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 0 198 1 . 0 R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y F O R D I S C I P L I N E Subject to the provisions of Section 22 Statute IV (5) , of the University of Technology, Jamaica Act 1999, the Council is responsible for the discipline of the students of the University and procedures related thereto. Nothing in this Ordinance shall preclude the provisions of regulations and proce- dures governing examination cheating and disciplinary arrangements contained in the Library Regulations having jurisdiction and application, provided that these Regulations have been approved by the Council following consultation with the Academic Board. The Council at its meeting held on March 18, 2008 delegated its responsibility for student discipline to the President. 2 . 0 B R E A C H O F D I S C I P L I N E 2.1 Breach of discipline shall include but not be limited to misconduct or omissions stated in schedule A 2.2 Breach of discipline shall be minor, major or gross misconduct. 3 . 0 O F F E N C E S : J U R I S D I C T I O N The appropriate officer shall have jurisdiction to investigate and punish minor offences in accordance with procedures stated in 4.1 of this Ordinance. The following persons are designated as appropriate officers empowered to act in accordance with this Ordinance in relation to offences within their area of responsibility: • President • Deputy President • Vice Presidents • Deans • Heads of Schools/Departments • University Librarian • Directors (Administrative) • Senior/Assistant Registrars • Chief of Security • Resident Life Managers O R D I N A N C E 1 9 9 9 / 1 4 – S T U D E N T D I S C I P L I N E