University of Technology, Jamaica Establishes Press
…to promote publishing of scholarly research
The University of Technology, Jamaica on Thursday, February 22, 2018 officially launched the University of Technology, Jamaica Press at a ceremony hosted by President, Professor Stephen Vasciannie, CD at the new Shared Facilities Building, Papine Campus. Looking on (at left) is Mr Martin Henry, Manager, Projects and Operations in the School of Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship and Project Manager for the newly established Press.
The University of Technology, Jamaica on Thursday, February 22, 2018 officially launched the University of Technology, Jamaica Press at a ceremony hosted by President, Professor Stephen Vasciannie, CD at the new Shared Facilities Building, Papine Campus.
Members of academic and administrative staff from across the University’s colleges and faculties turned out to witness the historic launch of the University’s Press which commenced operations on February 1, 2018.
At the launch, Professor Vasciannie provided an overview of its context and objectives. He noted that “the University of Technology, Jamaica Press represents an important effort to enhance research and publications at the University. We need the University Press to provide an outlet for University members into the publishing world.”
It is anticipated that the Press will provide an avenue for lecturers and other members of staff to publish the results of their research, and to produce works that will bring together established as well as new knowledge.
Mr. Martin Henry, Manager, Projects and Operations in the School of Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship has been tasked as Project Manager for the UTech, Jamaica Press, with an 11- member Editorial Advisory Board comprising staff drawn from faculty and administration.
Mr Henry gave a detailed presentation on the operational matters of the Press. He noted that The Press will be “development-oriented, both in respect of the development of staff members, and in respect of its contribution to broad issues of development in Jamaica and the Caribbean.”
The Editorial Advisory Team comprises the following persons:
Mr. Martin Henry
Manager, Projects & Operations
School of Graduate Studies, Research & Entrepreneurship/
Project Manager, University Press
Professor Vernon Buchanan
Professor of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Computing
Professor Fitzroy Henry, Professor of Public Health Nutrition
College of Health Sciences
Dr. Kamilah Hylton, Associate Professor & Dean
Faculty of Science and Sport
Dr. Martin Schade, Associate Professor
Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies
Dr. Andrew Lamm
Head, Centre for Science-Based Research, Entrepreneurship and Continuing Studies
Faculty of Science and Sport
Dr. Marcia Williams
Senior Lecturer/Programme Director, BSc. Pharmaceutical Technology
College of Health Sciences
Mr. Paul Brissett
Chief Business and Finance Officer
Mr. Hector Wheeler
Associate Vice President, Advancement
Professor Stephen Vasciannie, CD
President
Members of the University of Technology, Jamaica Press Editorial Advisory Committee pose for a group photograph following the official launch ceremony held on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the Shared Facilities Building. Front row from left are Mr Hector Wheeler, Professor Vernon Buchanan, Dr. Kamilah Hylton, Mr. Martin Henry and Dr. Andrew Lamm. Back row from left are Professor Fitzroy Henry, Dr. Marcia Williams, Dr. Martin Schade and Professor Stephen Vasciannie.
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Contact:
Michelle Beckford (Mrs.)
Corporate Communications Manager
University of Technology, Jamaica
Telephone: 970-5299
Email: mbeckford@utech.edu.jm