its budget. Scholarship grants amounted to $ 2.7 million dollars in Scholarships; another $3.5 million was expended in the form of bursaries grants, lunch and bus assistance. Pag6e5 65 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Planning and Operations Division in six Consultancy reports from the Technical Assistance (TA) component of the UTech Enhancement Project and where applicable, examine alternate options. The Consultancies were done within the context of the University’s Strategic Plans for 2008-2015 and focused on critical areas of development. • To obtain the commitment of senior management to the successful implementation of accepted recommendations for the growth and development of the University. • To agree on prioritized activities for each set of recommendations. associate Prof. Kofi nkrumah-Young • To draft Implementation Plans. Vice President • To foster team spirit in the implementation process. operational Planning 2011-2012 Initiatives to address the strategic issues discussed and agreed on at the 2010 Executive Management Retreat were incorporated in the University’s Operational Plan The Planning & Operations Division provides leadership in for 2011-2012. The Plan was monitored and evaluated the following areas: and performance reports presented to the Executive • The facilitation, coordination and guidance of the Management. University’s strategic planning process and operational institutional Research Projects planning with attendant evaluation of progress for the The Planning and Projects Department has since the start University overall. of the 2011/12 Operational period, completed the following • Conducting institutional research to inform research projects: decision-making. • Implementation of the Capacity Building and 1. Costing Methodology Institutional Enhancement projects. 2. Student Performance • Ensuring accessible, reliable and relevant ICT 3. Space Audit infrastructure, appropriately resourced. 4. Dashboards • The provision of technology integration towards operational efficiency and achieving the optimal An initiative was undertaken to develop a user-friendly way learning environment. of sharing data analysis findings with internal stakeholders • The development and implementation of facilities at various levels. This new user-friendly method incorporates maintenance and expansion projects. the use of dashboard technology. • The supervision of the Safety and Security operations the utech enhancement Project of all campuses. The multi-faceted UTech Enhancement Project designed Planning and Projects department to enhance the capacity of the University to provide The strategic planning activities for 2011-12 began with the quality level Education. The intervention involves Annual Retreat in June 2011 which involved participation physical upgrading of the Papine campus, as well as staff from all major stakeholders. development and strengthening of institutional capacity. A dedicated Project Management Unit (PMU) manages The objectives of the Retreat were: project implementation. Additionally, general oversight is provided by a Project Steering Committee whose • To analyse issues and recommendations documented Pag6e6 66 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Planning and Operations Division membership includes representatives from the Ministry data/fibre-optics system. of Education, Ministry of Finance and Public Service, the • School of Business Administration Project (CDB) Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) and the Construction • Architectural Design of Shared Facilities: Classroom Industry Council. The PMU reports regularly to the PSC, blocks and new School of Computing and Information GOJ, PIOJ, CDB and UTech’s Council, Academic Board and Technology Project (CDB) Finance Committee. Construction/Civil Works A. General The major construction projects are progressing through the necessary stages of approvals and preparatory work. The Caribbean Development Bank has extended the Project implementation period to June 2015. B. Works ON SITE: Ground was broken for the construction of a new building for the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. This is a new teaching facility (including institutional strengthening a mini hotel block) for the School. • Six Technical Assistance (Ta) Consultancy projects were completed and implementation plans developed: • Enhancement of Learning & Teaching (ELT): Two consultant-facilitated workshops (and further follow-up workshops) were conducted to train staff in important aspects of the use of teaching/learning methodologies. • Academic Quality Audit (AQA): The AQA coordinator consulted with the faculties and colleges and prepared an audit Schedule for 2012. • Information & Communication Technology (ICT): A team from the School of Computing & Information Technology (SCIT) developed and tested a Document Work also began on the construction of: Management System to be integrated with the academic quality audit function. An implementation • Environmental Laboratories (UTECH) budget was drafted for the 2011-2015 period. • Day-Care Centre (UTECH) • Income Diversification (ID): Procedural Guidelines for • 235 Old Hope Road Car-parking Project (UTECH) implementing third stream financing (3SF) activities • CONTRACT WAS SIGNED FOR: Campus Electrical and an Operational Plan for Income Diversification Distribution Upgrade Project (UTECH) were prepared and reviewed. Business Services, • PRE-QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS WAS Consultancy Services and Non Traditional Sale of COMPLETED FOR: Academic Services were the main areas of activity • Infrastructure Project (UTECH) comprising new sewer prioritized for the initial implementation phase. system, on-campus treatment of chemical hazardous • Market