Western Campus

Name: Benyamin Cooke

Alias: The Dictator

Quote:

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you on behalf of the family from the University Technology, Jamaica Western Campus. As the western campus representative, it is my solemn responsibility to facilitate your overall development by protecting your rights during my tenure. Given this, any support or advice that you may need pertaining to your academic, social, cultural and spiritual development at the western campus, I will be here to assist you.

      The Western Campus is located in the city of Montego Bay, St. James and has a population of approximately 1050 students. The campus currently houses the College of Health Science, School of Business Administration, the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Science and Sport and the School of Computing and Information Technology. The development of the western campus as a significant arm of the Universitys network is critical and as such it is of paramount importance that the Students’ Union supports and initiates programmes that will not only achieve that goal, but also benefit the students of Western Jamaica.

This development of which I speak of must be one that will allow the institution to be the place of choice for prospective students. This will only be achieved through dedicated representation by student leaders who will serve the students of this noble institution. As we embark upon a new academic year, I implore every student of the university to be a part of the student union by joining committees and actively participating in the various activities to be hosted.

This year, your Students’ Union Council will be targeting your creativity, academics, cultural and social well being. Through our school spirit, we will create a unique university lifestyle which will be extended to all, as such, when you leave here, you will be proud to say “I attended the University of Technology, Western Campus”.

We promise to provide quality service through ultimate representation as we look forward to serving you. The vision has been set for the upcoming academic year and with this vision comes opportunities which we will embark upon to make your tenure fulfilled, productive and one to remember. I wish to you all the best...

Faculty of Education & Liberal Studies

Name: Jerome Graham

School/Faculty: FELS

Philosophy: "if your mind conceive you can achieve"

As the faculty representative for the Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies and a member of the Students’ Union, I seek to use this medium to welcome and encourage both new and returning students to this noble faculty to work at achieving your fullest potential, the sky indeed is the limit. As we enter the academic year 2012-13 its important that we realize that we are the creators of our own destiny, its the seed that we sow that we will reap, high achievers have to expend themseleves fully to get to their optimum level and and I expect to see this from my constituents right throughout theacademic year and I am here to guide you along this path.  Never underestimate yourselves; with hard work, determination, and  focus  you will overcome any hurdles that come your way. It is imperative that we aim at achieveing a first class honourary degree, however a little merriment is necessary for your holisctic development.

As the 'educated tigers of the jungle' we intend to continue to lead, and to be competitive in all areas of this institution.This academic year I hereby urge us all to be proactive and not  reactive, to lead and not to follow!!

Faculty of Law

Name: Ivan Godfrey

Faculty: Law

Alias: 

School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Name: Rodrina Barham

Faculty/School: School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Alias: C. Tractor

Favorite quote:  Accept yourself, It will inspire others to do the same for themselves.

Motto: Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.

Every day, a new opportunity to decide where your next step will go is given to you. Your future will be determined by the accumulation of these daily decisions. You control your steps and therefore your destiny, so choose wisely, making a great faculty even greater. Welcome to a world of challenges; a world where success will be the result of hard work, sweat and tears. A world where anything is possible and your dreams will not be limited by any compromising factor.

My returning students, I pray that you are even more enthused and prepared to continue working assiduously for the betterment of our outstanding faculty. Rest assured, it will not be easy, but as the great Saint Francis of Assisi once said, “Start by doing what’s necessary, then what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.

New students, you could not have made a better decision. You will now be surrounded by positive, inspirational people, enclosed in a warm and friendly environment. Your futures are engraved in your hands. Think wisely and act responsibly. My job is to ensure that everyone will be as efficient and productive as they can be. I have a special zeal towards my faculty; pink and aqua-marine travel through every crevice of my body. With your help, we will have not only a good time together, but a very beneficial experience. My grandfather once told me that there are two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take credit. He told me to try and be in the first group, and I now urge you to reserve your spot and get ready to work. Let’s do this, TOGETHER!

School of Building and Land Management

Name: Nicholas Brown

Faculty/School: Faculty of the Built Environment / School of Land Management

Year: 3

Favorite Quote: “Wats hapnin”

Quote: “Time is free, but it's priceless. You can't own it, but you can use it. You can't keep it, but you can spend it. Once you've lost it you can never get it back.” - Harvey Mackay

Heartiest congratulations to all the newly accepted Building Stallions. It is with great honour and humility that I take this delightful opportunity to extend the highest level of greetings to you all, both new and returning students of The School of Building and Land Management (S.B.L.M) for the Academic Year 2012/2013. As you venture on yet another road to success, my charge to you is that you will utilize fully each opportunity that comes your way.

