UTech, Ja Student Handbook 2019-2020

programme to some overseas institutions with which UTech, Ja. already has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Student leadership development is an essential goal for any university to achieve, as it prepares students to be well-rounded and able to con- tribute to the improvement of their society and the world at large. It is on this basis that the Department of Student Services, funded by International Recruiting Staffing Solutions (IRSS), has developed a programme referred to as the ‘UTech/IRSS Student Leadership Devel- opment Programme’. H I G H S C H O O L M E N T O R I N G P R O G R A MM E The High School Mentoring Programme, is a collaboration between the Student Services Department and the Environmental Health Foundation which prepares and develops stu- dents from the University of Technology, Jamaica to offer mentorship to participating high school students. Mentorship usually involves educational and social development especially for students who may come from ‘broken homes.’ Programmes and activities are usually scheduled around mentors’ and mentees’ timetables to ensure that they are substantial and fulfilling. W H Y S H O U L D O N E G E T I N V O LV E D I N T H E H I G H S C H O O L M E N T O R I N G P R O G R A MM E ? Mentoring is only one component of a programme that involves other elements. The programme offers many benefits to the stu- dents of the University if they get involved. The benefits garnered are: tutoring, coaching or life skills training, interpersonal skills development and the ability to understand different person- alities. The supportive, healthy relationships formed between mentors and mentees are both immediate and long-term and can contribute to the society at large. Benefits to the ‘mentees’: • Increased matriculation into university • Lower high school dropout rates • Healthier relationships and lifestyle choices • Improved students’ attitude toward attend- ing University • Enhanced self-esteem and self-confidence • Improved behaviour, at home and at school • Stronger relationships with parents, teachers, and peer. • Empowerment to become nation builders If you have an interest in mentoring a high school student, contact Mrs. Mitchel Muir-John- son at Mitchel.muir-johnson@utech.edu.jm S T U D E N T I N S U R A N C E M E D I C A L All registered students at the University of Tech- nology, Jamaica (UTech, Ja.) are covered under the UTech, Ja. Student Insurance Plan (Health, Personal Accident and Group Life) with Sagicor Life Jamaica Limited. “ 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 45