Western Campus

Name: Romona Foster

Alias: Winjee

Faculty: C.O.H.S

Motto: Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Favourite Quote: If it were not so, I would have told you. (Jesus Christ of Nazareth)

I bring you greetings and an affectionate welcome on behalf of each student at the University Technology, Jamaica Western Campus. The Western Campus is located in the city of Montego Bay, St. James and houses approximately eight hundred (800) of the University’s student population under the College of Health Science, School of Business Administration and the Faculty of Law.

We are well on our way with visions, and the upcoming year has never looked so promising. I highly encourage you to get involved in a committee on campus, it is never too late to get involved and make a difference by trying something new. This year, your Students’ Union Council will be working in many areas to assist with the continued progression of our students and University. There are, three major areas that will provide the structure for all we do: Academics, School Spirit, and Creativity. Academics, as it should be, will be the driving force behind all that we do this year. Innovation and creativity also will play key roles in all that we do. The Students’ Union Council has developed a program to assist both general students and organizations in producing quality events and programs on our campuses, the vision has been set for this year, now let's make it a reality and remember we cannot fix your problems for you, but we can help you. Again, I highly encourage all students to get involved on your campus and to be aware of all the decisions, opportunities and people around you. We promise to “Innovate and Sustain- the way forward; quality above quantity with service surmounting self”, as a council this year we look forward for your support this academic year, best of wishes for now and the future.

Faculty of Education & Liberal Studies

Name: Cleon Thompson

School/Faculty: FELS

Favourite Quote: “Every action in our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity.” (Edwin Hubbel Chapin)

Motto: Don’t seek just to make a mark, create a dent!!!

Welcome to all new and returning students. This marks to the beginning of an extraordinary year. Since January 1971, the departments of the Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies (F.E.L.S) have been impacting the Jamaican society by producing men and women of excellence. This academic year 2011/12 will see us continuing our celebrations of our 40th anniversary. As such, let us bask in the glory of the faculty’s 40 years of service to this noble institution.

Hence, it is indeed a great privilege to be serving you for this academic year 2011/12. As we seek to go forward in strength, let us be cognizant Student’s Handbook rules and regulations that we must abide by. Likewise, let us also be mindful of our rights and responsibilities as students (do not allow yourself to be abused; know your rights) which is outlined within the Students Handbook. Remember, a man who has no directs will never know whether he is lost, for anywhere could be his destination.

Dear Fellonians, be encouraged for as tigers of this concrete jungle (UTech) we will adapt. For indeed like the ones before, you will succeed and triumph over adversity. Therefore, embrace the challenges and difficulties that lay ahead. For difficulties birth development and challenges birth victories.

“It hard to beat a person who never gives up.” (Babe Ruth)

Faculty of Law

Name: Channa Gordon

Year: 3rd

Faculty: Law

Alias: Chan

Favourite Quote: "Greatness is not measured by what a man or woman accomplishes, but by the opposition he or she has overcome to reach his goals."-Dorothy Height

Philosophy: Every mountain requires a little patience, determination, prayer and stick-to-it-ness to climb. There is PATIENCE to walk through the rubble, DETERMINATION to face the rubble, PRAYER for strength while going through the rubble and STICK-TO-IT-NESS to reach the top.

A hearty welcome to all my fellow students of the Faculty of Law. We are approaching a new school year 2011/2012 with new possibilities, victories, challenges and representation. Let us then approach the year with a new attitude, ready to take on the world.

There is much to be accomplished within our faculty. As your Student Representative I intend, with your help to embark on a few projects necessary in this process of building on our present to strengthen our legacy.

Remember. “The leading rule for the lawyer … is diligence. Leave nothing for to-morrow which can be done to-day”. - Abraham Lincoln

LAW! LAW! LIONS!!!!!!

School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Name: Jerome Darnells

Personal Philosophy: God has given me a pen whereby I will write my destiny.

It is with great pleasure that I extend a warm welcome to all new and returning students to the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (SHTM) for the academic year 2011/2012.You have made an integral step in what is promise to be an exciting journey that will ultimately change your lives forever.

