UTech, Ja. Voices

VOICES Bi-Monthly Magazine of the University of Technology, Jamaica | January – April 2020 16 From left: Dr. Prathiba Mahanamahewa, Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Technology, Jamaica, Professor Erin O’Hara O’Connor, Dean, Florida State University College of Law, USA and Miss Rene Level, first year student, Faculty of Law, pose for a photograph following the presentation of a gift to the visiting law Professor. Staff Appointments and Promotions Academic Staff Promotion to the Rank of Senior Lecturer Senior Lecturer Mr. Oneil Jospehs, Faculty of Engineering and Computing Senior Lecturer Mrs. Tieca Harris-Kidd, College of Health Sciences Senior Lecturer Mr. Trevor Bennett, Faculty of Engineering and Computing Senior Lecturer Dr. Cecelia Waugh-Hall, Faculty of Science and Sport Senior Lecturer Mr. David White, Faculty of Engineering and Computing Senior Lecturer Mr. Richard Samuels, Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies Correction, Editor’s Note: In the previous issue, the incorrect heading appeared in the section on Staff Appointments and Promotions. Kindly see correction below. We apologise for the error and any inconveniences caused. O n February 10, 2020, the Faculty of Law hosted a guest lecture on the topic An Introduction to the United States Legal System from 30,000 Feet. The lecture was delivered by Professor Erin O’Hara O’Connor, Dean, Florida State University College of Law, USA, at the UTech, Jamaica Papine Campus. In her presentation, Professor O’Hara O’Connor explained the concept of Federalism and divided government in USA and highlighted the Limits on State Power and the Incorporation of the Bill of Rights via the 14th Amendment. During her lecture, she also introduced the different types of remedies under common law, namely, equitable remedies and legal remedies. In concluding, she gave a brief introduction to the LL.M programme offered by the Florida State University College of Law and invited Faculty of Law UTech, Jamaica for further collaboration in the near future. Faculty of Law Guest Lecture