Voices Magazine Vol2 Issue 5-6

VOICES Bi-Monthly Magazine of the University of Technology, Jamaica | October - December 2018 16 “I think it is a step in the right direction, as more people will be attracted to our programmes now that we been accredited. so I think it’s a positive step forward for the University in general.” Josh McNeil College of Business and Management Course of Study: Bachelor of Business Administration In a vox pop on Friday, January 11 students on the Papine Campus were asked the following question: How do you feel about the achievement of UTech, Jamaica being granted Institutional Accreditation by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ)? “It feels good to know that the University is accredited. Previously we were in an uncomfortable position, wondering if we did the right thing in terms of choosing to study at UTech, Jamaica. This now gives us some assurance that we made a great choice.” Kadisha Smith College of Health Sciences Course of Study: Bachelor of Science in Nursing “I think it’s great that the University has been accredited by the UCJ. It makes me feel more secure about getting a job when I graduate.” Kahleel McFarlane Faculty of Engineering and Computing Course of Study: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science “I think that it is a revolutionary move that will change the socio-political landscape of all professions in Jamaica. It now makes UTech, Jamaica one of the most competitive universities not just locally and regionally but internationally. It gives every student who comes here to pursue a degree a sense of security. They are not disadvantaged in any area or arena. I want to say well done UTech, Jamaica and we love you and we are very proud. Well done to all the administrative staff and stakeholders. We wave the UTech Knight flag high.” Danmar Clarke Faculty of Law Course of Study: Bachelor of Laws STAKEHOLDER VOICES “I celebrate with UTech, Jamaica on its achievement of institutional accreditation. I am definitely happy that UTech got the accreditation process out of the way because the University’s student populous was very concerned about it.” Stephanie Steele Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies Course of Study: Bachelor of Education in Industrial Technology “It is a good step for the University of Technology, Jamaica because persons like to compare us with UWI because they have a better history. I think it is a step in having the University better recognized in the Caribbean because we have courses that UWI does not offer, especially in the Built Environment such as Architecture and Geographic Information Sciences; so I think that is good.” Jemar Higgins Faculty of The Built Environment Course of Study: Bachelor of Science in Surveying and Geographic Information Sciences