Needs Analysis (MNA): Terms of Reference waste, new water distribution system (from Energy for a University Marketing Consultant and a proposed Centre), storm water collection and retention system, structure for the Marketing Department, both of which ring-road and sidewalks, landscaping and upgraded are integral to the planning and implementation Pag6e7 67 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Planning and Operations Division Cont’d of University marketing initiatives, were drafted for and the Montego Bay campus, as well as with other implementation by the HRM Department. groups that can connect to our systems. • Human Resource Management (HRM): Initiatives towards implementation of a Performance Based • Desktop videoconferencing, via the Big Blue Button Management System and development of a university (BBB) software is growing in usage in the facilitation of Manpower Plan were in progress. A pilot project real time online classes. The College of Health Sciences to improve HRM services to academic units was (COHS) began using the BBB to conduct online classes implemented in one faculty. The activity will be for its Master’s students. expanded progressively to include all colleges and safety and security department faculties. During the year the Department significantly advanced all efforts to ensure maximum security. technology, information and Management Technology-facilitated functions related to all aspects security systems of the University’s operations were significantly Installation of the access control, surveillance, burglary upgraded or enhanced. Some of the highlights in the and panic systems was completed for all vulnerable three Units were: points of entry across the University’s diverse campuses the enterprise application systems (eas) unit and facilities. SITS:Vision, the University’s largest enterprise application safety on Campus and backbone of the Integrated Student Administration Similar attention was paid to safety measures. Fire System (ISAS) was upgraded to enhance its functionality extinguishers were installed throughout the campus; and provide better performance emergency exits were provided in sensitive areas; the network operating support systems (noss) unit sensitisation sessions were conducted on the main The Internet Bandwidth was upgraded to 100 Megabits per campus as well as the Lionel Town campus in relation Second: to evacuation points and procedures for emergencies such as, fire, bomb threats, earthquakes and hurricanes. • The bandwidth upgrade provided for faster access to information via the Internet. Fire drill for the Cynthia Shako Day Care Centre was • Workstations and wireless access increased executed and deemed a success as all the toddlers exponentially on the main campus and other locations. were out of the building in less than 60 seconds. • Deployment of three Polycom Videoconferencing One hundred and twenty four (124) Safety Wardens Units: received CPR and fire response training in November The units facilitate remote voice and video based of 2011. communication between UTECH and the Kent Avenue campus in Montego Bay. disaster Management and Recovery Plans All members of Executive Management, Heads of the learning technology support unit (ltsu) Divisions/ Departments, and Union Presidents were The Technology Information and Management Department issued with copies of UTech’s Disaster Management continued to upgrade facilities to enable the use of various and Recovery Plans and made available to the wider technologies to enhance teaching and learning as well as university community via the intranet. to extend the reach of the University with its products and services making it easier for its customers to access same. • Videoconferencing equipment has been installed in Lecture theatre 9A, the President’s conference Room and at the Montego Bay Campus. Real time classes and meetings can now be held between the main campus Pag6e8 68 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 The Academic Board First Row from left: Prof. Gossett Oliver, OD, Dr. Janet Campbell-Shelly, Prof. the Hon. Errol Morrison, OJ, Mrs. Mercedes Deane, Dr. Claudette Williams-Myers, Mrs. Charmaine DeLisser, Mrs. Olubusola Akinladejo. 2nd Row from left: Prof. Rosalea Hamilton, Dr. Winsome Russell, Dr. Paul Golding, Mr. Seymour Riley, Dr. Jeanette Bartley-Bryan 3rd Row from left: Mrs. Jennifer Ellis, Dr. Kofi Nkrumah-Young, Mr. Desmond Hall, Associate Professor Haldane Johnson, Mr. L. Mark Taylor. Absent: Prof. Ashok Kulkarni, Prof. Geraldene Hodelin, Dr. Carol Archer, Dr. Colin Gyles, Mr. David Drysdale, Mrs. Dianne Mitchell, Dr. Ellen Campbell-Grizzle, Dr. Eugenie Brown-Myrie, Dr. Rohan Lewis, Dr. Irving McKenzie, Prof. the Hon. Oswald Harding, OJ, Mrs. Sylvia Hall, Mr. Shawn Stultz. 69 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 The University Council left to right: the Most hon . edward seaga, on, Pc, Prof . the hon . errol Morrison, oJ, Prof . ashok Kulkarni, Mr . Vivian crawford, Mr . ronald sutherland, Mr . aldrick Mcnab, Mrs . Grace Mclean, Mrs . Jacqueline coke-lloyd, Mr . ryland campbell, Mr . dennis chung, Mrs . Karen hewitt-Kennedy 70 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 left to right: Mr . clinton clarke, dr . camille Bell-hutchinson, Mrs . stancy Mighty-dixon, dr . angella samuels-harris, Mrs . olubusola akinladejo, Mr . christopher spencer, associate Prof . carol archer, Mr . eric frater, Major G . Virgo, Mr . denian scully, Mrs . eleanor Jones, Mrs . dianne Mitchell, Mrs . Mercedes deane, Mr . earle samuels absent: associate Professor Geraldene hodelin, dr . aggrey irons, dr . winston dela haye, Miss Jheanell Johnson 71 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Associate Vice Presidents, Deans, Associate Deans and Heads of School