UTech, Ja Student Handbook 2019-2020

U N I V E R S I T Y O F T E C H N O L O G Y , J A M A I C A – S T U D E N T H A N D B O O K 2 0 1 9 – 2 0 2 0 142 Section 2. The aims and objectives of the Students’ Union Council shall be as stipulated in the Statute XVIII of the University of Technology Act No. 27/1999, to: • promote the interests of the students and represent them in all matters affecting their interest; • afford a recognized means of communica- tion between the students and the authorities of the University; • provide a variety of services to enhance student life; • promote social intercourse and unity of spirit and feeling among the students; and • bring the students into closer relations with the students of other universities and institutions of higher and further education. W E L FA R E A N D S E R V I C E S The Students’ Union Council operates numer- ous activities geared towards benefiting our populace. These activities include representa- tion, office services, welfare services, bursary assistance such as tuition, lunch, transportation and laundry. B U S I N E S S O F F I C E S E R V I C E S • Document printing – offered to students at competitive prices. • Photocopying – offered at different costs, according to paper type and colour. • Facsimile services – offered to students at competitive prices • Binding • Scanning documents 1. Scholarships & Bursaries: The Office of the Director of Student Financing takes your needs seriously to ensure students receive at least the mini- mum comfort level required for academic success at UTech, Ja.. Annually, the office distributes several grants and bursaries to students who are in financial need. The following are scholarships that will be administered for the academic year: • Students’ Union Alfred Sangster • Students’ Union President • Students’ Union Vice President Academic Affairs • Students’ Union Vice President Finance • Students’ Union Vice President Public Relations • Students’ Union Executive Secretary • College of Health Sciences Representatives • Faculty of Science and Sport Representative • Faculty of the Built Environment Representative • Faculty of Law Representative • Caribbean School of Architecture Representative S T U D E N T L I F E