The School of Building and Land Management provides a comprehensive package of career options within the Built Environment and as such, is the only school in the Caribbean that offers programs with such diversity. As Stallions we must always seek to achieve more, hence I implore you to use this time to add to your holistic development. Be involved in as many activities as you can but in doing so be sure to manage your time wisely, as time management is the key to your success.

Your first priority should be your academics. However, I cannot stress enough the importance of you being a part of a professional club and or society for the different programs offered in S.L.B.M. I can assure you that these clubs and or societies will increase your awareness in your individual fields as you seek to develop your educational and social capabilities. Lastly, be in the know and forever, be proactive.

Building Stallions!!!  

School of Computing and Information Technology

Name: Daron Smith

Alias:

School/Faculty: School of Computing and Information Technology (SCIT)

Favorite Quote: You are good when you practice, but you become great when you practice what you are good at. ~Daron Chosen Smith~

Motto: Give up on giving up and turn around from turning back.

With great pleasure I unwaveringly welcome the new and returning students to the world of problem solving and innovation where the solutions that the world seeks are our creation. As you commence this academic year 2012/2013 take into consideration a quotation by Winston Churchill that says “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty”. Let it be known that you will be faced with challenges and difficulties however, this is an opportunity to showcase your potential, versatility and tenacity.  

Please calculate and actuate the necessary steps to participate in co-curricular activities such as SCIT Binary League and SCIT Olympics, also inter-faculty competitions such as Quiz- (where we came second last year) and Sports to foster a holistic development.

Taking on the responsibility as your Representative is my passion and I look forward to working with you to assist with your growth and development and to decode every issue that arises to see to the effective performance of every SCIT student.

We are the I.S Innovators, Networking Masters, Database Creators, the greatest Animators and world class Programmers.  We are the vicious and untamed BITTING BULLDOGS. SCITTTTTTT!!!

Magna Per Artem Gesta – Excellence through knowledge.

School of Engineering

Name: Jervis Johnson

School/ Faculty: School of Engineering and computing (S.O.E)

Motto: We are the engineers; we will find a way!

Favourite Quote:  Find your purpose and pursue it. In the face of a challenge never give up – never!

~Jervis Johnson~

I would like to extend a warm welcome to all new and returning students of the University of Technology for the academic year 2012/2013. It is my esteemed pleasure to serve in the capacity of School of engineering representative, an honour bestowed that is accepted with the utmost humility and soberness, with the aim of providing a high quality of service- “Ultimately”.

However, the greater privilege is shared by us all and that is to be enrolled in one of the finest institutions in the region and arguably the world. Let me hasten to say that UTech is not a destination; it is just a part of your journey. By the end of your tenure, I guarantee, that you will discover as much new knowledge of your chosen discipline as you will of yourself. I would like to call this journey “the making of you”.   Richard Monckton Milnes once said “Virtue lies in the struggle, not in the prize”

Finally my brethren, be strong in the Lord…… never forget him in all you do and Remember “a genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration”- Thomas Edison.

Part-Time Representative

Name: Yashieka Duncan

Alias:

A Heart to Heart welcome to all students of the University of Technology, Jamaica.  As we embark on the new academic year 2012/2013 I encourage all to work relentlessly and to give only the best in achieving your academic goals.

It is indeed a great pleasure to be serving as Part-Time Representative for this academic year.  The part-time students of this University are limited in their ability to achieve their fullest potential due to various issues.  These issues I will address through relentless work and dedication.

Regardless of the different faculties and the different concerns, we are one body, one team. At the end of it all, we will say we did it ourselves.

To the returning students, I trust that you will continue on the path of success towards the completion of your graduation requirements.

New students, you have made the right choice, welcome to a new world of opportunity, the ball is now in your court, you need to now make that goal.

Resident Students Representative

Name: Andre Allen

Alias:  Tampon

Faculty / School: School of Building and Land Management

Quote: “A man who wants something will find a way; a man who doesn’t will find an excuse.”

As the Resident Students Representative and on behalf of the UTech Students Union Council, I extend to you warmest welcome to the 2012-2013 academic year. We are happy to have you with us on the Halls of Residence, both new and returning resident students and we appreciate all the intellectual and creative energy you bring. As resident students, you are an important part of our community, and we value your contributions and participation. I urge you to set high goals for yourself this year, and to take advantage of all that our campus has to offer - “cough”- *GO FUSION*. You are the reason we are all here and we want to help you make the most of your time with us. Let’s go FUSION let’s go. You’re not on a vacation, this is not a motel. Let’s go FUSION let’s go.

