UTech, Ja Student Handbook 2019-2020

attend the Student Leadership Conference at the end of the second semester. The Confer- ence functions as the vehicle that drives the requisite training to assist all student leaders in the execution of their respective duties. They are exposed to areas of student governance, finance management, communication, dining etiquette, protocol, conflict resolution, strategic planning and team building exercises. W H O A R E O U R L E A D E R S ? Our Leaders are undergraduate and postgradu- ate students from a variety of backgrounds, disciplines and year levels. What brings them together is a passion for serving and representing their peers, making a difference, and a dedication to enhancing the Student Experience at the University of Technology, Ja. W H Y S H O U L D O N E PA R T I C I PAT E I N S T U D E N T L E A D E R S H I P ? I T I S A N O P P O R T U N I T Y T O : • Inspire and represent others and be the change you want to see; • Develop your communication and inter- personal skills and enhance your employ- ability; • Build your University-wide networks; • Foster your commitment and engagement to service through various conferences, workshops, events and professional development. W H O I S E L I G I B L E ? To be a Student Leader, you must: • have a GPA of 2.7 for the academic year. • be a registered student at the University • apply for an appointed post Kindly see our Students’ Union Council website for more information www.utechstudents- union.com U Te c h , J A I N T E R N AT I O N A L R E C R U I T I N G S T A F F I N G S O L U T I O N S ( I R S S ) / 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 If you are interested in leadership, particularly geared towards politics and community devel- opment, then UTech/IRSS Student Leadership Development Programme is for you. You may join various sessions geared towards devel- oping your leadership skills, as well as partici- pate in community outreach tours and projects. The programme targets 2nd to 4th year stu- dents of the University of Technology, Ja. Sec- ond year students can participate in 4 of 6 on-campus leadership development training workshop/seminar sessions held over 2 semes- ters and 2 off-campus civic type engagements – one each semester – which seek to enhance students’ political awareness and involvement. Third year students can participate in two (2) leadership development workshops and a major community-based service project. Fourth (4th) year students will have the opportunity to participate in a study abroad 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 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 44