Voices Magazine Vol3-Issue 1

VOICES Bi-Monthly Magazine of the University of Technology, Jamaica | April - June 2019 16 “My time spent at UTech, Jamaica has been worthwhile. You are a part of nation building when you interface with students and you transform their lives knowing that it is going to impact society. I am inspired to continue working and serving because I know the outcome will be great and I have been around for 30 years to see it. My advice to new staff is to stick to the University’s values because they are a good guide in terms of how they should operate as a functioning and contributing member of the UTech, Jamaica family.” Dr. Haldane Johnson , Associate Vice President, Teaching and Learning Office of the Deputy President, Academic Affairs 30 Years of Service “What I have enjoyed most at UTech, Jamaica is working with both the academic and administrative staff. They have always made me feel welcome. For all the years that I have been here that is how I have always felt about the staff. My advice to new staff is to try to work hard, that is what I did. If you enjoy what you do just continue to work hard at it.” Mrs. Paula McBean , Administrative Support, College of Business and Management 45 Years of Service In a vox pop on May 30, 2019, at the 49th Annual UTech, Jamaica University Awards ceremony, a selection of members of staff who received long service awardees were asked, “What do you like most about working at UTech, Jamaica and what advice would you give to staff just joining the University?” Read on to hear their voices. “My students! I have a lot of love for the students. I love to watch their growth and development from their application day to their graduation day. It brings me great joy. My students are my motivation. My advice to new staff is to find something that motivates you and hold onto it and to get a mentor who can help you along the journey.” Miss Delva Barnes , College Administrator, College of Health Sciences 40 Years of Service “It has been wonderful working at UTech, Jamaica. I would implore all those who are just coming in to work to the best of their ability because UTech, Jamaica is wonderful place to work. My 40 years here have been wonderful.” Mrs. Lezma Williamson-Rankin , Cleaner Attendant, Facilities Management Department 40 Years of Service “What I like most about working at UTech, Jamaica is the sense of family. We have to go beyond the professional collegiate relationship to one of family because this is where we spend most of our time. So my recommendation for going forward I would say, let us not lose the spirit of family, that ethos of love is something that we need to interweave in all that we do. My advice to new staff members is to find a mentor and not to get easily discouraged …there is always a solution that will meet your satisfaction. ” Mrs. Charmaine DeLisser , Senior Academic Director, Office of Technology, Data Applications and Development (OTDAD) School of Computing and Information Technology 35 Years of Service VOICES OF LONG SERVICE AWARDEES “The interaction with my students; my students have really kept me going. They always bring new ideas to life and I can help to mould and guide them. Also, I like working with my staff and the many persons with whom I have worked over the years and those who have also helped to shape me. My advice to staff just joining UTech, Jamaica is to abide by the rules, give it your best and enjoy the journey and praise and love God.” Mrs. Ave McIntosh, Head, School of Mathematics and Statistics Faculty of Science and Sport 35 Years of Service “I have enjoyed the interaction with the different persons over the years. It has given me joy working here for the past 25 years and I am inspired to continue. My advice to new staff is to be humble and to embrace the opportunities that they get and use them wisely.” Mrs. Heather Williams-Crosby , Human Resource Development Manager Division of Human Resources and Administration 25 Years of Service