Dr. Winsome Russell Dr. Jeanette Bartley-Bryan Dr. Haldane Johnson Associate Vice President Associate Vice President Associate Vice President Academic Management Open and Distance Learning Undergraduate Studies (wef 1/9/11) College of Business and Management Dr. Paul Golding Dr. Claudette Williams-Myers Dr. Neville Swaby Mr. Reginald Nugent Mr. Clavery Allen Mrs. Marilyn Cornelius Dean (wef 1/9/2011) Associate Dean (wef 1/9/2011) Associate Dean/Head, UTech /JIM Head, School Business Administration Head, School of Business Head, School of Hospitality & School of Advanced Management (Seconded to the Ministry of Industry, Administration (wef 1/3/2012) Tourism Management Investment and Commerce wef 1/3/2012) Dr. Mauvalyn Bowen Dr. Horace Williams Head, Joan Duncan School of Head, Joan Duncan School of Entrepreneurship, Ethics and Leadership Entrepreneurship, Ethics and Leadership (Resigned wef 31/12/11) (Acting wef 3/1/2012) College of Health Sciences Dr. Eugenie Brown-Myrie Dr. Ellen Campbell-Grizzle Mrs. Patricia Bullock Dr. Janet Campbell-Shelly Dr. Hermi Hewitt Dean (Tenure ended 31/10/11) Dean (wef 1/11/2011) Vice Dean (Retired wef 30/09/11) Vice Dean (wef 1/10/11) Associate Dean, Caribbean School of Nursing (wef 1/10/2011) 72 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Associate Vice Presidents, Deans, Associate Deans and Heads of School College of Health Sciences cont’d Ms. Beverley King Mr. Greg-Louis Austin Dr. Sean Moncrieffe Dr. Irving McKenzie Prof. Winston Davidson Interim Head, Caribbean School of Nursing Head, School of Allied Health Head, School of Pharmacy Head, School of Oral Health Sciences Head, School of Public Health and (wef 1/11/2011) (wef 25/10/11) (wef 3/10/11) Health Technology Faculty of The Built Environment Dr. Carol Archer Mrs. Cadien Murray-Stuart Mr. L. Mark Taylor Dean Head, School of Building & Land Head, Caribbean School of Architecture Management Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies Dr. Haldane Johnson Dr. Rohan Lewis Dr. Sylvia Hall Mrs. Shermaine Barrett Dr. Leonie Clarke Dean (Tenure ended 31/8/2011) Dean (wef 1/9/2011) Vice Dean Head, School of Technical and Vocational Head, School of Technical and Vocational Education (Tenure ended 31/8/2011) Education (wef 1/9/2011) 73 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Associate Vice Presidents, Deans, Associate Deans and Heads of School Faculty of Engineering and Computing Mrs. Charmaine DeLisser Dr. Felix Akinladejo Dr. Nilza Smith Mr. Arnett Campbell Dean Vice-Dean Head, School of Engineering Head, School of Computing and Information Technology Faculty of Law Prof. the Hon. Oswald Harding, OJ Mr. Alfred McPherson Miss Dawn McNeil Mr. Kent Pantry Dean Vice Dean (wef 1/3/2012) Associate Dean – Western Campus Director, UTech Legal Advice Centre (wef 1/9/2011) Faculty of Science and Sport Dr. Colin Gyles Mrs. Beverley Myers Mr. Errol Rowe Dr. James Smith Dr. Neville Graham Dr. Debbie-Ann Gordon-Smith Dean Vice Dean Head, School of Mathematics and Head, School of Natural and Head, Caribbean School of Head, Centre for Science-Based Statistics (Acting) Applied Science Sport Sciences Research, Entrepreneurship and Continuing Studies 74 Financial Statements Year Ended March 31, 2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 78 124, 76 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 77 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 78 University 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Chancellor elected Members The Most Hon. Edward Seaga, ON, PC Honorary Treasurer Deans’ Representative Mr. Vivian Crawford Dr. Carol Archer University President Professor the Hon. Errol Morrison, OJ aCadeMiC BoaRd Deputy President Professor Ashok Kulkarni President (Chair) Vice President, Student Services & University Professor the Hon. Errol Morrison, OJ Registrar (Secretary) deputy President Mrs. Mercedes Deane (Acting wef Oct 2011 – March 2012) Profe ssor Ashok Kulkarni Mrs. Dianne Mitchell (Retired January 2012) Vice President, Student Services & University Alumni Association President Registrar (Secretary) Mr. Clinton Clarke (April 2011- August 2011) Mrs. Mercedes Deane (Acting wef Oct 2011 – March 2012) Mr. Ronald Sutherland (September 2011- present) Mrs. Dianne Mitchell (Pre-retirement leave wef September Students’ Union President 2011) Miss Jheanell Johnson Assoc. Professor & Vice President, Planning and Operations appointed Members Dr. Kofi Nkrumah-Young Chief Business and Finance Officer Mr. Deryke Smith Community Colleges Vice President, Development and Community Mrs. Karen Hewitt-Kennedy Service Chancellor’s Nominee Professor Rosalea Hamilton Mr. Dennis Chung (wef January 2012) University Librarian University of the West Indies Mr. David Drysdale Dr. Camille Bell-Hutchinson Dean, College of Business & Management Professional Societies Association Associate Professor Dr. Paul Golding (Appointed September Dr. Aggrey Irons (September 2011 – present) 2011) Dr. Winston De La Haye (resigned August 2011) Associated Professor Dr. Claudette Williams-Myers (Acting wef Ministry of Education Representatives 03/01/11 – 31/08/11) Mrs. Jacqueline Coke-Lloyd (April 2011 – February 2012) Dean, College of Health Sciences Mrs. Grace McLean (April 2011 – January 2012) Associate Professor Dr. Ellen Campbell-Grizzle (Appointed Private Sector November 2011) Mr. Ryland Campbell Associate Professor Dr. Eugenie Brown-Myrie (Tenure ended Prime Minister’s Nominee October 2011) Mr. Aldrick McNab (April 2011 – January 2012) Dean, Faculty of Engineering & Computing Mrs. Grace McLean (April 2011 – January 2012) Mrs. Charmaine DeLisser association of Caribbean & tertiary institutions Dean, Faculty of Education & Liberal Studies Dr. Angella Samuels-Harris (wef April 2012) Associate Professor Dr. Rohan Lewis (Appointed wef