“IN UNITY THERE IS STENGTH”

Faculty of Science and Sport

Name: Rashawn Martin

Alias: Bulbie/Jah B

Favourite Quotes:
God and Nature first made us what we are, and then out of our own created genius we make ourselves what we want to be. Follow always that great law. Let the sky and God be our limit and Eternity our measurement.

--Marcus Garvey.

The Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness.

--Marcus Garvey.

Motto: Ignorance Enslaves, Knowledge Liberates

Welcome to all new and returning FOSS FLAMING PHEONIX!

It was Abraham Lincoln that once said; nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power. With that fundamental principle that there in a science and sports faculty, our destiny is not written for us, but written by us. That's who we are, and that's the faculty we need to be right now. It will take a new direction. It will take new leadership in the faculty of science and sport, as a man with sound Christian values I will stand for Godly principles, I will stand for what I believe and not lose my integrity by the problems that will present themselves.

I sincerely hope that the academic year 2012/2013 will be a fulfilling and productive one, where the social, academic and sporting needs of our students can be met. With the help of my predecessor, my fellow council members and you my FOSS family I will fill that gap of high expectations of our students. I am looking forward to a productive year that will bring much success as I am here to serve and to represent. “Think Change; Leadership at its best”, let this be the theme of our hearts as we journey through what is expected to be a challenging year. United we stand, divided we fall.

This is FOSS-2012/2013 – Rising from the ASHES

International Students Representative

Name: Desrae Piper

Caribbean School of Architecture

Name: Kerisha Witter

Each day we creatively extend the script that will define what we have done and what we will do, with those days when we were energized, confident and motivated, as well as those when we were lost and dreams seem so unattainable. How we capitalize on these experiences will dictate our growth as individuals, so walk with the right attitude; a positive attitude, even  smile in the face of  storms.

Why?

Why let your struggles define you?

Why let the big picture overwhelm you?

Why not use those constraints to push you harder and build that competitive edge?

Why not learn from those struggles, treating them like the bridges that they are and not the walls we assume them to be?

Our very emotions make us susceptible to care, so never feel that you are alone as there is always someone else; someone else who could use your help, someone else who wouldn’t mind helping you and always someone else who can totally relate. Take the risk to share and likewise to care as we walk with the knowledge that we are never alone.

My fellow students, I welcome you to the University of Technology Jamaica. Your time spent at the Caribbean School of Architecture will be challenging and eventful, but keep your focus and put your best forward at all times and get it done. I look forward to hearing from and working with you.

K. Witter

College of Health Sciences

Name: Shanna-Kay Heaven

Alias:

Faculty/ School: College of Health Sciences

Henry J. Tillman once said “If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the precipitate.” Proudly I stand with you as part of the solution. To the newest members of our family, welcome to the University of Technology, Jamaica, the College of Health Sciences. To
my returning students, “The important thing in science is not so much to obtain new facts as to discover new ways of thinking about them. -William Lawrence Bragg” This is the year where our perspectives will decide our outcome. The results will undoubtedly be our state of being closely consummated. Please feel free to keep in dialogue with me via my email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . I hope for us a productive year as we proceed in homogeneity, building our destiny as part of a solution and never forgetting that regardless of the situations faced, WE CAN.
I am Shanna-Kay Heaven, your Student Representative for the academic year 2012/13.

School of Business Administration

Name: Rohan Daley

Alias: Cyaa Tiaad

School/Faculty: School of Business Administration

It is with esteemed pleasure that I serve as your Student Representative for the academic year 2012/2013 and as the great Alfred Einstein said, “Try not to be a man of success but a man of value”.  A warm welcome to all new and returning students of the School of Business Administration and Joan Duncan School of Entrepreneurship, Ethics and Leadership. I urge you to be optimistic and innovative as you embark on your journey throughout the academic year. Explore the world around you and make the best of it. However don’t get distracted from the real reason you are here.

To my new students; personal responsibility is a key factor in being successful during your time here. You will be faced with adversities, but never give up! The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will. 

 For returning students, keep persevering. Continue on your desired paths to independence. In the wise words of Aristotle; “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence therefore is not an act but a habit.”

As Henry Ford stated, “Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress and working together is success.” As a team with each other’s interest at heart we can and will reap success. Let us change the negatives, continue building on the positives while creating and sustaining good relationships with each other. We are the future leaders of our nation; it’s our responsibility to be the best we can.