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October, 2014, and the closing ceremony on October
22 was the occasion to share the outcomes of the
interventions, lessons learnt and way forward. Findings
of the UTech, Jamaica Cares online survey which was
conducted among UTech, Jamaica, staff and students
in September 2014 revealed that nearly 80% of the
respondents had a positive view of the Project.
THE UBUNTU PRINCIPLE – ‘I AM BECAUSE YOU ARE’
Following the Essence of Humanity Awards, the
concept of Ubuntu was embraced, as being completely
aligned with the University’s 40-odd year old
commitment to community service. The Division led the
establishment of an Ubuntu Group to achieve early and
effective stakeholder participation in the development
of a core strategy around the Ubuntu philosophy, and to
address and identify potential options for infusing the
philosophy into University life.
To this end a retreat and planning workshop held
in December 2014, under the theme: “Ubuntu –
An Approach to Rethinking Community Service
and Development at UTech, Jamaica” provide an
opportunity for careful reflection of the aims and
objectives of the Ubuntu Group and plan activities for
2015. The meeting also provided an opportunity for
outstanding CSP students, CSP tutors, and members
of the Ubuntu Group to deepen their understanding of
how to use UBUNTU to improve community service
and development.
Community Development and Engagement
In the area of community development, the work of the
division continued to impact several key communities,
including Hope Tavern, Irish Town, and other
communities in the Papine Development Area, as well
as other communities such as Mountain View, Harbour
View, Browns Town, amongst others.
Stakeholders’ consultations continued on the
Ms. Denise Herbol, Mission Director, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) addressing the UTech Cares Closing Ceremony held on
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech). The Project team seated at the head table from left are Dr. Rohan Lewis,
Dean, Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies, Dr. Ellen Campbell-Grizzle, Dean College of Health Sciences and Prof. Rosalea Hamilton, Vice President,
Community Service and Development.
“UTech Cares” Project organizers Dr. Rohan Lewis (left), Dean, Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies, Dr. Ellen Campbell-Grizzle, (2nd left), Dean College
of Health Sciences and Prof. Rosalea Hamilton (right) Vice President, Community Service and Development pose with recipients of the inaugural
UTech Ubuntu Awards presented at a special awards ceremony held Sunday, June 29, 2014 at the Technology Innovation Centre (TIC) Courtyard, UTech,
Ja. Papine campus.
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