September 2012) Co-opted Members Dr. Haldane Johnson (Tenure ended August 2011) Dean, Faculty of The Built Environment Mrs. Eleanor Jones Dr. Carol Archer Mr. Eric Frater Vice President, Graduate Studies, Research & Mr. Earl Samuels Entrepreneurship UAWU Representative Professor Gossett Oliver Mrs. Stancy Mighty Dixon Associate Vice President, Academic Management Academic Staff Union Dr. Winsome Russell Mrs. Olubulosa Akinladejo (wef August 2011) Associate Vice President, Distance Learning Major G. Junior Virgo (tenure ended July 2011) Dr. Jeanette Bartley-Bryan 125 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Appendices Head, Caribbean School of Architecture Assoc. Professor & Vice President, Planning and Mr. L. Mark Taylor Operations Academic Staff Representative Dr. Kofi Nkrumah-Young College of Business and Management Mrs. Olubusola Akinladejo assoCiate ViCe-PResidents Academic Staff Representative Faculty of Engineering & Computing Associate Vice President, Academic Management Mrs. Charmaine DeLisser Dr. Winsome Russell Academic Staff Representative Associate Vice President, Distance Learning Faculty of Education & Liberal Studies Dr. Jeanette Bartley-Bryan Mrs. Sylvia Hall Associate Vice President, Undergraduate Studies Academic Staff Representative Dr. Haldane Johnson Faculty of The Built Environment Mr. Desmond Hall deans 1st Vice President, Students’ Union Mr. Shawn Stultz College of Business & Management President’s Nominees Associate Professor Dr. Paul Golding (Appointed September 2011) Director, Community Development & Service Associated Professor Dr. Claudette Williams-Myers (Acting wef Mr. Seymour Riley 03/01/11 – 31/08/11) Head, Caribbean School of Architecture College of Health Sciences Mr. L. Mark Taylor Associate Professor Dr. Ellen Campbell-Grizzle (Appointed Faculty of Law November 2011) Prof. the Hon. Oswald Harding, OJ Associate Professor Dr. Eugenie Brown-Myrie (Tenure ended October 2011) oFFiCeRs oF tHe uniVeRsitY Faculty of Education & Liberal Studies Associate Professor Dr. Rohan Lewis (Appointed wef September Chancellor 2012) The Most Hon. Edward Seaga, ON, PC Dr. Haldane Johnson (Tenure ended August 2011) Honorary Treasurer Faculty of Engineering & Computing Mr. Vivian Crawford Mrs. Charmaine DeLisser President Faculty of Law Professor the Honourable Errol Morrison, OJ Professor the Hon. Oswald Harding, OJ Deputy President Faculty of Science and Sport Professor Ashok Kulkarni Dr. Colin Gyles Vice President, Development and Community Faculty of The Built Environment Service Dr. Carol Archer Professor Rosalea Hamilton Vice President, Student Services & University assoCiate deans Registrar Mrs. Dianne Mitchell College of Business & Management Chief Business and Finance Officer Dr. Neville Swaby Mr. Deryke Smith Associate Professor Dr. Claudette Williams-Myers University Librarian College of Health Sciences Mr. David Drysdale Dr. Cliff Riley University Orator Faculty of Law Mrs. Pamela Kelly Miss Dawn McNeil – Montego Bay Campus Faculty of Science and Sport Dr. Colin Gyles ViCe-PResidents ViCe deans Vice President, Graduate Studies, Research & Entrepreneurship College of Business & Management Professor Gossett Oliver Dr. Neville Swaby 126 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Appendices College of Health Sciences Entrepreneurship and Continuing Studies Dr. Janet Shelly-Campbell Dr. Debbie-Ann Gordon-Smith Faculty of Education & Liberal Studies UTech/JIM School of Advanced Management Dr. Jennifer Hall Dr. Neville Swaby Faculty of Engineering & Computing dr. Felix akinladejo Faculty of Science and Sport aCadeMiC staFF (Full tiMe) Mrs. Beverley Myers (Acting) Faculty of The Built Environment College oF Business & ManageMent Dr. Vincent George school of Business administration College/sCHool & dePaRtMent Heads Principal lecturers Caribbean School of Architecture Mrs. Theresa Easy Mr. L. Mark Taylor Dr. Claudette Williams-Myers School of Building & Land Management Dr. Jennifer Yee-Sing Mrs. Cadien Murray-Stuart School of Business Administration senior lecturers Mr. Clavery Allen (Appointed wef March 2012) Mrs. olubusola akinladejo Mr. Reginald Nugent (Resigned February 2012) Mr. Girjanauth Boodraj School of Hospitality & Tourism Management Dr. Coleto Buchanan Mrs. Marilyn Robinson-Cornelius Dr.  Lorna Palmer Dr. Neville Swaby School of Technical & Vocational Education Dr. Leonie Clarke (Appointed September 2011) Mrs. Shermaine Barrett (Tenure ended August 2011) lecturers Mr. Clavery Allen Department of Liberal Studies Ms. Carrol Barnes Dr. Nova Gordon-Bell (Appointed September 2011) Mr. Milton Bernard Miss Sheila Coulson (Acting tenure ended August 2011 ) Mr. Randell Berry School of Computing & Information Technology Ms. Janice Blackwood Mr. Arnett Campbell Mr. Errol Branford School of Engineering Mr. Roger Brown Associate Professor Dr. Nilza Smith Mr. Lorence Brown School of Entrepreneurship Mr. Orville Brown Dr. Horace Williams (Acting wef January 3, 2012) Dr. Carlys Cadogan Dr. Mauvalyn Bowen (Resigned wef December 2011) Mr. Granville Cain School of Pharmacy Mr. Dennis S. Campbell Dr. Sean Moncrieffe Mr. Jeffrey Clarke School of Allied Health Mrs. Ena Clato Day Mr. Greg Louis Austin (Acting) Mrs. Rosemarie Donaldson-Ivey Caribbean School of Nursing Mr. Damien Francis Dr. Hermi Hewitt Mr. Courtney Garrick Mr. Oswy Gayle School of Public Health and Health Technology Ms. Terry-Ann Gaynor Professor Winston Davidson Mr. Richard Grant School of Oral Health Science Mr. Henry Harley Dr. Irving McKenzie (Interim Head) Mr. Patrick Harley School of Nursing and Allied Health Ms. Elorene A. Hewitt Dr. Philip Onuoha Mr. Everett Hyatt School of Natural and Applied Science Mr. Mark Jackson Dr. James Smith Mr. Phillip James School of Mathematics and Statistics Mrs. Preeti Kulkarni Mr. Errol Rowe (Acting) Mrs. Elizabeth Libert Mr. Gregory Linton Caribbean School of Sports Sciences Ms. Sonia Mattis Dr. Neville Graham Mrs. Deonette McInnis-Lambert Head, Centre for Science-Based Research Miss Celia McKoy Mr. James McNish 127 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Appendices Mr. Clifton Neil assistant lecturers Mrs. Sharon Nelson Mrs. Marcia Fraser-Cummings Mr. Michael Nicholson Ms. Anakaye Matheson Mr. Samuel Parkes Mrs. Carla Wilson-Redden Mrs. Marlene Phillips Mrs. Jacqueline Reid College of Health sciences Mr. Patrick Reid Mrs. Patricia Roberts-Brown associate Professor Mrs. Sherlette Rookwood-Brown Dr. Eugenie Brown-Myrie Mrs. Heather Scott-Brown Mrs. Georgia Silvera-Finnikin Mrs. Vanetta Skeete Principal lecturer Dr. Andrea Sutherland Mrs. Patricia Bullock Miss Michelle Thompson Mr. Clive Vassell senior lecturer Ms. Myrtle Weir Dr. Cliff Riley Miss Petula White Mr. Shelley Whittle school of allied Health and nursing Miss Sharon Wilson Ms. Jacqueline Wright Principal lecturer Mrs. Ruth Owen-Wright Dr. Philip Onuoha school of entrepreneurship senior lecturers Mrs. Sheerin Eyre senior lecturer Dr. Stephanie Corinthian-Reid Dr. Horace Williams lecturers lecturers Mr. Jonathan Adeoye Mrs. Marcia McPherson-Edwards Mrs. Audrey Atkinson Mr. Orville Reid Miss Andrea Atterbury Mr. Greg-Louis Austin school of Hospitality and tourism Management Miss Adella Campbell (Study Leave) Mr. Terry Campbell senior lecturer  Miss Marsha Cole Mrs. Gaunette Sinclair-Maragh Dr. Sonia Davidson   Mrs. Leena Desari lecturers  Mr. Christopher EkpoMrs. Christine Fray-Aiken Miss Stacy Aiken Mrs. Tracey Falconer Miss Winifred Almon Mrs. Karen Jones Mrs. Norene Brown-Roomes Mrs. Keron Jones-Fraser Mr. Ceretsie Campbell Mrs. Nola Hill-Berry Mr. Michael Edwards Ms. Beverly King Mrs. Ethel Francis-James Miss Paulette Larmond (Study Leave) Ms. Althea Gooden Mr. Michael Lee Mrs. Karlene Gordon Ms. Jeanette Lyn Ms. Karen Harvey Mrs. Karen Madden-Clarke Mrs. Rosemarie Headley-Smith Miss Marion McLarty Mrs. Sharmon Hinds-Smith Miss Gillian Mignott Miss Camille Jackson Mrs. Marjorie Ming Ms. Donna Kelly Mrs. Alta Mowatt Ms. Sheila Livingston Mrs. Karyl Powell-Booth Mrs. Janeen McNish Miss Patrice Reid Mr. Winston Piper Mrs. Ava Simpson Ms. Rosalee Sawyers Mr. Maeton Sylvester (Pro-rated) Mr. Hugh Simmonds Mrs. Lois Rainford (Pro-rated) Mrs. Ava Sewell Mrs. Joan Rhule Mrs. Sonia Richards-Malcolm Mrs. Melody Riley 128 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Appendices Mr. David Udo Mrs. Ava Simpson Mrs. Vanessa White-Barrow Mrs. Marcia Thelwell-Reid Mrs. Primla Williamson-Munroe Mr. Leroy Walters Mr. Meredith Williams Mrs. Sybil Whittle Mrs. Janice Wissart Mr. Naphtali Williamson school of oral Health sciences FaCultY oF eduCation & liBeRal studies Professors school of technical & Vocational education Dr. Cyril Fletcher Professor Emeritus Tik Lien The´ associate Professor Dr. Simon Yalams senior lecturers Dr. Haldane Johnson (Tenure ended August 31, 2011) Dr. Doryck Boyd Dr. Anita Hawkins-Salmon senior lecturers Dr. Douglas Welds Mrs. Shermaine Barrett (Study Leave) Mr. Clive Thompson school of Pharmacy Mrs. Eileen Leiba Dr. Leonie Clarke senior lecturers Mr. Terrence Bobb-Semple Dr. Janet Campbell-Shelly Dr. Cynthia Onyefulu Dr. Sean Moncrieffe Mrs. Anita Thomas James lecturers lecturers Mr. Paul Ellis Mr. Abdul Antoine Mrs. Naomi Anderson-Foster (Pro-rated) Miss Gelefer Bartley Mrs. Simone Badal-McCreath (Pro-rated) Ms Janet Brown Dr. Juliette Gordon Miss Nardia Brown Miss Tieca Harris Dr. Desiree Bernard Johnson Mrs. Novlette Mattis-Robinson (Pro-rated) Ms Jill Becker Miss Stephanie Mullings (Pro-rated) Dr. Carmel Roofe-Bowen Miss Nickania Pryce Mrs. Pearline Carr Mrs. Yvonne Reid Mrs. Fay Christian Dr. Ernestine Roberts-Watson (Pro-rated) Mrs. Vivia Clarke Mr. Ravindra Sajja Mr. Howard Cole Dr. Janette Stewart Mrs. Keshawna Salmon-Ferguson Dr. Tonoya Toyloy-Williams Mrs. Icilda Ffrench Dr. Andrea Wilkins-Daly Miss Sharon Hall Miss Marcia Williams (Study Leave) Miss Grace Hughes Dr. Cameil Wilson-Clarke Mr. Michael Anthony Dobson-Lewis Mr. Everton Lewis school of Public Health and Health technology Mrs. Hope Mayne (Study leave) Mrs. Rachelle Sinclair-McFarlane Professor Mrs. Jennifer McKenzie Dr. Winston Davidson Mr. Andrew Mighty Mr. Wilbert Nunes Mrs. Carol Nathan senior lecturer Mr. Courtney Palmer Dr. Debbie Carrington Mrs. Cynthia Perriel-Clarke Mrs. Audrey Hussey Mr. Gareth Phillips Mr. Granville Pitter lecturers Mrs. Audrey Porter-Ricketts Mrs. Salomie Brown-Williams Dr. Barrington Reid Mr. Delwin Ferguson Mr. Dean Reid Miss Jeffericia Johnson Mr. Richard Samuels Miss Ivy Limonius Mrs. Genevieve Shaw Mrs. Lorna Miller-Henry Mrs. Eraldine Williams-Shakespeare Mrs. Patsy Lindo-Wood Mrs. Leonie Simms 129 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Appendices department of liberal studies senior lecturers Dr. Felix Akinladejo associate Professor Mr. Arnett Campbell Dr. Rohan Lewis Mrs. Charmaine DeLisser Mrs. Sophia McNamarah Mr. Valeri Pougatchev senior lecturers Dr.  