The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech,Ja.), formerly the College of Arts, Science and Technology is located within the Greater Kingston Metropolitan Region in the parish of St. Andrew and occupies approximately 18.2 hectares. It lies to the east of the Hope Botanical Gardens within the Papine-Liguanea commercial centres.
The campus is served by several bus routes and is within walking distance of the Mona Campus of the regional University of the West Indies and the University Hospital.
The university is committed to the total education of the individual as a social being and seeks to develop the whole person in terms of personal well-being and social and intellectual competence. It promotes life-long learning, personal development and service to the community.
To stimulate positive change in Caribbean society through the provision of high quality learning and research opportunities and service to their communities.
In 2015, the University of Technology, Jamaica will:
Resulting in:
The University’s mission is achieved through the fulfilment of the following goals:
The core values that will guide the institution have been explicitly stated and it is their intention that these values will infuse everything they do.
RESPECT
They believe in the dignity and intrinsic worth of all people and endeavour to celebrate individuals by fostering an appreciation of and respect for each other’s difference.
INTEGRITY
As a university community they value ethical behaviour in all their endeavours, whether scholarly, cultural or intellectual and expect all conduct to be grounded in integrity, mutual respect and civility.
EXCELLENCE
They value excellence in their instructional, administrative and managerial pursuits, and are dedicated to the provision of academic courses of the highest quality in an environment that encourages excellence in research and scholarly activity employing the most effective tools, technologies and facilities for learning.
INNOVATION
Innovation is encouraged inside and outside the classroom. They foster intellectual inquiry, exploration and discovery that transcend traditional boundaries in an atmosphere that celebrates creativity.
TEAM SPIRIT
They pledge to work together in a spirit of cooperation to enrich the cultural environment. They will employ a decision-making style that stresses participation and consultation amongst administrators, faculty and students.
ACCOUNTABILITY
In the spirit of efficiency and effectiveness, they will embrace ownership of all their responsibilities and accept the principle that they are accountable for their actions.
SERVICE
They are committed to excellence and high quality service in all interactions with the immediate and wider community, demonstrating that they see service as being fundamental to their operations in all areas of university life.