The School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (SHTM) have maintained a paragon of excellence throughout the years for which you are now being asked to continue. I therefore implore you to participate in as many inter-faculty and co-curricular activities as possibly to continue SHTMs’ tradition of excellence.

We here at SHTM are known as the Scorpions which epitomizes; tenacity, candour and the innate ability to be ruthless in our pursuit of excellence. Therefore as true Scorpions I urge you to give of your best at all times and never quit no matter how difficult the odds might appear.

As your Student Representative, it is my solemn responsibility to facilitate your overall development by protecting your rights while you are at Utech. Therefore any support or advice that you might need pertaining to your academic, social, cultural and spiritual development I am here to assist you.

In closing I leave with you the words of Nelson Mandela:

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us."

School of Building and Land Management

Name: Geronimo Tuzo

Faculty/ School: School of Building and Land Managment

Because you have a strong foundation like we have, then you can build or rebuild anything on it. But if you've got a weak foundation you can't build anything - Jack Scalia

As I am about to embark on my tenure as the Representative for the Upcoming Year, it is my intention to continue the success that has been started. As a student of the School of Building and Land Management such is my nature, to build. I simple cannot ignore a good foundation and that is what we have. I may have pretty big shoes to fill but I intend to own it and wear them like they belong to me.

It is my hope that all the goals that I have outlined for the upcoming year will be accomplished. As students of the School let us move together and make our mark, one step at a time that’s how we will make our way to the top. Let us all find our inner Stallions and let Building Shine! We have what it takes…Together Lets Keep Moving Forward!

School of Computing and Information Technology

Name: Kadeon Grant

Alias:Kady/Kades

Faculty/School: SCIT

Year: 4th

Favourite Quotes:“We must all suffer from one of two pains: The pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.” – Twelve Pillars by Jim Rohn and Chris Widener

“Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them”. – William Shakespeare

Motto:DeoDuceQuaere Optima – With God As Guide, Seek the Best!

Welcome to all new and returning SCIT Byting Bulldogs!

Vince Lombardi posited that “The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.” From 1st year to 5th year the SCIT Flag will be heaved high and will never falter. For this academic year, it is my aim to work tirelessly with you the SCIT students and the SCIT Representational Committee to foster the development of a SCIT student populous that will stand as THE force to be reckoned with.

As a team we will raise the requisite monies to offset our operations, we will host the best events at UTech to date, we will compete with the mindset that the price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand. (Vince Lombardi)

We will through accountability of school and responsibility of student sharpen the blade of what is SCIT, ensuring that we maintain the exemplary track record of producing some of the best IT Professionals the Caribbean has to offer each year.

This is SCIT-2011/2012 – Debugging the CODE!

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School of Engineering

Name: Keynoue Seabourne

Faculty: FENC

Favorite Quote

“Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities become limitless.” By Jamie Paolinetti

Greeting

To my fellow Engineering Warlords,

I greet you in my official capacity as The School of Engineering Representative, this marks the beginning of great things to come, as I am here to serve and represent. My predecessor has left a precedent that I not only hope to continue but also expound upon.

I implore all new and returning students to stick together;

As one unit, with good relation with both academic and administrative staff - No man is an island
As one class, working together, studying together for the holistic development of each and every student – No one gets left behind
As one school, with cohesiveness between the different facets (Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, Industrial) – Be your brother’s keeper

Therefore let us not limit ourselves to what we know now – whatever the mind conceive we can achieve, because if unity is strength, The School of Engineering should be the strongest in the entire University.

Part-Time Representative

Name: Oroyo Eubanks

A warm welcome to all UTech Part-time/Evening Students. As we embark on a new school year let us strive to excel academically in our journey here at the University of Technology, Jamaica.

As your representative for 2011-2012 let me take this opportunity to pledge my support to the welfare of all students. I know the concerns are many but i know with your help we'll be able to accomplish much. I implore you to get involved in the activities in and around the university, keep informed, know your rights as a student and demand only the best from your Lecturers and Tutors and likewise give only your best.