Jennifer Hall Dr. Nova Gordon-Bell lecturers Dr. Martin Schade Miss Kisha-Gaye Anderson Ms. Denise Allen Mrs. Claudine Allen lecturers Ms. Karlene Black Mrs. Victoria Angus-White Ms. Sherene Bogle Mrs. Stephanie Anderson-Chung Mr. Basil Clarke Miss Kai Barratt Mrs. Sirisha Chodavarap-Badhika Miss Simone Berry Miss Opal Donaldson Ms. Rena Blackwood Mr. Tyrone Edwards Mrs. Joan Black Mr. John Ehikhametalor Ms. Nicole Cameron Mrs. Lisa Facey-Shaw Ms. Sheila Coulson  Mr. Stanford Graham Mrs. Darolyn Henry-Cross Mr. Andrew Gordon Miss Clovia Dixon Mrs. Elmarine Jimenez Ms. Merle Francis-Connell Mr. Laurie Leitch Mrs. Christina Fenton Ms. Jenice Lynch Mr. Audley Green Mrs. Nadine Maitland Ms Mariana Gonzales Mrs. Michelle March Ms Grace Hamilton Mr. Ryan Meeks Ms. Sylvia Hall Ms. Susan Muir Miss Audene Henry Mrs. Caroline Parkes Mrs. Sheena Johnson-Brown Mrs. Arleen Penrose-Whittakeer Mrs. Beverly Josephs Mrs. Latoya A. Smith Ms. Clover Jones-McKenzie Mr. Waldin Stone Mrs. Lois Kirton Mr. Leon Stenneth Ms Sonia Lee Mr. Dain Taffe Mr. Balford Lewis Miss Vanesa Tennant Mr. Henry Lewis Mr. Dwight Thomas Mr. Sydney Lowrie Mr. Sean Thorpe Mrs. Esmine Lundy Mr. Christopher Udeagha Ms Keneisha Nelson Dr. Janet Walters-Williams Dr. Judith Orogun Dr. Damtih Wickramanayake Mr. Antonio Pryce Mr. Ray Williams Miss Nneka Reid Mrs. Carmen Rodriguez-Schade Ms. Edmarie Scott assistant lecturers Mr. Andrew Smith Ms. Kahaliah Burrell Miss Daidrah Smith Mr. Matthew Bryan Mrs. Michelle Stewart-McKoy Mr. Kedrian James Ms. Marva Stupart Mr. Jullian Jarrett Mr. Karl Whyte Mr. Rushane Jones Dr. Kallia Wright Mr. Lushane Jones Miss Christine Maxwell Mr. Shawn Meggoe FaCultY oF engineeRing & CoMPuting Mr. David White school of Computing & information technology school of engineering Principal lecturer associate Professor Dr. Wessel Thomas Dr. Nilza Smith Dr. Victor Watt 130 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Appendices Principal lecturers Mr. Kirkland Rowe Dr. Vernon Buchanan Shauna-Kay Woolery Mr. Maurice Fletcher Mr. Brian Silvera Faculty of laW senior lecturers lecturers Mr. Shaffie Ali Mr. Franz Jobson Mr. Sylvan Senior Miss Ayana Thomas Dr. Noel Brown Mrs. Marcia Robinson Mr. Maurice Tomlinson lecturers Mr. Alfred McPherson Ms. Karine Airapetian Assoc. Professor Kent Pantry Mr. Joseph Atkinson Professor Oswald Harding Mr. Richard Bent Ms. Kaysha Franklyn Mr. Trevor Bennett Dr. Keste Miller Mr. Everett Bonnick Ms Althea Anderson Ms. Lisa Bramwell Ms Ayisha Robb Mr. Dorr Campbell Mr. William Potopsingh Dr. Paul Campbell Ms. Kedian Francis Mrs. Jan-Cherie Campbell-Fraser Ms. Olive Lyn (Pro-rated) Dr.  Therese Chambers Mr. Dexter Wadsworth (MoBay Campus) Dr. Tameka Clarke-Douglas Ms. Dawn McNeil (MoBay Campus) Mr. Kavian Cooke Ms. Tameka Spencer (MoBay Campus) Mr. Leonard Daley Miss Ellory Taylor (MoBay Campus) Mr. Darron Fraser Mr. Marcus Goffe (Prorated – MoBay) Mr. Howard Guthrie Dr. Louis-Ray Harris FaCultY oF sCienCe and sPoRt Mr. Howard Hendricks Mr. Vincent Hewitt sCHool oF natuRal and aPPlied sCienCes Mr. Dwaine Hibbert Mr. Andrew Isaacs Principal lecturer Mr. Oneil Joseph Dr. James Smith Mr. Alfredo Martin Mr. Salvador Martinez senior lecturers Mr. Martin McLeavy Mrs. Marcia Andrade Campbell Dr. Nicolas McMorris Mrs. Enid Dennis- Barnett Dr. Dave Muir Dr. Kamilah Hylton Mr. Anand Paduri Mr. Patrick Williams Mr. Dwight Reid Mr. Milton Richardson lecturers Mr. Ray Senior Mr. Chad Andrade Mr. Noel Sinclair Ms. Kayon Barrett Mr. Shallon Stubbs Dr. Kerrie-Ann Bartley-Hynes Mr. Balvin Thorpe Dr. Melessa Brown Mr. Damian Tomlin Dr. Deon Bennett Major G. Junor Virgo Mr. Junior Bennett Mr. Paul Ward Ms. Nikki Bramwell Dr. Earle Wilson Dr. Sacha Campbell Miss Audra-Jade Morrison Dr. Aneisha Collins Mr. Kevon McAnuff Mr. Garth Dawkins Ms. Debbie Devonish assistant lecturer Mr. George Ferriera Dr. Sheena Francis Mr. Sahlu Baker Mr. Anson Gilbert Mr. Leslie Facey Dr. Joseph Grannum Miss Paula Henry Dr. Gabriel Harewood Mr. Jovan Ledgister Miss Clayon Harrison Mr. Andrea Lindsay Mrs. Adonna Jardine-Comrie. Javan McLean Mr. Robert Johnson . 131 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Appendices Mr. George Kurian assistant lecturer Ms. Kathleen Lobban Mr. Richard Thomas Dr. Andrew Lamm Mr. Rudolph Mangaroo CaRiBBean sCHool oF sPoRt sCienCes Mr. Raymond Martin Mrs. Tamara Martin Principal lecturers Mr Laten Mcleish Dr. Neville Graham Dr. Pamela Mclaughlin Dr. Dennis Johnson Dr. Damian Nesbeth Miss Christine O’Sullivan Mr. Glenroy Pinnock lecturers Dr. Melissa Sanderson Mr. Orville Byfield Dr. Shirley Thomas Mrs. Gradle Grant Mrs. Nadia Watson-Spence Dr. Gabriel Harewood Dr. Cecelia Waugh-Hall Dr. Lorie Lawrence Mrs. Carrol White Mr. Osbourn Samuels Dr. Kenesha Wilson Mr. Richard Toomer Mr. Kirk Wilson Mr. Laurence Garriques Mr. Paulton Gordon assistant lecturers Mr. Andre Waugh Ms. Stacy-Ann Nelson Mr. Herter Wilmot-Simpson CentRe FoR sCienCe-Based ReseaRCH, entRePReneuRsHiP and Continuing studies sCHool oF MatHeMatiCs and statistiCs Principal lecturers Principal lecturer Dr. Debbie-Ann Gordon-Smith Mr. Errol Rowe Mr. Maurice McGlashan-Powell senior lecturer FaCultY oF tHe Built enViRonMent Mrs. Ave McIntosh Caribbean school of architecture Lecturers Dr. Dorothy Akindele senior lecturers Dr. Winston Buckley Dr. Elizabeth Pigou-Dennis Miss Judith Delisser Dr. Rohan Bailey Mr. David Finlay Miss Lorraine Fuller lecturers Ms. Natalie Guthrie Mr. Damion Edmond Ms. Gerlyn Gray Mr. Roy Scarlett (on study leave) Mr. Carlton Henderson Mrs. Alison West-Martin Miss Verlaine Henry Mrs. Jacquiann Lawton Mr. Afis Ismail Miss Margaret Jarrett Mrs. Tessy Joy-Thomas Mr. Michael Stanley Mr. Biju Manianghattu Miss Denise Ramharrack Mr. Alphonsa Matthew Mr. David Cuthbert Mr. Raymond Mills Mr. Franz Repole Mr. Merrick Mullings Mr. Raymundo Absin Mr. Donovan Palmer Mr. L. Mark Taylor (Head of School) Mr. Peter Palmer Ms Terry-Ann Russell school of Building and land Management Mr. Gerald Scale Mrs. Binil Sebastian Mr. Winston Senior senior lecturers Mr. Xhano Soares Dr. Amani Ishemo Mr. Robin Thomas Mr. Valentine McCook Mr. Fabian Vassell Mr. Glendon Newsome Mr. Gustwell Weir Mr. Dennis Xavier lecturers Mr. Leslie Young Mrs. Nadine Freeman-Prince 132 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Appendices Mr. Earl Bailey (on study leave) Head, Collection Development Division, Library Mr. Ian Beckford Miss Glenda Dalling Mrs. Marva Blankson Miss Clover Desouza sCHool oF gRaduate studies, ReseaRCH & Mrs. Jacqueline Douglas-Brown entRePReneuRsHiP Ms. Nola Elvy Mr. Seymour Fisher Mr. Patrick Rodney