UTech, Jamaica 2016-17 Annual Report

University of Technology, Jamaica ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Page 25 Excellence Through Knowledge a. The student leaders were exposed to training in various areas as well as team building exercises aimed at equipping them for their leadership duties for the academic year. The programmes initiated by the conference planning committee aimed to inspire the student leaders to embrace and to embody the UTech, Ja core values of respect, integrity, excellence, innovation, team spirit, accountability and service in an effort to further inspire the student populace to adopt these values. Orientation for New and Transfer Students b. The University of Technology, Jamaica welcomed new and transfer students during its annual Orientation/Week of Welcome Programme. The general mantra for the Orientation/Week of Welcome period was “RAISE IT, You Can, You Will”. The Papine campus hosted its Orientation Programme from Sunday, August 21 to Saturday, August 27, 2016, in the Alfred Sangster Auditorium, Papine Campus, while the Western Campus hosted their new and transfer students for three days from Monday, August 22 to Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 17 Dome Street, Montego Bay. c. In an effort to encourage familiarity and acceptance of the University’s Core Values, Students participate in a group activity during a session at the Student Leadership conference. Pro-Chancellor, Mr Richard Powell addressing members of the Academic Board at the Board’s retreat held March 27, 2017 at the Technology Innovation Centre, Papine campus. Seated at the head table are President, Prof. Stephen Vasciannie, University Registrar, Dr. Elaine Wallace and Assistant Registrar – University Secretariat, Mrs. Charmagne Mortley.