Department of Student Services

Counselling Unit

• The unit has two Counselling Psychologists and one Psychiatrist:
• Dr. Craig McNally - University's Senior Counsellor Mrs. Marlene Pottinger Gyles - University Counsellor
• Psychiatrist: Dr. Shetty

The unit is assisted by Mrs. Yenola Salas-Beckford

The counsellors and pschiatrist:

• Assist students in dealing adjusting to University life.
• Offer individual or group therapy
• Help students develop new skills and understanding through workshops and other programmes.
• Sessions are scheduled online
• Contact: counsellingunit@utech.edu.jm

International Students' Office

• The office is managed by Mrs. Janice Sinclair- Morgan and supported by Mrs Alicia Baker-Simpson.
• The office supports all aspects of student life for international students.
• Facilitates:
• Recruitment
• Registration
• Accommodation
• Sponsorship

Career & Placement

• This Unit is managed by Mr. Maurice Colquhoun and is supported by Mrs. Sasha-lee Murray and Mr. Jevine Daley
• Services Provided:
• Resume Clinic
• Mock Interviews
• Employment Empowerment training
• Mentorship
• Job and Career fairs,
• Job placement -
• Contact Numbers: 876 970-5030/5267
• Email: placement@utech.edu.jm
• @utechja_careerandplacement

Accommodation

Chaplaincy

• The Chaplains provide campus ministry for students through social, spiritual and educational events.

• Creating an environment for the students where they feel safe and can share their experiences is the foundation of the work done by the University Chaplains.

Insurance

• Group Health - Sign up for Sagicor Online
• Personal Accident
• Once registered, all students will receive health insurance
• Card can be used on and off campus
• Contact us at via email: dpottinger@utech.edu.jm
• mitchel.muir-johnson@utech.edu.jm
• Tel: 876 9705837

Student Insurance and Disabilities

Student Leadership

• Out of classroom programmes;
• Leadership Development
• Oversight to the Students’ Union Council and Clubs & Societies by extension

Student Leadership

Week of Welcome

• The programme introduces students to:
• University’s history and tradition
• Education programmes
• Co-curricular programmes
• Academic Requirements

First Year Experience

• Are you a first year student?

• Want to be successful through your years in university?

• Want an edge in your university life?

• JOIN OTHERS IN THE FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME

• @utechjafye

Mentorship Programme

• Get exposed to personnel in your field of study by joining the mentorship programme.

Mentorship

Student Relations

• Student Relations Manager is Miss Keisha Beckford
• The office manages University policies and regulations pertaining to students.
• Deferrals
• Leave of absence
• Non-academic misconduct
• Absence from examination due to illness
• Advocates for students with extenuating circumstances
• Handles students complaint.

Medical Centre

• Services offered:
• Registered Nurses
• General practitioners
• Gynecologist (by appointment)
• Phlebotomist
• Psychiatrist (visiting)
• Chaplain (on call)
• Blood test

NB: Submit your completed medical form; afterwich you may proceed to obtain your university ID.

Question 1

How many units comprise the Department of Student Services?

Question 2

Name two (2) services provided by the Department of

Student Services?

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