Manager, Projects and Operations Mr. Desmond Hall Mr. Martin Henry Mr. Lenworth Burke Director, Sustainable Energy Mr. Barrington Herbert Dr. Ruth Potopsingh Mrs. Cay-Stuart Mrs. Jenevy Smith uteCH aCadeMY Mr. Copeland Stupart Miss Hilary Smith Director/Professor of Education Mrs. Anetheo Jackson Dr. Geraldine Hodelin Mr. Garfield Young Mr. Gregory Peake oFFiCe oF tHe PResident Mr. Lebert Langley Mr. Laurence Neufville Mr. Brian Leahing Internal Auditor Ms. Mesha Paul Mr. Dwight Sibblies Ms. Gillian McFarlane Vice President, Human Resources Mr. Fernandez Anderson Mrs. Jennifer Ellis Human Resource Development Manager assistant lecturers Norma Messam-Hinds Miss Tina Beale Compensation and Benefits Manager Miss Julie-May Larmond Mrs. Antoinette Rockhead-Reid Mr. Alvin Clarke Employee Labour Relations Manager Mr. Keneil Roberts Miss Ava Weatherly Mrs. Barbara Cooke Ms. Sherona Simpson Health Services Manager Mrs. Heather White CentRe Heads Legal and Compliance Officer Mrs. Ethlyn Norton-Coke Director, Centre for the Arts Assistant Legal and Compliance Officer Mrs. Patricia Ramsay Mrs. Alveta Knight Director, Computing, Engineering & Entrepreneurial Customer Service Advocate Mrs. Tracey-Ann Pessoa Centre Mr. Owen Gunning Personal Assistant to the President Miss Patricia Mahoney adMinistRatiVe oFFiCeRs FaCultY oF engineeRing & CoMPuting ACADEMIC AFFAIRS DIVISION Training Manager (Engineering) Mrs. Margaret Christian Curriculum Specialist Dr. Audrey Thomas FinanCe and Business seRViCes diVision Special Assistant, VP – Academic Affairs Dr. Elaine Wallace Chief Accountant Director, Professional Studies Mrs. Carmen Facey Mr. Colin Davis Business Manager Head, Client Services Division, Library Mr. Stephen Edwards Ms. Janet James Operations Accountant Head, Library and Information Systems Division, Miss Nerine Grant Library Director, Procurement Mrs. Richele Harvey Mrs. Dennise Haldane 133 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Appendices deVeloPMent & CoMMunitY seRViCe diVision student seRViCes & RegistRY Director, Community Development & Service Senior Assistant Registrar, Academic Affairs Mr. Seymour Riley Mrs. Mercedes Deane Director, Advancement Assistant Registrar, Student Services Mr. Hector Wheeler Dr. Eslyn Jones Corporate Communications Manager Assistant Registrar, Admissions Mrs. Michelle Beckford Mr. Barry Thomas Marketing Manager assistant Registrar, examinations Miss Kerry-Ann White (Acting) Mrs. Paulette Groves-Robinson Senior Director, Institutional Relations Assistant Registrar, University Secretariat Miss Claire Sutherland Mrs. Charmagne Mortley University of Jamaica (UOJ) Coordinator Health Services Administrator Mrs. Jeanette Grant-Woodham Mrs. Heather White Project Director, UTech’s Road to Olympic Glory Placement officer Legacy Campaign/UTech Endowment Fund Mrs. Dorset Gabbidon-Pottinger Coordinator Financial Aid Officer Mrs. Jacqueline Knight-Campbell Mrs. Garcia Green-McLennon Information Systems Administrator (TIC) Mr. Oscar Green aCadeMiC aFFaiRs adMinistRatoR Miss Verona Henry Planning and oPeRations diVision College & FaCultY adMinistRatoRs Senior Director, Planning & Development Miss Denise Stephenson-Hammil College of Business & Management Project Manager Mrs. Sharon Anderson-Roach Mr. Omar Brown College of Health Sciences Consultant, safety and security Miss Delva Barnes Mr. Robert Finzi-Smith Faculty of Engineering & Computing Director, Technology & Information Management Mrs. Paula Allen (Acting) Mr. Glenville Boyne Faculty of Education & Liberal Studies Information Systems Manager Miss Claudine Campbell Mr. Craig Chin Faculty of Law Multimedia Development & Planning Manager Mrs. Karen Rhule Mr. Carlyon Russell Faculty of Science and Sport Systems Analyst Miss Anna-Marie Thompson Mr. Kenneth McHayle Faculty of The Built Environment Database Administrator Mrs. Sonia Young Mr. Orrett Gayle Systems Analyst/Team Leader eXeCutiVe assistants Mr. Hugh Brown Director, Facilities Management Department Academic Affairs Division Mr. O’Neil Roper Vacant Project Manager College of Business & Management Mr. Michael Rhule Mr. Anthony Townsend Maintenance Manager College of Health Sciences Mr. Pedro Lawrence Mrs. Carren Brown Maintenance Officer Faculty of Engineering & Computing Mr. Cavel Campbell Miss Moya Johnson (Acting) Construction Officer Faculty of Education & Liberal Studies Mr. Marvin Moore Miss Carolene Lake Quantity Surveyor Faculty of Law Ms. Tamara Dowansingh Mrs. Elaine Codner 134 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Appendices Faculty of Science and Sport Mrs. Dianne Mitchell Mr. Nodley Wright Vice President Administration & University Faculty of The Built Environment Registrar Miss Sheryl Thomas Human Resources Division Association of Caribbean Tertiary Institutions - President’s Mrs. Janet Barrett Representative - 2007 - Present Office of the President Association of Caribbean Higher Education Administra- Mrs. Lorraine Watson tors - Chair, Membership Committee 2003 - present Office of the VP Student Services & Registrar International Meeting of University Administrators - Miss Debbie-Ann Harrison Member, International Advisory Committee 2004 - pres- Development & Community Service Division ent Mrs. Norma Morgan Legal and Compliance Office Mrs. Lovendora Gordon-Shaw Professor Gossett Oliver Planning and Operations Division VP Graduate Studies, Research & Entrepreneurship Miss Ingrid Vickerman School of Graduate Studies, Research & President-Elect - The Caribbean Accreditation Council for Engineering and Technology (CACET) Entrepreneurship Mrs. Carol Newman-Rose Member of the following Boards: AAMM Co-op Credit Union Ltd. Finance Committee CARISCIENCE MeMBeRsHiP on eXeCutiVe ManageMent Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) BoaRds Professional Engineer Registration