Let me encourage you as Mark Twain did "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions.
Have a productive year!

Resident Students Representative

Name: Michael Ebanks

Alias:  Ice

Faculty: Faculty of Education & Liberal Studies

Favorite Quote:  “Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success.”

Motto: Strength through unity.

It is with great gratitude and pleasure that I serve in the capacity of Resident Representative for the 2011 – 2012 academic year. The Halls of Residence have many challenges that limit our satisfaction during our tenure on dorm, but they can be addressed through hard work and dedication. I will not be discouraged by the challenges that lie ahead as with the help of God and the Students’ Union Council, the dorm community will become one that will excel as a beacon in the University. As your Resident Representative, I believe in justice, fairness and equality, I will stand resolute to ensure that my students’ rights are not violated.
Mia Hamm once quoted “I am a member of a team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion.”  I Michael Ebanks implore every student in my constituency to be a member of the team, the greatest achievements are accomplish through unity, so let us join the movement, be a part of the army.

Faculty of Science and Sport

Name: Regina Myrie

School/Faculty: Faculty of Science and Sports

“Upon the Phoenix we Rise and from the ashes beneath the flames, the fire inside constantly burns with renewal it flies once again.”- unknown

As the Faculty of Science and Sport Student Representative, it is my responsibility to ensure that students develop holistically, with this in mind, the Faculty of Science and Sport Student Committee was established to ensure that concerns and issues are heard and addressed appropriately. This committee will also seek to foster a culture of benevolence and an excellent relationship between staff members and the student body.

University life can be very challenging, so stay focussed on your objectives as even though the race is not for the swift but for those who can endure, take advantage of the various facilities that the University has to offer, participate within the faculty by entering the various competitions and represent our faculty well by displaying good sportsmanship.

In closing always live your lives leaving where you have been better than you found it. So let us join hands, hearts and mind to create a better tomorrow.

International Students Representative

Name: Latoya Matthew-Duncan

Favorite Quote: Don't find fault, find a remedy.

Many become inefficient by evading responsibilities for fear of failure. Thus they fail in gaining that education which results from being responsible individuals. So let’s be more than efficient in what we do and embrace our responsibilities.

Caribbean School of Architecture

Name: Taryn Bridgewater

I extend warm greetings to all members of the University of Technology, Jamaica family for the year 2011/2012. I am honoured to humbly serve and represent all new and returning students, especially my colleagues of Caribbean School of Architecture (CSA). I am wishing you all a prosperous year.

I now hold the responsibility of ensuring your academic and non academic needs are taken care in an effective and efficient way. I encourage you all to make the most of the activities the university has to offer to maximize on your academic, spiritual, social, cultural and physical development.

We at CSA understand that the University life can be very challenging; therefore I implore you to think before you act and stay true to your values and morals. Lets us work together as a team to see a remarkable year for us CSA Panthers!

College of Health Sciences

Name: Glenroy Griffths

Alias: Gee

Faculty/ School: College of Health Sciences/ School of Public Health and Health Technology

Favorite Quotes: “Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.”

Motto: Sic Luceat Lux,' Let Your Light so Shine'

As an individual you are the main determinant of what you become in life and since life is a sequence of steps, failure to climb the steps precisely may lead to disaster.

As students of the University, you are regulated under the universities’ rules and regulations. So I’m using this medium to urge you to read the student hand book and to follow the regulations to the best of your ability to ensure your time as students of this University can be a problem free one, because as University students your education and overall faith is in your hands and only you and you alone can truly shape your destiny.

As your Faculty Representative I have your best interest at heart and will ensure that you acquire your desired qualifications as smoothly as possible. If there is any problem you can contact me on cell phone at 1-876-889-7409 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Extensions Programme Representative

Name: Richard OlayinkaFasiku

Alias: killer bean

College/School: College of Health Sciences/School of Allied Health and Nursing

Favorite quote " Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination." Oscar Wilde

Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never ever have enough. Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened. With this is mind I will serve you my extension/Outreach/Franchise constituents with diligence without bias and with truthful thoughts and emotions

you may contact me at extensions@utechstudentsunion