UTech, Ja Student Handbook 2019-2020

O R I E N TAT I O N W H AT I S O R I E N T AT I O N ? Orientation, or as we call it here at the University of Technology, Jamaica the ‘Week Of Welcome’ (W.O.W) is what you get, a “WOW” experience! Usually, the 3rd week of August is busy with the orientation activities. It is intentional that each experience welcomes, entertains, informs, inspires and propels the new student into readiness for their academic success. All new and transfer students are required to participate in the week-long Orientation Pro- gramme, which contributes to the First Year Experience Programme. Being new in a large institution such as the University of Technology, Jamaica, can be very daunting. The orientation programmes capture a vibrant campus atmosphere that make adjustments easier and allows all new students to confidently face the challenges and opportunities of University life. W H Y D O Y O U N E E D T O AT T E N D O R I E N T AT I O N ? The Orientation Programme showcases the Uni- versity’s history, traditions, available services in and outside of the colleges/faculties, co-curric- ular programmes and academic requirements. All of this is crucial and beneficial to every stu- dent attending the University and presents nec- essary guidelines for a smooth transition. The Induction Ceremony, with its pomp and pageantry is the culminating event of the week. New students are inducted into the University at this formal ceremony, chaired by a senior member of the University, attended by the Uni- versity Chancellor, Officers of the University, the Students’ Union President and the Academic and Administrative staff. L E A D E R S H I P At the University of Technology, Jamaica we build, empower and produce leaders of excep- tional character. As such, students are devel- oped and trained to perform leadership roles with the utmost discipline, creativity and con- fidence. The programmes geared to cultivate the culture of exemplary leadership include the, Student Leadership Programme, the UTech (IRSS)/Student Leadership Development Programme and our High School Mentoring Programme. S T U D E N T L E A D E R S H I P D E V E L O P M E N T At the University of Technology, Jamaica we believe in training our leaders for effective governance within the ambits of the University and beyond. We prepare leaders for tomorrow, leaders of substance who will forcefully advance nation building. At our annual conference, student leaders are challenged to consider representational leader- ship at the national level as well as to nurture mindsets to impact global governance. All stu- dents elected and appointed to serve in leader- ship positions on the Students’ Union Council and on the Halls of Residence are required to “ E X C E L L E N C E T H R O U G H K N O W L E D G E ” D I V I S I O N O F S T U D E N T S E R V I C E S A N D R E G I S T R Y 43