Board Subcommittee (EPAC) Professor the Hon. Errol Morrison, OJ Professional Engineering Registration Board (PERB) President HEART Trust NTA National Commission of Science and Technology Hon Life President, Diabetes Association of Jamaica Professor Rosalea Hamilton Immediate Past Chairman, Jamaica Antidoping Commis- Vice President, Development and Community sion Service Rotary Club of Liguanea Plains, Charter President Member, LASCO Jamaica Ltd. Board Associate Professor Kofi Nkrumah-Young Working Committee For MSMEs Financing -DBJ VP Planning & Operations The MSME Alliance Board Institute of Law & Economics (ILE) Board Minister of Religion, Moravian Church in Jamaica Jamaica Wooden Products & Furniture Association Deputy Chair of Board, Students’ Loan Bureau (JaWFA) Board Chairman, Supervisory Committee, UWI Mona and Com- Red Hills Communities Development Association munity Cooperative Credit Union Partners for Transformation Committee Member of Board and Chairman of Finance Committee, Bethlehem Moravian College, Jamaica Furniture Advisory Committee (FAC) of the Bureau of Standard, Jamaica Justice of the Peace – St. Andrew, Commissioned July 2000 Content Woodcraft Ltd (Board) Conference Coordinator, Caribbean Bursars’ Conference Innovative Enterprises Ltd (Board) 1st Vice President & 2010 Conference Chair, Association of Caribbean Higher Education Administrator (ACHEA) Mr. David A. Drysdale Member of Board, The Vocational Training and Develop- University Librarian ment Institute (VTDI) Member, Jamaican Institute of Management (JIM) Member of Board of Directors, Portland Cooperative Member, Finance Committee of the Moravian Church in Credit Union - May 2007 - present Jamaica Elected to serve as Treasurer - May 2010 - present 135 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Appendices Associate Professor Eugenie Brown-Myrie Linkages/Partnerships & Fund-raising Committees - Ex- Dean, College of Health Sciences ecutive Member JADOL [2004-present] Member, Regional Policy Advisory Committee of the National Health Fund Board (January 2004 to Present) Caribbean Knowledge Learning Network (CKLN) 2007 – NHF Medical Review (2008 to Present) present NHF Institutional Committee (2003 to Present) Executive Member, National Advisory Committee of the Caribbean Knowledge Learning Network (CKLN) 2007 – Caribbean Poison Information Network (CARPIN) - 2004 present to Present Institutional Representative, Jamaica Council on Tertiary Management Committee Education (JCTE) Educational Sub-committee 2006 – present Research and Finance Committee Institutional Representative, Caribbean Epidemology Pharmacy Council of Jamaica (1993 to Present) Centre (CAREC) Distance Learning Advisory Committee Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica (1989 to Present) 2005 – present South East Regional Health Authority Human Resources Institutional Representative, Commonwealth of Learn- for Health Planning ing – Consortium of Universities on Civil Paths to Peace Studies 2005 - present Steering Committee (2008 to Present) Institutional Representative, Board of Global Develop- ment Learning Network for Latin America & the Carib- Dr. Colin Gyles, bean (GDLN-LAC) 2004 – present Dean Faculty of Science and Sport Institutional Representative, Caribbean Association for Distance and Open Learning (CARADOL) 2004 – present Board of Commissioners of the Overseas Examinations Institutional Representative, International Council for Commission - Dec. 1, 2006 to May 31, 2010. Open and Distance Education 2004 – present Institutional Representative, University Professional & Dr. Haldane Johnson Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) 2004 – present Dean, Faculty of Education & Liberal Studies Associate Professor Geraldene Hodelin The Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica Board. Director, UTech Academy Currently Deputy Chairman and Awards Ratification President: International Federation for Home Economics Chairman. Member since June 2008. (2008-2012) University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) Teacher Education Member, CXC National Committee (current) Board of Studies, June 2009 – Present Member and Diocesan Representative; Board of Manage- Jamaica Association for Technical and Vocational Educa- ment, The Queens High School (current) tion & Training (JATVET) - Vice President, November 2009 – Present Member, Jamaica Teachers’ Services Commission (Ministry of Education) Joint Board of Teacher Education (JBTE) Foundation. Member since October 2009. Currently Secretary. Vision 2030 Jamaica - Education and Training Thematic Mrs. Ethlyn Norton Coke Working Group. Member, Dec 2009 to present Legal Counsel and Compliance Officer  Mrs. Charmaine DeLisser, Dean Faculty of Engineering & Computing Hon. Secretary to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica Member, Bureau of Standards Information Technology Chairman, Taxation Committee of the Institute of Char- Committee tered Accountants of Jamaica Member, Jamaica Computer Society Member, Conference of the Institute of Chartered Ac- countants of Jamaica. The Institute of Caribbean Accoun- tants Annual Conference scheduled for Jamaica in June Dr. Jeanette Bartley-Bryan 2011 Associate Vice President, Distance Learning Chairman, Taxation Committee of the Jamaican Bar As- sociation. President, Jamaica Association for Distance and Open Member, Board of Management of the Companies Office Learning (JADOL) & Convenor- JADOL -2009 – present of Jamaica 136 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 University of technology, Jamaica • ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Appendices Member, Land and Titling Committee, Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Information Hon. 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